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Just using one for basic things.
My lastest box went bad in the best 10 days, but Neptune got on the job (Phone Appointment) found the prob, sent it in, and got it back real fast.
Has never hiccuped since.
Still on Apex Classic (ph, temp with 4 switches) and it's been a good ride. The DOS pumps are great and feel like the ApexEL comes with a good price.
Trident may be overpriced counting reagent cost and having it serviced from time to time, but run an Alkatronic so never tried Trident which would have made me upgrade up from Classic as well.
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To be honest, have seen GHL users having to deal with more frustrating issues from time to time.
When my Classic bites the dust, the Hydros Control 4 would fit my needs.
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It fits my needs, I only use the ph probe on my Apex to read and control (with a long graph) the ph inside my calcium reactor, the Alkatronic is my cal reactor's second fail-safe.
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Don't want a controller to do full automation.
But, I do understand what you mean...
There are plenty of neptune products I wouldn't buy- ATK, FMM, flow meters, optical sensors, COR 15&20, leak detectors, trident etc.
Just realize the average lifespan for anything electronic under water is two years. If you have your controller anywhere near water plan on it failing. Otherwise I'm very happy with all of my purchases- two el's, a jr, a 2016 and about 30 eb's/modules. I found a great way to integrate the alkatronic, apex and dos pumps.
Just realize the average lifespan for anything electronic under water is two years. If you have your controller anywhere near water plan on it failing. Otherwise I'm very happy with all of my purchases- two el's, a jr, a 2016 and about 30 eb's/modules. I found a great way to integrate the alkatronic, apex and dos pumps.
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Did you get another PM1 module so you can see your Alkatronic's alk readings in Fusion?
Yes sir however if you have an ORP port you can reassign it as a pH port and use it to link the apex and tronic.
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Did not have an ORP port, so got another PM1 module.
It reads within .1 dKH to the Alka-T's output...
The alkatronic rounds it’s test value +/- 0.05 dkh to the closest .1 value. For instance, a 9.67 test rounds up to a 9.70 value to be sent through the BCN connection. The signal varies a bit in the apex graph and will read 9.69-9.72dkh.Did not have an ORP port, so got another PM1 module.
It reads within .1 dKH to the Alka-T's output...
I've been working on integrating the tronic and apex for some time. You may find some of this info handy... https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/i...-and-dos-for-stable-alkalinity-and-ph.784144/
Integrating the Alkatronic, Apex and Dos *Final revisions* for alk, pH control with staggered chased dosing.
This is the culmination of 4+ months of experimenting with toggling between alkalinity additives based on tank pH to maintain stable & proper pH while integrating the Alkatronic with the Apex and Dos pumps for additive control. In general, It's been working better than I could've expected. I...
www.reef2reef.com
Sorry, all that was probably more than you needed but... now you know!Did not have an ORP port, so got another PM1 module.
It reads within .1 dKH to the Alka-T's output...
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I have been happy with Apex overall for the 2+ years I’ve owned it. I did have a brain fail that was a nightmare but I also keep a full spare apex and pumps. Nothing like swapping a brain and trying to get the connections in order. Luckily it didn’t happen while we were away. You also get access to fusion both via an app and anywhere you have an internet connection at no extra charge. There is cost associated with that as well
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Your threads and links are really good... ;Bookworm
Thanks for teaching me that Fusion rounds up and down, makes sense
