circulation pump ramp w/o Apex

[Sean W.]

Hey guys,

I am looking for a way to ramp up and ramp down opposing circulation pumps to change their interception point multiple times a day (every 15 minutes?) without using an Apex to control the pumps...I don't want to invest in an Apex and compatible gear or go down the deep rabbit hole of learning how to program it...

Hoping there is an alternative.

Thanks!

-Sean

 

[blaxsun]

What kind of circulation pumps are we talking about? I assume you mean powerheads or gyres?

 

[Sean W.]

What kind of circulation pumps are we talking about? I assume you mean powerheads or gyres?

Yes, Gyre pumps, one on each end... There was a BRS episode showing how to do it with an Apex...

 

[blaxsun]

Yes, Gyre pumps, one on each end... There was a BRS episode showing how to do it with an Apex...

Which brand/model? Your best bet is probably with something like a programmable smart WiFi plug for each.

 

[Sean W.]

Which brand/model? Your best bet is probably with something like a programmable smart WiFi plug for each.

It needs to be more than a simple on off, they need to ramp up and down in like 15 minute incriminates

 

[blaxsun]

It needs to be more than a simple on off, they need to ramp up and down in like 15 minute incriminates

You're not really giving anyone much to go on here... Could you provide the make and model of your gyres?

 

[Sean W.]

You're not really giving anyone much to go on here... Could you provide the make and model of your gyres?

I don't know yet, I haven't bought them yet. I want to buy some that have this functionality

 

[blaxsun]

I don't know yet, I haven't bought them yet. I want to buy some that have this functionality

For crying out loud, why didn't you just say that? Buy a powerhead or gyre with a controller.

 

[Sean W.]

For crying out loud, why didn't you just say that? Buy a powerhead or gyre with a controller.

They need to be able to change their intensity over 15 minutes... I don't know if I'm just not explaining myself very well