New to Apex, couple of questions

[jcreefer]

Planning to get a full base Apex unit. Will eventually get the Netgear gaming adaptor.

 

1)Can the Apex control a Radion right out of the box or

2)Is a WXM a must in order to control my Radion?

3)what other module do you consider is a must? ORP, Conductivity, or Salinity?

 

Thanks

Jeff

[braaap]

Planning to get a full base Apex unit. Will eventually get the Netgear gaming adaptor.

 

1)Can the Apex control a Radion right out of the box or

2)Is a WXM a must in order to control my Radion?

3)what other module do you consider is a must? ORP, Conductivity, or Salinity?

 

Thanks

Jeff

 

 

1. No.

2. Yes.

3. ORP is not necessary. You don't really need any other modules. Temp and PH. Salinity is hit or miss. I have it but my ATO is setup up so it could never mess my salinity up and I have a float so I know if my ATO doesn't work. A Breakout Box is nice for turning on the stand lights when the doors open or for float switches.

[Exodus]

watch this before even considering an ORP Probe (Start paying attention at 00:33

[jtgrimes]

I had alot of questions when I first got interested in the apex. There are alot of tutorials out there and setups etc. You can get just about any question answered here - https://forum.neptunesystems.com/

 

and I seen you mentioned a gaming adapter, this one I believe to be better, same one I have on my system and no problems so far - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E98O7GC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

 

I currently only have ph and temp. I still test for both, but its typically spot on. As for salinity that is what my refractometer is for.