Cyclestat timer and Co2 Generator anyone?

[Zzzax]

Hey Y'all

I have a C02 burner and I have Temperature shut off and naturally a 1500ppm shutoff but the weather out here goes down and goes up over time causing fluctuation in average ambient temperatures.
I have what is effectively a lung room next to flower room and that is where the Co2 burner is.
Now I am thinking that some Co2 is better then none.
I am very aware of killing plants by hot roots on freak heat days with the Co2 burner waiting for 1500ppm before shutting off.
So I also have temperature shut off device which is a safety device. Shuts off when the lung room is as hot as the cutoff.
So all that build up sets the stage for adding a unit I bought twenty years ago and never used for anything, a Cyclestat timer.

I am thinking to set it to come on and go off so that burner is enriching the air some but not on so long that heat buildup is an issue.

I am asking two questions and hoping for advice.
1. How does the Cyclestat work? Is it it comes on every so many minutes and runs for so many minutes and then it all starts over?
2. Has anyone done this before? Cyclestat an Aries Co2 generator.

Tis the season to add Co2.

Thanks

 

[Zzzax]

I do love a human community of cannabis but I thought if I formed the right prompt I would get ChatGPT to research it. This is what I got, anyone have more to add? Luv-Ya.

The Cyclestat is a repeat cycle timer often used in applications like hydroponics, grow rooms, or any system that requires timed control of equipment (such as lights, fans, pumps, or other devices).

Here’s a breakdown of how it functions:

1. Repeat Cycle Timer:
   • The Cyclestat works by cycling power on and off repeatedly for connected devices.
   • It lets you control the length of the "ON" period and the "OFF" period independently.
2. Controls:
   • ON Time Dial: This dial allows you to set how long the power remains on during each cycle (e.g., 5 minutes, 15 minutes, etc.).
   • OFF Time Dial: This lets you specify how long the power is turned off during each cycle (e.g., 10 minutes, 1 hour, etc.).
   • These settings let you customize the on/off behavior of your connected device according to your needs.
3. Manual Override:
   • Many Cyclestats, including the one in the picture, come with a manual override button. This lets you manually turn the connected device on or off, bypassing the timer temporarily.
4. Electrical Plug and Output:
   • The Cyclestat plugs into a standard 120V outlet.
   • It has a built-in socket where you connect your equipment. The timer will control the flow of power to this socket based on your settings.
5. Applications:
   • Hydroponics/Aquaponics: To control water pumps, air pumps, or grow lights in repeating intervals.
   • Ventilation: To cycle fans on and off to manage airflow in grow spaces or other setups.
   • Irrigation: For timed watering systems.
6. Adjustment:
   • Adjust the dials to set the desired duration for ON and OFF cycles.
   • For example, if you set the ON time to 10 minutes and the OFF time to 30 minutes, the device will power the connected equipment for 10 minutes, turn it off for 30 minutes, and then repeat.

 

[Zzzax]

An update!

Cyclestat is a great way to control the heat. The plants are doing great and when I know the weather is getting warmer I can dial it down to a shorter cycle/interval and still keep in in the 800+ppm range.

So my rig is a 1500 ppm unit controller, a high temp cut off unit and then the CycleStat all daisy-chained. So far it seems like the thing.
I have had and never use the cyclestat. It was one of those impulse buys back in the early 2000s' It turns out I needed it but didn't know it all those years ago.

Anything to avoid last year's crop loss due to cooked roots. We had a freaky hot day and the room was closed off with only the high temp unit and the 1500 ppm shut off.

Yes I run HPS and LED in the Winter. I like HPS. It's like a Sunny Day in the Snow.

 

[savyesq]

An update!

Cyclestat is a great way to control the heat. The plants are doing great and when I know the weather is getting warmer I can dial it down to a shorter cycle/interval and still keep in in the 800+ppm range.

So my rig is a 1500 ppm unit controller, a high temp cut off unit and then the CycleStat all daisy-chained. So far it seems like the thing.
I have had and never use the cyclestat. It was one of those impulse buys back in the early 2000s' It turns out I needed it but didn't know it all those years ago.

Anything to avoid last year's crop loss due to cooked roots. We had a freaky hot day and the room was closed off with only the high temp unit and the 1500 ppm shut off.

Yes I run HPS and LED in the Winter. I like HPS. It's like a Sunny Day in the Snow.

Question on the original question. A 8 burner co2 generator will produce around 20k BTUs of heat. What's the best way to combat the heat increase. Should I lower the AC temperature?

 

[Zzzax]

Question on the original question. A 8 burner co2 generator will produce around 20k BTUs of heat. What's the best way to combat the heat increase. Should I lower the AC temperature?

I'm sorry. I missed your original post last week.

I only run my four burner in the cold of winter.
An 8 Burner is most likely full greenhouse size.

I do have the Ares 4 but I could get by with an Ares 2 (2 burner)

So, you would be really really hot-hot with an 8 burner in a small space. Maybe even catch things on fire.
I am able to slow down how often my burner comes on and how long it burns when it does come on so i can adjust the heat levels a little however I have a temperature cut off unit too so I can set that to a maximum such as 90 F and it will cut off the Co2 burner when the lung room is too hot. The Weather can swing from 32 F at night to 80 F in the heat of the day at times.

I also have an extra high temperature exhaust setup that comes on and pulls hot air when that is triggered.
I have a standard exhaust running all the time as well. It pulls old air Co2 or not also pulling hot air out.

I was looking for a two burner and only EBay has any? That is curious.