Reefkeeper

[RELLIK-REEF]

Hello to all my reefing family members. I have an opportunity to purchase a reefkeeper 3 power bars, SL1 module, 2 RKL units 1 of which is brand new, new temp probe and ph probe both never used, and a net module. I'm just not sure how to use any of this and wanted some input please.

 

[RELLIK-REEF]

Needing advice I dont wanna pass this up if it's something I can benefit from

 

[Bob Loblaw]

Be aware that Digital Aquatics, makes Reefkeeper, is no longer in business. No support or parts being made. I have one and like it but I wouldn't recommend buying one now.

 

[RELLIK-REEF]

Yeah I was reading that but you can still find new probes and such or no? Still a good controller since you can program so much?

 

[Bob Loblaw]

You may be able to find third party probes that are compatible but none of the big name online shops have anymore RK probes. I like it b/c it's easy- I only use it to control my heaters but once my temp probe craps out I'll likely end up buying an Apex.

Only way I'd buy a ReefKeeper setup now is if it was an absolute steal.

 

[RELLIK-REEF]

You may be able to find third party probes that are compatible but none of the big name online shops have anymore RK probes. I like it b/c it's easy- I only use it to control my heaters but once my temp probe craps out I'll likely end up buying an Apex.

Only way I'd buy a ReefKeeper setup now is if it was an absolute steal.

190 for everything I posted

 

[RELLIK-REEF]

I've been searching since I posted this and stuff is out there but still high priced. I dont think I'll ever be able to justify purchasing an Apex and all its goodies. Way out of my budget

 

[RELLIK-REEF]

As far as the same set ups.

 

[CJS80]

If you need a bunch of controllable sockets, knowing that once the probes die you might not be able to replace, it is a decent price. If you watch sometimes you can find someone selling the old Apex for close to that price.

 

[RELLIK-REEF]

If you need a bunch of controllable sockets, knowing that once the probes die you might not be able to replace, it is a decent price. If you watch sometimes you can find someone selling the old Apex for close to that price.

Really,? I'd be all for finding that but chances are I'm not lucky enough to catch that deal. I dont need the controllable sockets as my set up works perfectly for me. More wanted the options of the graft and constant monitoring of the temp and ph and ato functions

 

[DesertReefT4r]

190 for everything I posted

Aksing too much imo. Due to it being discontinued and DA closed shop $80-100 seems to me like a better price. I still have and use a RKL. I got it like 2 weeks before DA shut down and was disappointed with them doing so. Still a good, simple, basic and easy to use controller.

 

[RELLIK-REEF]

Thanks yeah I really wanted the temperature and ph to be a little easier to keep an eye on.

 

[RELLIK-REEF]

I have made them an offer but we will see.

 

[pecan2phat]

You can use any 3rd party ORP & PH probe that has a BNC connector but the biggest problem and probably the most important IMO is that you can no longer source any temperature probes for theses controllers and it is the most consumable part of the system. Without a working temperature probe, you cannot control heaters, fans or chillers. There are some users that are trying out generic probes off of Amazon but they need to be rewired and not totally consistent.

 

[RELLIK-REEF]

You can use any 3rd party ORP & PH probe that has a BNC connector but the biggest problem and probably the most important IMO is that you can no longer source any temperature probes for theses controllers and it is the most consumable part of the system. Without a working temperature probe, you cannot control heaters, fans or chillers. There are some users that are trying out generic probes off of Amazon but they need to be rewired and not totally consistent.

Yeah that's what I've been reading thanks for more info though. I'm just going to wait until I can buy an apex [emoji45]

 

[n2585722]

I have the Archon and I am using a temp sensor purchased from Amazon with it without any issues. You just have to change the connector to the correct one depending on whether it is a standard probe or an iTemp probe. I think I have had it on a SLX module for about 2 months. The other probes are also available.

 

[RELLIK-REEF]

I have the Archon and I am using a temp sensor purchased from Amazon with it without any issues. You just have to change the connector to the correct one depending on whether it is a standard probe or an iTemp probe. I think I have had it on a SLX module for about 2 months. The other probes are also available.

Thanks I appreciate the info but actually found the apex deal and gonna take it.

 

[RELLIK-REEF]

Into new depths I plung....[emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]