EB8 vs EB832

[DoctaReef]

Just curious, what's the advantage of an EB832 over an EB8? I just want to add plugs to my system, and I already have 2 EB832s installed, just wondering if i need to spend the extra money.

 

[link81]

EB832 has power monitoring on all 8 outlets separately
EB8 only has monitoring for the entire module

EB832 has 1link ports
eb832 has 24vdc outputs
eb832 has all relay outputs so no concern about low draw devices not turning on and off reliably.

EB8 has 6 aquabus ports (832 only has 3)

that's about all i can can think of

 

[DoctaReef]

Thanks!

 

[ca1ore]

I've a mix of EB832 (2 of them), EB8 (3 of them) and EB4 on my system. The 832 where power monitoring is important; the others where it is not. Two 832 gives me enough of the alternative outlets (1link and 24vdc).

 

[link81]

I think that the 832 also has a cooling fan, whether that's a pro or a con is up to you, i see it as something else to break.

IMO, the 8's are simpler and more robust, the 832's seem to be more delicate and prone to failure.
but you know what they say about opinions.... ;Woot