RKE head unit got wet...cheap ca reactor controller?

solid14th · 09/03/2012, 09:58 AM

I dropped my RKE headunitninto water and it is a goner. I w only using it to control my Ca reactor, so I was thinking of just getting something to control that. What is the cheapest way to control a ca reactor?

trameaa · 09/03/2012, 10:00 AM

Probably a Milwaukee SMS 122 pH controller (not sure if there is a new model now, I've had two of this model for about 3 years). They ran _around_ $100 when I got them new as best I can remember.
I'm assuming that's what you were doing with the Reefkeeper, just using the pH probe to control the CO2.

solitude127 · 09/03/2012, 10:42 AM

Find a RKL head unit in the used forum. When I sold mine I only sold it for $35

Peter Eichler · 09/03/2012, 10:46 AM

Agree with the above. In fact I have a brand new head unit I can sell you, so if you decide to go that route PM me. I needed a PC4 and a new probe so I just bought the basic package instead.

trameaa · 09/03/2012, 10:50 AM

Didn't think of that one, but great idea. Then you also get all the other functions of your Reefkeeper back.

solid14th · 09/03/2012, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trameaa

Probably a Milwaukee SMS 122 pH controller (not sure if there is a new model now, I've had two of this model for about 3 years). They ran _around_ $100 when I got them new as best I can remember.
I'm assuming that's what you were doing with the Reefkeeper, just using the pH probe to control the CO2.

That is the route I was thinking.

solid14th · 09/03/2012, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solitude127

Find a RKL head unit in the used forum. When I sold mine I only sold it for $35

Oh, that is cheap

solid14th · 09/03/2012, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Eichler

Agree with the above. In fact I have a brand new head unit I can sell you, so if you decide to go that route PM me. I needed a PC4 and a new probe so I just bought the basic package instead.

Pm sent.

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09/03/2012, 10:00 AM	#2
trameaa Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 19	Probably a Milwaukee SMS 122 pH controller (not sure if there is a new model now, I've had two of this model for about 3 years). They ran _around_ $100 when I got them new as best I can remember. I'm assuming that's what you were doing with the Reefkeeper, just using the pH probe to control the CO2.

09/03/2012, 10:46 AM	#4
Peter Eichler Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 6,081	Agree with the above. In fact I have a brand new head unit I can sell you, so if you decide to go that route PM me. I needed a PC4 and a new probe so I just bought the basic package instead.

09/03/2012, 10:50 AM	#5
trameaa Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 19	Didn't think of that one, but great idea. Then you also get all the other functions of your Reefkeeper back.