A timer circuit design which could be used for turning the position of the eggs in an incubator between predetermined intervals of time was requested to me by one of the keen readers of this blog, Mr. Eugene. The requested circuit has been exclusively designed by me and published here, Circuit Specifications Let’s hear the […]
Temperature Controllers
How to Make a 25 Amp, 1500 watts Heater Controller Circuit
In this article I will try to explain the making of a 1500 watt simple heater controller circuit at 25 amp current rate using an ordinary triac based dimmer switch circuit Using Advanced Snubber less Triacs Controlling heaters rated as high as 1500 watt requires stringent specifications with the controlling unit for safe and effective […]
How to Build a Simple Egg Incubator Thermostat Circuit
An electronic incubator thermostat circuit shown in this article is not only simple to build but is also easy to set and acquire exact tripping points at various different set temperature levels. The setting may be completed through two discrete variable resistors. How Incubators Work An Incubator is a system where bird/reptile eggs are hatched […]
3 Accurate Refrigerator Thermostat Circuits – Electronic Solid-State
Interested to make an accurate electronic thermostat for your refrigerator? The 3 unique solid state thermostat designs I have I have explained in this article will surprise you with their “cool” performances. Design#1: Introduction The unit once built and integrated with any relevant appliance will instantly start exhibiting an improved control of the system saving […]
Making a Pyrometer Circuit
To make a furnace temperature meter, the sensing element is required to be particularly robust so that it is able to withstand the extreme high temperatures generally developed in furnaces and ovens. What is a Furnace The circuit of a pyrometer explained here is based on a thermocouple principle which can be used to read […]
Simple Peltier Refrigerator Circuit
In this post I have explained a straightforward procedure for building a simple refrigerator using Peltier device for generating the required cooling effect inside the fridge. How Peltier Device Works We are all familiar with a Peltier device and know how it functions. A Peltier device is a 2-wire semiconductor device having two surfaces that […]