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ecam
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Heaters

Post by ecam »

I have two 300 watt heaters. My current code has them coming on at the same time.

I want the first heater (port 4) to come on as soon as the temp drops below 77. I want the second heater (port5) to only come on if, the temp has not reached 78.5 degrees within 30 mins of the first heater coming on.


Thank you


Is this possible with using memory. Currently I simply upload the code. I don't use memory yet
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lnevo
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Re: Heaters

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It's possible but will be pretty complicated...I would not recommend it personally.
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lnevo
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Re: Heaters

Post by lnevo »

You can very easily just set one heater to come on at 78.5 and the other heater to kick in for some reason you drop below 77..what's your target temp, let's say 79.5...

ReefAngel.StandardHeater(Port4,770,795);
ReefAngel.StandardHeater(Port5,785,795);

Don't start adding timing to the mix, your just courting trouble in execution for what is really pretty simple and RA does really well at keeping your tank at a stable temp.
ecam
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Re: Heaters

Post by ecam »

Good point Lee. that is exactly what i did.


Thank you
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