KH Testing

unze · 06/29/2017, 02:07 PM

This is going to be fantastic, You will be able to hook it up to the APEX

The KH Guardian is without doubt one of the most innovative, exciting and ultimate game changing reef aquarium product of this century from the brilliant minds of Dr. Bridge. The KHG is an all-in-one device that automatically monitors and manages carbonate hardness values of a reef tank throughout the day. Such an instrument is often considered "the holy grail" and can dramatically simplify and improve the way we manage KH parameters of our aquatic investment.

KHG Features:
•Monitors AND Controls Alkalinity
•Automatic tests carbonate hardness levels directly from aquarium
•Controls your KH values throughout the day resulting in rock-solid stability
•Continuous monitoring and data logging (pre installed memory card for long term data logging)
•Easy to read LED display
•Compact, easy installation and simple operation
•Bio-Safe reagent can be dosed back into the aquarium
•Uses only one reagent for each test. The used reagent can be added directly to the aquarium without any safety concern. (Each test only takes around 3 - 4 mls of reagent)
•Supports remote terminal function to monitor and control the instrument via any web browser on the same local network. No need to install any software or APP. Simply use web browser for operation.
•AIM - Alkalinity Interface Module( available separately) to allow connection to aquarium computer such as Apex -coming in June.
•Built in graphical display from interface

KHG Specifications:
•Dimensions: 25cm (H) x 20cm (w) x 12cm (D)
•Precision is +/- 0.1 dKH.
•Measurement range: 5 -12 dKH.
•Automatic dKH control. The KHG automatically calculates how much sodium bicarbonate solution should be added to the aquarium with the reference of the desired dKH target value, aquarium total water volume, and current testing value. Then the
controller adds the required amount of solution accordingly.
•Automatic measuring interval can be set from 30 to 240 minutes.
•Each measurement takes about 3 to 7 minutes.
•No need to change the existing calcium reactor and alkalinity dosing. We do recommend to slightly decrease your current dKH dosing parameters below your desired target, and let KHG do the final fine tuning for your tank automatically.

azsoccerpop · 07/01/2017, 09:37 AM

They are also releasing a monitor only version with no pumps. For those with a controller it can be used as part of your Alk dose programming

Jyetman · 07/01/2017, 01:30 PM

Oh sure.... only the elite rich can afford one while us little guys keep dreaming! That is until jebao duplicates it!

FullBoreReefer · 07/02/2017, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by azsoccerpop

They are also releasing a monitor only version with no pumps. For those with a controller it can be used as part of your Alk dose programming

Any word on when?

unze · 07/02/2017, 02:03 PM

Will be available in a few weeks, around $600 i think

unze · 07/14/2017, 12:49 AM

FullBoreReefer · 07/14/2017, 08:24 AM

I'm not keen on dumping the reagents back into the tank. Why not a waste bucket?

ca1ore · 07/14/2017, 10:13 PM

Gotta love the marketing hyperbole though

Curious to see how well these things actually work. I'll wait to anoint it as the greatest thing for a bit, if that's OK, even it it is from the minds (more than one?) of Dr. Bridge. Uh, who is he (or she), anybody know? I get the monitoring part, but skeptical of the control bit.

unze · 07/20/2017, 08:09 PM

it most certainly works, do a search on KH guardian

FullBoreReefer · 07/20/2017, 08:19 PM

Any word on the apex monitor only?

unze · 07/20/2017, 08:53 PM

i heard its out, but waiting for supplies to arrive.

myaquariumpro · 07/20/2017, 09:26 PM

A bit pricy, I'll wait for Neptune one

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FullBoreReefer · 07/22/2017, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by myaquariumpro

A bit pricy, I'll wait for Neptune one

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I knew the complete model was out, I'm interested in the apex monitor.

Sthomasson72 · 08/05/2017, 01:21 PM

Waiting for the Neptune version

ca1ore · 08/08/2017, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by unze

it most certainly works, do a search on KH guardian

I think I'll wait to hear some actual usage reports ........

ca1ore · 08/08/2017, 01:03 PM

GHL just sent me an email for their KH Director. Knock knock, Neptune ..... hello ..... hello ..... eh, nobody home.

Sthomasson72 · 08/08/2017, 02:09 PM

Neptune is usually last to come to market but usually has less bugs

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FullBoreReefer · 08/09/2017, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by unze

I'm still kinda confused on how you have this tied into your apex...

