{"title":"Controllers, Dosing \u0026 Automation","description":"\u003cp\u003eAutomation for freshwater tanks, covering dosing pumps that deliver plant fertilisers on a daily schedule, water level sensors and top up units, and temperature controllers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a planted tank, consistent daily dosing produces noticeably better growth than a large weekly dose, because plants take up nutrients steadily rather than in bursts. A dosing pump removes the need to remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevel sensors and automatic top up units replace water lost to evaporation, which keeps parameters steadier and matters most on open topped and nano tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStocked brands are AutoAqua and Teco. Shipped Australia wide from our North Lakes store in Brisbane.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"auto-aqua-dc-solenoid-valve","title":"Auto Aqua DC Solenoid Valve","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds top-off water straight from the RO line, with no refill pump to fail.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AutoAqua DC Solenoid Valve (SV-12V) replaces the submersible refill pump on an AutoAqua top-off or water-change controller. When the controller calls for water, the valve opens and pressurised RO water flows directly into the tank or sump. It runs on 6 W at 12 V DC taken from the controller's pump socket, joins the line with quarter-inch push-fit RO tubing, and operates on any supply between 0.02 and 0.7 MPa. It suits reef and freshwater keepers who already make their own RO water and want the top-off reservoir out of the cabinet entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuns off the controller's pump socket\u003c\/strong\u003e — 6 W at 12 V DC through a 5.5 x 2.5 mm plug, so there is no second power supply competing for an outlet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect feed instead of a reservoir\u003c\/strong\u003e — water comes from the pressurised RO line, so there is no drum to refill and no submerged pump sitting in it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuarter-inch push-connect\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same tubing standard as every RO\/DI unit, so it drops into an existing line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide operating window\u003c\/strong\u003e — 0.02 to 0.7 MPa covers household mains pressure and a gravity-fed drum mounted high enough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 cm valve lead\u003c\/strong\u003e — reaches from a controller in the cabinet to a line entering at the back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNothing in the water\u003c\/strong\u003e — no impeller to scale up, block or wear out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 W at 12 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower source\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHost AutoAqua controller's pump socket — no separate adaptor supplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDC connector\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 x 2.5 mm male\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValve cable length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 cm (4 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWorking pressure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.02 to 0.7 MPa (0.2 to 7 bar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater connection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuarter-inch push-connect RO tubing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater carried\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltered RO or RO\/DI water only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoAqua top-off and water-change systems that use a submersible refill pump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSV-12V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeed pressure — will it open on my line?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solenoid valve does not pull water. It only lets through what is already pushing on it, which makes feed pressure the specification that decides whether it works in your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupply arrangement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePressure at the valve\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResult\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMains-pressure RO line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWithin 0.02 to 0.7 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpens and flows normally\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGravity feed, reservoir at least 200 cm above the valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 0.02 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe minimum head AutoAqua specifies for a gravity feed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGravity feed, reservoir less than 200 cm above the valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow 0.02 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow the stated minimum — the valve may not open reliably\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-pressure line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbove 0.7 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbove the stated maximum — fit a pressure regulator upstream\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitting it safely\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutoAqua is explicit on two points, and both are worth reading before you cut any tubing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA mechanical float valve is mandatory.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where this solenoid is used with a top-off or water-change system, AutoAqua requires a mechanical float valve fitted as a fail-safe. Electronics that fail closed are harmless; electronics that fail open put the contents of your RO line on the floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltered water only.\u003c\/strong\u003e AutoAqua restricts the valve to filtered water. Raw tap water and saltwater will clog it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC solenoid valve with a 120 cm lead and 5.5 x 2.5 mm DC plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 12 V power supply — the valve is powered by the AutoAqua controller it plugs into\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe top-off or water-change controller itself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuarter-inch RO tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA mechanical float valve, which AutoAqua requires as a fail-safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutoAqua top-off and water-change systems that currently use a submersible refill pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater and marine tanks fed from an RO or RO\/DI unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetups where you would rather not keep a top-off reservoir in the cabinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnfiltered tap water or saltwater — AutoAqua restricts it to filtered water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLines