Ghl profilux alk and cal monitoring?

danrobberg · 11/01/2016, 09:28 PM

Just read on the ghl forum some of the specs of the new ghl profilux 4. It states that calc and alk monitoring coming soon. Does anybody have any insight on this? With all the troubles I've been heRing about the apex this might just be the tipping point to get people over to ghl.

chercm · 11/01/2016, 09:43 PM

that is the talk of the town especially now profilux 4 which was just announced looks more slick than the lego apex. i hope it can come soon .

jason2459 · 11/01/2016, 09:45 PM

I'm excited. It looks nice. This will give apex a run for its money. Apex is also looking at turning out an alk monitor based on JimWelsh's prototype. Who will come out first!

Ou8me2 · 11/01/2016, 10:27 PM

It says DELIVERY BEGINS: December 19, 2016 on the profilux4. So I guess the real question is will it launch with the Cal/Alk features in December? It says on the Check List the Cal/Alk is in preparation. Maybe GHL has been working on it longer and just kept it a secret.

This would be a pretty huge step for aquarium controllers if it actually works. I've never owned a controller, but this would make me seriously consider one.

jason2459 · 11/01/2016, 10:29 PM

Well, then the question is will this be like the PinPoint Calcium monitor, which has been our for years, which has many poor reviews on actually using it

Also, will this be an actual alkalinity result or calculated like the mindstream.

chercm · 11/01/2016, 11:13 PM

i will wait and see but i trust the Germans, i hope that they do not take donkey years to come out no doubt i want to see quality product but at the same time i do not want to be hung by the carrot so long until i gave up and move on

Ou8me2 · 11/01/2016, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jason2459

Well, then the question is will this be like the PinPoint Calcium monitor, which has been our for years, which has many poor reviews on actually using it

Also, will this be an actual alkalinity result or calculated like the mindstream.

I think that's the biggest question. How reliable and accurate are the readings? I don't think it will take years as we have already seen Jim Welsh's prototype for ALK. The question is how do you make an affordable, good looking and accurate monitor which appeals to reefers? Also Jim Welsh prototype is just and Alkalinity Monitor and Not a Cal Monitor like GHL claims to be working on also.

ReefRockerLive · 11/02/2016, 04:40 AM

GHL just released some more news on their upcoming Alkalinity and Calcium monitoring feature!

According to their post on another forum, they've been working on continuous Alk and Ca monitoring for the past 2 years and tests have been going well. They are expecting to release it sometime during the first half of 2017. To top it off, this feature will also be available for the Profilux 3.

soulpatch · 11/02/2016, 09:40 AM

While I am pretty heavily invested in Apex this is AWESOME news. It is so promising to see the vendors going down these routes as it benefits us all.

And heck if this proves to come out well in advance of Apex (or if apex forces me to upgrade to new unit to get their alk testing) I might have to make the switch over and get some other new equipment.

rockworm · 11/02/2016, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ReefRockerLive

GHL just released some more news on their upcoming Alkalinity and Calcium monitoring feature!

According to their post on another forum, they've been working on continuous Alk and Ca monitoring for the past 2 years and tests have been going well. They are expecting to release it sometime during the first half of 2017. To top it off, this feature will also be available for the Profilux 3.

The backwards compatable is what excites me. I have been using the Profilux 3.1 ex for a number of years and it would be nice if I don't have to change to the 4.

Ou8me2 · 11/02/2016, 04:40 PM

IF GHL has indeed been working on this for around 2 years they have a pretty huge head start then and as far as I have seen Apex is only working on ALK and not a Calcium monitor. I've never owned a controller and this might be the tipping scale for me to consider one in the future. Again, if it works and does so on being reliable.

HippieSmell · 11/02/2016, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by chercm

i will wait and see but i trust the Germans

Oh, how times change!

I am really excited about this, though. I also really like the backwards compatibility with 3.1.

chercm · 11/02/2016, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HippieSmell

Oh, how times change!

I am really excited about this, though. I also really like the backwards compatibility with 3.1.

Totally agreed on the backward compatibility I like the most . Stable is the key not going to put my reef into some crap lego like controller

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ReefKeeper64 · 04/26/2017, 06:04 PM

Reaching out to all ghl gurus to find out the latest on this alk/calcium feature. Share what you know!

luisagos · 05/05/2017, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ReefKeeper64

Reaching out to all ghl gurus to find out the latest on this alk/calcium feature. Share what you know!

I am not GHL specialist.
But I do Automation for WTP & WWTP.

The main controller is not the special part.

Its the method of detection is what is important.
I would not be surprise the unit will just be a PAB connected.

Its not going to be probe, no one has made one to my knowledge, even in the industrial world does not have one.
I have two guesses.

It is going to be doser or fluorescent based, maybe both.

HippieSmell · 05/22/2017, 04:14 PM

Is this happening? Or, were they going to buy Jim Welsh's product and don't know what to do now that Neptune bought it?

reefwiser · 05/22/2017, 05:12 PM

GHL has been working on it for a couple of years now. Now we just wait till it is fully baked.

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slief · 05/22/2017, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by HippieSmell

Is this happening? Or, were they going to buy Jim Welsh's product and don't know what to do now that Neptune bought it?

It's happening.. As reefwiser said, they have been working on it for a long time. My guess is that we will hear more if not see something at MACNA.

JaySchulz · 05/22/2017, 08:31 PM

Do you think that they will release both monitoring on the new profilux 4 and 3.1 at the same time or unveil it on the 4 first?

slief · 05/22/2017, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JaySchulz

Do you think that they will release both monitoring on the new profilux 4 and 3.1 at the same time or unveil it on the 4 first?

