Diy roller mat filter

Dr.DiSilicate

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This is something that someone could do without the automation too. Turning a knob manually would still be easier than cleaning a filter sock.


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Balz3352

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This is something that someone could do without the automation too. Turning a knob manually would still be easier than cleaning a filter sock.


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Literally what I did at first. Now apex is turning pump on and off. Basically a glorified timer. Didn't want to try to figure out how to do a float valve and all that jazz
 

Andrew_bram

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Are you using filter media from one of existing roller mats or did you find a cheaper source.

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Nice work RJ. Great idea!
What motor did you use?
Thinking about the float valve and I think it would be pretty easy to add that. You could use one of these
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/deluxe-madison-horizontal-mount-float-switch.html and wire directly to an apex breakout box. Then all you gotta do is set a virtual outlet for the switch to tell the apex to turn on the motor on when the switch is tripped.
 
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