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    Varios 8 Return pump ramp and controlling skimmer.

    I'm running a Various 8 return pump. Its hooked up to the apex via (0-10v) port.
    I want to ramp up the pump for 30 mins a day as an extra method of nutrient export.

    My question is, how would I switch off the skimmer during this time to avoid it reacting to the water level change in the sump?


    This is my current skimmer programming.
    The return pump is called "RETURN_PUMP" and the vary speed port is called "RETURN_PROG"

    Fallback OFF
    Set ON
    If FeedA 005 Then OFF
    Defer 005:00 Then ON
    If Output Return_Pump = OFF Then OFF
    Defer 004:00 Then ON


    Any advice would be much appreciated.

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    If Output Returnname percent > X Then OFF

    Where X is above the normal setting but less than the ramped up setring.

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

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    Thank you, will try it!!

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