Tunze 6095 and Reef Pi

brians_224 · 10/29/2017, 08:13 PM

Thanks for your time!

I'm considering building a reef pie(link) to provide heater safeguards, water level info and to automate/schedule feedings. The feedings feature would require me to stop and start my two 6095's and their related controller via a duplex outlet on a relay. I would still use the built in 6095 controler(currently set up in a master/slave arrangement)

Any concerns?

rvitko · 10/31/2017, 07:23 AM

It is less than ideal, if the switching is harsh or flutters it could cause a power supply failure, the best would be a connection to the DIN port and low voltage control rather than switching the power supplies. With a good relay and circuit it would be OK.

10/29/2017, 08:13 PM	#1
brians_224 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brookfield, WI Posts: 1,172	Tunze 6095 and Reef Pi Thanks for your time! I'm considering building a reef pie(link) to provide heater safeguards, water level info and to automate/schedule feedings. The feedings feature would require me to stop and start my two 6095's and their related controller via a duplex outlet on a relay. I would still use the built in 6095 controler(currently set up in a master/slave arrangement) Any concerns?

10/31/2017, 07:23 AM	#2
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	It is less than ideal, if the switching is harsh or flutters it could cause a power supply failure, the best would be a connection to the DIN port and low voltage control rather than switching the power supplies. With a good relay and circuit it would be OK. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish