Questions Re Apex Features

Is there a function to shut off 4 pumps at the same time manually?
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Yes, you can use any number of methods; a feed cycle, manual control from the web interface, program triggered as a result of a switch, etc.
 
I am going to have the APEX near my sump in my basement, and wanted to buy an extra eb8 to hook up my lights. Can i run a cable from the controller to the 2nd eb8? It would have to be about 10'-15'.
 
I am going to have the APEX near my sump in my basement, and wanted to buy an extra eb8 to hook up my lights. Can i run a cable from the controller to the 2nd eb8? It would have to be about 10'-15'.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15341238#post15341238 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kenargo
I hear they shipped yesterday.
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That would be nice - I didn't get an e-mail yet.

LL
 
I talked to Curt yesterday and he said that SOME shipped yesterday. When I asked if there were any orders that shipped to vendors, he said not yesterday, but within the next week or so
 
I spoke with Curt on the phone on 7/17, and he said he thought all of the pre-orders would be shipped by the end of "next week"...

LL
 
Float Switch/Top-Off

Float Switch/Top-Off

I'm currenty using an Aquatronica and one of my favorite features is the "Level" function. This is a float switch accessory that plugs into the powerbar and allows automatic level control. I use it to replace evaporation and keep my sump level constant. You can set a timer on the outlet controlling the pump so that it only runs for a certain period of time, eliminating the possibility of overflow.

Does the Apex have this feature and is there a float switch available?
 
Bingo!

Bingo!

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15341397#post15341397 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Sisterlimonpot
The minute someone gets confirmation on shipment, please post it here.
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I placed my pre-order on June 1. My Apex shipped yesterday for delivery on July 24.

Now I need to go order a second EB8... oops - out of stock. Now I'm on another waiting list... ;)

LL
 
You guys are lucky I still have to wait for few months for the 220V version to be out and seing others receive theirs only makes it feel worse.
 
Re: Float Switch/Top-Off

Re: Float Switch/Top-Off

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15388624#post15388624 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by catastrofe
I'm currenty using an Aquatronica and one of my favorite features is the "Level" function. This is a float switch accessory that plugs into the powerbar and allows automatic level control. I use it to replace evaporation and keep my sump level constant. You can set a timer on the outlet controlling the pump so that it only runs for a certain period of time, eliminating the possibility of overflow.

Does the Apex have this feature and is there a float switch available?
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The Apex has 6 switch/sensor inputs that may be used for many things, including ATO. Neptune does not have a packaged float switch/ATO accessory (at least at the moment), but float switches from autotopoff.com and other places can be connected.
 
Re: Float Switch/Top-Off

Re: Float Switch/Top-Off

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15388624#post15388624 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by catastrofe
You can set a timer on the outlet controlling the pump so that it only runs for a certain period of time, eliminating the possibility of overflow.
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There is a Min Time function that could control the pump for a certain period, accomplishing the same thing as described above.
 
Re: Re: Float Switch/Top-Off

Re: Re: Float Switch/Top-Off

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15389754#post15389754 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by builderguy
There is a Min Time function that could control the pump for a certain period, accomplishing the same thing as described above.
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Thanks. . .Would Min time be correct? Seems like I would want a "Max" time.
 
I'd use the OSC statement instead to keep the topoff from running too long. Something like this would work:

OSC 59:00/01:00/00:00 Then ON
If Switch1 CLOSED Then OFF

The osc statement would only allow the pump to a maximum of 1 minute every 60 minutes. The on/off duty cycle of the osc statement would be adjusted so that the top off rate would be just above the evaporation rate of the water.
The switch statement would shut off the pump when the water level is too high.

Curt
 
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