Here is the build of my temp controller. I forgot to post in the beginning that the STC-1000 is in celsius so you have to do the math to convert to fahrenheit.
You have to have a basic knowledge of electrical circuits to make this work but if you have and questions please feel free to ask me.
1. Here are the parts I used. STC-1000, Radio Shack project box, old power cord, 110V outlet, and outlet faceplate.
2. I cut openings into the project box for the STC-1000, outlet, power cord, and temp probe.
3. Mount the STC-1000 and outlet. Wire the power the the STC-1000 and outlet. In the picture the blue tape marks the cooling circuit and the red tape marks the heating circuit. Make sure you brake the tab on the side of the outlet to separate the two plugs.
4. Label the outlets.
5. Program the controller, for my tank I have it set to 26.5C or 80F.
6. Finally plug in you heater and fans (if you want to use a chiller you can but will need to wire the cooling circuit to a relay to handle the load).
You have to have a basic knowledge of electrical circuits to make this work but if you have and questions please feel free to ask me.
1. Here are the parts I used. STC-1000, Radio Shack project box, old power cord, 110V outlet, and outlet faceplate.
2. I cut openings into the project box for the STC-1000, outlet, power cord, and temp probe.
3. Mount the STC-1000 and outlet. Wire the power the the STC-1000 and outlet. In the picture the blue tape marks the cooling circuit and the red tape marks the heating circuit. Make sure you brake the tab on the side of the outlet to separate the two plugs.
4. Label the outlets.
5. Program the controller, for my tank I have it set to 26.5C or 80F.
6. Finally plug in you heater and fans (if you want to use a chiller you can but will need to wire the cooling circuit to a relay to handle the load).