Would you buy?

[TCoach]

I have an opportunity to buy a GHL Profilux 4 that is 5 years old. It is equivalent to the Mega set with some additional sensors. The probes have been out of the tank for ~1 month.

The seller is asking $400. Do you feel that is fair? Does age impact how well controllers run or are the more like computers and age does not impact performance?

Thanks for any in site.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I have an opportunity to buy a GHL Profilux 4 that is 5 years old. It is equivalent to the Mega set with some additional sensors. The probes have been out of the tank for ~1 month.

The seller is asking $400. Do you feel that is fair? Does age impact how well controllers run or are the more like computers and age does not impact performance?

Thanks for any in site.

Fair price but assure you can still get support and parts for unit

 

[ingchr1]

Fair price but assure you can still get support and parts for unit

Profilux 4 is the current controller, no issues there.

 

[TCoach]

Ok, getting excited now. Wife has ok'd the purchase, and Lord willing, I'll be headed 1.5 hrs away to pick up the GHL setup tomorrow.

Any recommendations for a new Profilux4 user? I've started watching the GHL and @Ditto videos.

Also, how do I factory reset the controller once I get it home? I have not ran across that yet.

 

[Vinny@GHLUSA Verified Sponsor]

We're here to support you as a new owner.

For second hand units, it's always best to restore the factory settings for both the controller and Wi-Fi chip if the original owner hasn't done it for you. The steps for that can be found here:

How to restore factory settings - GHL Advanced Technology

www.aquariumcomputer.com

That will put the controller in it's "day 1" state. From that point, you can update the firmware by following the steps here:

How to update ProfiLux firmware - GHL Advanced Technology

www.aquariumcomputer.com

How to update or restore Wi-Fi module firmware - GHL Advanced Technology

www.aquariumcomputer.com

Initial setup steps can be found here:

Quick start: ProfiLux initial setup – GHL (International)

www.aquariumcomputer.com

Take your time with the setup, watch the videos, check out the manual. That will give you the best understanding of how to use and navigate the controller.

If at anytime you need a hand with anything or have a question, do reach out.

As for the probes, if they are 4 years old too I would replace the pH, Redox and Conductivity. New bottles of calibration fluid will help too.

 

[Billldg]

Welcome to the GHL family.

As Vinny said, ask all the questions you want as their are several great resources on R2R.

 

[TCoach]

We're here to support you as a new owner.

For second hand units, it's always best to restore the factory settings for both the controller and Wi-Fi chip if the original owner hasn't done it for you. The steps for that can be found here:

How to restore factory settings - GHL Advanced Technology

www.aquariumcomputer.com

That will put the controller in it's "day 1" state. From that point, you can update the firmware by following the steps here:

How to update ProfiLux firmware - GHL Advanced Technology

www.aquariumcomputer.com

How to update or restore Wi-Fi module firmware - GHL Advanced Technology

www.aquariumcomputer.com

Initial setup steps can be found here:

Quick start: ProfiLux initial setup – GHL (International)

www.aquariumcomputer.com

Take your time with the setup, watch the videos, check out the manual. That will give you the best understanding of how to use and navigate the controller.

If at anytime you need a hand with anything or have a question, do reach out.

As for the probes, if they are 4 years old too I would replace the pH, Redox and Conductivity. New bottles of calibration fluid will help too.

Wow! Thank you so much, @Vinny@GHLUSA . I don’t think I’ve ever had a company reach out like this!

I’m really excited to be coming to GHL and can’t wait until I get things up and running. I’m really excited to use this to get a better handle on my tank and but some of my IT skills to work on a hobby.

 

[TCoach]

She’s here! Waiting for my kids Windows laptop to update and reboot so I can reset.

 

[TCoach]

Up and running! All the probes worked. Accidentally broke the pH probe on the transfer/setup to the tank. Thank goodness I had a couple month old PinPoint pH probe I could borrow.

So far, I have the 4 probes calibrated and moved my heater moved to the powerbar and controlled.

So question, is it possible to update the PowerBar 5.1 firmware from the app, or do I have to reconnect my laptop and use GCC?

 

[KStatefan]

Up and running! All the probes worked. Accidentally broke the pH probe on the transfer/setup to the tank. Thank goodness I had a couple month old PinPoint pH probe I could borrow.

So far, I have the 4 probes calibrated and moved my heater moved to the powerbar and controlled.

So question, is it possible to update the PowerBar 5.1 firmware from the app, or do I have to reconnect my laptop and use GCC?

I do not know about the firmware question but you can set up a wireless connection with GHL Control Center.

 

[Vinny@GHLUSA Verified Sponsor]

Updates for PAB devices like your PowerBar 5.1 are done through GCC. You'll find instructions for that here:

The latest for that PB is v1.01.
You can check what firmware version is running on your PB by going to the PAB devices list in the SYSTEM page.