Aquariumplants.com Electronic Regulator

maysorum · 12/09/2009, 11:26 AM

Is it really the best regulator in the world? Is it truly easier to use? Have you had any problems?

Thanks!

maysorum · 12/09/2009, 01:29 PM

Anyone?

Mr. Brooks · 12/09/2009, 02:46 PM

I switched from a reef fanatic regulator after reading a couple horror stories. The thing seems pretty bullet proof. No problems to speak of. Very easy to dial in and very accurate. I like it a lot.

maysorum · 12/09/2009, 03:05 PM

Thank you! How long have you been using it?

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Originally Posted by Mr. Brooks

I switched from a reef fanatic regulator after reading a couple horror stories. The thing seems pretty bullet proof. No problems to speak of. Very easy to dial in and very accurate. I like it a lot.

Mr. Brooks · 12/09/2009, 04:05 PM

Couple months. If you ask around though you won't hear anything bad.

boxer385 · 12/09/2009, 04:58 PM

mine is about 1 month old and i love it .

rwessels · 12/09/2009, 06:20 PM

Mine is almost a year old - I ordered it right after it came out. I love it. You have to play around with it a bit to keep a consistant bubble size. If you go from 6 seconds per bubble down to 4 seconds per bubble, the pressure will have a bit more time to build up and your bubble size grows. It is not that big of a deal. What I do like is that after a minute or so after your change, it is rock solid and won't change a bit until the Co2 is almost out.

maysorum · 12/09/2009, 07:39 PM

Is the lcd display helpful? It doesn't seem like, but i could be missing something!?

James77 · 12/09/2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by maysorum

Is the lcd display helpful? It doesn't seem like, but i could be missing something!?

There is no real need for the counter.

DSMpunk · 12/11/2009, 07:59 AM

I've had mine for almost 3 years now. It's very reliable, so much that I forget I even have it!

It IS expensive, but worth it IMO.

cakemanPA · 12/11/2009, 08:18 AM

It made my CA reactor tuning so simple. It was worth every penny spent.

maysorum · 12/11/2009, 05:29 PM

is anyone using a controller with the regulator? if so, which one and do you like it? does the controller manage both up/down swings in pH?

James77 · 12/11/2009, 05:48 PM

The pH and bubble count will remain very consistent once you have it dialed in. I only use a controller as a safety to prevent a major spike/drop in pH should something go wrong or clog up. I have an Apex controller, and I have a prbe in the sump as well as the reactor itself.

MSX-Rob · 12/12/2009, 02:27 PM

We have been running two for 9 months, no problems at all. I am a believer.

captsluggo · 12/12/2009, 05:52 PM

I love mine, too
Very accurate bubble count. Running with a Reef Fanatic controller, but it can be dialed in real close to demand anyway. About the only anomaly I notice is that when the controller shuts it off, the regulated pressure rises a bit, after it starts back up it takes a while to get back to original pressure. This is being very picky on my part and seems normal.
This is when spending more is truly worth every penny.
Captsluggo

12/09/2009, 11:26 AM	#1
maysorum Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mount Horeb Posts: 279 Blog Entries: 23	Aquariumplants.com Electronic Regulator Is it really the best regulator in the world? Is it truly easier to use? Have you had any problems? Thanks!

12/11/2009, 07:59 AM	#10
DSMpunk Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Des Moines IA Posts: 1,064	I've had mine for almost 3 years now. It's very reliable, so much that I forget I even have it! It IS expensive, but worth it IMO. __________________ -Sean Current Tank Info: SPS Dominated 150

12/11/2009, 05:48 PM	#13
James77 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 8,158	The pH and bubble count will remain very consistent once you have it dialed in. I only use a controller as a safety to prevent a major spike/drop in pH should something go wrong or clog up. I have an Apex controller, and I have a prbe in the sump as well as the reactor itself. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 120g Mixed Reef and 75g Freshwater

12/09/2009, 01:29 PM	#2
maysorum Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mount Horeb Posts: 279 Blog Entries: 23	Anyone?

12/09/2009, 02:46 PM	#3
Mr. Brooks MASVC Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 3,477	I switched from a reef fanatic regulator after reading a couple horror stories. The thing seems pretty bullet proof. No problems to speak of. Very easy to dial in and very accurate. I like it a lot.

12/09/2009, 04:05 PM	#5
Mr. Brooks MASVC Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 3,477	Couple months. If you ask around though you won't hear anything bad.

12/09/2009, 04:58 PM	#6
boxer385 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: University Park, illinois Posts: 1,718	mine is about 1 month old and i love it .

12/09/2009, 06:20 PM	#7
rwessels Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 779	Mine is almost a year old - I ordered it right after it came out. I love it. You have to play around with it a bit to keep a consistant bubble size. If you go from 6 seconds per bubble down to 4 seconds per bubble, the pressure will have a bit more time to build up and your bubble size grows. It is not that big of a deal. What I do like is that after a minute or so after your change, it is rock solid and won't change a bit until the Co2 is almost out.

12/09/2009, 07:39 PM	#8
maysorum Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mount Horeb Posts: 279 Blog Entries: 23	Is the lcd display helpful? It doesn't seem like, but i could be missing something!?

12/11/2009, 08:18 AM	#11
cakemanPA Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hummelstown, PA Posts: 2,353	It made my CA reactor tuning so simple. It was worth every penny spent.

12/11/2009, 05:29 PM	#12
maysorum Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mount Horeb Posts: 279 Blog Entries: 23	is anyone using a controller with the regulator? if so, which one and do you like it? does the controller manage both up/down swings in pH?

12/12/2009, 02:27 PM	#14
MSX-Rob Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: On Reef Central Posts: 110	We have been running two for 9 months, no problems at all. I am a believer.

12/12/2009, 05:52 PM	#15
captsluggo Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 76	I love mine, too Very accurate bubble count. Running with a Reef Fanatic controller, but it can be dialed in real close to demand anyway. About the only anomaly I notice is that when the controller shuts it off, the regulated pressure rises a bit, after it starts back up it takes a while to get back to original pressure. This is being very picky on my part and seems normal. This is when spending more is truly worth every penny. Captsluggo