Apex aquacontroller v.s. da reefkeeper

[btldreef]

Stargaz are you sure....as the lite module has a ph input on it

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http://www.neptunesys.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=50&Itemid=40

yes ph control included. optional ph probe you can get from them or somewhere else. i use pinpoints.

BTW no need to buy a break out box. you can hook up your floatswitches/ wateronfloor sensors. using a din 8 cable. in this manual ...apex for dummies
you can the extra diy stuff you can do ....like ato daily water changes etc.
http://reeftech.webs.com/Apex New User Guide.pdf

 

[strgazr27]

Mark would you still need the Arduino controller with the APEX or no it can all be done by it via the PWM control and the drivers?

 

[btldreef]

no need for arduino. all through the apex now.

 

[btldreef]

apex has 4 channels for leds. i have two for white and blue on my display tank the other two white and blue for refugium/frag tank.

does the dimming /ramping up and down. and through the dc8 powers up and down drivers.

 

[mbg75]

Ken, Tb sells the apex lite with probe for an extra $12. Looks out of stock right now though.

The ph module is included in the apex lite.

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[strgazr27]

Ken, Tb sells the apex lite with probe for an extra $12. Looks out of stock right now though.

The ph module is included in the apex lite.

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So you only need the probe Mike? Wish they would make it clearer. What I posted was right from a Vendors site.

 

[btldreef]

i had called around before i had purchased it directly from neptune systems. i tried tb aquatics which were out of stock but said this week it would be back in stock again. i also tried another place. i just figured to get from the actual manufacturer so i wouldn't have to wait as long....granted i did pay 50+ dollars more.

try ebay.

 

[budddman]

Yeah bobby you only need the probe. The ph control is built into the apex lite...this is as per russ at SWC.com....i asked on his vendor forum

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[strgazr27]

Yep just spoke to Russ also. getting ready to give him those magical 16 numbers Lol.

 

[mbg75]

So you only need the probe Mike? Wish they would make it clearer. What I posted was right from a Vendors site.

Yes, just need the probe. Pretty good package for the price. Same as full apex, minus the 2nd probe port and Dimming control.

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[strgazr27]

Yes, just need the probe. Pretty good package for the price. Same as full apex, minus the 2nd probe port and Dimming control.

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It really is Mike and after speaking w Russ it's the way I went. I can always add the dimming module later on should I ever move to LED's. I could also use it on a dimmable ATI setup also. Layaway rules. Picking it up at the end of the Month for my birthday.

 

[cryptics]

Bobby,

The reason why the mention the PM1 is the module is actually PH or ORP. If you want to run both you need the PM1.

 

[qy7400]

apex has 4 channels for leds. i have two for white and blue on my display tank the other two white and blue for refugium/frag tank.

does the dimming /ramping up and down. and through the dc8 powers up and down drivers.

Mark this is only on the full Apex, the Apex lite does not have a 4 port VDM. Also don't confuse the older DC8 with the new EB8 on the Apex, EB8 has current sense so it knows if the device connected is running; this is not in the DC8.

 

[btldreef]

Oops your right joe I meant to say eb8. I had the aqua controller jr prior tothe apex so i am sonused to calling it dc8. I did mean the full apex, for the vdm led control. I thought bobby knew I Purchased the apex base.

 

[MeanGreenEyes]

Just wanna thank the OP for this thread...just ordered me an apex for my birthday...so excited...can't wait to get my new reefing toy...

 

[budddman]

Your welcome mean green eyes, and thanks to all those who answered my questions. Now i just have to raise the fundage

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[E.intheC]

So for everyone who bought the Apex lite or the reef keeper, are you happy wih the decision? Anything you'd do differently if you had the chance?

 

[mbg75]

So for everyone who bought the Apex lite or the reef keeper, are you happy wih the decision? Anything you'd do differently if you had the chance?

Apex lite. Best investment ever for the tank. Just installed mine this week.
Online access, and was able to connect it online with a wireless bridge.

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[E.intheC]

I'm looking at the Apex (non-lite version). I figure I can sell the multicontroller that I'm using on my tunzes right now and use the variable dimming ports to control them.

 

[strgazr27]

I LOVE my RKE w NET Module.