Varios pump controller

[Gary Majchrzak]

Varios pump on Octopus skimmer has a start up delay of a couple of seconds when powering up.
Is there a way to increase the startup time to several minutes?

 

[prose]

Probably not it most likely does that to not overcurrent the pump but check the website for any info for that pump


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[saltwaterpicaso]

I don't think its a start up delay rather a start up ramp up i think they called it a soft start

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

is there any way of delaying a soft start?

 

[Srixon]

It may be a safety feature of the manufacturer so the pump dosen't take the hit from the inrush voltage.

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

Only way I know of is through a controller.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

Only way I know of is through a controller.

I think you are correct, Vinny. Thanks!

 

[cardiffgiant]

Do you use an apex? There is cable for the varios that connects it to a variable port on the apex.

My program for my skimmer pump is:
Fallback Skimmer
Set RampSkimmer
If FeedB 000 Then OFF

RampSkimmer profile:
Ramp time: 45
Start intensity: 28
End intensity: 64

28 seems to be enough to get the pump moving without the water climbing up the skimmer neck.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

I run an AC jr

I wonder if it can do the same thing?

 

[cardiffgiant]

You would need a VDM. You can usually pick them up used for $50-60. I believe that the variable ports are one of the differences between the apex and apex jr.

 

[roblk]

If all you want to do is delay the start of your skimmer pump for a few minuets after your return pump starts to allow water level in sump to stabilize and you have an Apex with both the skimmer and return pumps plugged into the apex is to add a line to the skimmer outlet that says defer x minuets.

My outlets are named:
Pump_Return
Skimmer

Skimmer program
Fallback ON
Set ON
If Output Pump_Return = OFF Then OFF
Defer 005:00 Then ON