Apex Jr. Died, Replace with APEX EL?

[chiefifd]

My Apex Jr. looks to have died, no status light at all and will not connect at all, and cannot connect to change lighting and temperature settings. I'm thinking about a new Apex EL only without the 8 outlets.
The temperature probe is still operational through the Apex Jr. I have a VDM controlling my lights and the AquaController that still workes.
I have a Milwaukee PH probe. I have my skimmer and pumps plugged into GFI outlets
Anyone running only the Apex EL alone? Your thoughts......
I've contacted Neptune support to try and solve the issue, seems to be dead.
Thanks for looking

 

[Sharpimage]

The el comes with a ph and temp probe. It's a good upgrade and worth it in my opinion

 

[chiefifd]

Thanks for your input, I'm leaning on pulling the trigger on the Apex EL complete package with an energy bar.
I was wondering if anyone was only running the Apex without it. It seems like the AquqController works with the Apex EL, it's a nice feature to see the tank temperature when you walk by......
Thanks again....

 

[Sharpimage]

I believe the el comes with the power bar eb832, or whatever it is called. You can buy the head unit alone.

I personally would not skip the powerbar.

 

[chiefifd]

Neptune was offering the choice of only the EL at a reduced price without the powerbar.

Wondering if anyone else was using it as a standalone unit.

I'm ready to pull the trigger on the package.

Thanks