Neptune apex new vs older unit

[aj741986]

Is the new apex worth the extra 250 over the older unit?

 

[dragon99]

Definitely depends on what you want from the Apex.

The advantages I mainly see are:
1link built-in to the power bar is huge bonus if you plan to use WAV, DOS, or PMUP.
Built-in wireless
Future expand-ability
Temp, salinity, pH, and ORP all in one housing. No need for additional modules.

 

[Mrx7899]

I am looking to pick up the new one also but when it came out i remember it had a couple issue did they work them out

 

[Drauka99]

individual outlet power monitoring is also a feature that has me interested in upgrading mine. All 8 plugs are all relay too so no more worrying what to plug where.

 

[dragon99]

There was an issue with SD cards from their supplier that they resolved.

The only issue I've had was my power bar kept re-addressing itself when it the power went out. Started out as EB_2, then one day it was EB_3, EB4 etc. I called support, they updated my firmware to a beta version and no problem since.

individual outlet monitoring is also a feature that has me interested in upgrading mine.

Yep, forgot about that one. I find like being able to see what the power draw on individual outlets is. I use it a lot to see how often my ATO is kicking on.

 

[Mrx7899]

I like the flow sensors that they have coming out

 

[aj741986]

Ok guess ill get the new one. Just wish it was alil cheaper even 100 less would be great