by AquaNerd | Dec 1, 2015 | Reef, Science, Technology
Hydor International Trade Complaint Hydor has filed against Jeabo in relation to the theft of patented technology. Hydor filed a complaint last week with U.S. International Trade Commission stating Jebao’s products infringe U.S. Patent No. 8,191,846, a patent protecting HYDOR’s aquarium fitting technology. The company also stated in a press release “HYDOR considers its aquarium fitting technology and its related patents to be very valuable, and it will remain resolute and active in vigorously enforcing its patents in this area.” Hydor – “I’m glad to inform you that the press release of the ITC complaint (US International Trade Commission) is now online on www.hydor.com website and in the Hydor Facebook page.” AquaNerd will be following this story as it unfolds. by xeniaforever | Sep 30, 2015 | Equipment
Hydor is pleased to announce the release of its latest product – the Koralia Third Generation. This new pump is super compact, energy efficient, and is designed to recreate the natural and beneficial water motion of rivers and... by danireef | Aug 21, 2015 | Equipment
Hydor Smart Level Control is a top-of-the-line, electronic, automatic top-off system. It was presented by Hydor at the Nuremberg InterZoo in 2012, and ever since then, it has been appreciated... by danireef | Apr 16, 2014 | Equipment
Hydor has unveiled its new level controller Smart Level Control at the Interzoo fair in Nuremberg in 2012, since then it has been a controller appreciated all over the world. Hydor Smart Level Control is a fully electronic level... by AquaNerd | Sep 12, 2013 | Equipment, Industry, MACNA
After a few years of development, the Hydor Smart Level Controller is finally ready to hit the aquarium equipment marketplace. The automatic top-off unit uses the same form factor as their popular Koralia Wave Controller, but instead of controlling pulsing powerheads, it monitors the water level of a sump or aquarium and starts a top-off pump when necessary. The Smart Level controller can handle pumps up to 50 watts, though for top-off situations, that is a bit excessive. The Smart Level probe has three ports that indicate a maximum and minimum water level, as well as an alarm level, all of which have indicator LEDs. It operates on temperature changes that occur when water fills the probe chamber, causing it to turn the top-off pump on or off as needed. The probe has a magnet/suction cup hybrid mounting system, with additional cable clamps to keep the probe horizontally positioned. The magnet can handle a wall thickness of 10mm or less. The Smart Level controller will see a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $105.95, with minimum advertise prices falling somewhere in the mid-$80 range.
