Varios pump controller

Gary Majchrzak · 04/15/2018, 09:44 AM

Varios pump on Octopus skimmer has a start up delay of a couple of seconds when powering up.
Is there a way to increase the startup time to several minutes?

prose · 04/15/2018, 09:45 AM

Probably not it most likely does that to not overcurrent the pump but check the website for any info for that pump

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saltwaterpicaso · 04/16/2018, 09:17 AM

I don't think its a start up delay rather a start up ramp up i think they called it a soft start

Gary Majchrzak · 04/16/2018, 07:18 PM

is there any way of delaying a soft start?

Srixon · 04/17/2018, 04:24 AM

It may be a safety feature of the manufacturer so the pump dosen't take the hit from the inrush voltage.

Vinny Kreyling · 04/17/2018, 05:09 PM

Only way I know of is through a controller.

Gary Majchrzak · 04/20/2018, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinny Kreyling

Only way I know of is through a controller.

I think you are correct, Vinny. Thanks!

cardiffgiant · 04/28/2018, 07:36 AM

Do you use an apex? There is cable for the varios that connects it to a variable port on the apex.

My program for my skimmer pump is:
Fallback Skimmer
Set RampSkimmer
If FeedB 000 Then OFF

RampSkimmer profile:
Ramp time: 45
Start intensity: 28
End intensity: 64

28 seems to be enough to get the pump moving without the water climbing up the skimmer neck.

Gary Majchrzak · 04/28/2018, 07:38 AM

I run an AC jr

I wonder if it can do the same thing?

cardiffgiant · 04/28/2018, 12:04 PM

You would need a VDM. You can usually pick them up used for $50-60. I believe that the variable ports are one of the differences between the apex and apex jr.

roblk · 04/29/2018, 07:43 AM

If all you want to do is delay the start of your skimmer pump for a few minuets after your return pump starts to allow water level in sump to stabilize and you have an Apex with both the skimmer and return pumps plugged into the apex is to add a line to the skimmer outlet that says defer x minuets.

My outlets are named:
Pump_Return
Skimmer

Skimmer program
Fallback ON
Set ON
If Output Pump_Return = OFF Then OFF
Defer 005:00 Then ON

04/15/2018, 09:44 AM	#1
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41,560	Varios pump controller Varios pump on Octopus skimmer has a start up delay of a couple of seconds when powering up. Is there a way to increase the startup time to several minutes? __________________ over 24 years experience with multiple types of marine aquarium systems see Upstate Reef Society Forum on RC and FB GOOGLE JUNIOR'S REEF Current Tank Info: 84x24x30 265g reef past TOTM honors

04/16/2018, 07:18 PM	#4
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41,560	is there any way of delaying a soft start? __________________ over 24 years experience with multiple types of marine aquarium systems see Upstate Reef Society Forum on RC and FB GOOGLE JUNIOR'S REEF Current Tank Info: 84x24x30 265g reef past TOTM honors

04/17/2018, 04:24 AM	#5
Srixon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Farmington, NY Posts: 757	It may be a safety feature of the manufacturer so the pump dosen't take the hit from the inrush voltage. __________________ Don Havens Current Tank Info: 50 Gallon Ecotech SCA Cube

04/17/2018, 05:09 PM	#6
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Only way I know of is through a controller. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

04/28/2018, 07:38 AM	#9
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41,560	I run an AC jr I wonder if it can do the same thing? __________________ over 24 years experience with multiple types of marine aquarium systems see Upstate Reef Society Forum on RC and FB GOOGLE JUNIOR'S REEF Current Tank Info: 84x24x30 265g reef past TOTM honors

04/15/2018, 09:45 AM	#2
prose Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 143	Probably not it most likely does that to not overcurrent the pump but check the website for any info for that pump Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04/16/2018, 09:17 AM	#3
saltwaterpicaso Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 778	I don't think its a start up delay rather a start up ramp up i think they called it a soft start

04/28/2018, 07:36 AM	#8
cardiffgiant Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 3,455	Do you use an apex? There is cable for the varios that connects it to a variable port on the apex. My program for my skimmer pump is: Fallback Skimmer Set RampSkimmer If FeedB 000 Then OFF RampSkimmer profile: Ramp time: 45 Start intensity: 28 End intensity: 64 28 seems to be enough to get the pump moving without the water climbing up the skimmer neck.

04/28/2018, 12:04 PM	#10
cardiffgiant Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 3,455	You would need a VDM. You can usually pick them up used for $50-60. I believe that the variable ports are one of the differences between the apex and apex jr. Last edited by cardiffgiant; 04/28/2018 at 12:11 PM.

04/29/2018, 07:43 AM	#11
roblk Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rush NY Posts: 108	If all you want to do is delay the start of your skimmer pump for a few minuets after your return pump starts to allow water level in sump to stabilize and you have an Apex with both the skimmer and return pumps plugged into the apex is to add a line to the skimmer outlet that says defer x minuets. My outlets are named: Pump_Return Skimmer Skimmer program Fallback ON Set ON If Output Pump_Return = OFF Then OFF Defer 005:00 Then ON