Sorry, I don't know a lot about circuit design. I can build almost anything if I have a schematic and a parts list, but the designing is beyond me.
Here is what I want.
Imagine a six receptacle power strip similar to one used on a computer desk or what ever.
Two of the outlets need to come on from dusk to dawn and only if the tempeture is below 25 degrees.
Two of the outlets need to come on at dusk, but turn off 4 hours later, or at dawn, whichever comes first.
The last two need to have power at all times.
The tempeture and light sensors need to be on seperate wires so they can be placed away from the power strip whereever they are needed.
Here is why I need this.
I have 30 free range chickens. They will continue to lay eggs during the winter months if they have light for 16 hours or more a day. They do fine in their coop if the temp isn't below 30 degrees but need heat if it is colder. Currently I am turning on lights and heat lamps as needed, but my work schedule somtimes interfears. and if the temp drops too much at night I need to turn on the heat lamps. some times at two in the morning, Or I just turn them on before I go to bed and waste 500 watts an hour.
any help would be great, and remember I don't know circuit design so dumb it down for me as much as possible.
Thanks.
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Here is what I want.
Imagine a six receptacle power strip similar to one used on a computer desk or what ever.
Two of the outlets need to come on from dusk to dawn and only if the tempeture is below 25 degrees.
Two of the outlets need to come on at dusk, but turn off 4 hours later, or at dawn, whichever comes first.
The last two need to have power at all times.
The tempeture and light sensors need to be on seperate wires so they can be placed away from the power strip whereever they are needed.
Here is why I need this.
I have 30 free range chickens. They will continue to lay eggs during the winter months if they have light for 16 hours or more a day. They do fine in their coop if the temp isn't below 30 degrees but need heat if it is colder. Currently I am turning on lights and heat lamps as needed, but my work schedule somtimes interfears. and if the temp drops too much at night I need to turn on the heat lamps. some times at two in the morning, Or I just turn them on before I go to bed and waste 500 watts an hour.
any help would be great, and remember I don't know circuit design so dumb it down for me as much as possible.
Thanks.
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