snapperface
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AC jr with serial port question....Do u need to get the ground isolated serial connector 4 serial cable? ANyone here use the acjr with out it with no problems.
Ac jr???
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Philby
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I think you only need the GISC if you're going to have the serial cable plugged into the PC all the time...because if you don't have the GISC it will cause your PH to not measure correctly.
So if you don't have a GISC, just don't leave it plugged into your PC all the time and you shouldn't have any issues (although you will have to plug it in occasionally to do the initial programming, grab readings from the ACjr, update programming...)
So if you don't have a GISC, just don't leave it plugged into your PC all the time and you shouldn't have any issues (although you will have to plug it in occasionally to do the initial programming, grab readings from the ACjr, update programming...)
snapperface
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I would like to get email alerts...so i guess needs to be plugged in all the time... My tank is at my restaurant and I'm not there all the time...
leeweber85
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You could try it with out it, but most likely you will need it.
got2lb
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Here's the link to neptunes site that compares the JR, III, and PRO: http://www.neptunesys.com/comparison.htm
According to that there isn't email alerts for the JR
According to that there isn't email alerts for the JR
snapperface
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It does have email alert u just have to get the full version of aqua notes.....So i guess u do need the ground blah blah... That sucks i was going to spend only 300.00 for the unit. Now with all the add on comes out to be 400.00....Maybe I'l go with the reefkeeper2
leeweber85
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The ACJR is a much better value with many more features than the reefkeeper. Just make sure you get the one with the serial port.
Seems like a lot of money, but after you own one you will never want to have a reef tank without one.... I think just about anyone will agree with that too.
Seems like a lot of money, but after you own one you will never want to have a reef tank without one.... I think just about anyone will agree with that too.
Coralfreak
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I have never owned a Reefkeeper or the Jr., but looking at the features and the possible future upgrade possibilities, the Jr does seem to have more going for it. I currently have a AC3 and would not want to run my tank without it.
snapperface
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looks like the only thing different is the extra 4 plugs and pc control 4 the acjr vs reefkeeper? Is there anything else?
jbrunken
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The ability to use other neptune modules (Moonlights, AquaSurf, etc).
The other thing to consider would be that if you ever want to move up to the next level, going from the ACJR to the ACIII would be a lot cheaper then going from the RK2 because they use the same modules and equipment.
The other thing to consider would be that if you ever want to move up to the next level, going from the ACJR to the ACIII would be a lot cheaper then going from the RK2 because they use the same modules and equipment.
leeweber85
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There are also a few more/better programming features with the neptunes than the RK's.
There is a website that compares all the controllers side by side. I Wish I knew the link... I know Slovan does. (hopefully he will see this and post it
There is a website that compares all the controllers side by side. I Wish I knew the link... I know Slovan does. (hopefully he will see this and post it
Coralfreak
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