neptune aqua controller jr

[MPISCIOTTI]

i just ordred the aqua controller jr. has any one had any experince with it. and is it worh the money..

 

[NYreefNoob]

i have one and after 3 months ph probe went and now after 6 months the temp probe went

 

[Deanos]

I've had mine about 1yr. Everything including probes works flawlessly.

 

[NYreefNoob]

:irked: deanos, have you had to update bios for it ?

 

[Deanos]

Updating the BIOS is optional IMO. I don't have the AquaSurf module, so I didn't find the need to update mine.

 

[KathyC]

Definitely worth the money! I love mine too, have one on each tank.
My only issue is their manual could be written in a much clearer way.

 

[bad coffee]

Love mine. Once you understand the programming, it's really easy to do.

I was going to buy a temp controller ($120) and four digital timers for my lights (another $120.) So when I found one on sale for less than both the above, it was well worth it.

B

 

[MPISCIOTTI]

i want to run my lights. mh and t5. also want to set up my ca reactor. so i do not have to dose any more. do i need any special gadgets to add onto the controller to do this...

 

[pecan2phat]

Just make sure that you purchase the unit with the DC8 combo. If you don't and decide to get the DC8 afterwards then the price of the DC8 is about 40% more. You can control your lights individually, if you utilize the PH controlling for your Ca reactor (recommended), then you should still get a PH monitor for your tank parameters. The AC Jr will also control fans/chiller, your heaters etc.

 

[MPISCIOTTI]

just recived my controller the ins manuals are confusing.. not to sure how to work it. thnk i wasted my money..

 

[NYreefNoob]

mp it really isnt that hard, thought it was at first, and it's alot easier if you have it connected to your comp to program it

 

[Deanos]

just recived my controller the ins manuals are confusing.. not to sure how to work it. thnk i wasted my money..

I guess you missed this post earlier in the thread

Definitely worth the money! I love mine too, have one on each tank.
My only issue is their manual could be written in a much clearer way.

 

[MPISCIOTTI]

i did not buy the one with the serial port.... my bad

 

[pecan2phat]

I'm sure that there is someone in BK that can come over and set it up for you in 10 minutes.

 

[bad coffee]

Where are you in BK? I've got most of the week off so I can swing by and help you out.

B

 

[MPISCIOTTI]

dyker

 

[MPISCIOTTI]

thanx for the help. but i got it working had a friend of mine come help me out. still a bit confused. works for now..