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I’ve been debating getting an apex for a while, but I’m not sure how much benefit it would add. In my case, I have individual controllers for most things (temp, ato, etc). So I’m wondering… would adding an apex or other tank controller on top of that just create more points of failure? For example, say my ranco controller is working fine, but the apex temp probe malfunctions causing the apex to cut power to the ranco and thus the heaters. Or say I add a backup float switch (or salinity probe) in my sump which malfunctions and incorrectly shuts down the ato causing the return to run dry. I get the above outcomes are better than a cooked tank or flooded floor, but if I were away for a while it could still be a problem.
I guess I’m trying to say… does layering backups like this actually cause a greater chance of failure? Maybe someone with more engineering knowledge than myself could chime in. Thanks!!
I guess I’m trying to say… does layering backups like this actually cause a greater chance of failure? Maybe someone with more engineering knowledge than myself could chime in. Thanks!!