southerntnreefer
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It only seems to turn in when I put it to on,not to auto. Here is what I have setup.
Using a heater controller with Apex. What did I do wrong?
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southerntnreefer
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Nope. 79.1 or so right now
Not 100% sure if I understand the question, but when on auto the heater is going to be “off” until your temp drops to 76.7. Then it’ll be “on” for a while until it reaches 81.5. Then off again. For example mine is off right now because my Max is set to 78.1... my min is 77.8 so it’ll turn back on again once my temp drops to 77.8
Flux Capacitor
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The way you have it is telling the outlet to turn on when the temp falls below 76.7. It will never get there if your heater controller is keeping it above it.
Since you want the outlet on to control your heater controller I suggest you use the advance tab for coding. Use the following code:
Set ON
If Tmp >81.5 Then OFF
This will keep the outlet on at all times unless the temp reaches your failsafe temp to shut it off, in this case 81.5.
Since you want the outlet on to control your heater controller I suggest you use the advance tab for coding. Use the following code:
Set ON
If Tmp >81.5 Then OFF
This will keep the outlet on at all times unless the temp reaches your failsafe temp to shut it off, in this case 81.5.
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southerntnreefer
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Ok so I'm using a finnex heater Controller. I want it to do the work. What's the best way to set this outlet then? Now that I read that through that makes sense. How do I configure the outlet to do what I want? I'd like to use apex to kill the outlet if the controller fails.Not 100% sure if I understand the question, but when on auto the heater is going to be “off” until your temp drops to 76.7. Then it’ll be “on” for a while until it reaches 81.5. Then off again. For example mine is off right now because my Max is set to 78.1... my min is 77.8 so it’ll turn back on again once my temp drops to 77.8
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southerntnreefer
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I use my apex to control the temperature and have my heaters internal controller as a backup (basically having it set slightly above my max temp). If you want to use your heater controller to control temp and apex as a backup use the information Flux gave you. Basically keeps your outlet on at all times, unless temp goes above 81.5
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southerntnreefer
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Nevermind figured it out. Needed a space. I'll likely need to add more in there at some point for feed modes and any power outage etc. This is a start! Thanks so much!
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southerntnreefer
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Final question for now. If it goes off after 81.5 when it comes down, will it kick back on? I'd assume so. Or should I say another line such as kick back on at 78.5 or something?
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southerntnreefer
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Ok. I never ever let it get there, as the heater co troller kills it at 79. So that will allow the finnex to co trol it. Perfect! Super easy. Now on to the other outlets I have left to do!
Might want to think about using one of those other outlets for a backup heater in case yours fails. You can use your apex to turn that heater on if your temp falls below your current minimum. Just a suggestion for further backup
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southerntnreefer
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I'll be looking to add a used Eb 4 as I'm out of outlets. That's the plan is to add that for just in cases. I also will be adding a BOB for a feed mode switch as well as some failsafes for my ato as well this was just day 1 install.Might want to think about using one of those other outlets for a backup heater in case yours fails. You can use your apex to turn that heater on if your temp falls below your current minimum. Just a suggestion for further backup
