I want to use a break out box with some sort of sensor so that if it starts overflowing it will auto shut off. what would be the code, and what is everyone using for sensors?
I want to use a break out box with some sort of sensor so that if it starts overflowing it will auto shut off. what would be the code, and what is everyone using for sensors?
Most direct solution would be to use a float switch in the collection cup or overflow container. Wire the switch to a BoB. Then in the skimmer outlet add:
If Sw1 CLOSED Then OFF
If you have other code in the skimmer outlet that might interfere/conflict, you might need to use a virtual outlet to isolate the switch code.
The previous post is correct however it can lead to problems. As soon as the float is not longer all the way up, it will turn back on then overflow, turn the float back up, then repeat the cycle over and over. If the float is properly positioned then this isn't always a problem, but I prefer to do it this way to be safe.
Create a VO
Overflow (VO)
Set OFF
If Switchname CLOSED Then ON
When On > 000:05 Then ON
Defer 000:10 Then ON
Min Time 000:10 Then ON
Equipment
(Existing code)
If Outlet Overflow = ON Then OFF
(Existing code)
If Outlet Overflow = ON Then ON
You might be an engineer if...You have no life and can prove it mathematically.
Zombie I'm trying to figure out what this VO code does. Can you provide line comments for the lines of code so I can see what each line does?
Thanks
What the VO does is when the overflow float closes for 10 seconds continuously it will turn the outlet ON and then the when statement changes the slider from AUTO to ON so that it latches. When that VO turns on it will email you and turn off whatever equipment you add that line too and keep it off until you fix the problem so the float is open again and then change the slider back to AUTO.
You might be an engineer if...You have no life and can prove it mathematically.
Nice code, zombie. My skimmer level sensor works fine with the simple code Todd described, but your VO is more versatile and dependable.
OP, for sensors, an alternate to a standard float switch and BoB would be an optical sensor plugged into an FMM. Useful if you happen to have a Neptune ATK with an unused sensor input, for example.
Thanks for the code explanations. I'm on my way to trying VOs.
Mine hasn't done so so far, but I give it a wipe whenever I remove and clean out the cup, which is weekly. Also, I skim on the wet side, so it isn't thick sludge that the sensor is submerged in. If it were installed somewhere difficult to access, or maintained less often, it could be an issue, but the worst that would happen is that you'd be notified, find that the container isn't actually full, clean the sensor, and carry on. I thought about using a standard float switch, but they're bigger and bulkier (don't really fit with my skimmer cup and lid so well), and they can also develop deposits and get stuck if not maintained properly.
Hi Zombie,
Can you please breakdown what each of the following does?
Code:When On > 000:05 Then ON Defer 000:10 Then ON Min Time 000:10 Then ON
Why will this super simple code not up load without an error? I have a float switch in my skimmer lid connected to sw2. I have tried this
Fallback off
Set on
If sw2 is closed then off
If sw2 is open then on
This fails to upload, I take out line 4 and it fails. I’m stupid with this stuff and don’t know what is wrong?
Thanks
Jeff
Line 4 serves no purpose - do not use it. The Set On statement handles turning the outlet on whenever the switch input is not closed.
What is the exact error message shown when you try to update the programming?
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Thank you for this! I wanted to set something up so in case my skimmer overflowed it would shutoff. I used an optical sensor (because of space) & so far it’s working great! Learned a bit how to use virtual outlets & they come in pretty handy! 😊
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