Profilux vs Apex

[cwatkins]

Originally Posted by StirCrazy

Apex has internet/email warnings and embedded webpage controle out of the box. but doesn't have pump controls for dosing (the only thing I would want that it doesn't have) but there are stand alone units for stuff like that.

For sure the Apex can handle dosing right out of the box. My brand new $339 Apex Lite was dosing just a few minutes ago! You just need to program your Alk and Calc outlets to dose for x minuts using whatever interval you desire.

The trick is that low wattage devices must use the "Relay" ports on the EB8 (which are plugs 4 and 8) instead of using the Triac plugs. An Energy Bar 8 has 6 triac and 2 relay plugs standard. If you use low wattage devices on a triac plug, it may not turn them off correctly, and this is an issue with triac technology not the Apex.

I'm really happy with my Apex so far and I only set it up on Tuesday. I'm about to setup a feed cycle to turn off my return pump and skimmer for 10 minutes while I feed. Additionally it controls my cooling fans based on water temperature.

Happy with it considering how little it cost.

P.S. I'm using it with two BRS dosers that I bought on Black Friday (and Randy's two-part).

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by cwatkins

Happy with it considering how little it cost.

And we can't forget that cool sig block you have now

My research has shown that most people are happy with it regardless of cost, meaning it's not a "it works good for being less expensive" pattern. I think the Apex full unit will do everything I need it to do as well as the Profilux and perhaps with a friendlier programming approach. The support for it seems good with the forum at RC, so really, I think it's a good investment. If the Profilux was the same price, or even 10% more, I might go that route, but mostly for the blue lights.

[cwatkins]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

If the Profilux was the same price, or even 10% more, I might go that route, but mostly for the blue lights.

With the Apex you'll still get a blue backlight display.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by cwatkins

With the Apex you'll still get a blue backlight display.

Oh, well that cinches it!!

[cale262]

Originally Posted by cwatkins

With the Apex you'll still get a blue backlight display.

LMFAO...you can choose or change the RKE display to what ever colour fancies you at the moment

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by cale262

LMFAO...you can choose or change the RKE display to what ever colour fancies you at the moment

You work for those guys, don't you???

[Doug]

More than happy with my RK2. I dont however have any programming brains, so its not being used to its furthest ability. Perhaps not the same as some systems but great for the price it cost me. Been running perfect for over three yrs. now. Only upkeep has been replacement of temp probe and super excellent customer service and web site as someone mentioned.

If I had a new large tank one day again, {not going to happen}, I may go Profilux for a few reasons, including some of our sponsors.

[cale262]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

You work for those guys, don't you???

No...But I'm thinking maybe I should

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Doug

If I had a new large tank one day again, {not going to happen}, I may go Profilux for a few reasons, including some of our sponsors.

To be fair, I think as many sponsors sell the other brands

The Profilux is certainly a nice unit with tons of curb appeal, but that's not enough to warrant the price. All of the top 3 seem to have great support, so again, it comes to curb appealrice ratio. For me, the happy medium will be the Apex. Unless a Profilux seller wants to price one into my range, then I'd reconsider

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by cale262

No...But I'm thinking maybe I should

I'd nominate you!