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  1. Hi everyone, gonna select my aquarium controller that can hopefully do the same things as Neptune’s Apex can do. What I like about Neptune’s Apex Incredible device support, integrated controller support, web interface UI What I don’t like about Neptune’s Apex It is cloud-based, and if the cloud service is interrupted or the business continuity fails, I don’t have the controls to my aquarium anymore. So, does anyone know of a comprehensive aquarium controller that is hosting its own server in the device, and I can interface using TCP/IP remotely.
  2. I’ve thought long about this topic. I just bought a new flat and I’m designing the entire cooling solution into the home renovation. It’s a 4 room flat, and the 300g tank is built into the wall partitioning the dining area and one of the rooms used as a study. A large tank like that would need quite substantial BTU. Using a compressor is easier to reach setpoint temps, more energy efficient and can vent directly outside the flat. I am intending to install 2 compressors, 1 system 4 for inverter coils for rooms, and 1 dedicated split system for the aquarium. The reason is because the dedicated aquarium cooler has to run on external thermostat and controller, and not compatible with inverter-linked units. I might be wrong, but I’ve racked my brains and scoured the net and consulted aircon installers, and I cannot find a reasonably safe and desirable solution without complicated controllers circuits. Second, its because if the dedicated aquarium compressor fails, I can rely on study/dining aircon to provide ambient cooling to the tank, which would provide some buffering time while the compressor is being fixed. As for the coils, make absolutely sure that its inert, like titanium or glass, copper will not work, the livewater will corrode and worse, leech the metal into the water. Also, ensure that you are using metallic fins to passively transfer the heat into the coils. Do not submerge the vapour connections into the water. You absolutely do not want refrigerants to leak into your aquarium. It is instant death for everything. One solution is to hang the coil from the outside of the sump, and ensure the aircon evaporator line is connected to the coil AFTER a drip loop. This is to ensure that any leaking from the evaporator/coil junction drips down the evaporator line OUTSIDE the sump. Hope this helps. I will post more on my build process together with the reno, and would appreciate if you guys give me pointers from time to time.
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