Looking for an Alkalinity monitor / controller

[SteelRain]

I’m having a hard time deciding between the kh directors in the market. What are your experiences? I’ve been looking at GHL kh director, Alkatronic, Neptune Trident, and the Reef Factory kh keeper. Thanks!

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Do you have a controller?

I have an apex and opted for the alkatronic. Reason being, I ran the math and even though the upfront cost of the unit is a bit pricey, the reoccurring cost for reagent is the cheapest.

Alkatronic is rough around the edges on the software and user interface side of it, but it makes up for that by being able stay consistent with its readings.

 

[SteelRain]

Do you have a controller?

I have an apex and opted for the alkatronic. Reason being, I ran the math and even though the upfront cost of the unit is a bit pricey, the reoccurring cost for reagent is the cheapest.

Alkatronic is rough around the edges on the software and user interface side of it, but it makes up for that by being able stay consistent with its readings.

I don’t have a controller. So running the trident route would be a much larger cost

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Trident would be at the bottom of my list. Their reagent is expensive, even using the generic version.

Plus I'm not convinced that calcium and magnesium are worth knowing daily.

 

[Rovert]

If you use a Trident, then adding an Apex will enable you to cycle your CaRx as needed based on those values. I'm sure you can pick one up pre-owned, and the 'generic' reagents from ABC Reagents make it easier on the wallet.

 

[shakacuz]

if i had the funds id go for the GHL

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

I’m having a hard time deciding between the kh directors in the market. What are your experiences? I’ve been looking at GHL kh director, Alkatronic, Neptune Trident, and the Reef Factory kh keeper. Thanks!

I have 2 alkatronics on 2 systems, best move I've made for alkalinity imo. I was skeptical at first but as time goes on I'm more confident with the machine and my decision I'm glad I got them. the testing is so cheap and I run 4 tests a day, I've been able to see alot of information and been able to correct when needed. it also catches the lows and adds for me until I can adjust my dosing.

I would and did go alkatronic, but I also have no other experience with any other alkalinity monitor or controller.

good luck

 

[acabgd]

Would like to know the same, time for me to jump on the Alkalinity Monitor bandwagon. No controller here. Trying to justify GHL KH Director, but looking at other options as well as I intend to buy only the KH monitor, not the whole controller setup.

 

[John Neuzil]

Hydros

 

[Pvtgloss]

the 'generic' reagents from ABC Reagents make it easier on the wallet.

I love ABC Reagents. It's nice to test as much as i want without sweating the cost. I emailed them and asked if I can just top off the Reagents when they get low. So there's no waste of Reagents. Unlike neptune that says they're reagents expires and instructo to only switch out bottles and don't pour remaining reagent into a new bottle.

 

[wishntoboutside]

hydros x 10 but if you do want an alkatronic selling mine soon if interested let me know.

 

[SaltyWalty]

Wanted to bring this question back up.
Does anyone else have some comparisons between the many alkalinity testers?

 

[BryanM]

I use the KH Guardian, its finicky to set up IMO, but after that it appears to be rock solid. @alex77619 on the forums is a distributor.

 

[SaltyWalty]

I use the KH Guardian, its finicky to set up IMO, but after that it appears to be rock solid. @alex77619 on the forums is a distributor.

When you say finicky, is it more software or hardware issues?

 

[BryanM]

When you say finicky, is it more software or hardware issues?

Honestly it is physical, the float valve comes loose during shipping (at least in my case), and it sits at an angle, which is NOT obvious. After I sorted that out, then its just a bit of a learning curve with the interface, which isn't that bad.

They have a FB group with tons of helpful info as well.

 

[SaltyWalty]

Honestly it is physical, the float valve comes loose during shipping (at least in my case), and it sits at an angle, which is NOT obvious. After I sorted that out, then its just a bit of a learning curve with the interface, which isn't that bad.

They have a FB group with tons of helpful info as well.

Oh solid good to know! I’ll check out their fb group. Thank you

 

[BryanM]

Oh solid good to know! I’ll check out their fb group. Thank you

FWIW, it is also connected to my apex, so monitoring is easier.

It would be more consistent except I had a tank change thats messed with stability, but its getting back on track:

 

[turbo2oh]

What’d you end up going with?