Reef Angel controlleur first impression

[ashr]

Thanks for letting us know! I will have to check this out!

where did you end up buying it from?

[daniella3d]

I bought it from their web site. Not sure you can buy it from somewhere else. www.reefangel.com

I asked them to use USPS and to put as gift. They did and I did not have any custom or broker fee to pay.

It took about a week and half to receive it. I paid with paypal.

[ashr]

That's what I was thinking you would have to do.

Which unit package did you end up going with?

[FitoPharmer]

I had a question about these you could possibly answer. I noticed the probes all plug into what looks like the main unit. I also saw the short cords for the probes, I did not see the extensions. But my question relates to the instructions on where to install the main unit. Though I have seen many aquarium controllers mounted inside a closed stand with a sump in other people build threads, the two previous brands I had purchased both said using it in a high humidity area (like inside a closed stand with a sump) will void the warranty. I was wondering if this controller had the same warning?

[daniella3d]

I see no such warning on the controller. You can download the manual online from the reef angel web site and read it.

Of course any electronic equipement must be kept away from high humidity and water dripping on it. It is common sense and it is valid for any controller. I put my controller inside my aquarium furniture but I have no sump. If I had a sump I would attach the controller outside the furniture where it will be away from water drip.

I watched a video on youtube where the guy installed the reef angel right on the top of his tank...dunno how long that lasted!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIQsO_wzHQE

Originally Posted by FitoPharmer

I had a question about these you could possibly answer. I noticed the probes all plug into what looks like the main unit. I also saw the short cords for the probes, I did not see the extensions. But my question relates to the instructions on where to install the main unit. Though I have seen many aquarium controllers mounted inside a closed stand with a sump in other people build threads, the two previous brands I had purchased both said using it in a high humidity area (like inside a closed stand with a sump) will void the warranty. I was wondering if this controller had the same warning?

[nerdz]

Thanks for feedback, I was about to order a Digital Aquatics one last week when I stumbled on the ReefAngel... Which made me hold off until I learned more about controllers

Good to here the positive review.

[hillegom]

Where did u see the extension cable for sale?
I'm researching now to buy next year
Thanks for the review

[daniella3d]

The extension cables are for sale on their webside order. easy to order:

http://www.reefangel.com/order.aspx

for those who have the Apex or other controller which does not have wifi, it is possible to buy a game adapter and use it to get wifi as long as the controller has net capability. That means if someone has a reef keeper lite, they must buy the net module, then a game adapter. I have not try it with my RKL because I don't have the net adapter for it and it's too expensive anyway (120$ for the net adapter and 50$ for a game adapter).

The wifi module on the Reef Angel is very robust. So far it has not deconnected me that I know of, and it is very responsive.

Originally Posted by hillegom

Where did u see the extension cable for sale?
I'm researching now to buy next year
Thanks for the review

[nerdz]

kind of an old thread but I was wondering if you had any updates?

so far so good?

Cheers

[daniella3d]

I got the simple PWM basic unit, plus the wifi module. I should have ordered the extention cables if I knew about it before.

Originally Posted by ashr

That's what I was thinking you would have to do.

Which unit package did you end up going with?