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Hookah79 · 02-26-2018, 12:22 AM

I did use those shitty terminals.I crimped em as tight as possible and taped em for extra precaution.I used 6/3 solid copper/50 amp breaker.I did think the screws were the culprit,but no they were super tight.

So idont know do you guys see something that needs to be corrected?.I have older Titans that have been working flawlessly ,i have one connected using an 8/3 range plug connected to a 50 amp outlet with no issues so far.Again not sure if its those terminals or not but there has to be a different way to connect those wires.I have a Helios 12 that you run your wires straight thru a screw,i dont see why they had to use terminals on this model...Maybe use a ground lug between the wire and the controller????

BTW instructions call for you to tighten screwsevery 60 to 90 days which is ridiculous.

Hold Your Fire · 02-26-2018, 01:16 AM

So the answer is to have one built by an electrician then?

This news about titan is discouraging.

Are auto pilots any better?

https://hydrofarm.com/p/APCL4DX

Looks similar to the c.a.p. version.

hvac guy · 02-26-2018, 02:07 AM

This was built for two rooms, 8 ballast, 16 lights, overkill a little.

Hookah79 · 02-26-2018, 06:34 AM

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This was built for two rooms, 8 ballast, 16 lights, overkill a little.

That’s something i’ve been looking into doing ,except have the outlets spread around the room closer to ballasts.Wish there was a more detailed DIY info on this out there.

hvac guy · 02-26-2018, 07:01 PM

If you want to mount the receptacles in the room, use some armored cable or better yet conduit.

Hold Your Fire · 02-26-2018, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by hvac guy

This was built for two rooms, 8 ballast, 16 lights, overkill a little.

Will any electrician know how to build that by looking at your picture or does he need to see inside it?

What is overkill?

What doesn't need to be there?

I won't need flip capabilities, just 6 lights off and on.

Hold Your Fire · 02-26-2018, 10:43 PM

I was days away from buying one from Titan or Hydrofarm(auto pilot).

Nervous about going that route now.

hvac guy · 02-26-2018, 11:48 PM

Just need the same loadcenter, Siemens EQL4100, 4 spaces, ideal for a 4, 6, or 8 lights.

hvac guy · 02-27-2018, 03:01 AM

If you can't find a sparky to build you one, PM me and I'll build one for you, I live in Vancouver, BC.

Hookah79 · 02-27-2018, 03:22 AM

Wouldn’t something like this work better instead of those terminals?

02-26-2018, 12:22 AM	#41
Hookah79 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 178	I did use those shitty terminals.I crimped em as tight as possible and taped em for extra precaution.I used 6/3 solid copper/50 amp breaker.I did think the screws were the culprit,but no they were super tight. So idont know do you guys see something that needs to be corrected?.I have older Titans that have been working flawlessly ,i have one connected using an 8/3 range plug connected to a 50 amp outlet with no issues so far.Again not sure if its those terminals or not but there has to be a different way to connect those wires.I have a Helios 12 that you run your wires straight thru a screw,i dont see why they had to use terminals on this model...Maybe use a ground lug between the wire and the controller???? BTW instructions call for you to tighten screwsevery 60 to 90 days which is ridiculous. Attached Thumbnails
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02-26-2018, 02:07 AM	#43
hvac guy Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 416	This was built for two rooms, 8 ballast, 16 lights, overkill a little. Attached Thumbnails
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02-26-2018, 07:01 PM	#45
hvac guy Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 416	If you want to mount the receptacles in the room, use some armored cable or better yet conduit.
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02-26-2018, 10:43 PM	#47
Hold Your Fire Finding my way back home Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Free flowing, happily lost in thought. Posts: 5,881	I was days away from buying one from Titan or Hydrofarm(auto pilot). Nervous about going that route now.
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02-26-2018, 11:48 PM	#48
hvac guy Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 416	Just need the same loadcenter, Siemens EQL4100, 4 spaces, ideal for a 4, 6, or 8 lights.
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02-26-2018, 01:16 AM	#42
Hold Your Fire Finding my way back home Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Free flowing, happily lost in thought. Posts: 5,881	So the answer is to have one built by an electrician then? This news about titan is discouraging. Are auto pilots any better? https://hydrofarm.com/p/APCL4DX Looks similar to the c.a.p. version.
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02-27-2018, 03:01 AM	#49
hvac guy Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 416	If you can't find a sparky to build you one, PM me and I'll build one for you, I live in Vancouver, BC.
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02-27-2018, 03:22 AM	#50
Hookah79 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 178	Wouldn’t something like this work better instead of those terminals? Attached Thumbnails
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