Apex coding for skimmer

[Kyle Rinker]

I am trying to program my outlet for my skimmer to shut off any time my return pump is off. I don't mean during feed mode or a power failure. I mean even if the outlet shows it is on but there is simply a failure with then pump. My idea is to program the outlet to turn the skimmer off if the return pump is drawing less than 25 watts, for example. How can this be coded?

 

[Dr. Reef Verified Sponsor]

fallback on
set on
If Output returnpump = OFF Then OFF

(change returnpump to whatever your pump outlet is named)

 

[ReefingwithO]

@Kyle Rinker

Here is the code I use on my apex 2016

Fallback ON
Set ON
If Output Return_Pump = OFF Then OFF
If Output Return_Pump Watts < 25 Then OFF
Defer 002:00 Then ON

Fallback ON - This leaves the pump on in case it loses connection with the Apex
Set ON - Default position on
If Output Return_Pump = OFF Then OFF - This is the outlet that the return pump is plugged into, if it goes off the skimmer turns off
If Output Return_Pump Watts < 25 Then OFF - If my pump is running lower than normal means its clogged or I turned it down to feed, the skimmer turns off because the water level will rise.
Defer 001:00 Then ON - The skimmer waits a minute before it turns back on after it is turned off. This allows the water level in the sump to stabilized.

 

[ReefingwithO]

In the explanation I said 1.00 for the defer when the code said 2 minutes.

@Kyle Rinker

Here is the code I use on my apex 2016

Fallback ON
Set ON
If Output Return_Pump = OFF Then OFF
If Output Return_Pump Watts < 25 Then OFF
Defer 002:00 Then ON

Fallback ON - This leaves the pump on in case it loses connection with the Apex
Set ON - Default position on
If Output Return_Pump = OFF Then OFF - This is the outlet that the return pump is plugged into, if it goes off the skimmer turns off
If Output Return_Pump Watts < 25 Then OFF - If my pump is running lower than normal means its clogged or I turned it down to feed, the skimmer turns off because the water level will rise.
Defer 001:00 Then ON - The skimmer waits a minute before it turns back on after it is turned off. This allows the water level in the sump to stabilized.

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[Kyle Rinker]

@ReefingwithO thanks! My other option would just be to add an optical sensor or float sensor to the skimmer section of the sump to turn the skimmer off when the water level gets too high. I appreciate your coding help!