hydros diaphragm pump

[Discotu]

anyone using one? can you help check if it's only a 2pin connector (12vdc and ground?) Im thinking about using one but adapting it for apex control.

thanks!

 

[OldReefGuy]

I dont have one, and hopefully this helps, but controller shows two pin connector:

and this image for the actual pump connections shows 2 pin:

 

[Cereal Killer]

anyone using one? can you help check if it's only a 2pin connector (12vdc and ground?) Im thinking about using one but adapting it for apex control.

thanks!

goto the Hydros support at facebook to get accurate and complete support for anything Hydros. Very active group of peeps only focused on Hydros equipment.

 

[A.MReef]

I’ve been debating on switching to hydros from apex. I hear a lot of good things

 

[drexel]

The one thing I really like about Hydros is their ability to take customer feedback and implement software and firmware updates to improve the programming, etc. I also like that you don't have to go all in on an expensive system to start off.

 

[Discotu]

I have a love hate relationship with apex but I'm so deep into the apex ecosystem that it would be cost and time prohibitive to change. Apex doesn't offer a diaphragm pump so I have to go hybrid now

 

[drexel]

My wave engine is connected to my apex. I made a DIY button box so I can control feed mode, change flow patterns, etc. I think hybrid works just fine.

 

[OldReefGuy]

Did you get the final resolution on this? Was it 2 pin?

 

[Jimbo327]

My wave engine is connected to my apex. I made a DIY button box so I can control feed mode, change flow patterns, etc. I think hybrid works just fine.

We need to learn from the master. The way of the hybrid Apex/Hydros.

 

[drexel]

Btw, you can find the Hydros connectors on Amazon as GX12 (2 pin, 3 pin, etc) and use the corresponding cable (2-4 conductor AWG20-22) will work. To connect any Hydros controller with 0-10v I/O to apex, you'll need the Hydros/Apex cable, then you can program at will.

 

[Discotu]

Did you get the final resolution on this? Was it 2 pin?

Not yet but I'm 99% sure it's just 12v in. I have to order a 24v->12v step down converter and more importantly I need to fix the cage around my water container. I built it out of 8020 to keep the container walls from bowing out too much. I underestimated how much 100g of water pressure is across that surface! It literally busted a metal corner connector.

 

[Discotu]

Btw, you can find the Hydros connectors on Amazon as GX12 (2 pin, 3 pin, etc) and use the corresponding cable (2-4 conductor AWG20-22) will work. To connect any Hydros controller with 0-10v I/O to apex, you'll need the Hydros/Apex cable, then you can program at will.

Great another project to add to my long list of things to do. Lol