upgrading from RKL to Apex worth it?

[E46er]

I currently have a RKL with 2 PC4 power bars. one outlet doesnt work and seems the slightest touch to the cable at the head unit and it loses its connection. I have it in a place it really doesnt happen often unless I bump the couch.

I like the idea of having it availble on a computer and for WC being able to just hit an app and have all the outlets labelled what they are to shut off as opposed to jsut numbers in a small screen.

currently the LFS has a black friday salewhich ends tomorrow at noon.

the head unit (standard grade) package is $600 plus 12% tax

8 outlets is working fine for me. although 8 more to control my mixing station would probably be in the future over just a regular powerbar but thats later on.

i have 2- 1.1ml/min pump for my cal/alk and a 50 ml/min for top off running off the controller but it would be nice to have a float switch warning with an alarm to my phone. can I turn stuff on/off through the phone app? or jsut a computer?
i would think in the near future the apex auto feeder would be considered as well. I currently have an ehiem one which works great but the time wonders so currently I dont bother setting my RKL to shut off my powerheads whereas if the same timer controlled both it wouldnt matter if it wondered a bit.

basically I have a controller that works fine for the most part but its 'starting' to have issues, and the last thing i want is a dosing pump or top off pump to not get shut off but im not sure if the replays fail off or on normally?. So is this a worthy upgrade or shouldnt I jsut ride out the RKL until it dies???

 

[E46er]

one thing im currently worried about is on the JL or DA website it says for pumps with such a small draw to plug them into mechancial relays and the EB8 only has 2....... i dont want my cal or alk or top off to start running but not shut off......... are the solid state replays in the apex much better than in the DA?
i guess worst case is i could plug a spare heater into an extension cord and plug that into a solid state relay to make sure it hass enough current to shut off not optimal but an option

 

[Chris T.]

Have you thought about the da archon just throwing it out there

 

[E46er]

Have you thought about the da archon just throwing it out there

No. I'm not overly impressed with the RK I have.
The apex is $600 right now on sale from $670 and proven to work great customer service from my reviews.

The archon is $730 and brand new. Not proven and DA customer service is Meh at best.

I'll save my $130 and buy something proven vet something new for more money.

I ordered the apex this morning.

 

[snorvich]

I use profilux on both of my tanks. Highly reliable and easily expandable although not inexpensive.