Reef Angel Users?

iced98lx

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Anyone using a Reef Angel controller? I'm thinking it will fit my needs best for customization and automation. Just looking for feedback on failures, etc.

Thanks!!!
 
I live my reefangel and the owner/community is second to none in terms of support.

My ra...

Sends me alerts
Tells me when water is on the floor
Monitors 2 tanks and the room temp. Knows when to turn the fans on before the water temp starts to rise based on room temp or lighting.
Monitors water flow in gph of my returns and media reactors
Monitors my Ph
Monitors my sg
Monitors my orp (installing this weekend)
Controls my vortechs
Controls moonlights to mimic intensity and schedule of the moon.
Acts as a backup to my ato system
Does water changes
Logs it all wirelessly online, on my cell, and on a server in my house.

I couldnt imagine not using it.
 
I got the one just 2-3 days back & i can surely say that it is the best purchase i made so far in this hobby.

Support of Roberto & other forum members are exceptional & they will bend their back to get you started.
 
tkeracer619 which package did you buy to get those options? How does it handle water changes for you?

My RA is a custom setup but it is a RA+ with wifi, (2)IO, RF, SG, ORP, and expansion hub modules. I also have the dimmable moonlights and a couple other odds and ends. The ORP module isn't available just yet but should be a regular item in the store soon. IO and SG modules are also built to order.

For water changes I have a sw vat. I route the water into my sump and the RA knows its on wc mode so it uses a float switch to control a pump that pumps the old water down a drain. Unless WC mode is activated that float is normally a backup to my ato.
 
Most of us hang out on the reef angel forums.

I have had mine for close to a year. Controls my Ai Nanos, 2x Koralila pumps, skimmer, 2x heaters.

I am the developer for the ReefAngel iPhone/iPad apps

Cool, I'll mozy over there and get registered. :dance:
 
I have had my RA over a year now and love it. What I really like is that there is always something new, software and hardware. Support is great also! Roberto is always there to help.
 
It was the best investment I've made!
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Which version are you RA lovers getting? The PWM or Analog? Why?

Thanks in advance,
Jim

Are you using dimmable leds? If so the type of driver will determine what you need. My appollo leds need an analog signal. They pwm signal wouldn't work with my drivers.

I'm very happy with my RA and the help that I've gotten from Roberto and the people on their board have been great.
 
Are you using dimmable leds? If so the type of driver will determine what you need. My appollo leds need an analog signal. They pwm signal wouldn't work with my drivers.

I'm very happy with my RA and the help that I've gotten from Roberto and the people on their board have been great.

This is correct, to add, if you are using AI or Radion lights then either will work. AI uses one of the ATO serial ports and the Radion uses the expansion module.
 
Is it also true that if I'd like to control Tunze Streams I need analog? I also heard Vortechs can be controlled but I didn't see if they were analog or PWM.
 
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