100% Automation??

[CloudIX]

Right, I got that part. But correct me if I'm wrong, most of what i see is just the probe with a box that shows the value. Most of boxes do not have an output to go to something else. And without the math/schematic for the box, you don't know how to use the values being returned from the probe.

I would need a probe that would say. (IE resistance = .012, then .012 = 450 calcium)

I don't know, maybe i'm looking at the wrong probes or something.

 

[NeveSSL]

Nope, that's correct. They do not have any "control" features so to speak. So ultimately, I don't think what you're looking for exists right now. And, also I'm not sure that I would trust a calcium/alk/mag/etc. monitor to control my dosing. Its more of a long-term based thing than an immediate thing, if that makes sense.

To have a 100% automated tank would be fun, for sure.

Brandon

 

[Pickupman66]

Way too technical for my feeble brain to absorb, but yes it would be pretty cool.

 

[CloudIX]

I'm not sure that I would trust a calcium/alk/mag/etc. monitor to control my dosing. Its more of a long-term based thing than an immediate thing, if that makes sense.

Brandon

Well i guess that explains why the current automation controllers don't attempt to automate those other aspects of the tank.

 

[GT_Jacket]

Good controller, Automated top-off and water changes (Litermeter) + Quality dosing pumps for Calc, Alk and Mag (optional) will handle most of your daily/weekly chores.

Once your consumption rate is known and you have the dosing pumps dialed in you can probably go safely a couple of weeks to a month w/o testing/adjusting. Growth is the major variable (increased consumption).