How to add Ph Probe to Hydros "Start" Controller?

[Sniklefritz]

Just setup my hydros Start controller, I purchased a PH probe but just realized the "start" controller doesnt have an input for a PH probe.

How would I go about adding one? Is there an adapter? Or do I need to purchase another module?

 

[pm_devin]

Looks like it needs addition module.

 

[NCsalt]

Pretty sure it has to go in a PH/ORP port.

 

[FUNGI]

Just setup my hydros Start controller, I purchased a PH probe but just realized the "start" controller doesnt have an input for a PH probe.

How would I go about adding one? Is there an adapter? Or do I need to purchase another module?

This any help?
https://www.coralvuehydros.com/product-support/hydros-control/add-ph-probe/

 

[TheNative192]

Just setup my hydros Start controller, I purchased a PH probe but just realized the "start" controller doesnt have an input for a PH probe.

How would I go about adding one? Is there an adapter? Or do I need to purchase another module?

Unfortunately the PH probe uses a probe port and there is no adapter. For the Sense ports you can set up an Auto Water change with two sensors, Temp Sensor, Water level sensors, etc. If you want to check salinity you also need a specific port on some models, not just any probe port as well. There are a lot of options with just the start.

 

[Sniklefritz]

Looks like it needs addition module.

Yea, you're probably right, but was hoping there's some sort of work-around before I go buying a whole nother module just to get a ph port.

 

[Sniklefritz]

Unfortunately the PH probe uses a probe port and there is no adapter. For the Sense ports you can set up an Auto Water change with two sensors, Temp Sensor, Water level sensors, etc. If you want to check salinity you also need a specific port on some models, not just any probe port as well. There are a lot of options with just the start.

Ok thats what I was afraid of, its for a nano tank ill be doing weekly water changes and keeping "easy to keep" corals, constant ph monitoring isnt at the top of my priorities. Guess if I change my mind down the road ill pick up another module with a Ph port.

 

[TheNative192]

Ok thats what I was afraid of, its for a nano tank ill be doing weekly water changes and keeping easy to keep corals, constant ph monitoring isnt at the top of my priorities. Guess if I change my mind down the road ill pick up another module with a Ph port.

Honestly, you could definitely set up an automatic water change system pretty easily with that. That is a life saver and keeps parameters very very stable. Even in a small tank I would highly recommend it.

 

[Sniklefritz]

Honestly, you could definitely set up an automatic water change system pretty easily with that. That is a life saver and keeps parameters very very stable. Even in a small tank I would highly recommend it.

Ok yea ill look more into it, thanks for the advice!!

 

[JeffB418]

You’ll have to add a hydros x3 control plus a command bus cable and 2 command bus terminators to add a probe functionality to a start.

 

[John Neuzil]

Pretty sure it has to go in a PH/ORP port.

 

[shoeking52]

Just setup my hydros Start controller, I purchased a PH probe but just realized the "start" controller doesnt have an input for a PH probe.

How would I go about adding one? Is there an adapter? Or do I need to purchase another module?

you are going to need an Launch or X4

 

[PoseidonsReef]

Anyone know when the hydros macen goes on the market , would definitly want to pick that one up , that and the hydros launch i think would be the only two i would nees in my setup

 

[PoseidonsReef]

Anyone know when the hydros macen goes on the market , would definitly want to pick that one up , that and the hydros launch i think would be the only two i would nees in my setup

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