below 0.02 MPa, including a gravity feed with less than 200 cm of height above the valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLines above 0.7 MPa without a pressure regulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandalone use — it needs a 12 V DC source and a controller to switch it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the valve body dry and out of splash range. If flow drops away, check feed pressure at the valve before assuming the solenoid has failed — pressure is the more common cause. Check that the fail-safe float valve still seats freely each time you service the RO unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/autoaqua-smart-ato-duo\"\u003eAutoAqua Smart ATO Duo\u003c\/a\u003e — a top-off controller this valve can replace the refill pump on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/autoaqua-smart-ato-ro-auto-top-for-ro-system\"\u003eAutoAqua Smart ATO RO\u003c\/a\u003e — the RO-fed top-off unit in the same range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sea-max-e-s-reefer-ato-float-valve\"\u003eRed Sea ATO float valve\u003c\/a\u003e — a mechanical float valve for the fail-safe AutoAqua requires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/auto-aqua-digital-inline-tds-titanium-s1\"\u003eAutoAqua Digital Inline TDS Titanium S1\u003c\/a\u003e — confirms the water going through the valve is still clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/reef-pure-4-stage-eddentials\"\u003eReef Pure 4 Stage Essentials+\u003c\/a\u003e — an RO\/DI unit to supply the line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autoaqua\"\u003eThe full AutoAqua range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips as a standard parcel. Any manufacturer's warranty offered on this valve applies in addition to the consumer guarantees you have under Australian Consumer Law, which cannot be excluded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the AutoAqua DC Solenoid Valve need its own power supply?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The AutoAqua DC Solenoid Valve draws 6 W at 12 V DC through a 5.5 x 2.5 mm plug, which connects to the pump socket on the AutoAqua controller running it. No separate adaptor is supplied or required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I run tap water or saltwater through it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. AutoAqua specifies filtered water only for this valve. Raw tap water and saltwater will clog it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I still need a mechanical float valve?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. AutoAqua requires a mechanical float valve as a fail-safe whenever this solenoid is used with a top-off or water-change system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much pressure does the valve need to open?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 0.02 and 0.7 MPa. If you are feeding by gravity rather than mains pressure, AutoAqua specifies at least 200 cm of height between the reservoir and the valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich AutoAqua units does it fit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutoAqua lists it as compatible with its top-off and water-change systems that use a submersible refill pump, where it takes the place of that pump.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AutoAqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242230432035,"sku":"BA8859","price":59.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/auto-aqua-dc-solenoid-valve-43508248248611.webp?v=1790234084"},{"product_id":"auto-aqua-smart-smart-level-security","title":"AutoAqua Smart Level Security","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuts the power to one piece of equipment when the water goes where it should not.\u003c\/strong\u003e The AutoAqua Smart Level Security (model SLS-120, EU\/UK\/AU version) is a water level alarm with its own switched power point, called the Smart AC Switch. An optical sensor (it detects water using light rather than a float) mounts magnetically on the tank or sump. When it is triggered, the unit shuts off the equipment plugged into the AC Switch and sounds an audible and visual alarm straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh level or low level\u003c\/strong\u003e: mount the sensor above the water line to catch an overflow, or below it to catch a falling level. There is nothing to set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShuts off and alarms together\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the fault stops instead of only making a noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic mount\u003c\/strong\u003e that works on clear, tinted or painted surfaces up to 12.7 mm thick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto time delay\u003c\/strong\u003e to avoid false alarms after a power outage. AutoAqua's manual gives a 2 minute power on delay and a 2 minute detection delay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug and play\u003c\/strong\u003e: mount the sensor, plug your equipment into the AC Switch, then plug the AC Switch in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: SLS-120, EU\/UK\/AU version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower input and output: 100 to 240 V AC, 10 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum load: 2200 W at 220 V AC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum mounting thickness: 12.7 mm (1\/2 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensor cable length: 300 cm (10 feet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlarm: flashing red light with an audible alarm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: Smart Level Security unit, world plug type adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable as an independent flood cut-off for an auto top-off (a unit that tops up evaporated water), or as a low level cut-off to stop a return pump running dry when a sump level falls. Not suitable for loads over 10 A or 2200 W, for panels thicker than 12.7 mm, or for sensor positions with microbubbles or direct light on the sensor, which AutoAqua says to avoid. It protects one device at a time and is not a replacement for an RCD (safety switch).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the alarm goes off, unplug the AC Switch first, then find and fix the cause before plugging it back in. Test the sensor from time to time by moving it into or out of the water by hand and checking the equipment switches off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the AC Switch dry and above splash height, use a drip loop (a downward loop in each cord so water runs off before the plug) and run the aquarium circuit through an RCD.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutoAqua's SLS-120 manual gives a two year warranty from the purchase date, under proper installation and normal use, with proof of purchase, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. 