Neptune apex "check tank" light

[Jordan Prather]

I thought this was something interesting that you can do with the apex and I've never seen it done before.

I have the new model apex not sure how you would go about doing it on the older model. Due to it not having a 24v output. I'm sure its doable and I can look into it if you like.

You will need:
1) 24vdc to bare wire connector from neptune due to the plug that they used

2) a 24 volt led strip what ever color you like will work I used red. MUST BE 24VOLT!!!

All you have to do is connect the led strip to the 24 volt wire plug the other end into the 24v output on the eb832 (it's under the 1 link connector. And that's it.

This is the code I used but you can modify it based on your tank settings.


That's all it takes. Real cheap and real easy about $20-25 and 10min worth of time.

Now if I'm in the living room with out my phone I will still be notified I have an issue

Please let me know if you try it. I love helping people out and I think its awesome when I know people are using my idea.

 

[Crabs McJones]

That is really cool! I really like this idea

 

[Jordan Prather]

That is really cool! I really like this idea

Thanks

 

[fishybizzness]

Awesome idea!

 

[LowLi]

sickkkk

 

[homer1475]

So I'm assuming it's blue if there is no issue, and turns red if there is? Don't think this could be modified for an older apex as there is no 1link port on it.

 

[Crabs McJones]

So I'm assuming it's blue if there is no issue, and turns red if there is? Don't think this could be modified for an older apex as there is no 1link port on it.

I think the blue is just overcast from his rank lights, the red kicks on when there is an issue can you tell us where you sourced the leds or what strip lights are good to use?

 

[Jordan Prather]

Yes the blue is just from the tank lighting the red is a warning light. The leds are just a 24v led strip I got off amazon for $10 as long as they say 24 v your good. They can be any color you want. As for an older apex the only way I have thought may work would be to buy an adapter and run a 12volt plugged directly into one of the outputs on your energy bar something like this

 

[jokerman826]

I like this, gives me ideas. which the wife isnt going to like.

 

[jokerman826]

you could also use a molex microfit 3.0 connector instead of the cable from Neptune. it would be cheaper.

 

[NefTunzReef]

Could you share where you bought your red LED strip and which type? Does the end of the LED strip also have bare end wires to connect to the end bare wires of the Neptune DC 24v cable?

 

[Jordan Prather]

you could also use a molex microfit 3.0 connector instead of the cable from Neptune. it would be cheaper.

Yea I wasnt sure I just went with the neptune one to be safe only $15 for the cable

 

[Jordan Prather]

Could you share where you bought your red LED strip and which type? Does the end of the LED strip also have bare end wires to connect to the end bare wires of the Neptune DC 24v cable?

Yea it just a red led 24volt strip light from amazon it's only like 10 bucks you can cut to size and its bare wires for the connection
@Crabs Mcjones

 

[Jordan Prather]

I like this, gives me ideas. which the wife isnt going to like.

Just tell her this is one of the cheapest things you can do with the neptune at $25 and it will hold you over for a bit. LOL

 

[Engloid]

I have done similar for months.....with radions. Id temp gets hi, they turn red. If it gets low, they turn green.

 

[B-ridge]

I like. Curious how to do this with a classic

 

[Jordan Prather]

I have done similar for months.....with radions. Id temp gets hi, they turn red. If it gets low, they turn green.

Nice yea I set my temp up so that my lights shut off if it gets about 82

 

[Coral Keeper]

I like. Curious how to do this with a classic

I too would like to know..

 

[Jordan Prather]

For the guys and gals with the classic I think you may be able to use something like this and just program an outlet for it dont quote me on it as I've never tried just keep in mind this will be 12 volt not 24v

 

[Ebone]

this is awesome... I need to find out how to do it with a classic!!!!!!!