Aquabus cable replacement? USB to USB?

Ajae · 01/13/2019, 06:38 PM

Looks like I've misplaced my Aquabus cable that goes to the control module to the power bar. Can I just replace the cable with a USB to USB cable? or is there some proprietary software I need to worry about?

homer1475 · 01/15/2019, 05:37 AM

Although neptune will tell you they are proprietary cables, I have several USB to USB cables on my apex and various modules.

I think your fine as long as your only connecting apex modules to each other. The problem with normal USB is they can also carry power which can fry the apex if hooked up to anything besides it's own modules.

lapin · 01/15/2019, 07:17 AM

That is correcto mondo.
3 things to watch out for.
Only plug in Apex devices. (as stated above)
Keep cable away form 120/240v power cables. (can cause interference).
Try to use 1 cable for long runs.(cable extensions can cause problems)

Ajae · 01/15/2019, 02:07 PM

Great! Thanks for the responses guys!

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01/13/2019, 06:38 PM	#1
Ajae Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 171	Aquabus cable replacement? USB to USB? Looks like I've misplaced my Aquabus cable that goes to the control module to the power bar. Can I just replace the cable with a USB to USB cable? or is there some proprietary software I need to worry about?

01/15/2019, 05:37 AM	#2
homer1475 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 5,313	Although neptune will tell you they are proprietary cables, I have several USB to USB cables on my apex and various modules. I think your fine as long as your only connecting apex modules to each other. The problem with normal USB is they can also carry power which can fry the apex if hooked up to anything besides it's own modules. __________________ 80G SCA Build: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2560256 Originally posted by der_wille_zur_macht: "He's just taking his lunch to work"

01/15/2019, 07:17 AM	#3
lapin Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Austin Posts: 801	That is correcto mondo. 3 things to watch out for. Only plug in Apex devices. (as stated above) Keep cable away form 120/240v power cables. (can cause interference). Try to use 1 cable for long runs.(cable extensions can cause problems) __________________ Tank sizes, 2-10's a 55 and one that's about 500gal Current Tank Info: Interior decorating happening

01/15/2019, 02:07 PM	#4
Ajae Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 171	Great! Thanks for the responses guys! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk