Hydros Kraken 24V Power Center
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Shipping & Returns
Free Shipping On Orders Over $49
All orders over $49.00 ship free using a combination of USPS, FedEx and UPS. All in stock items will ship out within 24-48 hours Monday-Friday. Drop ship items such as large aquariums, large sumps and full aquarium systems can take 1-2 weeks to arrive depending on availability. This shipping offer is only available in the 48 contiguous US. Not valid on wholesale orders.
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If your order is under $49.00 shipping is only $7.99 using a combination of USPS, FedEx & UPS. All in stock items will ship out within 24-48 hours Monday-Friday. This shipping offer is only available in the 48 contiguous US. Not valid on wholesale orders.
Drop Shipping
There are a few items that are drop shipped directly from the manufacturer. Any item that drop ships will be marked on the product page. Large items like aquariums, stands, and lights may take anywhere from 1-3 weeks for final delivery.
Returns
We're happy to accept returns of new products in their original packaging within 60 days of original purchase for a full refund. Just give us a call or send us an email, you must receive an RMA number before shipping back your products. Returns received without an RMA number will be refused and sent back.
Returned items must be sent back to us in new and unused condition in the original packaging along with all accessories, warranty cards, manuals, software, cables, etc.
Special order items are non returnable and are marked on the items page.
Returns For Unused Open Box Products
Hold on to your packaging! If you purchased a product in the last 30 days that's opened but unused, has never seen saltwater and still has all of its original packaging (warranty cards, manuals, accessories, etc.) we can accept your return and offer a refund to your original form of payment minus a small 10% restocking fee.
- Products must be returned in the original packaging. Products returned with broken manufacturer seals, damaged or altered packaging, missing packing material, warranty cards, manuals and/or accessories will be treated as an unused but open item.
- Items purchased as new but have been opened and received more than 30 days after the original purchase will be returned to you free of charge.
- Items that show any sign of exposure to water or use, returned with damaged or altered packaging or missing packing material including warranty cards, manuals and accessories are not eligible for return and will be returned to you free of charge.
- All items sold under clearance, blowout, or liquidation are final and not eligible for return.
Manufacturer Defects & Warranties
Sometimes items just don't work out of the box, contact us and we'll work with you to make it right!
If your product arrives non-functional due to manufacturer defects, it may be exchanged for the same product within 30 days at no cost to you!
Purchased more than 30 days ago, but need warranty support? We'll ensure your issue is handled fast and efficiently by acting as the first point of contact. We'll introduce you to the best contact at the manufacturer, and make sure the manufacturer knows of the issue you're encountering!
Please Note:
- Shipping & Delivery fees are non-refundable.
- Gift Cards are non-refundable.
- Return shipping may be deducted from your refund.
- Please retain all product packaging and tags until you are completely satisfied with your purchase.
- Please open all packages and inspect all items for damage immediately upon arrival. Damages must be reported within 3 days of the reported delivery.
Hydros Kraken 24V Power Center
Hydros Kraken - The Ultimate Aquarium Power Manager
Declutter your aquarium with the Hydros Kraken, an innovative hybrid of energy center and controller. Designed to power essential aquarium equipment like pumps and lights, the Kraken features a robust 20amp/480w Mean Well power supply and is designed to pass ETL/UL certification. Its silent, passively cooled operation and individual power monitoring through eight Force Ports make it a leader in efficiency and control.
Beyond power management, the Kraken is a fully functioning Hydros system controller capable of performing actions based on the status of other Hydros devices within the Collective. With two Hydros Command Bus Ports, it seamlessly connects to other controllers for a unified system. Remote monitoring and control are effortless with the Hydros cloud-based app, and the Kraken's capability to wirelessly manage up to eight WiFi devices adds convenience and advanced technology.
Product Features:
- Power up to 20 amps of system-critical life support equipment
- Eliminates clutter by removing the need for eight individual 24V power supplies
- Measures the current flowing to each connected device and can detect over or under current conditions, alerting the user with alarms
- Allows the user to switch each output on or off based on various HYDROS parameters such as temperature, flow rate, and more
- The Kraken is a full brain that can share and take over the decision-making of a HYDROS Collective
- Control up to eight WiFi devices like fish feeders, smart outlets, and even additional WiFi power strips
- Command Bus Port provides power to add redundancy power to your HYDROS Collective
- Designed to pass ETL/UL Certification
- Universal voltage works with both 110 and 220V
- External Industrial Grade Mean Well Super Brick
- No noisy fans; the Kraken is entirely passively cooled
- Optical isolation between the power circuitry and the control circuitry. This provides safety failure and isolates the control circuitry to reduce noise.
- Engineered, built, and supported in the USA.
Force Ports - 8 Available
Eight controllable DC power ports, each with individual power monitoring capabilities to safely manage aquarium equipment like lighting, water pumps, protein skimmers, filters, and much more using 24V power. Each high-current 24-volt Force Port provides up to 8 Amps of 24-volt DC power to eliminate “power bricks” and/or “wall warts” typically required to run.
Drive Ports - 4 Available
The Drive Ports provide switched 12V DC power for running small aquarium devices. The Control continuously monitors the exact current supplied by each port, so you will be immediately notified if a motor or pump quits drawing current or draws too much. Each drive port can handle up to 2.5 Amps, and the entire device can handle up to 4 Amps. Drive Port Adapter Cables are required (sold separately).
Battery Backup Port - 1 Available
A specific connection for an external 12V Lead Acid Battery to keep your system alive during power failures. A battery will keep the entire Hydros system running in Low Power Mode during a power failure. An internal trickle charger keeps these batteries ready to use. The voltage and current on the battery are monitored and reported to the user.
This battery can be as large or small as you choose, from small sealed lead acid batteries to large arrays of boat batteries. The Kraken's internal charger can be disabled if you prefer to use a battery charger.
Command Bus - 2 Available
The Command Bus communicates with other Hydros devices for the ultimate failsafe and can also power other Control devices.
External Power Brick
A large 24V “super brick” IP65-rated industrial power supply to run all the outputs and the entire Hydros system. The Super Brick can provide up to 20 Amps of 24-volt DC power (480 watts). Supply is manufactured by Mean Well, a highly trusted and regarded power supply company.
Control up to 8 Hydros WiFi Devices
The Hydros App allows you to create rules and set schedules to control other Hydros WiFi devices such as the 4-outlet power strip or Hydros Smart Plug. For example, quickly turn on or off different pieces of aquarium equipment like pumps, powerheads, lights, heaters, algae scrubbers, UV sterilizers, protein skimmers, and more.
Specifications:
- Max Per Force Port: 8A
- Total Max Power: 20A/480W
- Kraken Dimensions 9.5"L x 4.75"W x 3.2"H
- Power Supply Dimensions: 10.375"L x 5"W x 2.75"H
Items Included:
- 1x Kraken Device
- 1x Mean Well Power Supply
- 1x Battery Backup Cable (12V lead acid battery not included)