Which controller would you pick and why?

[mapleredta]

I am trying to get all my ducks in a row for my upcoming build of the 90 gallon. FINALLY! I want a good controller so I will feel safe while at work/school/vacation. It also MUST be web viewable. :up:

 

[weaglereefer]

Well the question is what are you trying to control? You could go with a RKL for $100, or an Apex for $500+...

 

[mapleredta]

au01st;416310 wrote: Well the question is what are you trying to control? You could go with a RKL for $100, or an Apex for $500+...

Good question. As much as possible. Lights, heaters, powerheads, etc....

 

[mockery]

I'm getting the apex lite. Go to neptunes website and look there. Does everything but varable speed control for pumps, and 1 less ph port.

About 150 cheaper too.

 

[jennm]

I'd go with a Neptune product because their customer service runs circles around Digital Aquatics.

May not be an issue to some, but when spending that kind of $$, I want to be able to get an answer to a question or warranty service etc.

JMHO

Jenn

 

[mapleredta]

JennM;416320 wrote: I'd go with a Neptune product because their customer service runs circles around Digital Aquatics.

May not be an issue to some, but when spending that kind of $$, I want to be able to get an answer to a question or warranty service etc.

JMHO

Jenn

I agree, Customer service > most things.

 

[mockery]

If your basing it off of custermer sevice get somthing from Neptune systems. Just ask lilrobb about digital aquatics CS.

 

[lilrobb]

They misread my return ticket, and sent it to the wrong person.

While not exactly "cool" it also wasn't a major problem - I just ahd to wait until it was sent back from the guy and then shipped to me again...

 

[rbredding]

LILROBB - what if the guy kept it or tossed it (don't i remember reading that they wouldn't send you another one until they received the original?)... good thing the guy that got it was on the up and up...


I prefer the Apex because that is the one I got the deal on.. (thanks again, PB doods)

 

[mapleredta]

Rbredding;416358 wrote: LILROBB - what if the guy kept it or tossed it (don't i remember reading that they wouldn't send you another one until they received the original?)... good thing the guy that got it was on the up and up...


I prefer the Apex because that is the one I got the deal on.. (thanks again, PB doods)

How are you enjoying it? Fairly easy to set-up?

 

[sra_chipmunk]

Thanks for starting this thread. I will be getting a controller very soon and was pretty much dead set on the one from Digital Aquatics until I read this thread. Now I am reading up on the APEX.


Thanks guys/gals