ATO system using controller and Aqualifter

rcgogo · 02/04/2010, 07:41 PM

I want to start using Kalk but the ATO I have now has a bad habit for sticking. I was thinking about using my ACJr to control my Aqualifter in order to mimic Rod's ATO setup and not rely on float switches. I want to program my ACJr to turn on my Aqualifter a few minutes per hour in order to keep a semi-constant flow of RO water and Kalk into my sump. Does anyone see any issues with this setup other than tired fingers from programming the ACJr with commands like IF Time > 8:00AM Turn AQL ON and IF Time > 8:10AM Turn AQL OFF and so on and so on...

Fish_wiz2 · 02/04/2010, 07:59 PM

I don't see a problem, its just how long to run that pump... Hope you get it figured out. Wiz

rcgogo · 02/04/2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Fish_wiz2

I don't see a problem, its just how long to run that pump... Hope you get it figured out. Wiz

That just means that I will have to dial in the right amount of ON time. I have the serial cable somewhere so I will script it out. I will post my config once I dial it in. Should be able to save and load it with AquaNotes to make things a little easier. Thanks.

rcgogo · 02/13/2010, 10:49 AM

I found a better way of doing it. The ACJr has a repetitive event command that I used to turn on the pump for 1 min and then off for 48 mins for about 1 gallon per day. I am still dialing in the right amount but at least I only have to modify one command.

OSC 001/003 ON/OFF Then PM1% ON

02/04/2010, 07:41 PM	#1
rcgogo Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 314	ATO system using controller and Aqualifter I want to start using Kalk but the ATO I have now has a bad habit for sticking. I was thinking about using my ACJr to control my Aqualifter in order to mimic Rod's ATO setup and not rely on float switches. I want to program my ACJr to turn on my Aqualifter a few minutes per hour in order to keep a semi-constant flow of RO water and Kalk into my sump. Does anyone see any issues with this setup other than tired fingers from programming the ACJr with commands like IF Time > 8:00AM Turn AQL ON and IF Time > 8:10AM Turn AQL OFF and so on and so on...

02/04/2010, 07:59 PM	#2
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	I don't see a problem, its just how long to run that pump... Hope you get it figured out. Wiz __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond

02/13/2010, 10:49 AM	#4
rcgogo Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 314	I found a better way of doing it. The ACJr has a repetitive event command that I used to turn on the pump for 1 min and then off for 48 mins for about 1 gallon per day. I am still dialing in the right amount but at least I only have to modify one command. OSC 001/003 ON/OFF Then PM1% ON Last edited by rcgogo; 02/13/2010 at 11:30 AM. Reason: corrected formula