ATO Fool (idiot) Proof - Apex prog

[wanareef]

Fallback OFF 
Set OFF 
If Sw1 CLOSED Then ON 
If Sw2 OPEN Then OFF 
Defer 002:00 Then ON 
Min Time 010:00 Then OFF 

 

this is my current prog on my Apex, sw1 is a std float switch,  sw2 the float is turned upside down

 

For you program guru's I want to add a line to turn it off "Period" after 10 mins of running because this line is not working "Min Time 010:00 Then OFF"

 

 

TIA

 

[TheClark]

One simple thing you could add:

 

OSC 000:00/010:00/050:00 Then ON 

 

That makes sure it only runs at the top of the hour for a max of 10 minutes.  Adjust times as necessary...

 

As with all things apex, test, test, test!

 

PS:  You know to use outlets 4 and 8 for topoff, sharing in case others do not.  (Other outlets can stick on if you are using a small pump for ATO)

[wanareef]

Thanks for that, I'll try it. Had some sponge growing on the main float and didn't catch it.  Had a 50gal flood, again,  with the ATO pumping in fresh water.

[TheClark]

Thanks for that, I'll try it. Had some sponge growing on the main float and didn't catch it.  Had a 50gal flood, again,  with the ATO pumping in fresh water.

 

Oh boy, don't you hate that?

 

I have been running a second dry float for extra safety.  If it opens I know the main guy failed.  It is nice also for auto water changes to run three (sump low, regular ato control float, sump high)

 

Also there are 10-15 dollar leak detectors you can wire in like a float switch.  If they close, leak detected.

 

Ah well, good luck and sorry to hear it.