jlaudiofreak
Member
I am trying to add a float switch to me collection cup. here is the prograhm I have and it does not seem to be working
Fallback OFF
If Switch1 CLOSED Then OFF
Fallback OFF
If Switch1 CLOSED Then OFF
Apex and float switches not working
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Add either:
If Switch1 Opened Then ON
OR
Set ON (before the 'if switch' statement)
basically, you are never setting the outlet to ON so it will forever be off no matter what.
If Switch1 Opened Then ON
OR
Set ON (before the 'if switch' statement)
basically, you are never setting the outlet to ON so it will forever be off no matter what.
jlaudiofreak
Member
Kenargo
Do I have to add a virtual outlet to make this work?
Do I have to add a virtual outlet to make this work?
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Deleted member 143833
No, you can put the switch program directly into an outlet's program. Virtual outlets are nice when you want a switch to override an outlet's program and also want to be able to see the state of the switch separately from the outlet it might use.
jlaudiofreak
Member
tried the need code and still not turning my skimmer off
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Deleted member 143833
Are you sure the float is connected correctly and to switch 1 input?
What did you go with; though I've used both and both work but I wanted to see what you ended up with.
What did you go with; though I've used both and both work but I wanted to see what you ended up with.
jlaudiofreak
Member
i used this
If Switch1 OPEN Then ON
If Switch1 OPEN Then ON
jlaudiofreak
Member
that is all that there is should there be more
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Deleted member 143833
you should have:
Fallback OFF
If Switch1 CLOSED Then OFF
If Switch1 Opened Then ON
Fallback OFF
If Switch1 CLOSED Then OFF
If Switch1 Opened Then ON
jlaudiofreak
Member
I will trying that when I get home and see if that works
swearint
New member
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Deleted member 143833
Doh, yes, that is correct; should have been 'Open'
jlaudiofreak
Member
ok put in the new code and still not working. Does it matter that I am using outlet 8
swearint
New member
The outlet does not matter. Set the outlet to Manual ON/OFF and verify that the skimmer turns ON/OFF.
In what way is it not working? Is it staying ON all the time or OFF? Are you moving the float up/down and there is no change? To rule out the float switch, remove it from the Breakout Box and in its place put a short length of wire between Pin1 and GND. This would make switch1 CLOSED and should turn the skimmer OFF.
Todd
In what way is it not working? Is it staying ON all the time or OFF? Are you moving the float up/down and there is no change? To rule out the float switch, remove it from the Breakout Box and in its place put a short length of wire between Pin1 and GND. This would make switch1 CLOSED and should turn the skimmer OFF.
Todd
jlaudiofreak
Member
I can turn the skimmer on and off manualy . I tried the short wire and nothing . The skimmer never turns off not with the wire or moving the float switch.
ir_danno22
New member
ensure your float switch is wired for switch 1 on the breakout box. the way i remember the average float switch position is Open>UP (float in the up position), Closed>Down (float in the down position, obviously this is with the threads of the float switch on top. try the following:
Fallback OFF
Set ON
If Switch1 OPEN Then OFF
if you think the breakout box is faulty, check your connections or try another switch position and change the switch in the program.
Fallback OFF
Set ON
If Switch1 OPEN Then OFF
if you think the breakout box is faulty, check your connections or try another switch position and change the switch in the program.
jlaudiofreak
Member
I the problem was the Breakout box . I just built a DIY box and it works perfect. Thank you Kenargo, and swearint for the help
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