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06/09/2014, 10:49 AM
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NEO Reefer
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Location: Hudson Ohio
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Skimmer on float switch?
OK here is the scenario that played out today while I was demonstrating my sump and BA drains. When I powered off the return and skimmer all was good and happy. I powered on the return and the skimmer but should have waited for the system to regulate before turning the skimmer on. When it was on the water level in the sump was still high and caused the skimmer to overflow an excess amount of water into the cup.
Does anyone run their skimmer with a float switch so it cuts off power if the water level is too high? This is one aspect of a power outage I did not anticipate.
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06/09/2014, 11:12 AM
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Grizzled & Cynical
 Join Date: Apr 2006
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Yeah, I have a high water float in my sump that is connected to my Apex. When the float closes it turns off the skimmer and then delays turn on for 10 mins after float opens.
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Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs |
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06/09/2014, 11:16 AM
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Location: New Brunswick, Canada
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I don't have a float switch, but I have my apex set to turn of my skimmer immediately when ever my return shuts off, and to delay restarting the skimmer for 5 minutes after the return comes back on.
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90g corner overflow, 33g sump, Apex, Vertex IN-100, 2x MP-10w ES, 1X MP-40w, Tunze Osmolator, 60lbs Caribsea oolite, 85lbs live rock, 4x54w T5 with LED moonlights |
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06/09/2014, 11:23 AM
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Yes, I added a float switch to my skimmer cup for basically the same reason but mine isn't cause by the change in water level. Some times when my skimmer is off and then started (like after a power outage) it will overflow the cup into the sump while spitting foam all over the place. I have my switch in the skimmer cup to prevent it from overflowing. It shuts the skimmer off and then I have to service it and turn it back on. If your skimmer only runs wild because of the higher water level in your sump you could use a top off type switch system switch in the sump. Float switch is on while the water level is low (normal level), shuts off when the water level rises and turns back on after the water drops back down.
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06/09/2014, 11:43 AM
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tagging along. Thanks for sharing.
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06/09/2014, 01:02 PM
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Grizzled & Cynical
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Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs |
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06/09/2014, 01:55 PM
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Ah I am thinking I might be able to wire this into my control. Pretty much right after the switch.
http://www.icmcontrols.com/DelayonMa...-Prodview.html
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Mike My 120 Build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2389417 Current Tank Info: 120g In-Wall | BA Overflow | 55g Sump | SWC Extreme 150 Skimmer | DIY ATO | 2 Jebao RW-8| Fluval SP6 | Photon 48v2 LED | GFO and Carbon |
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06/09/2014, 02:07 PM
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I don't and never thought of it, but man that is a good idea!
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06/09/2014, 02:30 PM
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Yup, anytime the return shuts off for any reason, the skimmer waits 5 mins, then comes back on, ATO waits 7 minutes.
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