Eheim Pro3e 2078 - Connected to PC

[evanescence]

Hello,

I am new to this forum but not with the 2078. I have one and I have it connected to my PC, something that 99% of people don't even know you can actually do that with this filter.

You can do that with ALL pro 3e models (2074, 2076, 2078) however, it does require that you purchase a serial to USB connector (not included with any models) from Eheim in order to allow PC funtionality. Works with windows 7 but not 64 bit version and all previous versions up to XP.

Eheim hasn't been big on advertising this feature, I don't know why because it's a really neat (geeky for sure but cool) feature to have.

With the PC, you can micro adjust all the filter's functions (stream / 12 hour bio, maintenance, etc.) far better than if you were to use the controls on the filter, it's like you're getting half the features if you don't connect it to a PC.

The 2078 also has a higher flow rate than the 2080 (1850l/hour vs. 1700l/hour)

It is an amazing filter, if you don't take advantage of the PC functionality, I'd say go with a Pro3 2075 and not Pro3e models, the whole purpose of going electronic was to integrate PC functionality with the filter.

[djtr]

being a geek I would definetly say that is a cool function!