Running a heater with Apex

[GrouperGenius]

I want to run my heater with my Apex unit. Does this code seem like it would work?

Fallback OFF
Set OFF
If Temp < 78.0 Then ON
If Temp > 82.0 Then OFF

 

[kybreos]

seems good but why so wide a range i would do 2 or 3 degrees max.

 

[GrouperGenius]

Good point.

 

[Lightsluvr]

seems good but why so wide a range i would do 2 or 3 degrees max.

Me too. I turn (2) 300W heaters on at 76.5 and off at 77.5. That narrow range seems to work with the large water volume I am dealing with. Yours might vary... just experiment to see what works for you. No need to waste energy...

LL

 

[lubyone1]

I don't think I'd worry too much about that temperature range. My tank swings from 78 to 81/82 on a daily basis (primarily an SPS reef).