Anyone use Digital Aquatics Lifeguard Monitoring System

Johnic · 05/15/2014, 05:45 PM

Was going to get this. I just need to monitor ph, temp, and email me when it out of wack.
Wondering if anyone is using it and how they like it.

Johnic · 05/22/2014, 05:47 PM

Bump

Mark426 · 05/22/2014, 06:03 PM

Sadly, DA seems to be on life support itself.

Johnic · 05/22/2014, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark426

Sadly, DA seems to be on life support itself.

could be right

DaveMorris · 05/23/2014, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark426

Sadly, DA seems to be on life support itself.

Actually they have just released a new module and have two more soon to come. They have them on their Facebook page.

The Lifeguard system works pretty good. I have one and it is built very well and does just what it is supposed to do. Its in a metal enclosure and if I was forced to find a complaint it would be that the ethernet port is a little tough to get unplugged because it is tight quarters, but how often are you going to need to unplug the ethernet cable?

AcroporAddict · 05/23/2014, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveMorris

Actually they have just released a new module and have two more soon to come. They have them on their Facebook page.

The Lifeguard system works pretty good. I have one and it is built very well and does just what it is supposed to do. Its in a metal enclosure and if I was forced to find a complaint it would be that the ethernet port is a little tough to get unplugged because it is tight quarters, but how often are you going to need to unplug the ethernet cable?

Just for transparency, you have a connection to Digital Aquatics, don't you Dave? BTW I am very glad to finally see some activity from DA regarding product development.

Johnic · 05/23/2014, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AcroporAddict

Just for transparency, you have a connection to Digital Aquatics, don't you Dave? BTW I am very glad to finally see some activity from DA regarding product development.

What's a shame is that the lifeguard is just what I'm looking for. No need to control stuff as all my equip has its is own nice controller. I just need a monitor.

SeedlessOne · 05/23/2014, 03:40 PM

IMO DA is about the worst direction you could choose for a controller.

AcroporAddict · 05/23/2014, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnic

What's a shame is that the lifeguard is just what I'm looking for. No need to control stuff as all my equip has its is own nice controller. I just need a monitor.

The Lifeguard will not email you if something is out of whack. I am sure it is very competent at what it does, if you have researched it at the DA website. I think you need a DA controller with a Net module to get alerted to issues.

kurt_n · 05/23/2014, 03:46 PM

Might want to look at reviews on some of the vendor sites before you buy a Lifeguard. Agree that if all you want is a monitor that will notify you, it's pretty much exactly what you want. But for about $120 more, you could get an Apex Jr with a PM1/ph probe that will do the same thing... plug give you 4 controllable outlets. Might also want to look at the Reef Angel. Just because you buy an actual controller, it doesn't mean you have to have it controlling anything!

SeedlessOne · 05/23/2014, 03:49 PM

Buying a controller for monitoring only is kinda silly. I can almost guarantee once you get a controller and see the abilities you will take advantage of them.

Look into the reef angel. It will give you everything you need plus some.

Johnic · 05/23/2014, 11:29 PM

How's reef angel compared to apex jr?

SeedlessOne · 05/24/2014, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnic

How's reef angel compared to apex jr?

Not even in the same ballpark.

Now a full Apex is a better comparison but I still give the edge to ReefAngel

Johnic · 05/24/2014, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SeedlessOne

Not even in the same ballpark.

Now a full Apex is a better comparison but I still give the edge to ReefAngel

Why is ra better. I've been looking into it and I do like it. But with Neptune new fusion I'm not sure now.

DaveMorris · 05/24/2014, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by AcroporAddict

Just for transparency, you have a connection to Digital Aquatics, don't you Dave? BTW I am very glad to finally see some activity from DA regarding product development.

My "connection" to DA is that I used to beta test for them. Not really sure why its relevant though. He asked a question and I answered it.

The Lifeguard will send emails if a parameter is out of whack, based on the ranges that you set up. You don't need a controller with the NET module to do notifications. That is the whole point of why they built the Lifeguard.

DaveMorris · 05/24/2014, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by AcroporAddict

The Lifeguard will not email you if something is out of whack. I am sure it is very competent at what it does, if you have researched it at the DA website. I think you need a DA controller with a Net module to get alerted to issues.

Actually it does email you if something is out of whack.

05/15/2014, 05:45 PM	#1
Johnic Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,092	Anyone use Digital Aquatics Lifeguard Monitoring System Was going to get this. I just need to monitor ph, temp, and email me when it out of wack. Wondering if anyone is using it and how they like it. __________________ 75 Lee Mar Peninsula Tank, Reef Octo Elite 150, Custom Advanced Acrylic Sump, (2) MP40, Vectra M2 Main Pump, (2) XR15 Pro, Clear Water ATS CW-50, Alkatronic,GHL Doser 2.1, Apex Neptune El with Trident

05/22/2014, 05:47 PM	#2
Johnic Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,092	Bump __________________ 75 Lee Mar Peninsula Tank, Reef Octo Elite 150, Custom Advanced Acrylic Sump, (2) MP40, Vectra M2 Main Pump, (2) XR15 Pro, Clear Water ATS CW-50, Alkatronic,GHL Doser 2.1, Apex Neptune El with Trident

05/23/2014, 11:29 PM	#12
Johnic Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,092	How's reef angel compared to apex jr? __________________ 75 Lee Mar Peninsula Tank, Reef Octo Elite 150, Custom Advanced Acrylic Sump, (2) MP40, Vectra M2 Main Pump, (2) XR15 Pro, Clear Water ATS CW-50, Alkatronic,GHL Doser 2.1, Apex Neptune El with Trident

05/22/2014, 06:03 PM	#3
Mark426 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,479	Sadly, DA seems to be on life support itself.

05/23/2014, 03:40 PM	#8
SeedlessOne Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pooler, GA Posts: 887	IMO DA is about the worst direction you could choose for a controller.

05/23/2014, 03:46 PM	#10
kurt_n Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: WA Posts: 2,592	Might want to look at reviews on some of the vendor sites before you buy a Lifeguard. Agree that if all you want is a monitor that will notify you, it's pretty much exactly what you want. But for about $120 more, you could get an Apex Jr with a PM1/ph probe that will do the same thing... plug give you 4 controllable outlets. Might also want to look at the Reef Angel. Just because you buy an actual controller, it doesn't mean you have to have it controlling anything!

05/23/2014, 03:49 PM	#11
SeedlessOne Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pooler, GA Posts: 887	Buying a controller for monitoring only is kinda silly. I can almost guarantee once you get a controller and see the abilities you will take advantage of them. Look into the reef angel. It will give you everything you need plus some.