Hydro skimmer cup sensor on Apex

[Rolo1990]

I currently run an auto aqua skimmer adapter

AutoAqua Smart Skimmer Security

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How i utilize it on my Neptune apex is
For feeding I use the Neptune Apex. It turns on and off.

But when the cup is full, the auto aqua adapter jumps in and automatically turns off my skimmer because of the sensor

which works out great

But now I installed ozone in my tank

And the first day everything was running, smooth until the cup filled up and turned off my skimmer so my ozone continue to run

It ran without the skimmer for about two hours before I noticed it was off thank God none of my coral or fish died so I got to fix the problem.

This is my thoughts.

I’m going to use the hydros skimmer adapter

HYDROS Skimmer Overflow Sensor

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I found a Hydro pin out of the connector

So I’m going to hook up a 5v power supply on pins one and two

Then hook up the wires from one and four to the Apex break out box

What does everybody think?

 

[Doctorgori]

Why not just plug your ozone into a EB832 outlet and program it to shut off if the skimmer is off?
OR get a Y cord and plug them both into the same outlet?
OR what I did was simply use a optical switch in my skimmer overflow and program the skimmer to shut off when the container is full, no gizmo needed

 

[Rolo1990]

The ozone is plugged into the EB832 you are correct it is set too turn off when the ORP is at 375. Or whenever skimmer is off but by me using the auto aqua contraption and it bypass the EB832 when the cup is full

 

[JeffB418]

I currently run an auto aqua skimmer adapter

AutoAqua Smart Skimmer Security

Find premium aquarium supplies at Aquacave. we offer top brands like Tunze, Ecotech, and more. Free Shipping available!

aquacave.com

How i utilize it on my Neptune apex is
For feeding I use the Neptune Apex. It turns on and off.

But when the cup is full, the auto aqua adapter jumps in and automatically turns off my skimmer because of the sensor

which works out great

But now I installed ozone in my tank

And the first day everything was running, smooth until the cup filled up and turned off my skimmer so my ozone continue to run

It ran without the skimmer for about two hours before I noticed it was off thank God none of my coral or fish died so I got to fix the problem.

This is my thoughts.

I’m going to use the hydros skimmer adapter

HYDROS Skimmer Overflow Sensor

Shop The Best Saltwater Aquarium Equipment & Supplies at Saltwater Aquarium. We Carry Everything you will Need for your Fish Tank.

www.saltwateraquarium.com

I found a Hydro pin out of the connector

So I’m going to hook up a 5v power supply on pins one and two

Then hook up the wires from one and four to the Apex break out box

What does everybody think?

Just drill your lid and add a float switch.

 

[Rolo1990]

i got it to work just like I thought it would
I’m happy now