Add float switch to ATB Skimmer Cup and Apex Controller

[thanhreef]

I had overfloating in a skimmer a few times in the past. I learned the trick that works for me. Put the towel on the top of the skimmer cup to cover all the holes. Once the cup fills, the skimmer will stop producing but would still stay running.

Long term solution: I need to add float switch to Skimmer cup like Dave mentioned in this thread: http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=84210">http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=84210</a>

Last night I put all together and it works great.

APEX Controller
APEX Break Out Box
ATB Skimmer Cup
Digital Aquatics Float Switch
RadioShack Wire and Quick Connector/Disconnector
3/8" tube

Drill one of skimmer cup hole bigger (3/8")
Insert 3/8" tube through that hole. It's a bit tigh that what I want. Adjust float switch level by push down or pull up the tube

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See it in action
<div class="gc_ifarem_title">Add float switch to ATB Skimmer Cup Part 1 - YouTube</div><iframe style="width: 70%; height: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/71PcwVMd8cc"></iframe>
<div class="gc_ifarem_title">Add float switch to ATB Skimmer Cup Part 2 - YouTube</div><iframe style="width: 70%; height: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/r0x9y8BiW0s"></iframe>

Skimmer Outlet program:

 

[hiimsean]

nice

 

[porpoiseaquatics]

very nice. thinking about doing the same thing in my waste collector and wiring it to my RKE.

 

[chony]

Good work sir!

 

[ringo®]

I know what I'm doing when I go home today.

 

[cedzaquaddiction]

Great post!!! Thanks for sharing. I had a similar setup going that wasn't all that consistent. Another fringe benefit for this is that it can keep your skimmer overflow from triggering your ATO, and eventually leading to a flood or fluctuations in salinity.
I also assume this can be programmed to email you once it is triggered...

 

[mastatee]

nice, will copy this idea. thanks

 

[thanhreef]

HiImSean;895375 wrote: nice

Thank you

porpoiseaquatics;895385 wrote: very nice. thinking about doing the same thing in my waste collector and wiring it to my RKE.

Thank you. Do it :yes:.... Peace of mind

Chony;895389 wrote: Good work sir!

Thank you

Ringo®;895395 wrote: I know what I'm doing when I go home today.

Do it.... you're going to love it

CedzAquAddiction;895407 wrote: Great post!!! Thanks for sharing. I had a similar setup going that wasn't all that consistent. Another fringe benefit for this is that it can keep your skimmer overflow from triggering your ATO, and eventually leading to a flood or fluctuations in salinity.
I also assume this can be programmed to email you once it is triggered...

Thank you. Yes, it will text and email me once it is triggered.

 

[mastatee]

CedzAquAddiction;895407 wrote: Great post!!! Thanks for sharing. I had a similar setup going that wasn't all that consistent. Another fringe benefit for this is that it can keep your skimmer overflow from triggering your ATO, and eventually leading to a flood or fluctuations in salinity.
I also assume this can be programmed to email you once it is triggered...

or you can tell the skimmer to shut off if this switch is triggered

 

[thanhreef]

mastatee;895425 wrote: or you can tell the skimmer to shut off if this switch is triggered

Both actions: shut off the skimmer and send email or text. It's nice to know what happens when you're away from home :yes:

 

[cedzaquaddiction]

vista;895428 wrote: Both actions: shut off the skimmer and send email or text. It's nice to know what happens when you're away from home :yes:

:thumbs: