reefcam Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Thanks Frank for setting me correct on the controller that Grassi had. I finally have the electrical part hooked up and it's nice that I can control the lights remotely and from my iPhone. And the part I think it's great is the ability to tell me how much electricity is being consumed by each power bar. Very nice... can't wait to have it all hooked up. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 ugh, you people suck, everytime I read one of these threads about the kick butt controllers like the Apex, it makes me want one more and more. One day, maybe LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 You need any help just let me know.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanktop74 Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 ugh, you people suck, everytime I read one of these threads about the kick butt controllers like the Apex, it makes me want one more and more. One day, maybe LOL. They are awesome!! You really need one!!! Can monitor your tank temp and ph when you are away, controll light, pumps and fans!! Is awesome!! AND if you need help setting it up or have questions on how to do anything with it FRANKS your man!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I know, I just need the moola to be able to afford one, but, paying off debt comes first, and I'm proud to announce that we will be officially out of debt by the end of May /happy dance LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 They are awesome!! You really need one!!! Can monitor your tank temp and ph when you are away, controll light, pumps and fans!! Is awesome!! AND if you need help setting it up or have questions on how to do anything with it FRANKS your man!! They are not awesome! They will destroy your personal life! Beth spends more time talking to her Apex then she does me!(laugh) It texts her, it emails her, it even nags her when the temperature of the tank is going up!(laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 They should sell an extension cord so you can bring the display in your bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefcam Posted April 20, 2010 Author Share Posted April 20, 2010 I have always wanted one, but didn't want one that just monitor my tank.. Wanted one that also allow me to control it remotely. I have it for controlling the lights on my tank for now... will have to get more power bars for the pumps and the other stuff. I'll need to build a probe rack so I can get the probes installed in my sump. Thanks Frank and Beth for the offer. Will let you know. I also bought the breakout box so I can add water sensors to notify me of any leaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefcam Posted April 20, 2010 Author Share Posted April 20, 2010 They should sell an extension cord so you can bring the display in your bed Alex, I though you have an iPhone? Get the Aquanote app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefcam Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 Was also wondering if the manual included hard to read? My package did not come with a manual, so I downloaded one from Neptune Sys. I have to put the magnification to 150X or more to read the text. http://www.neptunesys.com/ApexManual_rev4.01A.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanktop74 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 The manual by neptune is awful.... Frank has link to the one he sent me... but I can't find it right now.... Hey Frank... can you put that link up again... I need to book mark it! Thanks Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefcam Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 I hope it's better than the one that I have on my last post.. it's a PDF with 4 pt font... c'mon seriously? I e-mailed them asking for one because my package didn't come with one and they replied a replacement is $10. Okay.. fine.. but to replace something is to have it first then you lose it and need a replacement. But I never had it, so I never lost it, so I should never have to replace it... so wouldn't I be entitled to one? Okay. good device, but crappy support... well maybe that's too harsh... so-so support.. so once you give them your money.. don't expect much.. and thus this forum support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Talk to Frank reefcam. He can help you and there actually is excellent support if you know who to call. Frank can give you the name and number. Beth (tanktop74) had a problem and messaged someone and actually called her at 8 oclock at night and talked her through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefcam Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 Thanks Kim (not Beth). They are good at helping, but just wanted a manual on hand that I can read without a magnifying glass so I don't need their help. I have been programming my unit and really do like it.. I'm going to extend my unit to also monitor my kids freshwater tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Thanks Kim (not Beth). They are good at helping, but just wanted a manual on hand that I can read without a magnifying glass so I don't need their help. I have been programming my unit and really do like it.. I'm going to extend my unit to also monitor my kids freshwater tank. You're welcome reefcam! Frank also let us borrow a manual he had. We gave it back to him last weekend at the meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefcam Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 I'll have to hit Frank up to borrow his. I haven't been to a m.eeting in over 4 years.. will have to try again someday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Give me a call......503-969-2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackaninny Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I have a copy of the Apex Handbook in my Dropbox account - here's the link Apex Controller Handbook Fixed the link 6-15-2010 - PM me if it breaks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackaninny Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 In case anyone is wondering what Dropbox is you can setup a free 2 G.Byte account Here and get an extra 250MB. Superslick for storing files online securely and a nice place for smaller backups. Apps for iPhone and Blackberry devices too so accessing files is super easy even if you are the go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanktop74 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I have a copy of the Apex Handbook in my Dropbox account - here's the link Apex Controller Handbook YEP!!! Thats the one you want Reefcam.... This is the best handbook, the one that comes with the apex is worthless... even when you do get one in your shippment! Check it out! Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefcam Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 Thank you jackaninny... That's a very comprehensive manual. I'm interested in the programming side of the device. I updated my lighting control to minic that of the Sunrise/Sunset and my moon light to the moon cycle. Just want to know what else I can do... next is to setup the breakout box for water detector sensors and water level detector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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