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    Question Skimmer programming with leak detection

    Hello, ive set up my leak detection and placed one of the probes on top of the skimmer so when it overflows it will shut down.

    Here is the code i used:

    Fallback OFF
    Set ON
    If Swx3_1 CLOSED Then OFF
    If Output Ret-Pump_5 = OFF Then OFF
    If Power Apex Off 001 Then OFF
    Defer 008:00 Then ON

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    I have "Defer 008:00 Then ON" when my return pump switched off to do a Water change the skimmer will come back on 8min after ret-pump is back on when water level is normalised.

    But with my code arrangement won't it switch on skimmer back on also after 8 min the leak detection probe switches it off (when overflows) ? Do i need to rearrange the code ?

    Thank you.

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    You probably have power monitor enabled. Disable it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zombie View Post
    You probably have power monitor enabled. Disable it.

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    No no power monitor, i just wanted to check if the "Defer 008:00 Then ON" needs to be moved on different line so it will not interfere with skimmer shut off by leak detector. or maybe even "If Swx3_1 CLOSED Then OFF" needs to be moved to the bottom line like this:

    Fallback OFF
    Set ON
    If Output Ret-Pump_5 = OFF Then OFF
    If Power Apex Off 001 Then OFF
    Defer 008:00 Then ON
    If Swx3_1 CLOSED Then OFF

    so the switch sutting off skimmer will be outside the Defer and will not come back on after 8 min as set.

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    Defer is global and applied to everything regardless of ordering.

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    Thats what i thought, so only option would be to remove that Defer line completely.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sertan View Post
    But with my code arrangement won't it switch on skimmer back on also after 8 min the leak detection probe switches it off (when overflows) ? Do i need to rearrange the code ?
    No; in all probability, the LD sensor will continue to stay wet for quite a while, keeping Swx3_1 CLOSED and in turn, keep the skimmer OFF.
    Please do not send me PMs with technical questions or requesting assistance - use the forums for Apex help. PM me ONLY if the matter is of a private or personal nature. Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RussM View Post
    No; in all probability, the LD sensor will continue to stay wet for quite a while, keeping Swx3_1 CLOSED and in turn, keep the skimmer OFF.
    You have apoint there! Thanks ill just have to simulate and test.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sertan View Post
    You have apoint there! Thanks ill just have to simulate and test.
    En extra 9 minutes after a leak is detected is not a problem and is beneficial. Many people even latch certain items off when a leak is detected so it cant be turned off until they physically check it.

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