Kessil 350 and apex controller?

Novice101 · 02/17/2014, 03:41 PM

Alright I want to get a apex controller but I want to know if their is any way of me being able to use the sunrise sunset functionality with my old kessil 350? Any possible ways let me know please.

RedStangGA · 02/17/2014, 04:00 PM

Short answer is no. Long answer is someone on the forum did get it to work but you'd have to search for the thread to find out how. Look in the DIY section. I think that's where the thread was.

Novice101 · 02/17/2014, 04:01 PM

Thanks I appreciate it

RedStangGA · 02/18/2014, 05:28 AM

FWIW, sunrise and sunset are simply nice to have. I wouldn't feel the need to replace the 350 if you're happy with it just to get the sunrise/sunset. The Apex is worth every penny IMO. I have a Jr for my biocube and just purchased a full Apex for my 60 cube.

Novice101 · 02/19/2014, 12:34 PM

I didnt want to spend all the money if I couldn't capitalize on the sunrise sunset feature.

HurricaneSystem · 02/20/2014, 07:14 AM

You can program a Kessel to do a sunrise and sunset. They only go down to 12% before turning off, so there is an off period. It can be done though as I did it. You just can't get the really dim light to be gradual.

RedStangGA · 02/20/2014, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Novice101

I didnt want to spend all the money if I couldn't capitalize on the sunrise sunset feature.

I understand, but the Apex is far more than a sunrise/sunset controller. I'd have one even if my lights weren't dimmable.

Novice101 · 02/20/2014, 01:13 PM

I think im going to fork out the money for the ai hydra with director. Any objections? Or comments on them?

02/17/2014, 03:41 PM	#1
Novice101 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 160	Kessil 350 and apex controller? Alright I want to get a apex controller but I want to know if their is any way of me being able to use the sunrise sunset functionality with my old kessil 350? Any possible ways let me know please.

02/17/2014, 04:00 PM	#2
RedStangGA Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Winter Garden, FL Posts: 1,052	Short answer is no. Long answer is someone on the forum did get it to work but you'd have to search for the thread to find out how. Look in the DIY section. I think that's where the thread was. __________________ Marineland 220, Marineland 60 Cube

02/18/2014, 05:28 AM	#4
RedStangGA Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Winter Garden, FL Posts: 1,052	FWIW, sunrise and sunset are simply nice to have. I wouldn't feel the need to replace the 350 if you're happy with it just to get the sunrise/sunset. The Apex is worth every penny IMO. I have a Jr for my biocube and just purchased a full Apex for my 60 cube. __________________ Marineland 220, Marineland 60 Cube

02/17/2014, 04:01 PM	#3
Novice101 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 160	Thanks I appreciate it

02/19/2014, 12:34 PM	#5
Novice101 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 160	I didnt want to spend all the money if I couldn't capitalize on the sunrise sunset feature.

02/20/2014, 07:14 AM	#6
HurricaneSystem Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: TN Posts: 528 Blog Entries: 1	You can program a Kessel to do a sunrise and sunset. They only go down to 12% before turning off, so there is an off period. It can be done though as I did it. You just can't get the really dim light to be gradual.

02/20/2014, 01:13 PM	#8
Novice101 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 160	I think im going to fork out the money for the ai hydra with director. Any objections? Or comments on them?