GHL and Alkatronic anyone running this combo?

[AZMSGT]

Several Local reefers are running Alkatronics with Apex units. I was wondering if anyone was running the Alkatronic with their GHL instead of a KH Director. If Yes, how do you like the set up and do you have the two units talking to each other?

Only reason I am considering Alkatronic is the local knowledge base. These folks have ran this system. There just isn't anyone running the KH Director locally and I just am not sure I want to be the first.

 

[Silver14SS]

I have a Profilux 4, Alkatronic, and Dosetronic. The Alkatronic has a BNC port to send the dKH as a pH reading to the controller, I added a PLM-pH/Redox expansion card to the Profilux to connect the Alkatronic. I had the Alkatronic previously connected to an Apex.

With the Alkatronic and Dosetronic working together, I'm not using the dKH info in the Profilux for anything other than display and charting purposes.

I think the Alkatronic is great, in a perfect world the only thing I'd change is the amount of noise it makes. It's not unbearable and my phone does not pick up the noise while I'm on conference calls, but with the tank being on the wall behind my work desk I hear it when it tests.

 

[AZMSGT]

That's a great response, thank you

I had read that there was a upgrade to the Alkatronic to help quite it down. Which version unit do you have? I know they are up to V3.

I assume you use the Dosetronic to... dose your Alk and Cal supplements? You must trust it pretty well then I imagine.

 

[Silver14SS]

I think i have an early batch 3. I replaced the bushings with the Ultra Silence kit and that has helped with the noise. http://www.focustronic.net/products/ultra-silence-kit-for-pump-a-and-c-as-replacement.html

There's a new firmware in the works that should quiet it down some more. It takes 12 min to test, there's varying noises between the different pumps but it's not a deal breaker for me and I'm fairly particular. Prior to adding the silence kit I'd have to turn up the volume on calls or the TV, now I don't.

I use the Dosetronic to dose ATI Essentials 3 part, I have a box of ATI Essentials Pro 2 part for when I use up the remaining 3 part. I trust it completely and typically leave ODA setting on all the time to keep the dosing schedule dialed in. Nothing crazy has happened, no missed or runaway doses,it just trucks along.

The app is good for Apple OS, not so great for Android. PC cloud site is simple and works just fine.

 

[AZMSGT]

I think i have an early batch 3. I replaced the bushings with the Ultra Silence kit and that has helped with the noise. http://www.focustronic.net/products/ultra-silence-kit-for-pump-a-and-c-as-replacement.html

There's a new firmware in the works that should quiet it down some more. It takes 12 min to test, there's varying noises between the different pumps but it's not a deal breaker for me and I'm fairly particular. Prior to adding the silence kit I'd have to turn up the volume on calls or the TV, now I don't.

I use the Dosetronic to dose ATI Essentials 3 part, I have a box of ATI Essentials Pro 2 part for when I use up the remaining 3 part. I trust it completely and typically leave ODA setting on all the time to keep the dosing schedule dialed in. Nothing crazy has happened, no missed or runaway doses,it just trucks along.

The app is good for Apple OS, not so great for Android. PC cloud site is simple and works just fine.

Outstanding! Thanks very much!

 

[Silver14SS]

Even though I don't really need Ca, Mg, and whatever else it has, I'll probably get a Mastertronic when it comes out. Focustronic is 2 for 2 in my experiences with their products. The Alkatronic results have matched the Salifert kit I compare it to, Ca and Mg have always been where expected based on the alk result indicating the Dosetronic is dosing equal amounts as programmed.

I like that the Alkatronic uses a simple acid titration method to determine the alk. I prefer this to proprietary reagents or discs. When I use up the rest of my Alkatronic reagent, I'll probably try one of the "homemade" reagent recipes I've seen. If it works as expected, running it would be pretty close to free with the only costs being electricity and maintenance.

 

[billr65]

Several Local reefers are running Alkatronics with Apex units. I was wondering if anyone was running the Alkatronic with their GHL instead of a KH Director. If Yes, how do you like the set up and do you have the two units talking to each other?

Only reason I am considering Alkatronic is the local knowledge base. These folks have ran this system. There just isn't anyone running the KH Director locally and I just am not sure I want to be the first.

i was running the KH director and its great i love it so easy and the numbers on the money ever test

 

[ycnibrc]

I have a Profilux 4, Alkatronic, and Dosetronic. The Alkatronic has a BNC port to send the dKH as a pH reading to the controller, I added a PLM-pH/Redox expansion card to the Profilux to connect the Alkatronic. I had the Alkatronic previously connected to an Apex.

With the Alkatronic and Dosetronic working together, I'm not using the dKH info in the Profilux for anything other than display and charting purposes.

I think the Alkatronic is great, in a perfect world the only thing I'd change is the amount of noise it makes. It's not unbearable and my phone does not pick up the noise while I'm on conference calls, but with the tank being on the wall behind my work desk I hear it when it tests.

If I don't use the orp/redox on the controller can I use that port for the alkatronic since I don't use the orp probe

 

[Silver14SS]

If I don't use the orp/redox on the controller can I use that port for the alkatronic since I don't use the orp probe

Yes

 

[george7523]

@Silver14SS, is it possible to use the alkatronics kh readings gathered via the ph port into the Profilux 4 to adjust how much alk is dosed via the ghl doser ? I already have ghl stand alone doser dosing my two part and i'd like to by a alkatronic. I actually already have kh director, but i find that terribly unreliable. thanks

 

[mcman]

I have a Profilux 4, Alkatronic, and Dosetronic. The Alkatronic has a BNC port to send the dKH as a pH reading to the controller, I added a PLM-pH/Redox expansion card to the Profilux to connect the Alkatronic. I had the Alkatronic previously connected to an Apex.

With the Alkatronic and Dosetronic working together, I'm not using the dKH info in the Profilux for anything other than display and charting purposes.

I think the Alkatronic is great, in a perfect world the only thing I'd change is the amount of noise it makes. It's not unbearable and my phone does not pick up the noise while I'm on conference calls, but with the tank being on the wall behind my work desk I hear it when it tests.

Hi,
Could you explain how the Alkatronic connects to the P4 ,
It says in the manual calibrate with 7 and 10.
I think on the p4 it only gives you the choice of cal 7 and 9 , I could be wrong or does it not make any difference
Thanks

 

[Vinny@GHLUSA]

Hi,
Could you explain how the Alkatronic connects to the P4 ,
It says in the manual calibrate with 7 and 10.
I think on the p4 it only gives you the choice of cal 7 and 9 , I could be wrong or does it not make any difference
Thanks

You can calibrate a pH probe to 7 and 10.

The ProfiLux manual provides you with the supported calibration ranges for all probes. For example, this info is on page 52 of the P4 Programming Guide.

 

[mcman]

You can calibrate a pH probe to 7 and 10.

The ProfiLux manual provides you with the supported calibration ranges for all probes. For example, this info is on page 52 of the P4 Programming Guide.

Thanks Vinny