New Vertex Cerebra $699.99 - Intro Price $374.99 - Page 25

kouma · 07/21/2016, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerry Williams

4 things come to my mind after one week of using it.
1. very easy to setup
2. not ready for primetime,yet.
3. most options don't show up until you plug in a probe/line in.
4. there is no 4th concern.

The support is personal and quick. As a beta tester/owner I have the privilege of making a difference in the development of this new controller.

I actually think of point 3 as a pro not con. The less options the less cluttered and easier the interface is.

Thanks for sharing

ReefCowboy · 07/21/2016, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kouma

I actually think of point 3 as a pro not con. The less options the less cluttered and easier the interface is.

Thanks for sharing

I guess besides EASY there not much more to learn from this thing yet

cali9dub · 07/21/2016, 01:40 PM

Pretty stoked boys!! Just got word that the second shipment is on its way !

mattsreefadise · 07/21/2016, 01:52 PM

Just got word that mine shipped from Premium Aquatics! Should be here NLT Saturday!

cali9dub · 07/21/2016, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mattsreefadise

Just got word that mine shipped from Premium Aquatics! Should be here NLT Saturday!

Can't wait to say the same thing. Unfortunately I got mine from Aquarium Specialty and it appeared they got the first shipment after everyone else did. Hope it's not the case with the second shipment !!

mikeatjac · 07/21/2016, 02:12 PM

Has anyone looked at the wiring in the power bar. Is that just 18 gauge?

Salty150 · 07/21/2016, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeatjac

Has anyone looked at the wiring in the power bar. Is that just 18 gauge?

LMAO, you just don't quit, do you?!

You teaming up now?

mikeatjac · 07/21/2016, 02:22 PM

Nope, not teaming up. You don't stop do you. If you have one can you check. But u don't.

gcarroll · 07/21/2016, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeatjac

Has anyone looked at the wiring in the power bar. Is that just 18 gauge?

Vertex has admitted that the 16A rating was a mistake and should have been 10A. They are creating a video currently to state that. They were alerted about it a few days ago and addressed it on the Cerebra forum

mikeatjac · 07/21/2016, 02:28 PM

This a 16 amp power bar. If the wire is 18 gauge it is not good. Would like someone to verify. Just 4 screws to open.

FGauge 110V 12V
22 5A 5A
20 7.5A 8A
18 10A 10A
16 13A 20A
14 17A 40A
12 23A 60A
10 33A 100A
8 46A 150A
6 60A ??A
4 80A ??A
2 100A ??A
1 125A ??A
0 150A

Salty150 · 07/21/2016, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeatjac

Nope, not teaming up. You don't stop do you. If you have one can you check. But u don't.

Neither do you... but your "friend" does...

You know, and I will say it again, everyone here who actually has one says they like it.

You, who doesn't have it, keeps trying to rip it apart.

What time is it there in Morgan Hill, California (Neptune's headquarters)?

mikeatjac · 07/21/2016, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcarroll

Vertex has admitted that the 16A rating was a mistake and should have been 10A. They are creating a video currently to state that. They were alerted about it a few days ago and addressed it on the Cerebra forum

Thanks, that matches the table.

mikeatjac · 07/21/2016, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salty150

Neither do you... but your "friend" does...

You know, and I will say it again, everyone here who actually has one says they like it.

You, who doesn't have it, keeps trying to rip it apart.

What time is it there in Morgan Hill, California (Neptune's headquarters)?

I am done with you. You Have blasted anyone that has questioned or offered constructive criticism. You have not even touched the product.

gcarroll · 07/21/2016, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salty150

What time is it there in Morgan Hill, California (Neptune's headquarters)?

Let's be fair, Mike is not in Morgan Hill.

jason2459 · 07/21/2016, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salty150

Neither do you... but your "friend" does...

You know, and I will say it again, everyone here who actually has one says they like it.

You, who doesn't have it, keeps trying to rip it apart.

What time is it there in Morgan Hill, California (Neptune's headquarters)?

You do not help this thread by mocking people.

Salty150 · 07/21/2016, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason2459

You do not help this thread by mocking people.

What doesn't help this thread is people who don't own the Cerebra coming in here and telling people who do own it - that the people who do own it and say they like it really don't know if they really like it or not - much to the people who own it's amazement - as has been shown here.

More than one person has called this person out - and not just me.

Darryl Hey · 07/21/2016, 08:01 PM

ok bottom line
mine works GREAT! love it, easy, does what i want.will be better as they go along.
New apex not so good had problems right out of box neptune said send it back did after paying a deposit sent one out right away,Good! second came that problem not there but other ones came up.everything sent back. will waite till they get the bugs worked out.
Bottom line
choose the one that will meet your needs and requirements AND
Don't rely on a controller to run your tank like its NASA

davidsb · 07/21/2016, 09:07 PM

Any word on the second shipment ? Not really happy with Aquarium Specialty regarding updates. This has been the first time dealing with them and completely unimpressed.

wishntoboutside · 07/21/2016, 09:08 PM

Well I guess I should chime in at this point. Got one, registered on the other forum with it. It looks dam nice in the box but it will sit in it for a few more weeks until the build is done. In my downtime I will be eating popcorn and watching everyone bicker instead of enjoying their aquarium like the should be.