Hard to say. I heard it would be supported on both and if it's a matter of the alk monitor being connected to a pH port than I would think both at the same time but strangers things have happened. All we can do is speculate at this time. I am sure we will know more soon and as I said, MACNA would be the most likely venue for more news on it.

11/01/2016, 09:28 PM	#1
danrobberg Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 962	Ghl profilux alk and cal monitoring? Just read on the ghl forum some of the specs of the new ghl profilux 4. It states that calc and alk monitoring coming soon. Does anybody have any insight on this? With all the troubles I've been heRing about the apex this might just be the tipping point to get people over to ghl.

11/01/2016, 09:45 PM	#3
jason2459 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,671	I'm excited. It looks nice. This will give apex a run for its money. Apex is also looking at turning out an alk monitor based on JimWelsh's prototype. Who will come out first! __________________ rebuild and recovery log: No more red house, you'll have to click on my name and visit my homepage! You can check out my parameters at reeftronics dot net website and look for my username. Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef w/ a beananimal overflow to a dolomite RRUGF. \| 20g long G. Smithii Mantis Tank

11/01/2016, 10:29 PM	#5
jason2459 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,671	Well, then the question is will this be like the PinPoint Calcium monitor, which has been our for years, which has many poor reviews on actually using it Also, will this be an actual alkalinity result or calculated like the mindstream. __________________ rebuild and recovery log: No more red house, you'll have to click on my name and visit my homepage! You can check out my parameters at reeftronics dot net website and look for my username. Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef w/ a beananimal overflow to a dolomite RRUGF. \| 20g long G. Smithii Mantis Tank

11/02/2016, 04:40 AM	#8
ReefRockerLive GHL Mitras LX7 Club Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 2,454 Blog Entries: 1	GHL just released some more news on their upcoming Alkalinity and Calcium monitoring feature! According to their post on another forum, they've been working on continuous Alk and Ca monitoring for the past 2 years and tests have been going well. They are expecting to release it sometime during the first half of 2017. To top it off, this feature will also be available for the Profilux 3. __________________ -ReefRockerLive Current Tank Info: Rimless 67g \| GHL Profilux 3.1T eX \| 2x GHL Doser 2 dosers \| 2xGHL Mitras LX7 LED \| Abyzz a100 \| Bubble King DC 150 \| 2x Vortech MP40w QD \| Fauna Marin Zeomatic 2.2ltr \| Fauna Marin Zeolight System \| Fauna Marin Balling Light Method

11/02/2016, 09:40 AM	#9
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	While I am pretty heavily invested in Apex this is AWESOME news. It is so promising to see the vendors going down these routes as it benefits us all. And heck if this proves to come out well in advance of Apex (or if apex forces me to upgrade to new unit to get their alk testing) I might have to make the switch over and get some other new equipment. __________________ 150 SC tank build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2550948 Some have bar tabs. I have a coral tab at my LFS. Life goals.

11/01/2016, 09:43 PM	#2
chercm Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,971	that is the talk of the town especially now profilux 4 which was just announced looks more slick than the lego apex. i hope it can come soon .

11/01/2016, 10:27 PM	#4
Ou8me2 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 743	It says DELIVERY BEGINS: December 19, 2016 on the profilux4. So I guess the real question is will it launch with the Cal/Alk features in December? It says on the Check List the Cal/Alk is in preparation. Maybe GHL has been working on it longer and just kept it a secret. This would be a pretty huge step for aquarium controllers if it actually works. I've never owned a controller, but this would make me seriously consider one.

11/01/2016, 11:13 PM	#6
chercm Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,971	i will wait and see but i trust the Germans, i hope that they do not take donkey years to come out no doubt i want to see quality product but at the same time i do not want to be hung by the carrot so long until i gave up and move on

11/02/2016, 04:40 PM	#11
Ou8me2 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 743	IF GHL has indeed been working on this for around 2 years they have a pretty huge head start then and as far as I have seen Apex is only working on ALK and not a Calcium monitor. I've never owned a controller and this might be the tipping scale for me to consider one in the future. Again, if it works and does so on being reliable.

04/26/2017, 06:04 PM	#14
ReefKeeper64 Wanna be a reefkeeper Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,158	Reaching out to all ghl gurus to find out the latest on this alk/calcium feature. Share what you know! __________________ Reef Savvy 110g Tank \| GHL Profilux 4 Controller & Doser \| Royal Exclusiv Skimmer & Dreambox/Sump \| ATI 8x54 Sunpower T5 \| Ozotech Ozone Generator

05/22/2017, 04:14 PM	#16
HippieSmell Occupy Reef Central Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Orbiting Posts: 4,141	Is this happening? Or, were they going to buy Jim Welsh's product and don't know what to do now that Neptune bought it? __________________ Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like bananas. Current Tank Info: 78"x36"x27" acrylic, 6 Orphek Atlantik V3+ Compacts, MRC Orca Pro II w/washdown, CalcFeeder Pro AC3, Emperor Aquatics 80w UV, 80/20 aluminum stand, Vortech MP60's, Theiling Rollermat, GHL Profilux 3.1T EX, Kessil H380

05/22/2017, 05:12 PM	#17
reefwiser Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Louisville,Kentucky Posts: 1,208	GHL has been working on it for a couple of years now. Now we just wait till it is fully baked. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ President Louisville Marine Aquarium Society. http://www.lmas.org/ The 3rd Annual Frag swap will be held September 23rd,2017 11 am till 3pm Saint Thomas Fellowship hall,9616 Westport Road,Louisvi

05/22/2017, 08:31 PM	#19
JaySchulz Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 440	Do you think that they will release both monitoring on the new profilux 4 and 3.1 at the same time or unveil it on the 4 first?