Shane,
I use the Neptune Aquatroller. I have an old one (hey, I only paid fifty
bucks for it) but it has been a pretty reliable unit. I have it running my
entire system, which currently is 3 lights (on and off at different times),
a surge pump (random on and off), my chiller, my heater, pH, temp and orp
monitoring. Even with this old one, I can interface with my PC (although I
have not yet).
Mine came in really handy because the themostat on my chiller went to crap,
and was not controlling the temp of my tank correctly. I hooked it up to the
controller, and have never had a problem since. That alone made it worth its
weight in gold!
My overall feedback on these units... I love mine. The only problems are
that they are a bit tricky to program (until you have done it a couple of
times) and mine has a problem with the orp and pH probe affecting each
others readings. I was told I could upgrade the unit for $100.00 and may do
that eventually, and that the newer units do not have this problem. Maybe
keep your eye on Ebay to look for a good deal?
FWIW,
Shane C.
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> From: Shane Moore [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2001 10:45 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Controllers
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> Hi all. I'm researching the addition of a controller to our 135g reef.
> it will look after pretty much standard issues plus a few goodies. i
> would like to know what systems some of you use (craig, i can guess
> yours), as well as some ad/dis vantages. what i'd really like to do is
> use a computer to monitor/control the system. any experiences with these
> guys ( <http://www.automatedaquariums.com/>) ?? thanks. shane m. oh ya,
> it has to be scaleable for if/when we upgrade to something bigger.
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