30 minute off timer for protein skimmer for dosing RedSea A B

CTaylor · 06/27/2020, 10:24 AM

Hi,
Is there some simple add on to the protein skimmer pump that when I push a button it shuts off for 30 mins? Rather than unplug and remember to plug back in?

if not my alternative I can think of is to plug the cord into a light timer to have it turn off 30-60 mins at same time every day.

Any other ideas? I don't have an aquarium computer.

TY

Vinny Kreyling · 06/27/2020, 05:43 PM

https://www.automationdirect.com/adc...ays_-z-_timers

Here is one place--- Give them a gingle.

CTaylor · 06/28/2020, 09:21 AM

Thx Vinny.
They look to technical. I just ideally want somethiing I can attach to the skimmer, push a button and it stops running for 30 mins. I can't tell how those relay things work if I just plug the skimmer in and set a time, push a button and I have a delay of 30 mins.
I'm thkining this timer: https://www.amazon.com/Fosmon-Outdoo...3357576&sr=8-7
But it's not 'on demand' button for 30 min delay. I"d have to feed every day at same time, which isn't horrible either

t7ri · 06/28/2020, 09:42 AM

I would use WiFi smart plug, same idea of the timer, but you are able to set multiply timers and control it remotely

https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-HS103...35153585&psc=1

I’m using several of these on my tank as well.

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Vinny Kreyling · 06/28/2020, 10:08 AM

Looks like t7ri is the winner.

CTaylor · 06/29/2020, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinny Kreyling

Looks like t7ri is the winner.

I dont see "t7ri" in any of those links
EDIT.. T7RI is the person LOL.. TY t7ri lol.. great idea

Opus123 · 06/29/2020, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinny Kreyling

Looks like t7ri is the winner.

I use their power strips for my tank. They make a 3 plug and 5 plug version, both have usb ports.

https://www.amazon.com/Kasa-Smart-Pr...9&s=hi&sr=1-11

reefteaser · 06/30/2020, 08:16 AM

+1 for the TP link smart plugs. I‘Ve used both their power strip and 2 plugs on their KASA app for over a year on my tanks and balcony lighting without issue. I run my protein skimmer opposite dosing amino acids, algae scrubber light cycle, etc. They occasionally go on sale, especially at Christmas.
Coralvue has a 4 outlet strip and a smart plug as well

CTaylor · 07/13/2020, 05:50 AM

I love the wireless timer.. I finally put it to use.. amazing! .. and it's only $8 each in a pack of 2. crazy cheap for this amazing thing lol

06/27/2020, 10:24 AM	#1
CTaylor Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,524	30 minute off timer for protein skimmer for dosing RedSea A B Hi, Is there some simple add on to the protein skimmer pump that when I push a button it shuts off for 30 mins? Rather than unplug and remember to plug back in? if not my alternative I can think of is to plug the cord into a light timer to have it turn off 30-60 mins at same time every day. Any other ideas? I don't have an aquarium computer. TY

06/27/2020, 05:43 PM	#2
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	https://www.automationdirect.com/adc...ays_-z-_timers Here is one place--- Give them a gingle. __________________ 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.

06/28/2020, 10:08 AM	#5
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Looks like t7ri is the winner. __________________ 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.

06/28/2020, 09:21 AM	#3
CTaylor Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,524	Thx Vinny. They look to technical. I just ideally want somethiing I can attach to the skimmer, push a button and it stops running for 30 mins. I can't tell how those relay things work if I just plug the skimmer in and set a time, push a button and I have a delay of 30 mins. I'm thkining this timer: https://www.amazon.com/Fosmon-Outdoo...3357576&sr=8-7 But it's not 'on demand' button for 30 min delay. I"d have to feed every day at same time, which isn't horrible either

06/28/2020, 09:42 AM	#4
t7ri Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 24	I would use WiFi smart plug, same idea of the timer, but you are able to set multiply timers and control it remotely https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-HS103...35153585&psc=1 I’m using several of these on my tank as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06/30/2020, 08:16 AM	#8
reefteaser Convince'em or confuse'em Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: S FL Posts: 341	+1 for the TP link smart plugs. I‘Ve used both their power strip and 2 plugs on their KASA app for over a year on my tanks and balcony lighting without issue. I run my protein skimmer opposite dosing amino acids, algae scrubber light cycle, etc. They occasionally go on sale, especially at Christmas. Coralvue has a 4 outlet strip and a smart plug as well

07/13/2020, 05:50 AM	#9
CTaylor Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,524	I love the wireless timer.. I finally put it to use.. amazing! .. and it's only $8 each in a pack of 2. crazy cheap for this amazing thing lol