Here is the low down on my tank and what I am trying to accomplish
I am brand new to Apex but have done quite a bit of reading. Just want to make sure I do everything correctly.
I have the Apex Classic Gold
Tank:
- 300 Gallon Display Tank
-175 Gallon Sump
- Reservoir is a 55 Gallon Barrel
Currently I have RO/DI water feeding the reservoir directly. I am wanting to add a low level float switch, and a high level float switch. I am wanting to run my line through a float valve as a backup in case the float switch fails. Basically I want to fill my reservoir with 50 gallons of water. I will then add salt and have my Apex dual doser run the salt water into the sump. Once the water level in the reservoir gets down to the low level float sensor, I want it to fill the barrel back up until it gets to the high level switch. Once it gets to the high level switch I want apex to send me a notice.
I will have my dual doser do slow water changes weekdays, and add salt and mix on weekends.
My concern is, am I able to program the Apex to refill the barrel and shut off when it gets to the high level sensor, or is it going to shut off when the water level floats the low level sensor.
Last, do I really need a separate reservoir for ATO? I was planning on having a direct line from the RO/DI that will be hooked up to a solenoid. I will then have the line run through a float valve as a secondary safe guard. I will then have a float switch at the level I want to keep my water level. Whenever the float valve goes up, the solenoid will open and water will pour through my float valve. I'm guessing there is a flaw with this since so many people use reservoirs.
Any help is appreciated.
Brad Sloan
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