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The window is not adjustable, and that single fact decides whether it suits your tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does, and what it does not do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a safety device, not a temperature controller. There is no set point to choose and it will not hold your tank at a temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt watches for the two failures that empty a tank overnight: a heater whose thermostat has welded closed, and a heater or chiller that has stopped working. When the water leaves the safe window, it removes power from whatever is plugged into it and sounds an alarm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour heater keeps its own thermostat and still does the controlling. The Smart Temp Security only intervenes once that thermostat has already failed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixed 22.2 to 28.8 °C window\u003c\/strong\u003e — ±0.5 °C, with nothing to programme and nothing to mis-set at 11pm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 A outlet\u003c\/strong\u003e — AutoAqua publishes 2200 W at 220 V AC, well above the draw of an aquarium heater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudible alarm\u003c\/strong\u003e — you learn the cut-off has fired from the unit, not from the livestock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic time delay\u003c\/strong\u003e — rides out brief interruptions instead of nuisance-tripping after a blackout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic probe\u003c\/strong\u003e — sticks on and repositions in seconds, no drilling and no suction cup to perish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e300 cm sensor cable\u003c\/strong\u003e — reaches from a unit mounted clear of the water up to the display tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature safety cut-off (not a controller)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCut-off window\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.2 to 28.8 °C (72 to 84 °F), fixed and not adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensing tolerance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±0.5 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 to 240 V AC, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutlet rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum switched load\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1100 W at 110 V AC; 2200 W at 220 V AC (AutoAqua published figures)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnetic temperature probe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum sensor mounting thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.7 mm (half an inch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensor cable length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 cm (10 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProgramming\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — plug and play\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe cut-off window\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat the unit does\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow 22.2 °C (72 °F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisconnects the outlet and alarms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.2 to 28.8 °C (72 to 84 °F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutlet stays live; the heater or chiller runs on its own thermostat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbove 28.8 °C (84 °F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisconnects the outlet and alarms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose limits are fixed. Check them against the temperature you actually keep before you buy, not after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo measurements decide it, and both are easy to check with a ruler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e — the probe magnet holds through material up to 12.7 mm. Glass, acrylic or cabinet panel thicker than that at the mounting point is outside the rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable reach\u003c\/strong\u003e — 300 cm between the probe and the unit, which needs to sit above splash height with access to a wall outlet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTropical freshwater and marine tanks run inside 22.2 to 28.8 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacking up the heater on a reef or planted display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who has lost stock to a stuck heater, or would rather not find out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColdwater tanks run below 22.2 °C — axolotls, cool-kept goldfish, temperate natives. The unit reads their normal running temperature as a fault and cuts the outlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTanks deliberately held above 28.8 °C, such as some discus and treatment setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoads drawing more than 10 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass, acrylic or cabinet material thicker than 12.7 mm at the probe position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as your only thermostat — it is a cut-off, not a controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart Temp Security unit with switched mains outlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic temperature probe on a 300 cm cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal plug-type power adaptor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChiller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarium thermometer for day-to-day reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety and Australian electrical notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit is rated 100 to 240 V AC at 50\/60 Hz, which covers Australian 240 V \/ 50 Hz mains. Confirm the plug configuration supplied with your unit before installation, and have any adaptation done by a licensed electrician rather than improvised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount the unit above splash height and clear of the sump. Test the cut-off before you rely on it by lifting the probe into water outside the window and confirming the outlet drops and the alarm sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the probe when you clean the glass, since a film of algae or salt creep slows its response. Re-test the cut-off after any tank move or rescape, and check the probe magnet has not crept down the panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bioscape-pro-electronic-heater\"\u003eBioscape PRO Electronic Heater\u003c\/a\u003e — the kind of heater this device is there to back up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/teco-tk150-chiller\"\u003eTeco TK150 Chiller\u003c\/a\u003e — protected the same way at the top of the window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/auto-aqua-smart-smart-level-security\"\u003eAutoAqua Smart Level Security\u003c\/a\u003e — the same idea applied to water level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/autoaqua-smart-skimmer-securty-system\"\u003eAutoAqua Smart Skimmer Security System\u003c\/a\u003e — the same idea applied to skimmer overflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fluval-digital-aquarium-thermometer\"\u003eFluval Digital Aquarium Thermometer\u003c\/a\u003e — for the everyday reading this device does not display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autoaqua\"\u003eThe full AutoAqua range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips as a standard parcel. Any manufacturer's warranty offered on this unit applies in addition to the consumer guarantees you have under Australian Consumer Law, which cannot be excluded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I change the temperature the Smart Temp Security cuts out at?