Controlling a return pump with P4 and flow sensor

[VJV]

Hi, I was wondering if I could use my P4 and flow sensors to control my DC return pump, whereby I would set a certain target flow and the P4 would automatically adjust the power to ensure the flow stays constant.

Many thanks and kind regards

 

[Mortie31]

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Hi, I was wondering if I could use my P4 and flow sensors to control my DC return pump, whereby I would set a certain target flow and the P4 would automatically adjust the power to ensure the flow stays constant.

Many thanks and kind regards

this might help
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/flow-sensors-usage-and-example-setup.261199/#post-3110229

 

[Tristren]

Hi, I was wondering if I could use my P4 and flow sensors to control my DC return pump, whereby I would set a certain target flow and the P4 would automatically adjust the power to ensure the flow stays constant.

Many thanks and kind regards

Did you end up doing this? Seems like it could be interesting.

 

[Member No 1]

Did you end up doing this? Seems like it could be interesting.

Tony,
I just set up a RD100 return using this method. Works great!

 

[VJV]

Did you end up doing this? Seems like it could be interesting.

In the ens I did not. It sounds like a good idea but did not get around to implement it

 

[Tristren]

Tony,
I just set up a RD100 return using this method. Works great!

Interesting, do you have a post describing the setup?

Tony

 

[Member No 1]

Interesting, do you have a post describing the setup?

Tony

Tony,

I followed this.

Flow Sensors - Usage and Example setup

Let's talk flow sensors. How could a flow sensor be a useful addition to your system, what can you do with it, and how to configure it. Basic usage: Monitor flow rate(s), return pump, media reactors, UV, refugium, skimmer etc.. Advanced usage: Monitor and Control Flow to parts of the system...

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