Power for Klir filter

[DWill]

I hoping someone smarter than me can answer this.

Looking at the attached picture is there any reason I can’t connect this to 24V source on my Apex and the then use 12V output to drive the Klir filter motor?

I’m currently using my Apex to control the motor through an outlet on the EB832 with the Klir OEM power 12V power supply plugged in to the outlet. It rolls the filter twice a day for a few seconds and working fine.

However; Neptune isn’t exactly know for the quality of their equipment. In fact pretty much just the opposite. If I use the outlet fro what I want to do, I’ll more likely than not lose the relay in the outlet quickly.

What I want to do is roll the filter for a very short duration several times a day. As an example every three hours roll the filter for 2 seconds (just an example). I can do that somewhat more reliably using a 24V outlet instead of the lower quality mechanical relay in the EB832.

The question I don’t the knowledge to answer is can I use this or something similar to step the voltage down.

 

[AJsReef]

Curiosity here, are you looking to frequently turn power on/off on a filter roller?

If you’re toggling the outlet every 3 hours that’s only 8 cycles a day. I wouldn’t think you’d prematurely burn out an outlet with that.

I always avoid using the 24v power pulls on the EB832. The internal PSU has been a frequent failure point for me. Burned through 2 w/ solenoids right at about 12 months of usage.

 

[DWill]

Curiosity here, are you looking to frequently turn power on/off on a filter roller?

If you’re toggling the outlet every 3 hours that’s only 8 cycles a day. I wouldn’t think you’d prematurely burn out an outlet with that.

I always avoid using the 24v power pulls on the EB832. The internal PSU has been a frequent failure point for me. Burned through 2 w/ solenoids right at about 12 months of usage.

I agree with the EB832 PSU. I've replaced 2 of them, one due to failure and one preventively. The power supplies in the EB832 (and pretty much every other component) are the absolute cheapest Chinese parts they can find. I used much higher-quality power supplies when I replace them. I have zero confidence in the cheap relays Neptune uses.

That said, I may run the 24V from an FMM module powered by its own wall wart. I don't think the port on the FMM will burn up and if the wall wart dies it's an easy fix. A lot less than tearing into the EB832 again.

 

[Snoopy 67]

Why not just use a timer? Let it run for a short time periodically in a 24 hour setting.

 

[DWill]

Why not just use a timer? Let it run for a short time periodically in a 24 hour setting.

Well, there’s the $1,500 investment in Apex. Had I know then what I now I wouldn’t have done that; but I have it now. Beyond that it’s not just about rolling it. I have alarms set for it if something doesn’t work properly and I have access to ot from anywhere if I need or want to change anything.

it will essentially be on a timer through the Apex.

 

[Snoopy 67]

AH-- I see now said the blind man!

 

[DWill]

AH-- I see now said the blind man!

LOL.