reefkeeper good or bad

[lookout888]

I was looking into timers and wave makers and temp controls.

I then found the Reefkeeper by Digital Quatics.

http://www.digitalaquatics.com/reefkeeper.htm

It can run all my lights heaters and power heads on one unit.

I can set timers for all outlets and on top of that have it turn off all my lights if the temp gets to high.

And at $219 it is not that much more then buying everything separately

What does everyone think about this?

Anyone have any experience with these.

Also should I wait and get the reefkeeper 2 it has the capability to get firmware updates (great idea)

And a ph prob. Plus some small other changes.

Any input would be great.

Thanks

Mike

[hmmhmm]

i was looking at this deal

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PA&Product_Code=PA-LHC&Product_Count=&Category_Code=

i like that you can run it to a router and log into it remotely or the net/lan....haven't got crazy enough to spend that much on my system other than lights so far...

but the reefkeeper 2 looks nice, even comes w/ all the probes

[lookout888]

That has some great features with the web site. But for 300 bucks i think i would rather get the reefkeeper 2, it has a lot more options and is cheaper. I have a e-mail to the asking if the serial port is bi-directional. If it is there may be a way to pull the data off of the unit and integrate it into a www.

Will update when i get reply.

Mike

[robthorn]

I have the aquacontroller 2 and I am running it with x10's and ice cap ballasts with out any problems. it is awesome when I feed I push the shortcut and it stops my filtration pumps and starts all in tank pumps. also got the premium aquatics deal from rc thread.
I have to say I love it. I can control I think 20 or so different things maybe more I forget.

[lookout888]

I got a reply from them saying that more then likely it will be a firmware update, and that it will more then likely not be open source.

So i ordered a reefkeeper 2':) will let you guys know when I come in and how I like it.

Once I get it if anyone wants to stop buy and see it they are more then welcome to :)

Thanks

Mike

[hmmhmm]

did it show up yet?

[lookout888]

Nope not yet when i ordered it they said 1-2 days to ship so we will see if it ships today. :(

[lookout888]

Just got my tracking number last night. No eta yet.

Mike

[hmmhmm]

sheesh...the time it takes some company's to deliver the goods...i placed an order tuesday morning for an item...payed for over night shipping and i see today they've finally packed the item...but it has not shipped...which means it'll go out tomorrow...and show up on monday i bet...think i'll give them a call tomorrow....good luck.

[lookout888]

From what i understand there are only 2 people who make the reefkeeper 2. Also on there www it says it can take 1 week to ship due to back orders. i have the tracking number will be here on the 30th ( got the lowest shipping) will post pics when i get it

Mike

[lookout888]

Well they just moved the delivery to 3/31 so i have to now wait another day.....

Started work on the kalk reactor i have the main body glued. I also have the top or it almost done (need one more part from home depot)

Next will be drilling the holes for the mixing pump.

Just a update.

Thanks
Mike

[lookout888]

Well it came in and is hooked up. Ph was ez to calibrate (once I found out there was a cap on the probe :) ) It was a breeze to set up great menus.

Pictures are

http://www.lookout888.com/picture

Thanks

Mike