ORP- Do you monitor it?

[seth the wine guy]

I've had an ORP probe on the tank since the day I filled it with saltwater and wondering who else monitors their ORP?

<ul>
<li>What observations in the tank have you had in relation to it being high or low? (Maybe better polyp extension on SPS?)</li>
<li>Do you run something like ozone to increase it?</li>
<li>What is the average low and high do you see on a daily basis?</li>
<li>What device do you use to monitor it and how often do you clean the probe?</li>
</ul>

 

[skriz]

I used to, but you have to calibrate the probe once a month if you want to maintain any sort of accuracy. The only reason I even did it was for O3.

 

[ralph atl]

Never did...nor ph for that matter..

That's why I find the Apex and such useless....

 

[seth the wine guy]

mysterybox;800273 wrote: Never did...nor ph for that matter..

That's why I find the Apex and such useless....

Some people think GPS is useless. But then again, it's because those folks don't go anywhere!

 

[ralph atl]

I love GPS, I've had GPS for years....

I also love technology, lol....

I believe my fail safes that include battery backup vortechs, a generator, only 5 gallons of water in my makeup, will prevent almost all crashes.....

If my auto-makup float fails, then only a maximum of five gallons of water can make it sump. I have an avast skimmer container that shuts off skimmer when full....

A paper outage in summer when temps are at 100, well that's still a major issue...

 

[acroholic]

mysterybox;800285 wrote:
A paper outage in summer when temps are at 100, well that's still a major issue...

Paper? Maybe power?

 

[ralph atl]

Acroholic;800289 wrote: Paper? Maybe power?

oops, auto correct....yes, power....

 

[reeferman]

what about a stuck heater,Ralph?

 

[ralph atl]

reeferman;800310 wrote: what about a stuck heater,Ralph?

that's true......however, I am sure that there is something cheaper for a heater...

 

[jef4y]

Small controllers can be had around $100. That's pretty cheap for heater insurance.

Personally I like the convenience of managing everything remotely. Anytime, anywhere. And it's just easier for me at home too. But that's just my 2 coppers.

As for monitoring ORP, nope. Never did it.

 

[snowmansnow]

never have...

Edit:

JeF4y;800453 wrote: Small controllers can be had around $100. That's pretty cheap for heater insurance.

Personally I like the convenience of managing everything remotely. Anytime, anywhere. And it's just easier for me at home too. But that's just my 2 coppers.

As for monitoring ORP, nope. Never did it.

how? net module? apex?

I wish we could monitor ALK and CA remotely

 

[jef4y]

Apex. You can set it up to access from anywhere. iPhone app works great. I don't even know how to use the display panel anymore. LOL.