it is not a big deal, also if the water is too deep you can put something under skimmer to rise it up. i really like my ESHOPPS S-300 and I like reef Octopus but that is just what I have experience with
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it is not a big deal, also if the water is too deep you can put something under skimmer to rise it up. i really like my ESHOPPS S-300 and I like reef Octopus but that is just what I have experience with
the flow monitoring kit is just grouping the items you will need in one box but you can just get the sizes you need and a FMM and the FMM will connect to the apex@scott11106 for flow sensing. I just need to buy corresponding sizes I want, and just plug and play to apex? Or do i need the whole flow monitoring kit, and then that would plug into apex?
1. FMM comes with cable to apex, you will want to get a couple longer cables for running things@scott11106 as I'm going to get Neptune Apex new generation complete package. I will get the FMM for all my flow sensors then. Couple questions.
1- does FMM come with corisponding cable to connect to Apex or is that separate?
2- Just cause you've done it already, what cable do I need to connect a second or third EB8 to Apex, if it doesn't directly reach (I'm assuming it wont because one of them will be in my QT side)
3-optical sensors themselves are directly wired to?
4-what pump did you use for salt storage to agitate the water?
5- what heaters are you using?
I dont not have a schematic for my plumbing layout. But it will be nearly exactly like yours, as I'm a plumber by trade and have done many thing that are similar to this, minis all apex stuff. Your layout for piping is perfectly drawn so it's literally what was already in my head as far as piping layout. Also small difference with mine will be the fact I'm not using check valves because my sump will have the volume to back siphon. Another small difference is my RODI storage tank will gravity feed down to a twenty gallon that will sit beside my sump. ATO will feed off of it, and for now I'll manually fill the twenty gallon up, just to get started. And if I end up automating it, it will be a double redundancy to prevent 55gallon of RODI water from hitting display.
Electrical I havnt thought to far ahead yet, other than sheeting my wall will apex will go, to help keep it clean and neat.
Also I just thought of this, do you have a updated schematic of your plumbing with the four DOS is the mix now, and all your current equipment?
also you will need another FMM for your optical sensors, leak detection, flow meters ect as each FMM has the ability for 4 inputs.
in addition, you may want to think if you want to have a FMM for the QT/water station area with its own leak detection, just a thought but remember i am a bit over the top with the apex gear and as you notice with my apex dashboard i even have redundancy on temp and PH for example
thanks for that as i was told by neptune that they are not standard usb but they sure did look like it to me.lolThe Apex uses straight up USB cables. I buy extras from Monoprice. These work well and are available up to 15 ft lengths. https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=5443
Brandon
ok, yes i see that the package comes with one eb8, my bad,Scott I would have two EB8 to start off with, as one will come with the Apex package. One EB8 will be beside main display and sump area, and other will be back by QT area.
I will have two FMM to start with also. You think I need a third FMM? Optical sensors I plan on two in each storage tank for total of 4. And 2 in sump for a high/low. Can my sump sensors activate ATO? Sry If that's stupid question. Would I need more optical sensors? As you see my layout and what I'm trying to achieve.
@scott11106 what do you think of my equipment list aside from those couple things? Look good? I'm trying not to break the bank as my basement itself is costing a pretty penny at the same time. I plan on adding dos containers and other things later. Just trying to only get true functional items to make it flawless right of the bat. I love the redundency with extra PH probe and TEMP prob, nice
thanks for that as i was told by neptune that they are not standard usb but they sure did look like it to me.lol
agreed, i need to add a 15' cable so i will order a couple today... thanks againThat's disappointing. What they sell may not be standard USB, but standard USB cables will work.
Brandon
i do not see anything else that you would need one.@scott11106 do you see any other purpose that I would need more then six optical sensors? I've got my list done and my supplier is bringing in equipment. I'm doing two in RODI, Two in salt storage tank, two for sump return section.