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How to create a smart electrical system for an aquarium

(The article is sourced from toilam.com)
When the lights go out, turning on the air pump is very important for stabilizing the conditions of the tank. When the light is off, plants switch from photosynthesis to respiration, which leads to an increased oxygen demand for photosynthesis, resulting in fish lacking the necessary oxygen to ensure their health. Typically, we buy two timers directly: one for CO2 + lights and one to automatically turn on the air pump. While this method is convenient, it incurs higher costs. Today, we would like to introduce you to creating a smart circuit with the most optimal cost!

Equipment:
1- Timer: 1 piece
2- Circuit breaker: 1 piece
3- Relay: 1 piece
4- Single socket: 1 piece
5- Double socket with indicator light: 2 pieces
6- Air pump: 1 piece
7- Electrical panel, wires, screws, tape… etc.
Cost
1. timer: 100k
2. relay: 25k
3. O2 machine: 25k
4. circuit breaker: 25k
5. socket: 40k
6. panel + wire + etc.: 35k
total cost: 250k

Tools:
– Screwdriver, knife…
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Wiring diagram
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From the circuit breaker, there are 3 pairs of wires A, B, C
– Pair A – socket A – Timer – terminals 1-2 of the Relay from terminals 5-6 of the Relay – socket B – power supply for the lights.
– Pair B – terminals 3-4 of the Relay – from terminals 7-8 of the Relay – power supply for the air pump.
– Pair C – socket C – power supply that is on 24/7 for filter, fan.
Wiring diagram of Relay input-output
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Installation instructions.

From the circuit breaker, three pairs of wires are brought out, so it is advisable to use two colors for each hot-cold side for easy identification.

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connect the wires to socket A
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connect the wires to the relay
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connect the wires to socket B
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connect the wires to socket C
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close the electrical covers
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almost done, everyone
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attach the timer to socket A
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connect the power supply from the timer to the relay
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The product is complete. Let’s connect the devices.
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Socket B: Connect to the lighting system
Socket C: Connect to the filter, fan
Air pump: connect the wires and the pump.
Operation
Now, we just need to set the time for the timer. When the power goes through the timer, terminals 5-6 are powered, the lights turn on. When the timer cuts off, the lights turn off, and thanks to the relay, the power through terminals 7-8 activates the air pump.
Meanwhile, the power through socket C is direct, allowing the filter and fan to operate independently of the two systems of lights and air pump mentioned above.
It’s very simple, isn’t it? Just a little tinkering for about …30 beats of music, and we will have a very efficient control system for lights, filter, air pump, and fan, allowing us to enjoy our free time creating new aquascaping layouts.

WISH YOU SUCCESS!

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