automatic water change

How should it mount is to bin, open or closed?
for apex it should be normally closed - Closed
for mounting, I would mount it so it is in the OFF position. (floating above the contact so when the water level drops it makes magnetic contact)

Put this line as the last line on your stenner programming:

If switchX open then OFF

(X represents the number you chose on the breakout box, 1-6)


Oh- and how do i even know if its on or off?
Switches are posted on your main "Dashboard" page at the bottom. It should state current status (open/closed)
 
They use something called "Santoprene" which I've never heard of before.
I think it will work for my pumps, but I'm afraid it will wear out to fast and burst.
 
DRThompson said:
How should it mount is to bin, open or closed?
for apex it should be normally closed - Closed
for mounting, I would mount it so it is in the OFF position. (floating above the contact so when the water level drops it makes magnetic contact)

Put this line as the last line on your stenner programming:

If switchX open then OFF

(X represents the number you chose on the breakout box, 1-6)


Oh- and how do i even know if its on or off?
Switches are posted on your main "Dashboard" page at the bottom. It should state current status (open/closed)
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Thank you sir. Now i have a project for this weekend. In addition to the delay for skimmer from return pump,that i posted in Neptune forum, :)
 
Thanks for the link tickle. I sent an email to cole parmer asking what is the best tubing to use for saltwater; they told me norpreen (part number 06404-xx) is the best for our application.
 
I had been lookong that up as well. Seems they mostly sell itnin bulk. By 25 feet on up. Its a little over a $1 a foot. The link also breaks down how many hour the tubing can be run before its needed to be changed.
 
Sacohen said:
Thanks for the info Tickle. It would be better if the quality was better.
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Unfortunately I cant help ypu on yhe quality. As far as the motor it looks like masterflex makes that as well. 12v @ 3A should do the ticket.
Sacohen:why doea yours spin so slow and sound like a old chevy trying to start? Some pf the videos ive seen of this thing seem pretty quiet. Are both your motors like that?
 
I know you can't. I wan't saying that you could.
Yeah both motors are the same.
I think I loaded the tubing wrong, I'll try to load it again tonight or tomorrow.
I don't have a tube loading key like they are talking about, but I don't think dread240 had it either and he didn't have any problems with the tubing he used.
 
Sacohen said:
I know you can't. I wan't saying that you could.
Yeah both motors are the same.
I think I loaded the tubing wrong, I'll try to load it again tonight or tomorrow.
I don't have a tube loading key like they are talking about, but I don't think dread240 had it either and he didn't have any problems with the tubing he used.
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Same thing as a flat head, I think they are trying to make some money. LOL

In other news, my pumps came in and I ran out like a dork to Home Depot to get the parts.

Sacohen you have PM
 
rps3 said:
Same thing as a flat head, I think they are trying to make some money. LOL

In other news, my pumps came in and I ran out like a dork to Home Depot to get the parts.

Sacohen you have PM
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RPS- AND????? Whats the scoop, i know you already set it up.
 
AquamanE said:
RPS- AND????? Whats the scoop, i know you already set it up.
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LOL, nope not yet. I need to pick up some new hose from Steve tomorrow and I'll figure whats up. I know I have a power source sitting around somewhere, just have to find it.
 
Was in the Neptune section and came across one of Eddie's threads. Just reposting for you guys. He was asking about his skimmer kicking on when his main pump losses power.

rps3 said:
Eddie, a simple code like this:

"Defer 030:00 Then ON"

That will keep it off for 30 mins if the outlet loses power. I have it set this way for my skimmer when the main pump kicks off for any reason. Mainly when the tank is in a feed mode.


Now you have me thinking about the AWC system and how to do it. Well, actually I've thought about before. Some how program the Apex to kick into feed mode, for my tank it kills the main pump. Let the water from the DT drain into the sump and then begin the AWC. Takes less then 30 mins a day and still won't change the parameters by that much. If your sump is set up correctly, one tube will remove water from a camber while another one is pumping in, thus new water will never be lost down the drain. Reposting to the FMAS section as well.
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You can create a virtual outlet to make the Apex go into Feed mode... I think anyways. lol
 
For those looking at float switches to put in your SW container, brs sells them with 48" leads. They run a lot cheaper than the other place I linked. There about $15.
 
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