Focustronic Mastertronic Vs Maven Hydros

[kathouqc]

Hi, I already have a hydros x10 with IV testing but I am looking to expend to test magnesium,PO,Nitrate and sure with the alk and calcium.

I know the Maven is not yet out, but I know the Mastertronic seem to be a realible choice more than the Maven because we don't know the pro and con and it's cost almost 200$ more than the Mastertronic.

What is your clue on this?

I am looking to make a choice

Thank

 

[kindafun]

I have a Neptune Trident and would love to have extended automated testing. I'm keeping my eye out for a good solution. As you said, we don't know about the Maven yet. Reading reviews of Focustronic Mastertronic seem to be either very positive or very negative. I'm an early adopter of about any technology, but waiting for more positives for any such testing device at a price of $1K or more.

 

[n2585722]

The Mastertronic is $1300 and I heard the Maven would be $1200. Since I already have 14 Hydros controllers in my collective I will be waiting for the Maven.

 

[David_CO]

Mastertronic essential is coming soonish I would hold out for more details on that.

 

[Jimbo327]

Between those 2, I would wait for the Maven.

 

[JeffB418]

Mastertronic is trash. Mine rusted out from the inside due to reagent fumes reacting with the metal. Even before that it was a maint nightmare.

 

[tmccaff]

I was leaning towards the Kamoer Reef Master Spa or Maven. I would never buy from Focustronic again. Customer service is trash here in USA.

 

[KenJ]

Mastertronic is riddled with problems and noise is ridiculous on both Alkatronic and Mastertronic sold the Mastertronic and just put a ticket in and was
there are no quieter pumps for this unit.
If you can find a retailer that will trade your old Unit in for the Pro then that's our suggestion.