Volunteers needed for new auto alkalinity tester prototype

[LaMotteR&D]

Hi,

New to BRS. I'm a reefer, a diver, and a product manager at LaMotte.

My team is currently investigating a new test platform to provide continuous (every 5 min) reagent-free alkalinity measurements and we are looking for a few volunteers in the Cambridge area to host the hardware on their reef tank for 3-4 weeks starting in late Oct.

The ideal candidate would be running a Trident, Aquawiz, GHL or Mastertronic to provide alk data for comparison. We would also need you to collect daily water samples for lab analysis during the first week of testing. A non-disclosure agreement would be required as the hardware is still in the development phase. We are planning to deploy 2 independent testers for a side-by-side comparison, and the footprint with our extra diagnostic gear is about 1'x2' so it will not fit in a typical sump cabinet. Dimensions for the final version will be something like 6"x6"x12".

Volunteers would get preferred access to long term beta testing opportunities and discounts when we launch.

Let me know if you are interested.

Thanks,
Colin

 

[Spaceman]

Sign me up my 1000gallon display is looking to ditch my full apex and jump into a scada system. I am tired of cheap equipment failures. I believe we met at aquashella.

 

[properbbq]

Sign me up my 1000gallon display is looking to ditch my full apex and jump into a scada system. I am tired of cheap equipment failures. I believe we met at aquashella.

Hi,

New to BRS. I'm a reefer, a diver, and a product manager at LaMotte.

My team is currently investigating a new test platform to provide continuous (every 5 min) reagent-free alkalinity measurements and we are looking for a few volunteers in the Cambridge area to host the hardware on their reef tank for 3-4 weeks starting in late Oct.

The ideal candidate would be running a Trident, Aquawiz, GHL or Mastertronic to provide alk data for comparison. We would also need you to collect daily water samples for lab analysis during the first week of testing. A non-disclosure agreement would be required as the hardware is still in the development phase. We are planning to deploy 2 independent testers for a side-by-side comparison, and the footprint with our extra diagnostic gear is about 1'x2' so it will not fit in a typical sump cabinet. Dimensions for the final version will be something like 6"x6"x12".

Volunteers would get preferred access to long term beta testing opportunities and discounts when we launch.

Let me know if you are interested.

Thanks,
Colin

Could possibly sign me up as well. I have the space for your prototypes footprint, I would just need to take the trident out of the box it's been sitting in for a while and start running it, which wouldn't be difficult at all.

 

[Kens Bees]

Sure thing, would love to be on board. I have a remote sump in another room so plenty of space. 120 gallon, SPS heavy, 150 gallon total volume. Running GHL profilux with two ph probes

 

[NeverlosT]

Hi Colin. I am down in Rhode Island but could assist as well if you want to reach that far. I run a trident, checked and calibrated weekly with a Hanna Checker. 330g water volume. I am an engineer with 20 years of product development and testing experience. I like data, so having another data source might be interesting. If I am too far, no big deal. Good luck with your development.

Please ensure your device communicates in a protocol compatible with existing controllers (Neptune/GHL/Coralvue) for ease of controlling a CARX or KALK dosing (in most cases these mimic pH probe inputs I think).

 

[GasGuzzler]

I know I'm a little late to the party here, but I have a 50gal SPS with the required space in the sump. My Trident/DOS keeps everything in check, but I'd be willing, and curious, to see what your equipment would show in a smaller tank as far as potential swings through the day