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Do you have all in one controller for you tank?

  • YES, I own it and love it

    Votes: 87 21%

  • YES ,but could live without

    Votes: 16 3.8%

  • NO , but looking into one

    Votes: 153 36%

  • NO, just not necessary

    Votes: 172 41%
  • Total voters
    422
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#22 ·
Lets see-
runs my ato system
shuts down skimmer pumps and ato if water level in sump gets too high which makes the skimmer overflow all the collected skimmate back into the sump
shuts off ph controller(co2) if ph drops too low and gives me a second ph verification
controls all the display lighting
I still use my Ranco for temp control but the temp gives me a second temp verification
and as soon as I'm done installing the SW5 I'm hooking up today it will:
shut down main return if water level in display rises too high
shut down cube tank pump if water level in cube rises too high
shut down refuge tank pump if water level in refuge rises too high

Still have a few more switches to add, just gotta decide what to put them on. Maybe a low water sump switch that shuts down all pumps to all tanks if the water level drops too low and one of the other switches doesn't catch it. Like if there's a plumbing break or leak that goes to the floor instead of a backup in a tank? Maybe one in the skimmer collection cup to shut down the pumps if the cup is full.
And of course as needed they will be programed to set of an alarm and send me an email right away.:)

Much more than a glorified timer!

Gives me more time to worry about cleaning and testing, water quality, and just enjoying the tank with less worry.
And no floods:victory:
 
#24 ·
deb would the sw5 work in conjunction with the sl1 or does it replace it?

i would love the extra switches for my new tank build but all ready have 4 modules on my rkl3.

are they offering the trade up program yet? i may just have to go with the elite.

DLBerlin said:
Lets see-
runs my ato system
shuts down skimmer pumps and ato if water level in sump gets too high which makes the skimmer overflow all the collected skimmate back into the sump
shuts off ph controller(co2) if ph drops too low and gives me a second ph verification
controls all the display lighting
I still use my Ranco for temp control but the temp gives me a second temp verification
and as soon as I'm done installing the SW5 I'm hooking up today it will:
shut down main return if water level in display rises too high
shut down cube tank pump if water level in cube rises too high
shut down refuge tank pump if water level in refuge rises too high

Still have a few more switches to add, just gotta decide what to put them on. Maybe a low water sump switch that shuts down all pumps to all tanks if the water level drops too low and one of the other switches doesn't catch it. Like if there's a plumbing break or leak that goes to the floor instead of a backup in a tank? Maybe one in the skimmer collection cup to shut down the pumps if the cup is full.
And of course as needed they will be programed to set of an alarm and send me an email right away.:)

Much more than a glorified timer!

Gives me more time to worry about cleaning and testing, water quality, and just enjoying the tank with less worry.
And no floods:victory:
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#26 ·
kimber45 said:
deb would the sw5 work in conjunction with the sl1 or does it replace it?

i would love the extra switches for my new tank build but all ready have 4 modules on my rkl3.

are they offering the trade up program yet? i may just have to go with the elite.
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The SW5 would be used along with the SL1. It has 4 of the same switches that you get on the SL1 along with a relay switch.
Not sure on the upgrade program, you have to do that directly through DA, so you would need to check their site.

reef120 said:
Debbie,

Which controller are you using now ?
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I'm using the Reefkeeper Elite with the net module, SL1, SW5, and 3 PC4's. I got two of the new switches added in so far, now I'm waiting for more float switches.
 
#27 ·
#30 ·
kimber45 said:
very nice.

do you have it set off an audible alarm also?
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No the alarm isn't loud enough to bother with. I was going to look for an add on alarm but haven't done it yet.
 
#34 ·
The programming would be a little different, but should be close. You would be using the switches on the SL1 to trigger an alarm, and have your pump on the PC4 set to turn off if the alarm is triggered.
 
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