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I just picked up an Aqua Medic DC Runner Controllable Pump - 3.0 for some additional internal flow in a new tank I'm setting up. I wanted at least one internal pump to be DC so I could randomize flow a bit. The controller has power up, power down, and feed buttons. It ramps up slowly when turned on.
I'm assuming I could hack the controller (or build one) to control at will via PWM with my arduino controller that I've built.
However, it'd be really easy to put the power supply on a relay. Would it be harmful to cut power to the 24V power supply every few minutes, and then reapply power to provide ramping/alternating flow? Would this be much different than hitting the 'feed' button?.. Any concern with this idea?
I'm assuming I could hack the controller (or build one) to control at will via PWM with my arduino controller that I've built.
However, it'd be really easy to put the power supply on a relay. Would it be harmful to cut power to the 24V power supply every few minutes, and then reapply power to provide ramping/alternating flow? Would this be much different than hitting the 'feed' button?.. Any concern with this idea?