New Hydros Product Coming!

JeffB418 · Mar 8, 2024

Coralvue just announced they are coming out with a new "all in one" controller called the launch. It's like smashing the Control X4 and Control XP8 together into 1 box and changing around some features.

shakacuz · Mar 8, 2024

they should've released this as their starter lol.

E.intheC · Mar 8, 2024

How much is this going to cost?

E.intheC · Mar 8, 2024

Also not a fan of the name lol. I do like this controller though.

fltt · Mar 8, 2024

Its Like a little taste of every controller they offer.

JeffB418 · Mar 8, 2024

E.intheC said:
How much is this going to cost?

$549 comes with pH and temp sensor.

JeffB418 · Mar 8, 2024

shakacuz said:
they should've released this as their starter lol.

Yeah well. Better late than never.

E.intheC · Mar 8, 2024

JeffB418 said:
$549 comes with pH and temp sensor.

$549 is wild. I was thinking +/- $300….

JeffB418 · Mar 8, 2024

E.intheC said:
$549 is wild. I was thinking +/- $300….

X4 starter pack is $450 and includes the X4, pH, temp probe, power supply and 4 outlet WiFi strip. For $100 more you are getting:
- 4 hardwired outlets instead of WiFi
- 2 more drive ports
- salinity port instead of second ph/orp port
- upgraded internal meanwell power supply

Value add for the $100

Jeff K · Mar 9, 2024

Although this is kind of exciting, I was a touch disappointed in just a 10vlt in and not a out

JeffB418 · Mar 9, 2024

Jeff K said:
Although this is kind of exciting, I was a touch disappointed in just a 10vlt in and not a out

The 4 0-10v out were traded for 4 AC outlets. Only so many pins on these microcontrollers. Always can add on a wave engine for 0-10v out as well.

Fish_Fry · Apr 3, 2024

Does anyone know the expected release date? Is it still on track to be this month?

I've been wanting to add a Hydros controller and this exactly what I'm looking for. I like the hardwired outlet control instead of having to rely on WiFi. I also like having a salinity port without spending $800 on the X10.

I'm going out of town at the end of the month. Having this setup before then will make things much easier on the dog sitter.

Thanks
Tom

JeffB418 · Apr 3, 2024

Fish_Fry said:
Does anyone know the expected release date? Is it still on track to be this month?

I've been wanting to add a Hydros controller and this exactly what I'm looking for. I like the hardwired outlet control instead of having to rely on WiFi. I also like having a salinity port without spending $800 on the X10.

I'm going out of town at the end of the month. Having this setup before then will make things much easier on the dog sitter.

Thanks
Tom

Should be rolling out this month but availability will be limited due to demand. Honestly I would not suggest putting automation in place unless you have 2-4 weeks of time before you leaving to make sure everything is safe and sound. My rule for anytime I leave my tanks, is I NEVER do anything major within a month and nothing minor within a week or two.

n2585722 · Apr 3, 2024

Fish_Fry said:
Does anyone know the expected release date? Is it still on track to be this month?

I've been wanting to add a Hydros controller and this exactly what I'm looking for. I like the hardwired outlet control instead of having to rely on WiFi. I also like having a salinity port without spending $800 on the X10.

I'm going out of town at the end of the month. Having this setup before then will make things much easier on the dog sitter.

Thanks
Tom

If you get it too close to leaving just use it for monitoring the tank. Not sure how you control things now but you could always set the outputs up as constants and you could intervene by using the override if you think you need to but I would leave control as is this close to leaving. Also you will need to get the salinity kit to get a salinity probe. The temp and pH come with the controller I believe though.