Feed Timer

[circlek]

I am trying to use a feed timer to shut my skimmer off overnight. I don't want this to happen every night, but just when I need it to.

I used a short feed interval, and then used the feed statements in the program to keep the skimmer off after the feed interval finishes. But it seems that the feed statements in the program do not allow a timer longer than about 4 hours. If I create a FEEDA statement with an 5+ hour interval, that FEEDA statement changes to FEEDB, FEEDC, or FEEDD depending on the length of the timer.

Is there any way to do this?

Karl

[kenargo]

Have you tried using a combination of feed timer (length) and "If Feed" statements together to see if you can reach your time length goal?

[circlek]

Yes, I tried combining the two, and was not able to get a long enough delay.

Can anyone from Neptune comment on this issue?

Karl

[clp]

The longest value is currently 4 hours for the initial feed cycle, and 4 hours in the statement delay. So combined 8 hours is the maximum. Never really thought that anyone would want a feed timer longer than an hour or two.

Curt

[circlek]

Thanks for the reply Curt. I am trying a "pappone" type of feeding, which requires the skimmer to be turned off for long periods of time. That is the reason for the long feed timer. I may have to just turn it off and on manually.

Thanks!