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    Apex Newbie - Confirm my AFS programming - Seeking Advice

    Hi Everyone,

    Apex newbie here... my first post...
    For reference it's a 180g planted tank.

    Please let me know if my AFS code below is complete and or whether there are better ways to achieve the same result.

    I'm under the gun to get this setup before being unable to feed my fish for a few days.
    Thanks everyone, really appreciate your feedback!

    Desired outcome:
    - 3:14pm two cannister filters turn off and then wait 10 minutes before restarting
    - 3:14pm skimmer turns off and waits 10 minutes before restarting
    - 3:15pm the AFS completes one rotation

    Virtual Outlet (VFEED) Programming:
    - Set OFF
    - If Time 15:14 to 15:15 Then ON

    AFS (AFS_Module) Programming:
    - Set OFF
    - If VFEED = ON then ON
    - If FeedA 000 Then ON

    Skimmer (8_Skimmer) Programming:
    Fallback ON
    Set ON
    If Output VFeed = ON Then OFF
    Defer 010:00 Then ON
    If FeedA 000 Then OFF
    Defer 010:00 Then ON

    Cannister Filter (FX6_Main & FX6_Backup) Programming:
    Fallback ON
    Set ON
    If FeedA 005 Then OFF
    If Output VFeed = ON Then OFF
    Defer 010:00 Then ON

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    Looks good as shown.

    You might be an engineer if...You have no life and can prove it mathematically.

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    Hi Everyone,
    If I want to add a second AFS drum rotation, what is the best method?
    If I use oscillate, won't that restart all the items associated with the vOutlet?

    Current AFS Code has been working... just need to add a second drum rotation:
    Set OFF
    If Output VFeed = ON Then ON
    If FeedA 000 Then ON

    Current VOutlet Code:
    Fallback OFF
    Set OFF
    If Time 16:30 to 16:32 Then ON

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    Depends on how the other items are reacting based on the feed. Could you post those up as well?

    You might be an engineer if...You have no life and can prove it mathematically.

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    Thanks Zombie,

    Skimmer:
    Fallback ON
    Set ON
    If Output VFeed = ON Then OFF
    Defer 010:00 Then ON
    If FeedA 000 Then OFF
    Defer 010:00 Then ON

    Canister Filters (2):
    Fallback ON
    Set ON
    If FeedA 000 Then OFF
    If Output VFeed = ON Then OFF
    Defer 005:00 Then ON

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