Looking for a electrically delay timer

[jnmarshall]

I have some equipment that I want to delay the start of when I apply the power. Without going into all the details, essentially when power is applied, say like fturning on a power strip, a timer turns on for the day or after a power outage recovery all my equipment starts at the same time. I have a few items I would like to delay, like say for 30seconds or a minute, before they startup. I've searched the net thinking there would be a simple plug I could use, just like the timers we currently use, and found nothing. There were some 220v products specifically made for AC units to time the compressor and fan cycles but nothing for stand 110. And these items are meant to be installed in various maker's AC units. I also found millions of schematics to make your own as science projects.

Anyone every see anything like this?

 

[Titus]

I can't say I have seen something like this, but it sure would be useful for the skimmer... Mine can nearly overflow in the minute the power comes back on as it goues crazy until the sump level is back to normal.

 

[kthomas]

something like this?

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/448568548/power_electronic_socket_with_voltage_protection.html
or
http://catalog.bitsltd.us/catalog/SMART/power_strips/lbgs/LTG3.html

 

[jnmarshall]

@kthomas wrote:

Unfortunately I don't think either of these will work. Have you tried them?

The Alibabe is a minimum of 500 units! and if you look at the plug is NOT 120v friendly.

The bits strip might possibly work IF it was actually a real product. If you notice there's no price or way to order it. Also if you expand the picture and read the outlet tags, what is shown is nothing more then one of those master controlled switches. They are sold at Fry's, BB and Microcenter. There is no delay on those [smilie=sadsmile.gif]

 

[jnmarshall]

@Titus wrote:

Exactly, mine overflows and fills the cup!

 

[niteowl03]

An Apex Controller will do this with the defer feature in the programming

 

[Titus]

@niteowl03 wrote:

Thanks niteowl03... I have an AC3 and your post lead me to search out a similar solution for me. Came up with this command that I just successfully tested: IF POWER 002 THEN SKM OFF

 

[jnmarshall]

Hopefully someone will have a cheaper and simpler option. $350+ for a web server to control one power outlet is a bit much and overkill.

 

[Titus]

@jnmarshall wrote:

I new Apex jr can be had for less than $150 and I have seen them here used for $100, but I understand what you mean... there should be an easier solution.

 

[eman]

Granger should have a timed relay that might be a little cheaper. You may want to check out there website or call them they are very helpful. Good luck

 

[Guest]

You could always take the intake tube that goes to the venturi and mount it to the side of your sump right above the water level when the power is out water will be in the tube when power comes back and water level recedes the air will go back in the tube.


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[melev]

I have what you need, and it won't cost more than $30. It's a DIY thing, but you can make it work for what you've described.

 

[niteowl03]

@jnmarshall wrote:

I totally understand where you are coming from but after being in the same boat and then finally purchasing an Apex I am astounded at the possibilities that are only limited by your wallet with this thing. Here are just a few I am doing or will be doing shortly:

ATO control
Shutting off the skimmer when the cup is full
Detecting water on the floor in the event of an overflow
Filling an ATO reservoir with an RODI unit when its low
Supplemental Dosing
Automatic or button push water changes

Just to name a few!

 

[jnmarshall]

@Marc wrote:

Looked around at the DIY section on your site and didn't see anything. Can you elaborate? Not opposed to building my own and was considering it till I found there are over a million schematics for this kind of thing.
Thanks!

 

[jnmarshall]

@Titus wrote:

I new Apex jr can be had for less than $150 and I have seen them here used for $100, but I understand what you mean... there should be an easier solution."]

I looked at the jr, and maybe I missed it, but it didn't seem to support that capability like its bigger brother. Still a bit steep for something that could be a feature in a $20-$30 powerstrip.

 

[coralreefer]

@jnmarshall wrote:

I new Apex jr can be had for less than $150 and I have seen them here used for $100, but I understand what you mean... there should be an easier solution."]

I looked at the jr, and maybe I missed it, but it didn't seem to support that capability like its bigger brother. Still a bit steep for something that could be a feature in a $20-$30 powerstrip."]

You can do it with the apex jr, it has 4 controllable outlets. And it is not as feature packed as the apex or apex lite, but it still utilizes all the same programming functionality.

 

[melev]

@jnmarshall wrote:

Looked around at the DIY section on your site and didn't see anything. Can you elaborate? Not opposed to building my own and was considering it till I found there are over a million schematics for this kind of thing.
Thanks!"]

It's not something I sell. I have these components in a box on the shelf in my closet. I'd be happy to help you get the parts into your hands with an explanation. It has an adjustable timer on the board, and you can set it for seconds or minutes. Years ago, I made a feed timer to restart my skimmer after 30 minutes, but never pursued making them for others.

 

[rupatel]

what about some kind of float switch to turn the simmer off if the water level is to high?

 

[coralreefer]

@rupatel wrote:

This could be done with a 12v relay and build it like a DIY ATO (aquahub). Just orient the float do when the float was at the top, it cut power to the skimmer.

It could also be done with a controller like the Apex with a breakout box.