Apex Jr skimmer setup

[Sutton10114]

Just picked up an Apex Jr and trying to program the skimmer to have a delay in case of power outage. I've read a bunch and have tried numerous advanced writings from other posts and can't get it to work correctly. Any help would be appreciated!

The skimmer is set to auto. Device base_Out2 and named skimmer.

I'm a newb at this and trying to read and understand as much as I can.

Fallback OFF
Set ON
If Outlet Pump = OFF Then OFF
Defer 005:00 Then ON

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[aquamanic]

Instead of the Defer, try this:

If Power Apex OFF 005 Then OFF

[RussM]

Add as a new line after the If Outlet Pump statement:

If Power Apex Off 001 Then OFF

The skimmer outlet will be held OFF for 6 minutes after power is restored or after a reboot of the Apex. The 6 minutes is the 001 (1 minute) part of of this new statement plus the 5 minutes due to the Defer statement. You can increase the value in the If Power statement if desired, but don't try to use 000 - that will not work.

[Sutton10114]

I added that line and it switches with the delay now.

Is it normal with these settings for the outlet to the skimmer to have power initially after I unplug and plug my Apex back in? As soon as the Apex reboots, the skimmer shuts off for the delayed time.

Fallback OFF
Set ON
If Outlet Pump = OFF Then OFF
Defer 001:00 Then ON
If Power Apex Off 001 Then OFF



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[aquamanic]

There's going to be a few seconds between the time utility power is available and the various modules and controllers load their software. During that time, you could see an outlet turn on. It would only be for a second or two. As soon as the modules and controller boot up, they'll take control.

[Sutton10114]

OK, good to know. I thought that might be the case. Thank you guys for you help!

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[Sutton10114]

One more question... If I added a feed cycle to this, would it look like this?

Fallback OFF
Set ON
If FeedA 015 Then OFF
If FeedB 015 Then OFF
If FeedC 015 Then OFF
If FeedD 015 Then OFF
If Outlet Pump = OFF Then OFF
Defer 001:00 Then ON
If Power Apex Off 001 Then OFF


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[RussM]

One more question... If I added a feed cycle to this, would it look like this?

The program is fine. But if you will be shutting off the return pump during feeding as many people do, there's no need to put If Feed statements in the skimmer outlet. Just add the If Feed programming in the return pump outlet program; since you have the skimmer state tied to the return pump state, the skimmer will shut down too.

[Sutton10114]

Oh, I got ya. What I wrote was redundant and no need for it.

Thank you!

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