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The AutoAqua Smart Temp Security uses a fixed window of 22.2 to 28.8 °C with ±0.5 °C tolerance. There is no adjustable set point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it replace my heater's thermostat?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a cut-off that sits upstream of the heater. The heater keeps controlling temperature; the Smart Temp Security only removes power once the water has already left the safe window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it work on an axolotl or coldwater tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A tank run below 22.2 °C sits outside the fixed window, so the unit treats a perfectly normal running temperature as a fault and disconnects the outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much can I plug into it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outlet is rated 10 A. AutoAqua publishes a maximum switched load of 2200 W at 220 V AC and 1100 W at 110 V AC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow thick can the glass be where the probe mounts?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 12.7 mm. The probe mounts magnetically and the cable between probe and unit is 300 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it need any setup or programming?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is plug and play, with an automatic time delay so a brief power interruption does not trip it unnecessarily.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AutoAqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242234134819,"sku":"BA7917","price":109.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/auto-aqua-smart-temp-securit-43106844639523.webp?v=1790230925"},{"product_id":"teco-nnect-wifi-devic","title":"Teco Nnect WiFi Device","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck on your chiller from wherever you are.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Teco Nnect is a plug-in WiFi module that connects a compatible Teco chiller to your home network, so you can monitor temperature, get alerts and adjust settings from the Teco app on your phone instead of walking over to the unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e — check current tank temperature and chiller status from anywhere with a data or WiFi connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlert notifications\u003c\/strong\u003e — configurable alarms push to your phone if temperature runs outside the range you set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance history\u003c\/strong\u003e — track how the chiller has been running over time, not just its current reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e°C\/°F toggle\u003c\/strong\u003e — switch display units in the app to suit you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy install\u003c\/strong\u003e — plugs directly into a compatible chiller, no separate power supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTeco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiFi adapter module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 114 x 102 x 51mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApp platforms\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eiOS and Android (Android 14+ not yet supported for initial pairing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowered from the host chiller — no separate power supply needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits the current TK-500, TK-1000 and TK-2000 R290 chillers, which are WiFi-ready from the factory. It is not compatible with the older TK-150, which has no WiFi header to plug into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teco TK-500, TK-1000 and TK-2000 R290 chillers where you want remote monitoring and alerts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Teco TK-150 or any non-WiFi-ready chiller — there's no port for it to connect to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlug the module into the WiFi port on the back of a compatible chiller, connect it to your home WiFi network through the Teco app, and it will start reporting temperature and status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by the manufacturer's standard warranty against faulty parts, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships as a small item at standard parcel rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this work with my TK-150?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The TK-150 doesn't have the WiFi port the Nnect module plugs into — this module only fits the TK-500, TK-1000 and TK-2000 R290 range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need a separate power supply?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it draws power from the chiller it's plugged into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat happens if my tank temperature drifts out of range?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can set alarm thresholds in the app, and it will push a notification to your phone if the reading moves outside them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it work on Android?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, on Android 13 and earlier. Android 14 and newer devices aren't yet supported for the initial pairing step — check for an app update if you're on a newer version.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Teco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242268213539,"sku":"AA0707","price":399.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/teco-nnect-wifi-devic-43106796044579.webp?v=1790231147"},{"product_id":"autoaqua-magnetic-stir-bar","title":"AutoAqua Magnetic Stir Bar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 3 x 7 mm bar that keeps a dosing container mixed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AutoAqua Magnetic Stir Bar (SB-0307) is the spinning element for the AutoAqua Smart Stir. It drops into a dosing container and the Smart Stir's magnetic drive turns it from outside the bottle, keeping supplements that settle out — carbonate powders, amino blends, phytoplankton — evenly suspended. The dose your pump draws from the bottom of the bottle then matches the dose it drew when the bottle was full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutoAqua lists the SB-0307 as an accessory for the Smart Stir. At 3 mm across and 7 mm long it is sized for the small dosing containers the Smart Stir is built around, not for a mixing drum or a laboratory flask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 x 7 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — small enough to pass through a dosing container's neck and to couple with the Smart Stir's drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion-resistant construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — AutoAqua specifies a corrosion-resistant material for permanent immersion, though it does not name the polymer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDriven through the container wall\u003c\/strong\u003e — nothing passes through the lid, so there is no shaft, no seal and nothing to leak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo wearing parts\u003c\/strong\u003e — the bar is the whole mechanism; if it spins freely it is working.