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Old 02-10-12, 04:29 PM   #20
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I think its time for an upgrade here. The current version of the thermal differential controller has been working great for over a year in my attic. However, I am planning on putting together a solar hot water setup this spring and I'll need another controller for it. I'd like to enhance the current functionality and add some additional features.

New features:
1) LCD display
2) adjustable on/off temperature differential via the LCD display (instead of having to edit the program)
3) maximum tank temperature adjustment via the LCD
4) control a heat dump load for if the tank and panels get too warm to prevent coolant degredation


I've already started programming the LCD display and interface for adjusting the temperature differentials and max temperature. I just need to figure out how I want to deal with the heat dump load.
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