Hey all,
I am setting up a new tank on the same level as my home. Assuming I will be running into the same persistent 7.9pH as I have in my current tank. This new tank will be running a skimmer (OCTO 110-SSS) which is new to me because my biocube is skimmer-less.
Question 1:
- Would you think I would have some pH success with a co2 scrubber?
Question 2:
- How would I regulate this co2 scrubber so it does not blow up my pH? I am thinking about doing one of a few things.
I can invest in a controller and program the probe to open a NC solenoid on a Y splitter like most folks do. My only concern is the all-mighty dollar. I do eventually want to have an Apex or Hydros. But we all know the expenses of setting up a new tank, and ~$1000 is not something I particularly want to spend on an Apex + scrubber + solenoid + Apex pigtail + optional OCTO recirculation cap.
So, what is a cheap way of creating this automation? I am finding Milwaukee Instrument pH controllers for sub-$200 but they all have a plug outlet as their accessory port to operate some sort of fluid pump. I do not know how I could integrate a NC solenoid onto a standard wall outlet. I am not electrically inclined by any means but I can do basic soldering. However, I do not understand the potential repercussions of adding something so small to a (120V????) outlet.
Please leave your thoughts below:
Thank you!
I am setting up a new tank on the same level as my home. Assuming I will be running into the same persistent 7.9pH as I have in my current tank. This new tank will be running a skimmer (OCTO 110-SSS) which is new to me because my biocube is skimmer-less.
Question 1:
- Would you think I would have some pH success with a co2 scrubber?
Question 2:
- How would I regulate this co2 scrubber so it does not blow up my pH? I am thinking about doing one of a few things.
I can invest in a controller and program the probe to open a NC solenoid on a Y splitter like most folks do. My only concern is the all-mighty dollar. I do eventually want to have an Apex or Hydros. But we all know the expenses of setting up a new tank, and ~$1000 is not something I particularly want to spend on an Apex + scrubber + solenoid + Apex pigtail + optional OCTO recirculation cap.
So, what is a cheap way of creating this automation? I am finding Milwaukee Instrument pH controllers for sub-$200 but they all have a plug outlet as their accessory port to operate some sort of fluid pump. I do not know how I could integrate a NC solenoid onto a standard wall outlet. I am not electrically inclined by any means but I can do basic soldering. However, I do not understand the potential repercussions of adding something so small to a (120V????) outlet.
Please leave your thoughts below:
Thank you!