Apex programming help - multiple "triggers" on a single outlet

[driftin]

I've tried searching and reading, but I'm not sure what "logic" I'm trying to implement so I'm not having success finding an example of the code to use.

Specifically, on my Apex Jr I have a power head in my sump that I have on a time of day schedule. Runs for a few hours every night. I would like to also have this power head be turned on when the heater is on. Ideally, even have a couple minute delay built in so the pump runs a bit longer than the heater stays on, and then turn off if it's outside of its normal time of day schedule.

I don't know how much detail you would need...
Heater = base_Out4 (name = Heater) and is controlled straight of the Apex Jr temperature probe

Thanks in advance!

 

[SuncrestReef]

I'll assume your current powerhead programming looks something like this:

Fallback OFF
Set OFF
If Time 18:00 To 22:00 Then ON

If that's the case, then just place this code below the current programming:

If Output Heater = ON Then ON
Defer 002:00 Then OFF

 

[driftin]

Thanks - very straight forward.

 

[SuncrestReef]

If you're new to Apex programming, be sure to read my Apex tutorial articles here on Reef2Reef: https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/authors/suncrestreef.93940/

 

[driftin]

Will do, thanks for the resources. I set this up in 2015 and just never got into any complex programming - I bet there's a lot of potential I haven't unlocked yet.