$100 controller- temp and pH probe?

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  1. hydrojeff

    hydrojeff Montipora Capricornis

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    hi all, sometime back we were talking about controllers and i think someone said the RKL was like a hundred dollars or so, i would like to get one, and can i add a pH probe to the RKL and also where to buy it. thanks for your help k+ to you all!!!
     
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  3. irr0001

    irr0001 Purple Tang

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    Yes you can get it for 99, but you have to buy the pH probe separate if I'm not mistaken. They have the RKL and just about any accessory at Marine Depot. Just do a google shopping search..quite a few more places have them too.
     
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  4. malac0da13

    malac0da13 Torch Coral

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    I think in order to use the ph probe u need to buy another module. I think its one of the switch ones.

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  5. ccscscpc

    ccscscpc Millepora

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    The RKL is awesome. I have the RKL 1 and use it for heaters, lights and my fans. It cost me $99.00 and comes with head unit, outlet strip and temp probe.

    You can add a lot to it also and its upgradable to the elite later on with a trade in discount.

    The SLI module will give you Ph and Salinity control along with other options.
     
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  6. AZDesertRat

    AZDesertRat Giant Squid

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    The basic unit with a temp probe and controllable 4 outlet strip is $99 list, $95 some places if you look around.
    The pH function requires a SL-1 or SL-2 module at like $69 or $79 for the Sl-2 and a pH probe at like $25. I use the pH function to control my calcium reactor.
     
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  7. horkn

    horkn Giant Squid

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    Do you have to use the RK brand ph probe? I have been thinking of getting a whole tank controller, and letting that control my calcium reactor instead of the milwaukee ph controller.
     
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  9. AZDesertRat

    AZDesertRat Giant Squid

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    No you can use a standard probe as long as it has the DIN connector, I think DA sells a couple different probes. I sold my Milwaukee SMS-122 complete to help pay for the RKL so used the new probe that came with it
     
  10. Kelley11

    Kelley11 Peppermint Shrimp

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    Ok, now I am interested, can you post a link? I cannot find what you are talking about on Marine Depot :).

    Thanks!
     
  11. Takitaj

    Takitaj Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    On thier home page, scroll down about 1/2 way, left side - Aquarium chillers & controllers. Click Reefkeeper & everything is there.

    TJ
     
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    Kelley11 Peppermint Shrimp

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    Got it!

    Thanks