apex question on probes

[flyhigh123]

If I get an apex, what are the benefits of having 2 PH/orp ports? I understand that i can see the PH on tank and effluent of CR, but is this needed?

I'm trying to keep the tank on a budget but also with less maintenance.

Thanks

 

[cpllongjk]

Many people like to monitor the effluent of the calcium reactor to ensure that the water through the medium is at the proper acidity. It is not absolutely necessary but makes it a breeze to dial in your calcium reactor and also if you have a electronic solenoid that is where it stands out. If your pH drops too low then your co2 shuts off, if its too high, then it turns it on.

Where the apex stands out above most controllers is each port is ground isolated; which means they dont interfere with one another and they dont have the common grounding issues that plague many controllers.

 

[cpllongjk]

Double post

 

[insomniac2k2]

I love having an ORP probe. I get a really good feel on my tanks status in realtime all day long.

If I get an apex, what are the benefits of having 2 PH/orp ports? I understand that i can see the PH on tank and effluent of CR, but is this needed?

I'm trying to keep the tank on a budget but also with less maintenance.

Thanks

 

[Psyops]

I use the main pH port for my main tank, the other I use to control my Calcium reactor. You can just adjust pH parameters in the effluent cup and have better control of the ca reactor. You can also have both pH readings on the display. I have very good control of my reactor that way. Any power failure and my reactor will just turn off automatically. Hope this info helps.

 

[GentlemanBean]

I also really enjoy having a second ph probe for my Ca reactor. Prior to having a dedicated Ca probe, I had my reactor output hose clog and the pH dropped drastically in the reactor causing the media to liquify. Now if the pH drops too low in the reactor, my Apex shuts off the CO2 supply until I can resolve the issue.

 

[Psyops]

I also really enjoy having a second ph probe for my Ca reactor. Prior to having a dedicated Ca probe, I had my reactor output hose clog and the pH dropped drastically in the reactor causing the media to liquify. Now if the pH drops too low in the reactor, my Apex shuts off the CO2 supply until I can resolve the issue.

Interesting, same thing happens to me. I would not have the guts to use a calcium reactor without a Ph probe.