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05-27-2006, 11:51 PM

DIY Controller and System

I just wanted to do a step by step thread for everyone that was thinking about building one of these systems or just the controller. I did not invent this system. Just like Kryptonite, i'm just trying to save some money and build a cool system. Anyone has any questions. Feel free to ask away. I'm going to try to make this as easy as possible for everyone to understand. First is going to be a part's list.

Handy Boxes with Aluminum Panel
PB160 4-1/8 x 2-1/8 x 1-1/2

https://www.oselectronics.com/ose_p83.htm

Line Cords
3 Wire Line Cords
Type SJT Cord Set. Standard NEMA 5-15P
Power plug.
UL Approved.
ACL169 16 9'

https://www.oselectronics.com/ose_p116.htm

Part Number: TA4079
Description: Time Clock, 24Hr, 120V, SPDT 5 Term

https://www.poolandspa.com/catalog/pr...4500000385.cfm

125VAC/10A DPDT Plug-In Relay

www.radioshack.com

AC 15A 125 volt outlet

Found at any hardware store. Lowes/Home Depot

2 rolls of 16 guage wire. Red and Black. Found at Lowes/Home Depot

#16-#14 300volt Female Disconnects Found at Lowes/Home Depot
#20-#16 300volt Wire Connectores or Wire Nuts. Found at Lowes/Home Depot

05-28-2006, 02:05 AM

Ok, just drilled out the hole for the timer. First you want to drill a pilot hole for the whole saw drill your going to use to drill out the timer hole. You want to drill a pilot hole, so the whole saw doesn't want to walk on you. This will allow you to make sure the hole is centered.

Tool's Needed

One Drill
One 2.5" Whole Saw
One small drill bit for drilling pilot hole

05-28-2006, 07:17 PM

Morning all, just got done cutting out the holes for the power outlets and mounitng everything into the box. Let's get to it and get everying together.

Tool's Needed

Dremel type tool
Cutting bit for dremel tool
Drill
1/16 drill bit
9/64 drill bit

Hardware Needed

One pack of #6-32 x 1 1/2" Machine scews with nuts
AC outlet
Plastic Box
Timer
Paint Marker

Ok, what i did to cut out the power outlets holes. Was used one of the outlet cover in my house. I turn one around and used a paint marker and traced a outline, so it would be easy to cut out the hole's. All i did was take my dremel power tool and cut away at the painted part. Here are some pictures of the steps.

bartender187 · 05-28-2006, 07:21 PM

thank you sir, bookmarked~~~

Lets get our feet wet : )

blackfin · 05-28-2006, 07:32 PM

^^^^ ditto... maybe this is my ticket to hydro, since i wouldn't need a res under a table... thanks bro

05-28-2006, 07:40 PM

Thanks bartender187, glad to see you found your way over. This unit should be in use by Dec. Just getting everything ready for my up coming return. Thanks for stopping by.
Take care

Thanks blackfin, glad to see you also. This unit should do very well. Your right about the rez. You can place the rez any place you like. Once you get these units setup. They are pretty much bullet proof. Thanks for stopping by also.
Take care,
BG

For all the readers. I'm just following this thread Krypto's did and thought i would do a thread myself with some other changes. Krypto was the one that really did all the work. I'm just following his foot steps and doing alittle changes myself.
Thank you Krypto

WAMEN · 05-28-2006, 07:47 PM

Really nice thread GDW....

good job..

peas

ColoraDro · 05-28-2006, 09:36 PM

yes very usefull info indeed i will give one of these a shot soon...

06-03-2006, 02:32 AM

Afternoon everyone and thanks for all the kind words and support. Here's alittle update and i'll be doing alot more updating this night and over the weekend. Thanks again for stopping by.
Take care

Well, I ran the power cord to the outlet. First i drilled a hole at the bottom of the box. What i did is found a drill bit about the same size as the power cord and then drilled the hole. Once that was done. I ran the cord and attached the ground to the ground screw. Once that was done. I attached the Hot wire and then the Neutral. I'm not going to get into wiring, because i don't want someone to get hurt or even worse. Black is "HOT" and "White" is Neutral and green is ground. You can find sources on the internet about wiring. Here is a picture of how i wired my outlet. I'm not good with wiring and just found some info on the internet and did what they said. Once i got the outlet wired. I got a light and tested the outlet. Both outlet plugs worked fine. Here's a picture of the back of the box. Next update will be the bucket controller.

Budweiser13 · 06-03-2006, 08:25 AM

Thanks for taking the time to do a step by step. I for one really appreciate all the people on this site that put the time into this stuff it makes it so much more easy to learn. It is like going to cannabis college.....

