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    Maybe an easy one? Float switch that changes 0-10v power.

    Is there a way to turn my skimmer pump down to 50% power via the 0-10v control when a float switch is open? At the moment that float switch is set to turn the skimmer off but this can occasional (like last night) turn the Skimmer off all night because the Skimmer cup is full and this then stops gas exchange for many hours. I normally run the pump at 85% so adjusting it down to 50% would still allow gas exchange without filling up the cup any further. Apologies if this has been asked before.

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    Yes. You can use a percentage value in programming, as detailed here: https://forum.neptunesystems.com/sho...-5-03-and-4-53

    If you need further assistance, post your existing skimmer programming.
    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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    Thanks. This is what I have. 0-10v listed here on my Apex.

    SkimSpeed base_Var1

    And the code for outlet 6 that the skimmers mains is plugged in to so far. SkimF is the float switch.

    Fallback OFF
    Set ON
    If SkimF CLOSED Then ON
    If SkimF OPEN Then ?

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    Is the skimmer pump capable of being controlled by 0-10v?


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    Hi, yes. Already hooked up and tested it working.

    This doesn't work:

    Fallback OFF
    Set ON
    If SkimF CLOSED Then ON
    If SkimF OPEN Then SkimSpeed 50

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    Fallback OFF
    Set ON
    If SkimF OPEN Then 50


    P.S. Please don't use colors when you post. Makes it hard to edit.



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    That doesn’t change the speed. Just stays on.

    Skimf is the float switch
    Skimspeed is my 0-10v variable speed

    This is my current working code for the Outlet that the mains for the Skimmer plugs in to:

    Fallback OFF
    Set ON
    Defer 001:00 Then ON
    If SkimF CLOSED Then ON
    If SkimF OPEN Then OFF

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    Quote Originally Posted by Japatstic View Post
    That doesn’t change the speed. Just stays on.

    Skimf is the float switch
    Skimspeed is my 0-10v variable speed

    This is my current working code for the Outlet that the mains for the Skimmer plugs in to:

    Fallback OFF
    Set ON
    Defer 001:00 Then ON
    If SkimF CLOSED Then ON
    If SkimF OPEN Then OFF
    The code I gave needs to go into skim speed. Replace ON with your desired percent if other than 100%. The outlet should either go in the wall or it needs to be always on.

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    Got you! Had to pop out now so will have to test tomorrow. Thanks

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    Works great ��

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