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  1. JeffB418

    Mission critical accesories

    Definitely the physical float switches are your best bet... that being said I've had snails give me issues. That being said, I have started to make and sell these covers that Ive been using myself Hydros Float Switch Guard Assembly | JB Aquatics LLC Another option for optical sensors is the...
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    Replacement tips/barbs for hydros drive port dosing pump

    Please reach out to support@coralvue.com
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    Command Bus Powered Probe Port Module(s)

    Hydros probe ports are not just "simple pH ports". They are specifically designed circuits for Hydros that include additional circuitry to provide air gap isolation from other electrical interference. This is done both on the data and power planes. This has a factor in the cost of a probe port.
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    Extension Cable for Maxspect XF350

    This would give you 3ft each: Amazon.com
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    G6 Radions Control

    Unfortunately there are no ways to modify a Radion for 0-10V. They use a propriety processor/sw so they maintain driver control
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    Running larger AC loads off XP8/AC Output

    The XP8 itself can only power devices up to 8A each, or a total of 14A for the total XP8... so what do you do when you have a device that uses more power? or want to offload a larger device to a different circuit? The following tutorial and device can help you in those situations. Amazon sells...
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    Kracken tie 2 force ports together to double amperage

    Doubling up and using 2 force ports for more current wouldnt give you much, since you would then hit the MAX limit on the battery port of 10A pretty quick. There is a 10A fuse on the battery cable. And do not replace that fuse with a larger once since the internal circuitry is limited at 10A.
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    Hydros Kraken - Common DC Reefing Equipment List

    You can't, battery port cant handle 24V. You can only bump the output ports. Check out my DIY on how to do this for jebao pumps.
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    CAN Bus documentation?

    just know that coralvue reserves the right to change protocol without notice between firmware revisions if needed. so what works now may not work in the future, but DIY stuff is encouraged. Just dont get mad if an update breaks your stuff
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    Sicce Syncra SDC 9.0, Reef Octopus Varios 8 or Jaebo MDP 20000 return pump?

    I would go reef octo varios8 or varios10 if you need more power.
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    Speed Control Flow Pump via Input pin

    It is possible under a Flow Pump Schedule to use a 0-10V INPUT to control the pump schedules speed. If you set the flow profile to Constant and then go to the bottom and enable advanced settings, you will see a CONTROL INPUT setting. Here select the 0-10V input you are using from your external...
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    iV/X10 Setup Suggestions & Improvements

    should be ok. as long as they are distilled water jugs and not milk jugs. I personally prefer HDPE plastic jugs from amazon
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    iV/X10 Setup Suggestions & Improvements

    weight is acceptable but must have accurate scale to 1g atleast. Its not as good as a volumetric but its acceptable
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    Issue with HYDROS simple dosing pump

    Id start by pulling off the heads and checking to see if the hose is damaged. And see if its seated correctly. If no issues there, submit a help ticket to support.coralvue.com and someone with the correct product knowledge can support you.
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    Issue with HYDROS simple dosing pump

    how old is the pump? Those pump heads can wear out over time and actually crack the hosing. If it has age on it, look at getting a new head: Kamoer X1, X1 PRO, and F1 Dosing Head Replacement You might have to look around to find some in stock or reach out to support@coralvue.com
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    Full DIY Hydros Pinout Cheat Sheet

    Note: kraken can actually handle 2.5A per drive port with a max of 4A combined on all 4 ports. I need to update my graphic.
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    iV testing without X10 setup recommendations/suggestions

    With the latest FW/SW release of App 374 and FW 323, alkalinity testing using any other device than an X10 has now been opened to everyone. That being said, using this function on any other device than an X10 requires some considerations to ensure proper operation. This method of iV also is...
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    Hydros Kraken - Common DC Reefing Equipment List

    Thanks for the info, updated my spreadsheet
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    Full DIY Hydros Pinout Cheat Sheet

    Also please understand how wire gauge, assembly and soldering impacts the power handling of any DIY cables! Using the incorrect wire size or connector CAN be a fire risk. Yes force ports are low voltage but you can still create a fire risk from improperly making DIY cables if you don’t fully...
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    Full DIY Hydros Pinout Cheat Sheet

    The 2 and 4 pin connectors you have listed here are not compatible with the drive and force port connectors on the Kraken. These will not work. You need GX12 style connectors. These are the GX12 pigtails you would need: https://a.co/d/cr1UdrE https://a.co/d/1PwAbXt As you see, they aren't that...
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