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 mm long x 3 mm diameter (0.28 in x 0.12 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoAqua Smart Stir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnetic, through the container wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSB-0307\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutoAqua Smart Stir dosing containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater and marine dosing systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplements that settle or separate between doses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge reservoirs or mixing drums — the bar is sized for small dosing containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse on its own — it needs a magnetic stirrer such as the Smart Stir to drive it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the bar in RO water whenever you refill or change supplement, so residue does not build up and put it out of balance. If dosing accuracy drifts, check the bar is still turning freely rather than sitting stalled against the container wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/autoaqa-smart-stir\"\u003eAutoAqua Smart Stir\u003c\/a\u003e — the drive unit this bar belongs to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sea-reefdose-4\"\u003eRed Sea ReefDose 4\u003c\/a\u003e — the doser drawing from the container being stirred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sea-reef-care-calcium-foundation-a-powder\"\u003eRed Sea Reef Care Calcium+ Foundation A (Powder)\u003c\/a\u003e — the kind of made-up supplement that settles between doses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/controllers-dosing-automation\"\u003eControllers, dosing and automation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autoaqua\"\u003eThe full AutoAqua range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips as a standard parcel. Any manufacturer's warranty offered on this part applies in addition to the consumer guarantees you have under Australian Consumer Law, which cannot be excluded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich AutoAqua unit does this stir bar belong to?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AutoAqua Magnetic Stir Bar is listed by AutoAqua as an accessory for the Smart Stir, which provides the magnetic drive that turns it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy does a dosing container need stirring at all?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade-up powders and suspensions settle. Once they do, the doser draws a weaker solution from a container that has been standing than from one just mixed, so the delivered dose changes without anything on the pump changing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the stir bar made of?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutoAqua describes it as a durable, corrosion-resistant material suited to long-term aquarium use, but does not publish the specific polymer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse it in RO water at each supplement change. Avoid detergents, which are difficult to rinse fully out of a dosing container and end up in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AutoAqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242280960291,"sku":"AA0344","price":3.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/autoaqua-magnetic-stir-bar-43106844705059.webp?v=1790231143"},{"product_id":"autoaqa-smart-stir","title":"AutoAqua Smart Stir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReagent mixing that is identical on every test, every time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AutoAqua Smart Stir is a rechargeable magnetic stirrer for aquarium water test kits. A magnetic bar goes into the test vial, the vial sits on the base, and the stirrer mixes the reagent hands-free while you get on with something else. It takes vials up to 27 mm in diameter and switches itself off after five minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy hand-swirling is the weak point in a titration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a titration test — alkalinity, calcium, magnesium — the result depends on the colour changing at the right drop. That endpoint is only as repeatable as the mixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-swirling varies between tests.\u003c\/strong\u003e Speed, angle and duration change with how much of a hurry you are in, and so does the drop at which the colour turns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt varies between people.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two people testing the same water on the same kit can land a drop or two apart, which on an alkalinity kit is a meaningful dKH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnmixed reagent reads early.\u003c\/strong\u003e A drop that has not fully dispersed shows local colour before the sample has actually reached the endpoint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour hands are busy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Swirling with one hand while counting drops from a syringe with the other is where miscounts come from.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstant, identical agitation removes that variable. It does not make a test kit more accurate than its reagents allow, but it does make consecutive results comparable, which is what actually matters when you are tracking a trend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this is, and what it is not\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Smart Stir is a bench-top laboratory-style stirrer for test vials. It is not a dosing container mixer. It runs on an internal battery for five minutes at a time, is not rated for continuous duty, and is not intended to sit inside or under a dosing reservoir keeping supplements in suspension. If you need a solution kept suspended around the clock in a dosing container, this is the wrong tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAA0305\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4714041212105\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnetic stirrer for mixing water test reagents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in rechargeable lithium battery, charged by USB 5 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCharge time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAuto shut-off\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAfter 5 minutes of operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70.5 x 70.5 x 59.