Can the AC jr Handle This?

[NACLH2OFOOL]

I'm considering the purchase of an AC jr. Before I do so, I would like to know if it can independently control all of the following:

1 - Chiller (1/5hp, 5 amps)

2 - 300 watt heaters (wired together)

2- 96 watt PC's (wired together)

2 - 250 watt MH's (wired together)

1 - 20 watt fluorescent

2 - Seio 1100's (42 watts total, wired together)

1- Iwaki WMD40RLXT (1 amp)

1 - Iwaki WMD 30RLT (1.9 amps)

1 - Via Aqua 1800 (31 watts)

4 - 4" 100cfm fans (wired into the PC's)

Everything listed above is approximately 21 total amps. The chiller and heaters are on a seperate circuit so I have about 10.5 amps per circuit.

If the AC jr can control all of this what add-ons will I need?

Additionally, is the unit programmed via the keypad or is a computer interface required?

Thanks in advance for your reply.

Mike

 

[73ChargerFan]

It can control up to 12 devices independently. As you're planning on wiring some of these items together, there shouldn't be a problem.

With the chiller off and everything else on, you'll exceed a standard 15 amp circuit. You will need to use at least 2 distinct circuits (i.e. two circuit breakers worth, or two plugs not on the same circuit.) If you get a DC8 for most of the items and a DC4 on the second circuit for the chiller and perhaps some lighting and some pumps, you'll be fine.

The AC Jr does not interface to a computer for programming. Instead you'll modify the built-in default program via the display panel and a few buttons.

If you want a computer interface, you'll need a different model.

 

[NACLH2OFOOL]

That's what I thought but just wanted to be sure before purchasing one. I have thre independent circuits in my fish room so spreading out the load will not be a problem. Thanks very much.

Mike

 

[Sparkss]

as Anthony pointed out, the JR can control 12 different devices/outlets. I only counted 10 that you listed (or 9 if you combine the fans and lights into 1), so you would definitely be covered