RKL question

DesertReefT4r · Jul 26, 2018

Has anyone had this issue? I have an ATO setup on my RKL using a float switch and Aqua Lift pump. The problem I'm having is when my ATO turns on it will make my MH lights flicker on for a second. They use the same PC4, ATO pump is on Ch1 and MH is on channels 2 and 3. I can rearrange my setup but that would require some MyReef reprogramming and renaming channels, no a huge deal and I may try moving the ATO to my other PC4. Keeping all sump equipment and lighting on separate PC4s. I know DA is on now and the the ReefKeepers are old but I like it, it's simple, works for me and was affordable unlike a GHL or Apex.

Crabs McJones · Jul 26, 2018

DesertReefT4r said:
Has anyone had this issue? I have an ATO setup on my RKL using a float switch and Aqua Lift pump. The problem I'm having is when my ATO turns on it will make my MH lights flicker on for a second. They use the same PC4, ATO pump is on Ch1 and MH is on channels 2 and 3. I can rearrange my setup but that would require some MyReef reprogramming and renaming channels, no a huge deal and I may try moving the ATO to my other PC4. Keeping all sump equipment and lighting on separate PC4s. I know DA is on now and the the ReefKeepers are old but I like it, it's simple, works for me and was affordable unlike a GHL or Apex.

What outlet do you have your metal halide on and what outlet do you have the ato on?

DesertReefT4r · Jul 27, 2018

ATO was on ch1 and MHs on ch3 and ch4.
Last night I hooked up to My Reef and relocated my ATO to my other PC4 on ch4. Moved all display and fuge lighting to the same PC4 also. So how 1 PC4 runs the lights and the other runs sump equipment. Still would like to know why I had the light flickering issue, lighting was off when this happens.

Crabs McJones · Jul 27, 2018

DesertReefT4r said:
ATO was on ch1 and MHs on ch3 and ch4.
Last night I hooked up to My Reef and relocated my ATO to my other PC4 on ch4. Moved all display and fuge lighting to the same PC4 also. So how 1 PC4 runs the lights and the other runs sump equipment. Still would like to know why I had the light flickering issue, lighting was off when this happens.

If i remember correctly, channel one and four are the relayed outlets for higher power consumption. Do you notice only channel 3 mh doing the flickering?