Controller question

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

And if I could get a controller that would ensure all my pumps always restarted (one of my Mag pumps doesn't sometimes) after a power outage, then I would be really impressed...

A couple ways, if it's s sump pump a float switch could be used with some simple logic to insure it turns back on after power outage, if it does not it can set alarm and send email. I believe you can also get current sensing power bars for a price that should be able to determine whether a pump is running properly or not. There's also many options for digital inputs but I don't know that much about it but realistically you could do it you wanted but it might be cheaper to buy better pumps .

You can also get notifications after power outages by email/text message and then check you system through web access, provided you have it all setup. Remote access would also allow you to turn off and on pumps to attempt remote restart.

[Reef Pilot]

Originally Posted by sphelps

You can also get notifications after power outages by email/text message and then check you system through web access, provided you have it all setup. Remote access would also allow you to turn off and on pumps to attempt remote restart.

Yeah, but that assumes my home computer had an auto restart, too. And yes, I know, that probably can be done, too.....

Hard to believe fish keeping can be this complicated... What did they do in the old days?...

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

Yeah, but that assumes my home computer had an auto restart, too. And yes, I know, that probably can be done, too.....

Hard to believe fish keeping can be this complicated... What did they do in the old days?...

Profilux 3 has integrated web-server so a computer should not be needed, and the SMS text message module can notify you as you see fit without an internet connection if you desire.

[Coleus]

Once you have a controller, things will be not as complicated as it sounds. Very straight forward and will save your tank many times like mine. Power outage, overflow is plugged, heating failure, etc....


I have my apex for almost 2 years now and I have no problem whatsoever.