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    Skimmer float switch program

    Hello. I would like to attach a float switch to my skimmer cup lip which would be wired to a breakout box. I would like this to shut off the outlet for my skimmer whenever the float is tripped. My question is how do I get it to stay off for ten minutes after it’s been tripped. This would get the skimmer to stay off for ten minutes for any feed modes, additives to the tank that would cause extra skimming.
    Any suggestions?

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    You need the code
    If (switch name) CLOSED Then OFF
    Defer 010:00 Then ON

    Or you may need if (switch name) open then off
    Depending on which way your float switch is orientated

    Or you may need if switch open

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jstone18 View Post
    Hello. I would like to attach a float switch to my skimmer cup lip which would be wired to a breakout box. I would like this to shut off the outlet for my skimmer whenever the float is tripped. My question is how do I get it to stay off for ten minutes after it’s been tripped. This would get the skimmer to stay off for ten minutes for any feed modes, additives to the tank that would cause extra skimming.
    Any suggestions?
    You can create a feed mode that would shut off all the equipment that you want off at the time of feeding

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