APEX with DC8 or EB8

crsandoval · 11/11/2010, 10:31 AM

I apologize if this has been covered numerous times. I have an APEX and its awesome, but I have the ability to purchase a DC8 for cheap. What do I loose if I use one instead of purchasing a brand new EB8?

RussM · 11/11/2010, 10:40 AM

- Fallback mode
- Current (amperage) monitoring
- the respect of all other Apex owners

(just kidding 'bout that last one, of course )

A reasonably-priced DC8 is a good addition IMO.

omahaduke · 11/11/2010, 11:15 AM

Can I use a EB8 with the AC3? It would be nice to know my amp draw!!

RussM · 11/11/2010, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omahaduke

Can I use a EB8 with the AC3? It would be nice to know my amp draw!!

No. You can use a Kill-A-Watt or similar gizmo though. Google it.

crsandoval · 11/11/2010, 11:25 AM

Yeah, maybe I will wait then. Fallback is nice and to date I have not needed to use it, so I can wait. Rightnow I have my chiller and Aquariumplants regulator on their own power outlet...

schwaggs · 11/11/2010, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RussM

- Fallback mode
- Current (amperage) monitoring

+ plug and play configuration on the Apex (No switches to set)
+ more cabling flexibility (DC8 limited to ~10 feet, EB8 up to 200 feet)

RussM · 11/12/2010, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schwaggs

+ plug and play configuration on the Apex (No switches to set)
+ more cabling flexibility (DC8 limited to ~10 feet, EB8 up to 200 feet)

You mean you don't like the challenge of dealing with those upside-down DIPs?

11/11/2010, 10:31 AM	#1
crsandoval Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,313	APEX with DC8 or EB8 I apologize if this has been covered numerous times. I have an APEX and its awesome, but I have the ability to purchase a DC8 for cheap. What do I loose if I use one instead of purchasing a brand new EB8? __________________ "What I lack in memory, I more than make up for with exceptional powers of deductive reasoning." Jed Bartlet, The West Wing Current Tank Info: Two Solana's (One Planted and One Reef)

11/11/2010, 11:25 AM	#5
crsandoval Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,313	Yeah, maybe I will wait then. Fallback is nice and to date I have not needed to use it, so I can wait. Rightnow I have my chiller and Aquariumplants regulator on their own power outlet... __________________ "What I lack in memory, I more than make up for with exceptional powers of deductive reasoning." Jed Bartlet, The West Wing Current Tank Info: Two Solana's (One Planted and One Reef)

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11/11/2010, 10:40 AM	#2
RussM Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: El Cajon, CA Posts: 7,818	- Fallback mode - Current (amperage) monitoring - the respect of all other Apex owners (just kidding 'bout that last one, of course ) A reasonably-priced DC8 is a good addition IMO.

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omahaduke Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 58	Can I use a EB8 with the AC3? It would be nice to know my amp draw!!