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12/17/2018, 12:01 PM | #1 |
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Apex and heaters and fans?
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2 questions: 1. Can the Apex control heaters? If so what heaters are compatible? Would like to hook 2 heaters up to the controller in case they ever get stuck in the “on” position and the tank temp starts to climb the apex controller can shut them off. Is this possible? 2. Can the apex control small 3-4” fans? I use these in my canopy and stand to keep air moving and things cool. Is it possible to hookup a few of these? Thanks, Nick |
12/17/2018, 02:43 PM | #2 |
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The Apex can control anything that plugs into a wall outlet.
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12/17/2018, 03:12 PM | #3 |
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12/17/2018, 04:50 PM | #4 |
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No, they plug into the energy bar.
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12/17/2018, 04:52 PM | #5 |
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12/17/2018, 07:47 PM | #6 |
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You program the main unit to tell the things plugged into the energy bar when to turn on/off based on time/probes/etc. You program via the display/dashboard/Fusion. Search for Neptune Apex comprehensive manual.
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12/18/2018, 03:47 PM | #7 |
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With 2 heaters I do the following.
Heater (1) Fallback ON If Tmp < 75.9 Then ON If Tmp > 76.0 Then OFF Heater (2) Fallback ON If Tmp <75.5 Then ON If Tmp >75.8 Then OFF |
12/18/2018, 07:01 PM | #8 |
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Thanks. I’ll have to look into how to program the main unit energy bar.
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12/18/2018, 07:11 PM | #9 |
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My understanding is with Fallback ON if Apex fails the heater will use its control instead. Therefore, I use Fallback on for heaters, pumps but not return on my system or ATO.. I would though not use Fallback ON with both heaters just your main one.. If this makes sense.
Main_Heater (1) Fallback ON If Tmp < 75.9 Then ON If Tmp > 76.0 Then OFF Heater (2) Fallback OFF If Tmp <75.5 Then ON If Tmp >75.8 Then OFF On my Apex I also have two virtual outlets Temp_Low and Temp_High For my fan I use the following: Fan Fallback OFF If Output Temp_High = ON Then ON If Output Temp_High = OFF Then OFF |
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