Apex jr compaired to RKL level 1

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  1. salt4me

    salt4me Skunk Shrimp

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    -Apex jr accepts 5 expansion modules, one being a display unit sold optional at $100. (so total with display is 249.95, 149.95 without)

    -RKL L1 has built in display and accepts 4 moduals (113.99)

    Both come with 4 outlets, expansion outlets are as follows: Apex jr direct connect 4 outlet $124.95 (8 can be daisy chained together for 32 outlets). Apex jr energy bar 4 $109.95 (up to 240 can be daisy chained for 960 outlets).
    -RKL L1 RKM-PC4 powerbar $89.99 (does not say if these units can be daisy chained)
    -Apex jr direct connect 8 outlet $149.95 (5 can be daisy chained for total 40 outlets)
    -Apex jr energy bar 8 outlet $149.95 (240 can be daisey chained for total of 1960 switched outlets)
    -Apex jr has on board ethernet port
    -RKL L2 has a module that has to be added $118.99

    Sort of like a vet and a mustang, the vet cost more and cost more to add stuff to it. After the inital probe modules, it all about outlets to me. I was going to get a RLK L1 this week, but i think i will hold off and get the apex jr w/display. Here is my reasoning for adding display, don't want to boot the computer just to check perams. Was going for the RKL for this reason. Reasons for Apex jr on board ethernet, if i wanted this feature on the RKL L1 i would have to add it $118.99. So in the end be about the same price plus lose a port(I'm guessing). Hold it i have seen the RKL set up "simple". Going to find a Apex jr vid being set up, "im not a computer guru".;D
     
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  3. pink4miss

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    nothing like a vette :)
     
  4. salt4me

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    haha you got that right. I have a question for you pink, seeing how I'm getting a vette. What is the connection difference in the energy bar 8 vs the direct connect 8? They both are $149. I know the amp load is different. I guess what I'm asking is does both plug into a wall outlet and not the controller for their 120v? Or anyone that has this controller please give input.
     
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    sorry i can't help you i only have the energy bar 8