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bstreib
02-22-2002, 08:42 AM
Hi All,
Some of my automation articles can found on the ReefCon 2000 website. The URL is infinitysoft.net/. The articles are under the automation tab at top right of the page. I have just sent some more articles up and Chad should have them on the site soon. The automated water changer should be completed by the end of this weekend. Let me know what you think.

I have some Excel spreadsheets that maybe of use to some of you.

1. Photoperiod calculator: This sets up timing intervals for various lights. It keeps track of when bulbs were installed and the hours that they are lit and prompts the user when to order replacements and when bulbs should be replaced.
2. Water Change Mathematics: This spreadsheet tells you the effect of water changes based on frequency and percentage of change.
3. Power Minder: Helps determine the cost of operating various devices in your system. It also does an inventory of X-10 devices and their codes then makes a programmer cheat sheet of all codes used.

If anybody is interested in playing with any of these spreadsheets, please e-mail me and I will e-mail them to you. If you have a site and want to post them there that’s fine.

So what are you all working on? I would love to hear about your projects.

RWD
02-22-2002, 03:05 PM
Hello Bill and welcome! My tank sounds pretty low tech compared to what you are talking about /ubbthreads/images/icons/wink.gif I do have an old Aquacontroller but use it mostly as a timer for the lights. Some of my diy projects include the stand and hood, sump and refugium. I guess I like to keep things simple /ubbthreads/images/icons/smile.gif Bob

Admin
02-22-2002, 10:05 PM
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Admin
02-22-2002, 10:15 PM
<<Spreadsheet Request>>

I wonder if Drew Carey has a reef tank?

cheletnjared
03-25-2002, 08:29 PM
Would love to get the spreadsheets for the photoperiod calculator and the water change. Thanks, Jared. cheletnjared@hotmail.com

ww
03-28-2002, 01:21 PM
I, too, am interested in the photoperiod and water change programs. Please email to w.wiedman@att.net

Thanks, and cheers!

DaveC
05-21-2002, 07:11 AM
I would like to try the water change software..
davidcas@mindspring.com

crystalreef
06-14-2003, 07:27 AM
That sounds great count me in too!
crystalreef@hotmail.com

I to automate my tanks but I use Allen Bradley and Omron PLC. I make the programs myself, I can do water changes automaticly be reminded about lights needing to be changed, all kinds of configurations posible. I work in the automotive industry as a maintenance Electrician/Millwright.

NeilsReef
04-26-2004, 02:44 PM
I would love to have this information emailed to me, thank you. neilz_mail@yahoo.com