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum vial diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIndicators\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow battery indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-slip rubber pads to limit vibration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill my test kit fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only fit question is the diameter of the vial. The holder takes vials up to 27 mm across, which covers the standard round test vials supplied with most aquarium titration kits. Measure the outside of your vial at its widest point before ordering if you are close to the limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound vials\u003c\/strong\u003e sit in the holder as intended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquare and rectangular cuvettes\u003c\/strong\u003e will not seat in a 27 mm round holder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall narrow vials\u003c\/strong\u003e work, but keep the magnetic bar clear of the syringe tip while you dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVials over 27 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — including some larger sample cups — are outside the holder size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart Stir base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro USB charging cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStirring bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron wire, used to lift the magnetic stirring bar back out of a narrow vial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA USB power supply. The unit ships with a cable only, and charges from any standard USB 5 V source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest kits, reagents or vials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare stirring bars — see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/autoaqua-magnetic-stir-bar\"\u003eAutoAqua Magnetic Stir Bar\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitration kits where a colour endpoint is counted drop by drop — alkalinity, calcium, magnesium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReefers testing several parameters in one session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone whose alkalinity results wander between tests for no obvious reason\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouseholds where more than one person runs the tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater and marine test kits alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping dosing supplements suspended in a reservoir — it is a five-minute test-bench tool, not continuous-duty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVials wider than 27 mm, or square cuvettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixing anything in the aquarium itself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast chargers — see the safety note below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not charge the Smart Stir with a fast charger.\u003c\/strong\u003e AutoAqua states this explicitly; a fast charger may damage the unit. Use a standard USB 5 V source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the base dry. It is a bench instrument with an internal lithium battery, not aquarium-rated equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the magnetic stirring bar away from probes, magnetic mounts and anything else that will attract it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the stirring bar between tests. Carry-over reagent on the bar contaminates the next sample.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse and dry the stirring bar after every test and store it with the base so it does not go missing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge it when the low battery indicator shows rather than leaving it flat between test sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe spilled reagent off the base promptly — several aquarium reagents stain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe five-minute auto shut-off is a power-saving feature, not a fault. Press the button again if a test needs longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/autoaqua-magnetic-stir-bar\"\u003eAutoAqua Magnetic Stir Bar\u003c\/a\u003e — the replacement bar for this unit. They are small and easy to lose down a sink, so a spare is worth having.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sea-kh-alkalinity-pro-testing-kit-75-tests\"\u003eRed Sea KH\/Alkalinity Pro Testing Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — the titration where consistent mixing changes the reading most.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sea-calcium-pro-testing-kit-75-tests\"\u003eRed Sea Calcium Pro Testing Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — another drop-counted endpoint that benefits from hands-free stirring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-multitest-phosphate-75-tests\"\u003eSeachem MultiTest Phosphate\u003c\/a\u003e — a colorimetric test where even reagent dispersion matters before the colour is read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/auto-aqua-digital-inline-tds-titanium-s1\"\u003eAuto Aqua Digital Inline TDS Titanium S1\u003c\/a\u003e — for the RO\/DI side of your testing routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutoAqua does not publish a warranty term for the Smart Stir. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply to this product and are not limited by any manufacturer's warranty. Ships as a standard parcel. The unit contains a lithium battery, which can restrict air freight on some routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the AutoAqua Smart Stir actually for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a magnetic stirrer for mixing aquarium water test reagents. The magnetic bar goes into the test vial, the vial sits on the base, and the unit agitates the sample consistently while you count drops or wait out a development time. It is a test-bench tool, not a dosing container mixer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it to keep my dosing supplements mixed in the reservoir?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Smart Stir runs on an internal battery and shuts off automatically after five minutes, so it cannot hold a solution in suspension continuously. It is designed for the few minutes a water test takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size test vials does it take?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVials up to 27 mm in diameter, which is the size of the holder. That covers the round vials supplied with most aquarium titration kits. Square cuvettes and anything wider than 27 mm will not seat in the holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow is it powered, and how long does it take to charge?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery charged over USB at 5 V, and AutoAqua lists a charge time of 120 minutes. A micro USB cable is supplied; a USB power supply is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy does it turn itself off after five minutes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is a deliberate power-saving shut-off, not a fault. Most aquarium tests need far less than five minutes of mixing. 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