aquariumplants.com electronic regulator

mods please close this thread as people can't seem to stay on the subject and I'm getting no feedback for the item asked about.
 
Jstdv8 said:
I'm not sure what you mean by saving folks?
I'm also not trying to get anything cheap. this thing cost $600.00 for the kit.
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600$?
Saving folks?
Enough said.

I've also read numerous reports that say that the magnetic selenoids are prone to overheating and failing.
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Not if you get a good one, how long did you say this was guaranteed for again?? 3 years? How long do typical solenoids with the 10,000's of thousand being used last?

This is electronic and also prone to failure, I do not think there is going to be any difference once you add the stat's in comparable terms.

So, once again, i'm not really sure what you are saying.
Again I'm just looking for positive or negative reports on people who have used the aquariumplants.com electronic regulator.
Not trying to start a pissing match over who can build a regulator off of great parts you compile from around the globe.
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I'm stating that you have not avoided the issues and you also spent 600$ on something that most in our club have done for 100$ or so, maybe 200$ for a pre made etc unit.

As far a dumps, the dual stage addresses that, so this is not even a selling point. I also know quite a bit about CO2 and the equipment in general. I have clients with mass flow controllers, all sorts of pricy things. They are obsessed. Here's the Alicat mass flow controller:
http://alicatscientific.com/images/products/MC20SLPM_large.gif
http://www.alicatscientific.com/products/gas-flow-controller.php

But a decent solenoid should not fail, these run 50-100$ range and cannot clog. The cheaper Clippards have and do, but many use them for decades without issues also.

Ebay dual stage AGA cost me 35$, the ideal valve is the best around, 60$, a good solenoid was around 40$ on surplus ebay stuff.

This is a lot different than 600$.
Not many folks would use CO2 is that was the only option.
So are you really getting something for this 3-5X more cost?

I think that's a tough argument to make.
If you already bought it, why ask good/bad opinions now?
You are stuck with it.

I'm trying to help others avoid spending this much on something they can put together. I can also buy Seachem ferts, or use the raw ferts for pennies. Again, it's your $, but it's hardly a good deal.

Still, the product seems fine, but just not for 600$, it's your $. That's my point.

Regards,
Tom Barr
 
Jstdv8 said:
mods please close this thread as people can't seem to stay on the subject and I'm getting no feedback for the item asked about.
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Justification of 600$ for a product whereas other products can do as good, if not a better job for much less is on topic. Product review includes comparing other options.

Posters do not have to say only what you want them to, they can and should debate and question the products, cost to benefits etc. Heated debates over the topic is fine, but not personal jibberish. Do not like it, do not respond or take it personally. That is not the intent.

I do not think there is ample experiences with this regulator to have many opinions or statistics that show or imply it's somehow more reliable than any other electronic device like solenoids etc.

We could say similar things about Carbon plus CO2 systems also. Or any product, should posters never question them or suggest alternatives?
Is that reasonable to ask in a public forum thread??

Regards,
Tom Barr
 
Once again, I'm not asking anyones opinion on weather its a good deal or weather its better than any other product. I just wanted to hear from people who had used it to share thier experiences good or bad.
I havn't bought the product yet, but I'm going to.
You don't think there is ample experience? the product has been out in one form or another since at least 2008 maybe longer. that just happened to be the oldest thread on other forums I've found.

The regulator itself is only 189.00
the kits is actually 500 not 600 (typo) and conssts of everything except the co2 bottle. PH probe/controler, probe holder,reactor, regulator, check valve, tubing, and calibration solution.
You arent comparing apples to apples since you probably havnt looked at the product or its features/benefits.
Which is why I wanted to hear from someone who had/has one.

"We could say similar things about Carbon plus CO2 systems also. Or any product, should posters never question them or suggest alternatives?
Is that reasonable to ask in a public forum thread?"

Sure, you can suggest alternatives all day long. Just doesnt seem appropriate to do so in a thread where someone specifically asked (more than once) just to hear from people who have tried the product.
But hey, I can't stop you, so carry on :)
 
i think that we're pretty much recommending that you dont get it. this is a fairly large forum and you arent getting GOOD feedback. maybe there is a reason. have you gotten good feedback on other items here? maybe there is a reason.

i realize you're getting frustrated because you're not getting the answers that you want to hear. but whether you like it or not, we're trying to help.

but hey, you're gonna buy it anyway, we cant stop you, so carry on
 
I was wondering when somebody was gonna play the "not getting the answers you want to hear" card.
I'm not trying to be a jerk about it and there are no answers I want to hear. I simply want to hear from people who own the product.
I'm not frustrated in the least. Like I said in an earlier post I actually found some great feedback on several other forums from people who had actually used it.
Once again, this isnt going anywhere except a pissing match. I just wanted some feedback from peeps who used it. Seems pretty simple.
 
I can vouch for Rex Griggs. I picked up a regulator from him about two years ago. Spendy at about $300, but probably one of the best investments for my tank to date.

I told him what my setup was like, talked about future plans, and he custom made one for me. I consider it superb quality. I definitely recommend doing business with him.
 
I have the regulator from AP.com. I love it. My ph never changes and the controller is easy to use. Never had a problem with any of it. I do hear a clicking with the release of CO2. I keep it behind closed doors, no sound. I recommend this product. It is reliable almost 2 years running, and has a lifetime warranty. Good luck.
 
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