Patrick Cox
Active member
Wow, the RA crowd came out strong first and now the Apex crowd is out! Now confusion sets in as usual! Too many decisions to make.
Another "Which reef controller" thread
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treetopflyn
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You can 't go wrong and Apex or a RA. Both are great controllers. The only difference is with the RA you will have more $$ in your pocket and you can program it to do anything your can dream up if you chose.
symon_say
New member
Another vote for Reef Angel, and RA can control tunze you just need an aditional cable to control tunze.
Dave Thebrewguy
New member
You're looking at the wrong Apex, the full version is closer to the RA than the Jr is. The Jr has the basic functions, 4 outlets, a temp probe and wi-fi, but upgrades are expensive and you can only add so much before the unit is maxxed out. In addition to the lighting control, the RA also adds a pH probe, ATO (comes with float switches, no break-out box needed) more outlets and you can add up to 50 (IIRC) expansion modules.
Reef Angel will control Tunze pumps. You'll need the analog version of the relay box or an analog expansion module. Programing is still in the works, there is code available for basic functions and there are a few people working on more advanced versions. Check the RA forum and search "tunze control" for more details.
James77
Team RC
Good to know, last I had looked into it, it was not really possible. Needing another cable is a non-issue, the Apex needs one as well.
No experience with teh Reef Angel here as of yet, though I'd definitely give it a shot at this point. I do like the low prices on their power strips and dosers.
On the 8 outlet power bar, what is the configuration and capabilites? Are these all relays or a mix of Triacs as well?
symon_say
New member
They are all relay and can be used to control anything, i'll be getting a 2nd relay box to be able to control everything in my tank from the controller.
RA is a bit tricky to change things, cause you need to code it, but the community and Roberto itself are great, i have never had any experience programming or doing anything like this i have been able to do everything i want with my controller and more, i'm sure the other brands of controller are capable of doing it, but for the price and how easy is the access to support is a no brainer for me, if i have to chose a controller again i chose RA.
Another plus at least for now is that if you need an expansion and is not available you can ask Roberto, if there are several people that want it, he might build it, if not he might help you build it.
RA is a bit tricky to change things, cause you need to code it, but the community and Roberto itself are great, i have never had any experience programming or doing anything like this i have been able to do everything i want with my controller and more, i'm sure the other brands of controller are capable of doing it, but for the price and how easy is the access to support is a no brainer for me, if i have to chose a controller again i chose RA.
Another plus at least for now is that if you need an expansion and is not available you can ask Roberto, if there are several people that want it, he might build it, if not he might help you build it.
treetopflyn
New member
That's the difference with the RA and the other controllers. with the other controllers you are limited to what the manufacture programs into the controller. With the RA you can change EVERYTHING. You are only limited by your imagination
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