The poor mans apex

[Mr. Money Pit]

Being the cheap blue collar working stiff I am, I think I've stumbled onto something that is not only cheap to buy but also very easy to set up.

Please let me introduce to you my latest creation . The J-PEX.

If you go to amazon Pick up a few tantan smart plugs. I bought a box of 4 for $25. You can turn any device on/off anywhere in the world. It also sends you notifications after30 minutes if one of your devices is not working or disabled. Also has a nice little app. Very easy to set up.

Im trying to find a way to check salinity, ph and temperature. But this is a step in the right direction.

 

[SliceGolfer]

Do they default on or off in a power failure?

 

[Mr. Money Pit]

I have not tested them yet. Just set it up yesterday.
I believe once the power comes back on they should turn back on,

This will hold me over till I'm ready for an apex

 

[GabeM]

What is the value of 4 of those at $25 each vs 1 of these at $70?
Amazon product ASIN B07G95FFN3

 

[Mr. Money Pit]

already have a surge protector on my outfit strip under my stand

 

[ZoWhat]

Im trying to find a way to check salinity, ph and temperature.

If you have gauges you can actually see... theres always Wyze Cams. Veeeeeery inexpensive but packs a punch.

Superb 1080p vid streamed to your phone along with Audio. I have my whole house secured with these lil cams that send me push-notifications when theres movement. It also picks up on smoke detector alarm noises

https://wyze.com/
My house (at 945pm at night):

Tank with blk & wht nite vision bc the blues swamp the cam

Vids from our lil Ohio snowfall

 

[Mr. Money Pit]

If you have gauges you can actually see... theres always Wyze Cams. Veeeeeery inexpensive but packs a punch.

Superb 1080p vid streamed to your phone along with Audio. I have my whole house secured with these lil cams that send me push-notifications when theres movement. It also picks up on smoke detector alarm noises

https://wyze.com/
My house (at night):

nice.
I have the same setup. let me add a pic..lol

 

[samnaz]

If you’re looking for the poor mans temperature control/monitor I recommend the new Inkbird ITC 306a with WiFi.

 

[Mr. Money Pit]

If you’re looking for the poor mans temperature control/monitor I recommend the new Inkbird ITC 306a with WiFi.

I already have a camera on my blue line controller

 

[Urtoo]

You sir look like you would enjoy ReefPi. .

 

[D.WhiteShark]

If you’re looking for the poor mans temperature control/monitor I recommend the new Inkbird ITC 306a with WiFi.

Do you know if the outlets can be set independently? can I set one heater to a certain temp and the other at a different temp as a back up only?

 

[Sebastiancrab]

Being the cheap blue collar working stiff I am, I think I've stumbled onto something that is not only cheap to buy but also very easy to set up.

Please let me introduce to you my latest creation . The J-PEX.

If you go to amazon Pick up a few tantan smart plugs. I bought a box of 4 for $25. You can turn any device on/off anywhere in the world. It also sends you notifications after30 minutes if one of your devices is not working or disabled. Also has a nice little app. Very easy to set up.

Im trying to find a way to check salinity, ph and temperature. But this is a step in the right direction.

This is a great idea. Which exact plugs did you purchase and are you using only the app that comes with them? I am trying to figure out what to do about backup heating and power for two small tanks.