Apex controller

[blakeorme]

Does anyone local have an Apex controller yet?
I desperately need a controller due to traveling a few days out of each week for work. I know that distributors haven't fulfilled all their orders yet, but was wondering when/where I could order one now. By accident I was able to stop by my place before I left for a 3 day trip yesterday and realized the power flickered and my "awesome" coralife digital timer reset; lights would have been off for 3 days. While not a devastating problem, I don't think those new frags from Reef Systems would have appreciated it.

Looks like a great product for both the simple one tank needs and the complex system needs. Looks pretty "fly" as well.

 

[jiriki]

It's going to be pretty tough. I preordered mine back in June and just got mine last week. Even the EB8's are back ordered.

Coralife digital timers have a bad track record (the power strip version).

I have a digital timer I bought from Harbor Freight which works great. I ran 3x 250w metal halides off of it for months before the Apex finally arrived.

 

[Easily Distracted]

I ordered and got mine in the same time frame as jiriki. I would call Neptune Systems directly and ask.

 

[blakeorme]

thanks. I'll contact Neptune on Monday. How is the controller working for you guys? Easy to setup?

 

[jiriki]

I've never used any of the AC controllers before this one. Once I figured it out, it was fairly easy to setup. The webpage wizard is pretty good for setting up timers/outlets.

It has plenty of bugs. I've already updated the firmware twice.

My first suggestion is to do an Init All before even starting. Mine had a ghost EB8 attached and it was easier to start from scratch.