05-27-2006, 11:51 PM	#1
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	DIY Ebb & Flo Bucket Controller and System DIY Controller and System I just wanted to do a step by step thread for everyone that was thinking about building one of these systems or just the controller. I did not invent this system. Just like Kryptonite, i'm just trying to save some money and build a cool system. Anyone has any questions. Feel free to ask away. I'm going to try to make this as easy as possible for everyone to understand. First is going to be a part's list. Handy Boxes with Aluminum Panel PB160 4-1/8 x 2-1/8 x 1-1/2 https://www.oselectronics.com/ose_p83.htm Line Cords 3 Wire Line Cords Type SJT Cord Set. Standard NEMA 5-15P Power plug. UL Approved. ACL169 16 9' https://www.oselectronics.com/ose_p116.htm Part Number: TA4079 Description: Time Clock, 24Hr, 120V, SPDT 5 Term https://www.poolandspa.com/catalog/pr...4500000385.cfm 125VAC/10A DPDT Plug-In Relay www.radioshack.com AC 15A 125 volt outlet Found at any hardware store. Lowes/Home Depot 2 rolls of 16 guage wire. Red and Black. Found at Lowes/Home Depot #16-#14 300volt Female Disconnects Found at Lowes/Home Depot #20-#16 300volt Wire Connectores or Wire Nuts. Found at Lowes/Home Depot Last edited by GoldDustWomen; 05-27-2006 at 11:52 PM..
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05-28-2006, 07:17 PM	#3
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Morning all, just got done cutting out the holes for the power outlets and mounitng everything into the box. Let's get to it and get everying together. Tool's Needed Dremel type tool Cutting bit for dremel tool Drill 1/16 drill bit 9/64 drill bit Hardware Needed One pack of #6-32 x 1 1/2" Machine scews with nuts AC outlet Plastic Box Timer Paint Marker Ok, what i did to cut out the power outlets holes. Was used one of the outlet cover in my house. I turn one around and used a paint marker and traced a outline, so it would be easy to cut out the hole's. All i did was take my dremel power tool and cut away at the painted part. Here are some pictures of the steps. Last edited by GoldDustWomen; 05-28-2006 at 07:18 PM..
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05-28-2006, 07:21 PM	#4
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05-28-2006, 07:32 PM	#5
blackfin Cannabis Avenger Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: moon Posts: 342	^^^^ ditto... maybe this is my ticket to hydro, since i wouldn't need a res under a table... thanks bro __________________ who is one, to tell another, that they can't do an activity, that isn't harming another OG's GrowFAQ
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05-28-2006, 07:47 PM	#7
WAMEN Joint Date: Today. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gromania Posts: 4,411	Really nice thread GDW.... good job.. peas __________________ Non bombardatemi di messaggi privati per i vostri problemi di coltivazione, rispondo solo nei threads ______________________________ __________F.U.C.K.E.M. Crew ___________________________Fiesty Underground Cannabis Kultivators European Movement ______________________________ _Broadcasting my Seed 'n Serious Weed "If I had a dime for every grower in the world with 10+ years experience that's pumping out crap cannabis, I'd be a millionaire. Very large differences between plants that are fed to harvest and ones that are leached of their nutrients for a period of time. Differences even a noob can detect." Quote by VertNwb "Most soil growers don't have EC meters. I've TASTED my runoff before to determine salt buildup- it definitely has a flavor all its own- salty, yet metallic! A fine vintage! "Quote by Stinkyattic
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05-28-2006, 02:05 AM	#2
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Ok, just drilled out the hole for the timer. First you want to drill a pilot hole for the whole saw drill your going to use to drill out the timer hole. You want to drill a pilot hole, so the whole saw doesn't want to walk on you. This will allow you to make sure the hole is centered. Tool's Needed One Drill One 2.5" Whole Saw One small drill bit for drilling pilot hole
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05-28-2006, 07:40 PM	#6
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks bartender187, glad to see you found your way over. This unit should be in use by Dec. Just getting everything ready for my up coming return. Thanks for stopping by. Take care Thanks blackfin, glad to see you also. This unit should do very well. Your right about the rez. You can place the rez any place you like. Once you get these units setup. They are pretty much bullet proof. Thanks for stopping by also. Take care, BG For all the readers. I'm just following this thread Krypto's did and thought i would do a thread myself with some other changes. Krypto was the one that really did all the work. I'm just following his foot steps and doing alittle changes myself. Thank you Krypto
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05-28-2006, 09:36 PM	#8
ColoraDro Certified Dro Star Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 598	yes very usefull info indeed i will give one of these a shot soon... __________________ Dro's #PrivateStock TrainWreck & Jock Horror Show! The Chemdog Cup 2006
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06-03-2006, 02:32 AM	#9
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Afternoon everyone and thanks for all the kind words and support. Here's alittle update and i'll be doing alot more updating this night and over the weekend. Thanks again for stopping by. Take care Well, I ran the power cord to the outlet. First i drilled a hole at the bottom of the box. What i did is found a drill bit about the same size as the power cord and then drilled the hole. Once that was done. I ran the cord and attached the ground to the ground screw. Once that was done. I attached the Hot wire and then the Neutral. I'm not going to get into wiring, because i don't want someone to get hurt or even worse. Black is "HOT" and "White" is Neutral and green is ground. You can find sources on the internet about wiring. Here is a picture of how i wired my outlet. I'm not good with wiring and just found some info on the internet and did what they said. Once i got the outlet wired. I got a light and tested the outlet. Both outlet plugs worked fine. Here's a picture of the back of the box. Next update will be the bucket controller. Last edited by GoldDustWomen; 06-03-2006 at 02:36 AM..
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06-03-2006, 08:25 AM	#10
Budweiser13 Bong tokes with Chong Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 945	Thanks for taking the time to do a step by step. I for one really appreciate all the people on this site that put the time into this stuff it makes it so much more easy to learn. It is like going to cannabis college.....
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