Compatibility with RKL?

[Will Milberger]

I just got a reefkeeper lite. How do you make the Mars or Chinese knockoff lite work with this? Example: moonlight, sunrise, sunset, etc. Do you have to bypass the switches? Or does it do this through the electrical plugs?

 

[Salty1962]

Unless there is a 0-10v control port on your lights and a VDM module, you won't be able to control with the RKL.

 

[Will Milberger]

Ok, so some modifiaction is necessary.

 

[Hitman]

They can be modified. I watched a YouTube video a while back when I thought about getting them for my 55 QT but after finding out none of them have UL rated power supply’s I opted to get a used set of SB’s that were traded in at the lfs. If your looking to go on the less expensive side I would save a few more dollars and just get the SBs that have the ability to control built in. Just my 2cents.

 

[Will Milberger]

Stupid question, what are SB's? At A&M, those were Sorority B*****s.

 

[Hitman]

SB Reef lights

 

[Will Milberger]

They still would have to be modified?

 

[Hitman]

They still would have to be modified?

If you get the basic I’m not sure but 1 step up they are compatible from what I’ve heard. I have AI’s I’m not sure. @saltyfilmfolks might be able to answer that.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

They still would have to be modified?

Yes. They need to be moded


I don't know if the RKL is the same.
I'd assume so.

 

[Hitman]

I knew he would know! Thank you sir!!!

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

I knew he would know! Thank you sir!!!

Haha.
Anytime.

 

[Will Milberger]

Okay, thank you guys