Manual Switches ON/OFF on EB8s

[smilereef2017]

Just wondering why havent Neptune provided manual ON/OFF switches on the EB8s. So lets assume our New neptune apex fails (for some reason) and we would like to manually run the skimmer & ATO for a couple of days during the weekend, would this be possible...

My question was more about the Controller failure than a power failure (which can be easily backed up a UPS)

 

[creas]

Do you mean manual switches for each individual Outlet?

 

[smilereef2017]

Yes manual over ride switches for each outlet

 

[DLHDesign]

I'd think that the manual override would be to pull the plug out of (or push it into) the socket?

You could also build a breakout box - something that plugs into the outlet, runs through a switch, and goes to another outlet. One of those such series per outlet you want to manually control. I've seen one of those around on the forums somewhere, I think? I can see the value of that if you've got a fish room or the like and don't want a digital control (eg; tablet, phone, etc.) in a wet area, I suppose.

Personally, I'm content that Neptune has put more money/time into preventing the controller from failing than they have trying to handle the rare situation of when it does.

 

[Peanut]

Just wondering why havent Neptune provided manual ON/OFF switches on the EB8s. So lets assume our New neptune apex fails (for some reason) and we would like to manually run the skimmer & ATO for a couple of days during the weekend, would this be possible...

My question was more about the Controller failure than a power failure (which can be easily backed up a UPS)

The very first line of your program for any outlet should be "FALLBACK ON" or "FALLBACK OFF". This is the state the outlet will be in when it cant communicate with the Apex