Reefkeeper II controller

[jrhein]

Has anyone used or heard of any feedback on this controller? I'm looking to get a controller for my system and this one looked like it had much more than the others.

Any good or bad experiances with any type of controllers to where I need to stay away from or lean towards?

http://www.digitalaquatics.com/index.htm

this is the post where I found the REEFKEEPER II

[scuba_steveo]

I like the fact that it is not x10 based

[Bill S]

I have one that I bought from mikeyboy. I don't have it controlling anything as of yet - I've downloaded their free software, but haven't had too much luck getting it working. It's not the most user friendly device I've seen...

[Richard]

I use the ReefKeeper on my 215. Controls my pumps, streams, heater, 2 halides (need to get the expansion unit to control the rest). I love it!

I don't know what they have added/changed on the ReefKeeper II though.

[jrhein]

Pretty much the only thing different about the II is that the II model have a PH monitor. I think I'm going to go ahead and purchase the II and a few Tunze powerheads.

[jroescher]

I love my Reefkeeper I. I just wish they would let you trade up to the new model.
I use the expansion module for my halides, otherwise it would occasionaly reset itself. I think the II has 2 sockets redesigned to avoid the resetting problem.

[z28pwr]

Apparently the II can be flashed from your home computer whenever they release a new build. Don't know if the 1 had this feature.

[Marlin]

I have the Reefkeeper on one of my tanks and I like it. Controls lights, fans and powerheads. I'm going to get another one for my 55 gal tank.

[longhorn_20m]

Those that have used the module before, for controlling your pumps, does it just cut them on and off or can it adjust the flowrate?

[jroescher]

It just cuts them on/off. It's supposed to have a soft-start feature. You can set the duration of the cycle, and set a third pump to a different cycle. Then there's a night mode which is a different cycle. The night mode is on when all lights are off. On the II model, the night mode can be set independent of the lights.

[longhorn_20m]

Can Tunze pump (6060 or 6080) be used on a wavemaker cycle?

[Richard]

Yes. My tunzes are controlled with my reefkeeper. You can set any of the eight channels to be a powerhead on the wavemaker program.

[jroescher]

Here's a link to the owners manual for the reefkeeper:

http://www.digitalaquatics.com/downloads/20050320_RK_Manual.pdf

They have the manuals to all thier products posted on thier website.

[pickle311]

I had the original Reefkeeper. It worked great, but I didn't like the simplicity of it and the fact that it wasn't customizeable. I sold it and upgraded to the Aquacontroller Jr. and it will let me control anything I want and however I want. I'm much happier with the AQJR.

[longhorn_20m]

Richard,

What cycle range do you have your Tunze's on?