NATCAP_Reefer · 07/21/2016, 09:11 PM

WoW!!

kouma · 07/21/2016, 09:23 PM

Finally got mine today. First impressions: packaging looks great and well protected. All probes, power bar, cerebra, etc. come with sealed, temper proof boxes.

gcarroll · 07/21/2016, 10:11 PM

Wow kouma you got the works. What all did you get?

kouma · 07/21/2016, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcarroll

Wow kouma you got the works. What all did you get?

I ordered:

1x Cerebra Controller
1x Multi-bar
1x Redox probe
1x PH double junction probe
1x Conductivity (Salinity) probe
1x Optical water level sensor
1x Float water level sensor
2x Vertex XL probe holders

For some reason, I did not get the signed manual

also instead of getting a Multi-bar I got a Power-bar. I will speak with AS tomorrow about this.

scuzy · 07/21/2016, 10:24 PM

I orders

1 controller
1 multi bar
3 power bar
1 double junction oh
1 conductivity probe
1 optical sensor
1 double float
I redox probe

Hope mines not mixed up.

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kouma · 07/21/2016, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scuzy

I orders

1 controller
1 multi bar
3 power bar
1 double junction oh
1 conductivity probe
1 optical sensor
1 double float
I redox probe

Hope mines not mixed up.

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AS told me that Multi-bars were not included in the first shipment they received from Vertex. They will ship it once they become stocked - no ETA on that. So dont expect to get a Multi-bar with your shipment (except of course the one already with the controller).

Wow you need 3x Power-bars and 2x Multi-bars, are you connecting your whole house to the Cerebra?

07/21/2016, 01:52 PM	#604
mattsreefadise Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 107	Just got word that mine shipped from Premium Aquatics! Should be here NLT Saturday! __________________ "Apply the basics, and progress will follow"

07/21/2016, 09:07 PM	#618
davidsb Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 10	Any word on the second shipment ? Not really happy with Aquarium Specialty regarding updates. This has been the first time dealing with them and completely unimpressed. __________________ Using Tapatalk

07/21/2016, 09:08 PM	#619
wishntoboutside professional snow flake Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Riverside, Cali Posts: 5,962	Well I guess I should chime in at this point. Got one, registered on the other forum with it. It looks dam nice in the box but it will sit in it for a few more weeks until the build is done. In my downtime I will be eating popcorn and watching everyone bicker instead of enjoying their aquarium like the should be. __________________ Richard Current Tank Info: 450 gallon peninsula tank 724830 filled with a bunch of frags and trying to grow them out.

07/21/2016, 09:23 PM	#621
kouma Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 276	Finally got mine today. First impressions: packaging looks great and well protected. All probes, power bar, cerebra, etc. come with sealed, temper proof boxes. __________________ Miracles Starphire 315 gallon, Pacific Sun Pandora S and Kore 5th, 4x Tunze 6105s, Gyre 150FX, Reef Octopus Diablo DCS-250, Emperor Aquatics 50 Watt Smart HO UV, Vertex Cerebra Controller

07/21/2016, 10:11 PM	#622
gcarroll Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 9,666	Wow kouma you got the works. What all did you get? __________________ Greg Carroll I will be at REEF-A-PALOOZA! SPS = Stability Promotes Success Be wary of advice coming from those who will not show you the fruits of their success! Current Tank Info: building: 250g AGE Euro tank, Abyzz A200, Vertex Supra-G filtration, Ecotech Radion Pro LEDs, ...

07/21/2016, 01:40 PM	#603
cali9dub Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 888	Pretty stoked boys!! Just got word that the second shipment is on its way !

07/21/2016, 02:12 PM	#606
mikeatjac Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 2,433	Has anyone looked at the wiring in the power bar. Is that just 18 gauge?

07/21/2016, 02:22 PM	#608
mikeatjac Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 2,433	Nope, not teaming up. You don't stop do you. If you have one can you check. But u don't.

07/21/2016, 02:28 PM	#610
mikeatjac Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 2,433	This a 16 amp power bar. If the wire is 18 gauge it is not good. Would like someone to verify. Just 4 screws to open. FGauge 110V 12V 22 5A 5A 20 7.5A 8A 18 10A 10A 16 13A 20A 14 17A 40A 12 23A 60A 10 33A 100A 8 46A 150A 6 60A ??A 4 80A ??A 2 100A ??A 1 125A ??A 0 150A

07/21/2016, 08:01 PM	#617
Darryl Hey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: walden ny Posts: 73	ok bottom line mine works GREAT! love it, easy, does what i want.will be better as they go along. New apex not so good had problems right out of box neptune said send it back did after paying a deposit sent one out right away,Good! second came that problem not there but other ones came up.everything sent back. will waite till they get the bugs worked out. Bottom line choose the one that will meet your needs and requirements AND Don't rely on a controller to run your tank like its NASA

07/21/2016, 09:11 PM	#620
NATCAP_Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 48	WoW!!

07/21/2016, 10:24 PM	#624
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	I orders 1 controller 1 multi bar 3 power bar 1 double junction oh 1 conductivity probe 1 optical sensor 1 double float I redox probe Hope mines not mixed up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk