UPS/Backup: can I do this with Apex?

[gig]

ok, last question...the UPS is on a GFI the other EB8 is plugged into a seperate circuit that is on the ceiling above the tank but not GFI (it's pretty much well out of the way of water and my lighting system protects anything from falling into the tank).

what if the GFI trips causing the UPS to run and it's essentially powering my two external pumps (dart and genx) and some lighting, it'll run the UPS down in a matter of a few minutes, while the other EB8 has power, any ideas?

 

[aquamanic]

program it to send you an email then remotely connect and look at the amp usage of the non-UPS protected EB8. If power is out it will be 0.

 

[aquamanic]

Gig - a point about your GFCI comment. The GFCI is to protect a person from harm if there's a fault in your building ground. This means if current finds a way to ground OTHER than through your building wiring - like through your arm when it's in your tank. So as long as there's water, electric components and a person, you should have it running on a GFCI outlet.

I'd replace the outlet you have in the ceiling.

 

[gig]

Thanks Alan, I'll definately look into replacing it.

on your first point about programming the email, not following??

 

[swearint]

Alan was suggesting that you add a similar power command to your email code. So that whenever one or the other EB8s lose power you will get an email notice. If the GFCI has tripped and run down the battery, the other EB8 will still have power and keep the base unit functional. The other critical piece of the puzzle is that you need battery backup to the modem and router and hope that your ISP is still operational.

Todd

 

[gig]

Alan was suggesting that you add a similar power command to your email code. So that whenever one or the other EB8s lose power you will get an email notice. If the GFCI has tripped and run down the battery, the other EB8 will still have power and keep the base unit functional. The other critical piece of the puzzle is that you need battery backup to the modem and router and hope that your ISP is still operational.

Todd

gotcha, makes sense!

yep, I am going to either buy some cheapo battery backups for the wifi adapter and my modem/router, like these:

http://www.google.com/products?hl=e...esult_group&ct=title&resnum=4&ved=0CDkQrQQwAw

 

[gig]

hey guys, this is my current email alarm setup, does this work?

Set OFF
If Temp > 81.8 Then ON
Defer 001:00 Then ON
If Temp < 76.0 Then ON
Defer 001:00 Then ON
If Power EB8_5 Off 000 Then ON
If Power EB8_3 Off 000 Then ON
If Power Apex Off 000 Then ON

 

[Orcrone]

The Defer command refers to the outlet, not just a program statement. So you only need one defer command.

 

[swearint]

The Defer is also evaluated last regardless of position. I prefer to place them at the end, just so it reads more easily.

The 'If Power Apex OFF 000...' probably won't do you much good since the Apex must have power to operate. But, if you change it from 000 to 001, it will send the email after it regains power.

Todd