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I'm considering a profilux 4e controller over an Apex EL at the moment. I've owned an old apex jr in the past but I'm interested in the profilux based on reviews and user experiences.
I have a few questions though before I continue. I'm hoping you all could help.
-Feed Mode? I'm assuming there is one and it shuts things down as needed, correct. When this ends, can I program the skimmer to come on 5 minutes after the return?
-Any type of heartbeat service? If power goes out, is there a way to know? Perhaps even something that tells me its not on the internet which will make me check my home via Webcam or router. Even if there is just an IP address or something to ping periodically to check (use something like uptime robot, etc)
-Alert notifications? Do they come via push notifications on my phone or text message? I would really like it to text?
-Area to log test results? If I test my phosphate or nitrates for instance, is there a journal I can manually log them in? Is there any chart or graphs for those if so?
-If the power goes out in general, can I delay my skimmer start up until after my return?
-Has the feature to alert based on power monitoring been added yet? Like something pulls less or more electricity than a set value?
Lastly, a more open suggestion question. Like I mentioned, I'm contemplating the purchase because it is 699 for the 4e kit. I know I want it to control temp and monitor ph, maybe shut a doser down based on ph. Otherwise, what else do you use your controller for that doesn't crash a tank if it failed? Like I use vortechs but I plan on having those on a non controllable strip on case the controller ever failed on vacation, I'd still have flow. I was thinking leak detection, maybe sump level sensor eventually. I want a controller because I like gadgets and tech but I also want my tank to survive if it ever died while away. I use vortechs, radions, an osmolator top off, and a sicce syncra AC pump so most things have their own controller. I'm trying to convince myself I'm not just going to buy an expensive temperature controller that can log pH.
Hopefully you guys can answer some questions and share some of what you use yours for. It seems to be a really nice looking and well built piece of technology, I'm just trying to be sure its worth it for me. Thanks!
I have a few questions though before I continue. I'm hoping you all could help.
-Feed Mode? I'm assuming there is one and it shuts things down as needed, correct. When this ends, can I program the skimmer to come on 5 minutes after the return?
-Any type of heartbeat service? If power goes out, is there a way to know? Perhaps even something that tells me its not on the internet which will make me check my home via Webcam or router. Even if there is just an IP address or something to ping periodically to check (use something like uptime robot, etc)
-Alert notifications? Do they come via push notifications on my phone or text message? I would really like it to text?
-Area to log test results? If I test my phosphate or nitrates for instance, is there a journal I can manually log them in? Is there any chart or graphs for those if so?
-If the power goes out in general, can I delay my skimmer start up until after my return?
-Has the feature to alert based on power monitoring been added yet? Like something pulls less or more electricity than a set value?
Lastly, a more open suggestion question. Like I mentioned, I'm contemplating the purchase because it is 699 for the 4e kit. I know I want it to control temp and monitor ph, maybe shut a doser down based on ph. Otherwise, what else do you use your controller for that doesn't crash a tank if it failed? Like I use vortechs but I plan on having those on a non controllable strip on case the controller ever failed on vacation, I'd still have flow. I was thinking leak detection, maybe sump level sensor eventually. I want a controller because I like gadgets and tech but I also want my tank to survive if it ever died while away. I use vortechs, radions, an osmolator top off, and a sicce syncra AC pump so most things have their own controller. I'm trying to convince myself I'm not just going to buy an expensive temperature controller that can log pH.
Hopefully you guys can answer some questions and share some of what you use yours for. It seems to be a really nice looking and well built piece of technology, I'm just trying to be sure its worth it for me. Thanks!