aquacontroller jr

nano reefer · 08/11/2010, 11:45 PM

i just bought an aquacontroller jr with temp and ph probes and some cord for a computer that doesnt fit my computer

but i got it for $40

but i dont really know how to use it

i got the date right the ph i think is working and the temp calibrated but i dont know how to do anything else. somebody please help i hear a lot of good things about this and want tp be able to use it to its full potential thanks.

mfforeman · 08/12/2010, 06:45 AM

You can download the owner's manual here: http://www.neptunesys.com/index.php?...d=49&Itemid=48

Sisterlimonpot · 08/12/2010, 07:13 AM

As well as Neptuen is a sponsor of RC so you can ask questions in their forum.
HTH

DustinB · 08/12/2010, 07:17 AM

It's a serial cable I take it? Very few modern motherboards have a serial plug these days. You can buy a Serial to USB adapter at most electronics stores.

chimmike · 08/12/2010, 08:44 AM

ever heard of google.com ? first thing I'd have done to research it and what it can do:
www.google.com. Here: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=aquacontroller+jr.

c'mon guys. Sometimes you need to do some of your own research

nano reefer · 08/12/2010, 09:42 AM

i googled it and printed out the owners manual. but seeing as how i dont have the DC8 i was seeing what else it was good for

nano reefer · 08/12/2010, 09:43 AM

haha ps that link is funny

Barfly · 08/12/2010, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nano reefer

i googled it and printed out the owners manual. but seeing as how i dont have the DC8 i was seeing what else it was good for

You do not need the DC8 for the unit to function. You can purchase the X10 modules and control all sorts of things like pumps, skimmer, fans, etc.

nano reefer · 08/12/2010, 01:01 PM

where can i find these x10 modules?

chimmike · 08/12/2010, 01:32 PM

x10 modules are single versions of the DC8. IMO the DC8 is worth buying.

d0ughb0y · 08/12/2010, 01:49 PM

you can get x10 modules from ebay cheap, but dc8 is better even if it costs a little more.

cdeboard · 08/12/2010, 02:05 PM

$40 bux... nice find!

Nwest · 08/12/2010, 02:28 PM

Ill buy it from ya for $60

Barfly · 08/12/2010, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chimmike

x10 modules are single versions of the DC8. IMO the DC8 is worth buying.

Not sure that I would describe them as a single version of the DC8. The DC8 is a direct connection between the controller and your equipment. The X10 module is a wireless connection. I used the X10's for years without issue until I finally got a DC8 and a DC4. The main reason for my switch was that the clicking noise from the X10 modules turning on and off were driving me crazy. I believe that Radio shack also carries the X10 modules. All that being said, you would probably spend less money on the DC8 then you would buying a number of X10's. Obviously a hard wired setup will be more reliable then a wireless one.

Saltwatercoral2 · 08/12/2010, 03:53 PM

Do you recommend the aquacontroller jr.?

Gold Stripe · 08/12/2010, 04:12 PM

DC8 is well worth the $$ over x10s. You can get a used DC8 for about $100 shipped if you keep your eyes open.

nano reefer · 08/12/2010, 04:35 PM

good news and bad news. i messaged the guy i bought it from. he told me he had the DC8 but a while ago it broke and he sent it to them to get fixed but he never got it back so he is trying to get it back from them for me

nano reefer · 08/12/2010, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saltwatercoral2

Do you recommend the aquacontroller jr.?

its not a necessity but if you have a little extra money it will make your life a whole lot easier and clean things up (no more timers and such) but it is a great product and really cool i would recommend it

chimmike · 08/12/2010, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saltwatercoral2

Do you recommend the aquacontroller jr.?

yes!

08/11/2010, 11:45 PM	#1
nano reefer Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 69	aquacontroller jr i just bought an aquacontroller jr with temp and ph probes and some cord for a computer that doesnt fit my computer but i got it for $40 but i dont really know how to use it i got the date right the ph i think is working and the temp calibrated but i dont know how to do anything else. somebody please help i hear a lot of good things about this and want tp be able to use it to its full potential thanks.

08/12/2010, 07:13 AM	#3
Sisterlimonpot R.C. Fraternity President Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Litchfeild Park AZ Posts: 11,490 Blog Entries: 2	As well as Neptuen is a sponsor of RC so you can ask questions in their forum. HTH __________________ Jimmy MASVC President Dishes are done man! Current Tank Info: 300 in progress

08/12/2010, 08:44 AM	#5
chimmike oxygen abuser Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Parrish, FL Posts: 5,089 Blog Entries: 2	ever heard of google.com ? first thing I'd have done to research it and what it can do: www.google.com. Here: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=aquacontroller+jr. c'mon guys. Sometimes you need to do some of your own research __________________ -Mike Tankless wonder Geaux Noles!

08/12/2010, 01:32 PM	#10
chimmike oxygen abuser Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Parrish, FL Posts: 5,089 Blog Entries: 2	x10 modules are single versions of the DC8. IMO the DC8 is worth buying. __________________ -Mike Tankless wonder Geaux Noles!

08/12/2010, 02:05 PM	#12
cdeboard Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Grayson, KY Posts: 520	$40 bux... nice find! __________________ CVRC Current Tank Info: 90g

08/12/2010, 06:45 AM	#2
mfforeman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 30	You can download the owner's manual here: http://www.neptunesys.com/index.php?...d=49&Itemid=48

08/12/2010, 07:17 AM	#4
DustinB Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,532	It's a serial cable I take it? Very few modern motherboards have a serial plug these days. You can buy a Serial to USB adapter at most electronics stores.

08/12/2010, 09:42 AM	#6
nano reefer Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 69	i googled it and printed out the owners manual. but seeing as how i dont have the DC8 i was seeing what else it was good for

08/12/2010, 09:43 AM	#7
nano reefer Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 69	haha ps that link is funny

08/12/2010, 01:01 PM	#9
nano reefer Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 69	where can i find these x10 modules?

08/12/2010, 01:49 PM	#11
d0ughb0y Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: sf bay area Posts: 5,165	you can get x10 modules from ebay cheap, but dc8 is better even if it costs a little more.

08/12/2010, 02:28 PM	#13
Nwest Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Palm Harbor Posts: 2,596	Ill buy it from ya for $60

08/12/2010, 03:53 PM	#15
Saltwatercoral2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,617	Do you recommend the aquacontroller jr.?

08/12/2010, 04:12 PM	#16
Gold Stripe Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 977	DC8 is well worth the $$ over x10s. You can get a used DC8 for about $100 shipped if you keep your eyes open. __________________ I swear its the last coral I will buy honey ...... I promise!

08/12/2010, 04:35 PM	#17
nano reefer Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 69	good news and bad news. i messaged the guy i bought it from. he told me he had the DC8 but a while ago it broke and he sent it to them to get fixed but he never got it back so he is trying to get it back from them for me