ION Director: Automatic testing and control of Ca, Mg, K, Na, and NO3

[Mortie31]

Have you got around the P4 limit of 16 dosing pumps @Vinny@GHLUSA ?

 

[Coastie Reefer]

Hmmm, this might make me happy that I haven't decided on a controller just yet.

 

[Kyl]

Have you got around the P4 limit of 16 dosing pumps @Vinny@GHLUSA ?

Matthias said it will be increased before the release of the IOD.

 

[vangvace]

Interesting. I just did some looking around and there various ION probes out there. Some super crazy expensive for Labs.
Seems that PO4 measurement isn't possible with a ION probe. Or as you say not not possible since not accurate enough (for the levels we want in Reef tanks)

GHL tested some probe options, but the sensitivity at reef tank levels versus the cost and probe life didn't line up. GHL hasn't ruled it out as an option later, but they won't release a product they aren't satisfied with releasing.

@Vinny@GHLUSA this looks awesome. Can’t you point me in the direction to get my reefer kitted our with GHL?

https://www.aquariumcomputer.com/ You can select the Global or USA store as needed from there for the purchase. For what to buy... what do you want to control and/or monitor?

 

[phil bevilacqua]

Yes!!!

 

[Vinny@GHLUSA]

@Vinny@GHLUSA this looks awesome. Can’t you point me in the direction to get my reefer kitted our with GHL?

Sure thing!
Send me a message with what you're looking to monitor and control. I'll put together a custom list for you.

 

[Vinny@GHLUSA]

Hello, please tell me how often it will be necessary to change the ion-sensor , or for how long does it work?

We will release this bit of info once we get closer to the launch date.

 

[DJF]

GHL is the true apex

 

[Oberst Hajj]

I'm a current NS Apex user and have been looking at the GHL line since NS showed the sneak peak of the Trident a couple years back. From reading the various threads and product pages, to monitor and control only Alk, Cal, and Mag with GHL products, I have two options:

Option 1 (Slave)
1x ProfiLux4(e)
1x HKD
1x Doser 2.1 (3 head)
1x IOND
1x Doser 2.1 (4 head)
1x Doser 2.1 (3 head)

Option 2 (Stand alone)
1x HKD
1x Doser 2.1 (3 head)
1x IOND
1x Doser 2.1 (4 head)
1x Doser 2.1 (3 head)

Since I'm not a GHL user (yet), can someone confirm that I have this correct please?

 

[Gaël]

I'm a current NS Apex user and have been looking at the GHL line since NS showed the sneak peak of the Trident a couple years back. From reading the various threads and product pages, to monitor and control only Alk, Cal, and Mag with GHL products, I have two options:
Since I'm not a GHL user (yet), can someone confirm that I have this correct please?

Option 1
1x ProfiLux4(e)
1x Doser 2.1 Slave (3 head)
1x HKD
1x Doser 2.1 Slave (3 head)
1x IOND
1x Doser 2.1 Slave (4 head)

Option 2
1x Doser 2.1 Standalone (3 head)
1x HKD
1x Doser 2.1 Slave (3 head)
1x IOND
1x Doser 2.1 Slave (4 head)

 

[Enea]

Option 1
1x ProfiLux4(e)
1x Doser 2.1 Slave (3 head)
1x HKD
1x Doser 2.1 Slave (3 head)
1x IOND
1x Doser 2.1 Slave (4 head)

Option 2
1x Doser 2.1 Standalone (3 head)
1x HKD
1x Doser 2.1 Slave (3 head)
1x IOND
1x Doser 2.1 Slave (4 head)

it is better to take the one with 4 heads. in case you break a head, or want to dose something automatically.

 

[Gaël]

it is better to take the one with 4 heads. in case you break a head, or want to dose something automatically.

head can be add after to upgrade from 3 to 4.

 

[lmm1967]

I've switched 1 tank over to GHL - a second will be switched over as soon as my next shipment comes in - and the other 2 will be moved over as parts are ordered / received.

Really looking forward to the ION - hardest decision will be which tank deserves it the most. I'm gonna guess the pricepoint will keep me from rolling this to multiple tanks right away.

 

[Vinny@GHLUSA]

Have you got around the P4 limit of 16 dosing pumps @Vinny@GHLUSA ?

Yes. More info on that later.

 

[Vinny@GHLUSA]

I'm a current NS Apex user and have been looking at the GHL line since NS showed the sneak peak of the Trident a couple years back. From reading the various threads and product pages, to monitor and control only Alk, Cal, and Mag with GHL products, I have two options:

Option 1 (Slave)
1x ProfiLux4(e)
1x HKD
1x Doser 2.1 (3 head)
1x IOND
1x Doser 2.1 (4 head)
1x Doser 2.1 (3 head)

Option 2 (Stand alone)
1x HKD
1x Doser 2.1 (3 head)
1x IOND
1x Doser 2.1 (4 head)
1x Doser 2.1 (3 head)

Since I'm not a GHL user (yet), can someone confirm that I have this correct please?

You can do either option.
The only change I would recommend is to look at the KHD Slave set for Option 1 or KHD Standalone set for Option 2. Those kits will get you a 4 pump doser, instead of the 3, but at a better price point.

 

[Oberst Hajj]

You can do either option.
The only change I would recommend is to look at the KHD Slave set for Option 1 or KHD Standalone set for Option 2. Those kits will get you a 4 pump doser, instead of the 3, but at a better price point.

Thanks Vinny. I saw that once I started putting things into a spread sheet.

 

[porter_painter]

Yes. More info on that later.

I will be very disappointed if @Matthias Gross has not created an 8 head doser all in one unit

 

[Jamie7907]

Anyone else notice that if you search for ION Director, r2r gives no search results like it doesn’t exist?

 

[Fudsey]

I get this thread when I search for ION DIrector.

 

[lmm1967]

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