Choosing a controller

[SuperHaze57]

I’m looking to buy a controller for my 75 build. This is the last of two pieces of equipment to buy. The other is a dosing pump. The dosing pump will depend on which controller I end up with. Let’s hear what you have to say about controllers. I want both the good and bad!

 

[Brew12]

I’m looking to buy a controller for my 75 build. This is the last of two pieces of equipment to buy. The other is a dosing pump. The dosing pump will depend on which controller I end up with. Let’s hear what you have to say about controllers. I want both the good and bad!

I've used both the Apex and the Profilux.

I feel that the Apex is easier to do basic programming. It also has a much better web interface.

I feel that the Profilux is more reliable and a little easier for more advanced programming.

I will say that the GHL Doser is a big plus in it's direction for me. The DOS takes up a lot of space and has 2 heads. The GHL has 4 heads in a much better form factor.

Customer support is probably a little better with GHL (opinions will vary) but community support is excellent for both.

 

[SuperHaze57]

I've used both the Apex and the Profilux.

I feel that the Apex is easier to do basic programming. It also has a much better web interface.

I feel that the Profilux is more reliable and a little easier for more advanced programming.

I will say that the GHL Doser is a big plus in it's direction for me. The DOS takes up a lot of space and has 2 heads. The GHL has 4 heads in a much better form factor.

Customer support is probably a little better with GHL (opinions will vary) but community support is excellent for both.

Thanks for the input

 

[SuperHaze57]

I've used both the Apex and the Profilux.

I feel that the Apex is easier to do basic programming. It also has a much better web interface.

I feel that the Profilux is more reliable and a little easier for more advanced programming.

I will say that the GHL Doser is a big plus in it's direction for me. The DOS takes up a lot of space and has 2 heads. The GHL has 4 heads in a much better form factor.

Customer support is probably a little better with GHL (opinions will vary) but community support is excellent for both.

I see you’re an electrical guru you will have to check out my 75 build thread and see what I’m going to be useing for my battery back up system.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/first-ever-build.356556/

 

[Brew12]

I see you’re an electrical guru you will have to check out my 75 build thread and see what I’m going to be useing for my battery back up system.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/first-ever-build.356556/

Actually, I'm an electrical Gru. I have minions who work on my power system!

I will check it out!

 

[Brew12]

you will have to check out my 75 build thread and see what I’m going to be useing for my battery back up system.

Have you crunched the numbers to make sure it will work the way you expect it to?

I'm curious, what do you plan on using for a charger/inverter?

 

[SuperHaze57]

Have you crunched the numbers to make sure it will work the way you expect it to?

I'm curious, what do you plan on using for a charger/inverter?

I’m looking into different charger/inverters have to find the right one. I work for a power utility and am currently working on the DC systems throughout the substation and generation plants. It will more then work I could go even bigger but I’m limited on space at the moment

 

[Brew12]

I’m looking into different charger/inverters have to find the right one. I work for a power utility and am currently working on the DC systems throughout the substation and generation plants. It will more then work I could go even bigger but I’m limited on space at the moment

I think that is the problem with most battery systems. To get one that is really effective takes up a lot of space and isn't cheap. In this case, with 2 batteries (either series or parallel) you are looking at 156watts for 10 hours. More than enough for a return pump and some power heads. Not enough if you are going to need the heaters.

Now if you are looking for something to get you through a few hours until you can hook a generator up, this type of system is absolutely top notch!

 

[SuperHaze57]

I think that is the problem with most battery systems. To get one that is really effective takes up a lot of space and isn't cheap. In this case, with 2 batteries (either series or parallel) you are looking at 156watts for 10 hours. More than enough for a return pump and some power heads. Not enough if you are going to need the heaters.

Now if you are looking for something to get you through a few hours until you can hook a generator up, this type of system is absolutely top notch!

Agreed and I do have a generator back up system