Leak Detector for Apex - Connection

card_judge · 02/12/2012, 06:06 PM

Has anyone had any experience in installing a leak detector to an Apex? The detector I have has no plugs but 2 small gauge wires depending on terminating for a normally open or closed contact.

I intend on mounting on the bottom of the stand simply to detect a water leak. Had one in the past and definitely want to avoid this in the future.

If this is going to take a "break-out box" please explain what that is.

Thanks

aquamanic · 02/12/2012, 08:10 PM

If it's a normally open/closed contact switch then you will need a breakout box. All the BoB does is give you a way to take up to 6 switches of various types (float, door, water, etc) and connect them to the controller with a single plug. Neptune makes one and there are threads on how to DIY something. There's a write-up in the New User Guide as well on how to do this.

card_judge · 02/13/2012, 03:40 PM

Thanks Alan, I read your guide and it cleared all kinds of questions I had. You explanation of the BoB is a great help too.

02/12/2012, 06:06 PM	#1
card_judge Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 13	Leak Detector for Apex - Connection Has anyone had any experience in installing a leak detector to an Apex? The detector I have has no plugs but 2 small gauge wires depending on terminating for a normally open or closed contact. I intend on mounting on the bottom of the stand simply to detect a water leak. Had one in the past and definitely want to avoid this in the future. If this is going to take a "break-out box" please explain what that is. Thanks

02/12/2012, 08:10 PM	#2
aquamanic WHO DAT?? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 5,709	If it's a normally open/closed contact switch then you will need a breakout box. All the BoB does is give you a way to take up to 6 switches of various types (float, door, water, etc) and connect them to the controller with a single plug. Neptune makes one and there are threads on how to DIY something. There's a write-up in the New User Guide as well on how to do this. __________________ I don't work for Neptune. Please put all questions into forum posts and not PM's. Visit the Neptune Community Forums for the latest Neptune updates - forum.neptunesystems.com

02/13/2012, 03:40 PM	#3
card_judge Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 13	Thanks Alan, I read your guide and it cleared all kinds of questions I had. You explanation of the BoB is a great help too.