Feed mode with multiple Vectras

haynesw · 07/03/2016, 08:10 AM

I am using 4 Vectra L1s for various purposes on my system. When I initiate feed mode, I only want 2 of the 4 pumps to enter feed mode. I would like the remaining 2 pumps to just continue using their schedule. Can this be done? Currently, when I initiate feed mode, all calibrated pumps enter feed mode but this isn't what I want.

Thanks for your help.

BillFW · 07/05/2016, 08:21 AM

Have you tried creating a 2nd "virtual" aquarium? Assign your 2 pumps to this 2nd aquarium. When you select feed mode for your real (1st) aquarium, your 2 pumps will continue on as programmed.

haynesw · 07/05/2016, 08:55 AM

Thanks. That sounds like it might be my solution. Currently, for one pump, I just didn't calibrate it. Uncalibrated pumps won't enter feed mode. Unfortunately my other pump requires calibration for its installed use...but I think your suggestion might be a good fix. Thanks.

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fz1163 · 07/08/2016, 03:58 PM

Got any pics? Would love to see what you're up to.

haynesw · 07/08/2016, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by fz1163

Got any pics? Would love to see what you're up to.

Just two pumps for returns, 1 driving a Lifereef protein skimmer, one driving a Turbos Aquatics algae scrubber. Eventually I'll get around to making a build thread...including pictures.

07/03/2016, 08:10 AM	#1
haynesw Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 223	Feed mode with multiple Vectras I am using 4 Vectra L1s for various purposes on my system. When I initiate feed mode, I only want 2 of the 4 pumps to enter feed mode. I would like the remaining 2 pumps to just continue using their schedule. Can this be done? Currently, when I initiate feed mode, all calibrated pumps enter feed mode but this isn't what I want. Thanks for your help.

07/05/2016, 08:21 AM	#2
BillFW Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lexington, Ky. Posts: 49	Have you tried creating a 2nd "virtual" aquarium? Assign your 2 pumps to this 2nd aquarium. When you select feed mode for your real (1st) aquarium, your 2 pumps will continue on as programmed.

07/05/2016, 08:55 AM	#3
haynesw Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 223	Thanks. That sounds like it might be my solution. Currently, for one pump, I just didn't calibrate it. Uncalibrated pumps won't enter feed mode. Unfortunately my other pump requires calibration for its installed use...but I think your suggestion might be a good fix. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07/08/2016, 03:58 PM	#4
fz1163 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Franklin, Pa Posts: 15	Got any pics? Would love to see what you're up to.