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09/03/2019, 01:01 PM | #1 |
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RD3 10v Control
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I am planning a pair of closed loops driven by a 50w and an 80w rd3. I have 2 questions: 1 - the 50w pump does not have a 10v connection. Is this something that can be added, or do I have to buy a new controller for it? 2 - once I have the 10v connection (the 80w pump has the connector), if I’m not using GHL or Apex controller, can I just provide a 10v signal through the 10v connection, or does it need to go through the 10v controller box? I’m toying with the idea of using a DIY controller. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
09/03/2019, 01:40 PM | #2 | |
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If your 80w has the small din connection for 0-10v control, you’d need the 0-10v interface kit. The kit includes a little red box that attaches to the RD3. It also includes a cable that you’d connect to a controller like the Apex or Profilux and lastly includes a small power adapter to connect to the interface kit. You would need this interface kit to use 0-10v on either the newer 50w or the 80w pumps. Only the 150w and 230w require just a cable connection. That said, the 10v input is in mA so you’d have to supply very low current to control it and while it can be done, you risk damaging the 0-10v interface if you supply too much current or cross the wires or wire it wrong. This is why we supply special cables with the interface kits to match up to specific controllers.
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09/03/2019, 06:31 PM | #3 |
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Ok. Thanks for the info. Guess I’ll have to replace the 50w... still in its box...
Do I need a separate controller box for each pump? Will the controller box work with Coralvue’s Hydros Wave Engine? Still in the planning phases for this build, so it’s not too difficult to shift if necessary. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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09/03/2019, 08:07 PM | #5 |
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Ok. I was just at MACNA, and Coralvue was demo-ing a controller as well, with all the various bells and whistles. Since I'm in no rush (yet), I want to see which of the controllers will work best.
So far, I'm leaning towards GHL, but Coralvue's controller looked to do most, if not all, the things the other two big names do, but at a lower price point (I think). I'm not sure what is driving that, if you're giving up quality, etc, but figured it'd be worth exploring. Also will depend on what the Ion Director looks like. I'm not a huge fan of the Trident at the moment, and like the idea of not having reagents. Coralvue debuted their version of this at MACNA, so it's looking like Coralvue and GHL are my top contenders at the moment. Going to have to lay out all the attributes, pros, and cons of each one...... choice - kind of a fun problem to have |
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And by the way, Trident works well! I know from first hand experience just as I know the GHL Kh Director works great too and I am sure the Ion Director will be no exception. I am a big fan of GHL products. They make great stuff! Same goes for Neptune in my experience.
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09/04/2019, 10:41 AM | #7 |
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Thanks for the in depth response. The initial attraction to the CV was perceived low cost. However, like so many things, you get what you pay for. I mean, I did go for the rd3’s, so no reason to let cost dominate my choice for controller.
I’m glad to hear that you’ve had good experiences with the trident. I guess I’m particularly keen on not having to deal with replacing reagents, though I imagine the ion director will require some kind of periodic calibration or probe replacement. Based on your experience, what’s the biggest difference between GHL and Apex? There seems to be a huge user base for Apex, but my impression of GHL (based on what I see on forums) is better build quality. Any truth to that assessment? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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