Can my Apex do this, on/off outlet by the second

[mehaffydr]

I have been having issues with ATO on my large 1100 gallon Display system and want to go a new route. What I am looking for is a way to just turn on a pump. Most likely a MJ1200 that is in a RODI holding tank. I want to be able to set it up t run maybe a couple times a day for 30-90 seconds. I think that with just a little bit of trial and error I will be able to find a sweat spot that will keep the tank stable. So I either need some sort of digital timer or wondering if an outlet on the apex can be programmed to do this.

 

[Afrashz]

I have been having issues with ATO on my large 1100 gallon Display system and want to go a new route. What I am looking for is a way to just turn on a pump. Most likely a MJ1200 that is in a RODI holding tank. I want to be able to set it up t run maybe a couple times a day for 30-90 seconds. I think that with just a little bit of trial and error I will be able to find a sweat spot that will keep the tank stable. So I either need some sort of digital timer or wondering if an outlet on the apex can be programmed to do this.

What ATO are you running now?

 

[DaneGer21]

If you want to go that route with a pump supplying the RODI for ATO, I would recommend a couple float switches for control and safety. It will also be a lot more accurate.

If you want basic basic, I recommend a 5gal(or bigger) bucket and a gravity fed mechanical float valve.

 

[mehaffydr]

What ATO are you running now?

I have the JBJ ATO. Te problem I am having is that I one have a large sump I am using a 150 Gallon Rubermaid stock tank. For different reason the level in the sup doesn't stay consistent so the float switches just don't seam to be a good method

 

[mehaffydr]

Part of the issue right now comes from an algae problem that randomly slows the overflow and lowers the sump. I have a lot of room in the display and sump for varying water levels so it does not create a problem but makes float switches activate at the wrong times.

 

[DaneGer21]

Part of the issue right now comes from an algae problem that randomly slows the overflow and lowers the sump. I have a lot of room in the display and sump for varying water levels so it does not create a problem but makes float switches activate at the wrong times.

I would sort this issue first.

 

[Afrashz]

I have the JBJ ATO. Te problem I am having is that I one have a large sump I am using a 150 Gallon Rubermaid stock tank. For different reason the level in the sup doesn't stay consistent so the float switches just don't seam to be a good method

Can you put the float in a large verticle PVC pipe, say like 4 inch diameter, so waves/ripples don’t effect the water height?

 

[mehaffydr]

If you want to go that route with a pump supplying the RODI for ATO, I would recommend a couple float switches for control and safety. It will also be a lot more accurate.

If you want basic basic, I recommend a 5gal(or bigger) bucket and a gravity fed mechanical float valve.

Gravity is not really an option for me with this large system I am evaporating 3-5 gallons a day.

 

[mehaffydr]

I would sort this issue first.

I am working on this also most of the algae problem is new tank with mostly dry rock. But I also want to establish consistency on all parameters while I deal with the algae.