06/29/2017, 02:07 PM	#1
unze Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 411	KH Testing This is going to be fantastic, You will be able to hook it up to the APEX The KH Guardian is without doubt one of the most innovative, exciting and ultimate game changing reef aquarium product of this century from the brilliant minds of Dr. Bridge. The KHG is an all-in-one device that automatically monitors and manages carbonate hardness values of a reef tank throughout the day. Such an instrument is often considered "the holy grail" and can dramatically simplify and improve the way we manage KH parameters of our aquatic investment. KHG Features: •Monitors AND Controls Alkalinity •Automatic tests carbonate hardness levels directly from aquarium •Controls your KH values throughout the day resulting in rock-solid stability •Continuous monitoring and data logging (pre installed memory card for long term data logging) •Easy to read LED display •Compact, easy installation and simple operation •Bio-Safe reagent can be dosed back into the aquarium •Uses only one reagent for each test. The used reagent can be added directly to the aquarium without any safety concern. (Each test only takes around 3 - 4 mls of reagent) •Supports remote terminal function to monitor and control the instrument via any web browser on the same local network. No need to install any software or APP. Simply use web browser for operation. •AIM - Alkalinity Interface Module( available separately) to allow connection to aquarium computer such as Apex -coming in June. •Built in graphical display from interface KHG Specifications: •Dimensions: 25cm (H) x 20cm (w) x 12cm (D) •Precision is +/- 0.1 dKH. •Measurement range: 5 -12 dKH. •Automatic dKH control. The KHG automatically calculates how much sodium bicarbonate solution should be added to the aquarium with the reference of the desired dKH target value, aquarium total water volume, and current testing value. Then the controller adds the required amount of solution accordingly. •Automatic measuring interval can be set from 30 to 240 minutes. •Each measurement takes about 3 to 7 minutes. •No need to change the existing calcium reactor and alkalinity dosing. We do recommend to slightly decrease your current dKH dosing parameters below your desired target, and let KHG do the final fine tuning for your tank automatically.

07/14/2017, 08:24 AM	#7
FullBoreReefer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wooster, OH Posts: 1,862	I'm not keen on dumping the reagents back into the tank. Why not a waste bucket? __________________ 60x36x24 mixed reef. 40b sump. Regal 250int Varios. 4xHydra26HDs+t5s. 4xMp40wes. Apex2016.

07/14/2017, 10:13 PM	#8
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	Gotta love the marketing hyperbole though Curious to see how well these things actually work. I'll wait to anoint it as the greatest thing for a bit, if that's OK, even it it is from the minds (more than one?) of Dr. Bridge. Uh, who is he (or she), anybody know? I get the monitoring part, but skeptical of the control bit. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

07/20/2017, 08:19 PM	#10
FullBoreReefer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wooster, OH Posts: 1,862	Any word on the apex monitor only? __________________ 60x36x24 mixed reef. 40b sump. Regal 250int Varios. 4xHydra26HDs+t5s. 4xMp40wes. Apex2016.

08/08/2017, 01:03 PM	#16
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	GHL just sent me an email for their KH Director. Knock knock, Neptune ..... hello ..... hello ..... eh, nobody home. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

07/01/2017, 09:37 AM	#2
azsoccerpop Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 232	They are also releasing a monitor only version with no pumps. For those with a controller it can be used as part of your Alk dose programming

07/01/2017, 01:30 PM	#3
Jyetman Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,712	Oh sure.... only the elite rich can afford one while us little guys keep dreaming! That is until jebao duplicates it!

07/02/2017, 02:03 PM	#5
unze Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 411	Will be available in a few weeks, around $600 i think

07/14/2017, 12:49 AM	#6
unze Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 411

07/20/2017, 08:09 PM	#9
unze Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 411	it most certainly works, do a search on KH guardian

07/20/2017, 08:53 PM	#11
unze Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 411	i heard its out, but waiting for supplies to arrive.

07/20/2017, 09:26 PM	#12
myaquariumpro Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 11	A bit pricy, I'll wait for Neptune one Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08/05/2017, 01:21 PM	#14
Sthomasson72 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 51	Waiting for the Neptune version

08/08/2017, 02:09 PM	#17
Sthomasson72 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 51	Neptune is usually last to come to market but usually has less bugs Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk