Little issue with ato

Cub21rak

Cub21rak

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So last week I set up my ato. I have a rkl and using a float switch. Connected to an sl1. The float and the pc4 and the sl1 all work well together. Float raises and turns off the pc4 outlet. The problem I am having is that the when the pc4 has been turned off because the float turns it off the aqualifter still runs even though there is no power running to it. The aqualifter stays on for a little while longer past the point of the float turning off but eventually turns off. Anyone experience that and knows what's going on?
 
How would that help? Where would I connect that? Pc4 goes into wall. The aqualifter goes into the pc4. I thought when the pc4 is switched to off from the float switch then there is no power to that plug and would turn off.
 
is it siphoning? If your ATO container is above your sump or wherever it fills then the aqualifter is just a siphon source. I had the same problem and had to go with a DIY solenoid. You can do a loop of tubing up higher or have it feed into a larger diameter pipe at the highest point so there is an air break. Or I am completely misunderstanding your problem because of all the controller speak and then Dre is probably right.
 
plug a lamp into that outlet to see if it is really getting power cut off or not. If it's running without power, then it's got to be a siphon effect.
 
You need to use outlet #4 on pc4. I forget why, but this will fix ur issue. This is very common. Checkout DA's forum.
 
Been trying to get a picture from the Wife but not sure if she understand what I need :rolleyes:

I have mine connected in PC2 with a power surge connector, which the aqualifter connects to.. This is caused by a low wattage device. Must of the time you will need to plug in outlet 1 or 4 to slove this issue.

Will take a picture later to show u. Been running like this for almost 2yrs
 
Thanks Matt I switched it and it fixed my problem. I also called da and they said that plug 1 or 4 can be used.

Now I'm wondering if there is a purpose of using two switches. I have one set up that turns on when switch is open and off when switch is closed. Now I thought I could add the second switch so that it could turn on with first switch then off with second switch. I thought to do that so that the pump won't be turning on and off over and over again with the slightest change the the first switch. But then realized that even if the second switch is installed the pump will still turn on and off depending on one particular switch. Am I missing something? Leave it alone with one switch?
 
I run one switch. Having another as overflow protection incase the other sticks open is recommended. Just be sure you clean the switches once in a while.
 
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