Just my .02 if your going with a controller there are keys things that are more important than just the cost. Yes it's always great to pinch your pennies in this hobby. But this piece of equipment is the heart of your system. You don't want to purchase something that could have a heart attack and die.
On that note I went with the apex light a bit cheaper than the full blown apex but you can add modules down the road when you have the cash to do so. Apex doesn't come with ph probe that's extra but some ppl like lab grade some standard so it gives you the choice. With my apex lite I got a display unit( keep its cord away from vacuumes) base unit eb8 powerbar and temp probe. It has hookup for 1 ph (full unit has ph and ph/orp that you can run a second ph or orp probe. I personally just saved up for the module.
In my vase I bought a slightly used apex lite and got a great deal( until the vacuums incident) but all in all j&l has bread sales sometimes and Martin sells them at a decent price as well at modular led.
I had an issue with a powerbar and Paul at Neptune took care of me with Such professionalism that amazed me even when ups ruined the return shipment he when're I've over and above to help me out. That costumer service and compassion for thier product is what will make me, from here on out, continue to purchase/ promote thier product. If you feel this other system is compatible to the apex and is more affordable with the same expandability. When you get it do a review I'd love to read up on it and will since I'm not familiar with it. Just wanted to give you my rambling thoughts on the apex which is the first and only piece of equipment I do not have buyers remorse for.
Lastly as for connecting to your router purchase a long cable just for updating firmware. If you have a loss of signal during download it would be bad. Then reconnect you wireless game module and your back in buisness
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