How to control a Ca reactor w/ RKL?

orthokardia · 02/14/2011, 06:04 AM

I have a RKL with the SL1 expansion. Does anyone know how to use it to control a Ca reactor? It appears the SL1 has low lover signal outs that might drive a relay, but i do not want to do electrical DIY around saltwater.

thx - bart

mixer911 · 02/14/2011, 08:24 AM

Not sure what you mean Bart? To control a Ca Reactor you would use a PH probe to control a solenoid. The solenoid is just plugged into standard power outlet on the power bar.

NeveSSL · 02/14/2011, 08:33 AM

Yep... those are actually low level inputs on the SL1. The only module that has relays is the SW5 module.

Brandon

orthokardia · 02/14/2011, 05:04 PM

thanks guys. i think i got it. do you use a high or low set point. i have read pros and cons for both

02/14/2011, 06:04 AM	#1
orthokardia Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: manchester, tn Posts: 1,139	How to control a Ca reactor w/ RKL? I have a RKL with the SL1 expansion. Does anyone know how to use it to control a Ca reactor? It appears the SL1 has low lover signal outs that might drive a relay, but i do not want to do electrical DIY around saltwater. thx - bart __________________ 185 gal SPS "The Pheonix", 300 gal SPS Dominant "Remember the signs" - C.S. Lewis The Silver Chair

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mixer911 Registered Member. Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,566	Not sure what you mean Bart? To control a Ca Reactor you would use a PH probe to control a solenoid. The solenoid is just plugged into standard power outlet on the power bar. __________________ Rick --::-- Baffleless Sump Club Shallow Reef Club Rimless Aquarium Club Current Tank Info: 103 Gallon Starphire Reef Savvy Cube / 250w Galaxy Dimmable - Radium - Lumenbright Mini / 2 x 24" VHO / 2 x 24" T5 / 3x Power Brite Act LEDs /2 x Tunze 6025 / Vortech MP40ES / Neptune APEX Lite / CS200 Cone with Octo BB 2000

02/14/2011, 08:33 AM	#3
NeveSSL Got tubes? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 6,759	Yep... those are actually low level inputs on the SL1. The only module that has relays is the SW5 module. Brandon __________________ I am proof that post count is not directly proportional to "reef IQ". Zip Ties = Reef Duck Tape Geek it till it MHz!!! Current Tank Info: 180g Build in Process

02/14/2011, 05:04 PM	#4
orthokardia Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: manchester, tn Posts: 1,139	thanks guys. i think i got it. do you use a high or low set point. i have read pros and cons for both __________________ 185 gal SPS "The Pheonix", 300 gal SPS Dominant "Remember the signs" - C.S. Lewis The Silver Chair

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