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Temp probe to trigger
Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 2:41 pm
by DrewPalmer04
Is it a smart idea to have a temp prove trigger the return pump (relay 8) to turn it off? My home stays a constant 70 degrees. Thus I will have a probe in the emergency overflow PVC and once it reaches 77.5 (tank temp) it will turn off the return pump.
If so, code please?
Re: Temp probe to trigger
Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 2:52 pm
by jsclownfish
I use an ATO switch like this. It is a safety switch for a clogged return from a snail or debris problem. Depending on your pump, I don't know if the temp response would be fast enough. Otherwise it should work in principle.
Jon
Re: Temp probe to trigger
Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 3:05 pm
by DrewPalmer04
I would set the off to 74.0 as the home never gets that hot
Re: Temp probe to trigger
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 12:21 pm
by DrewPalmer04
So...
if (ReefAngel.Params.Temp[T2_PROBE]()<740) ReefAngel.Relay.Off(Port8));
else
ReefAngel.Relay.On(Port8);
??
Re: Temp probe to trigger
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 1:28 pm
by rimai
See.. I knew you could do it
Re: Temp probe to trigger
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 1:47 pm
by DrewPalmer04
Haha thanks Roberto...
I wasn't too lazy to do it this time haha
Re: Temp probe to trigger
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 2:48 pm
by DrewPalmer04
Well crap. Should be > not <740
Re: Temp probe to trigger
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 3:05 pm
by rimai
no, it is correct.
you just got some extra () in there
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if (ReefAngel.Params.Temp[T2_PROBE]<740)
ReefAngel.Relay.Off(Port8);
else
ReefAngel.Relay.On(Port8);
Re: Temp probe to trigger
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 3:12 pm
by DrewPalmer04
So if probe less than 74.0 relay 8 off. Else On
I need if probe reads greater than 74.0 relay 8 off. Else on
Re: Temp probe to trigger
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 3:32 pm
by rimai
yeah, you are right!!
Why do you listen to me?
Go ahead and do it already
Re: Temp probe to trigger
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 3:35 pm
by DrewPalmer04
Hahahaha. I was confusing myself. Not your fault. Hopefully I'll never have to see this work anyway. It's for emergencies anyway