Reeffiller Pump on timer for two-part dosing

supervdl · 01/01/2007, 08:28 PM

I still looking into new dosing pumps for my 2-Part ESV Additive for Ca and Alk. I came across the reeffiller pumps which have been recommended to me from various sources.

Can you use them for two part systems? I need only 200ml added daily and with the smallest pump 3 gal (single) and 6.5 gal (two lines) it gets a little to dose correctly. Can you put them on a timer to further finetune the output (i.e., 50% of the day => 50% of the dialed output)?

Just try to make sure I understand the issues before I spend the money. Thanks for your help.

supervdl · 01/02/2007, 07:32 AM

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ReeferAl · 01/02/2007, 11:47 AM

I don't know the answer to your question, but I'll give you a bump. I have heard that they are quite loud.

anthworks · 01/02/2007, 12:35 PM

Super loud and finicky to use. I dont recommend them.

jag1979 · 01/02/2007, 02:01 PM

would you recommend them for garage > attic > aquarium use?

ReeferAl · 01/03/2007, 10:21 AM

I have a peristaltic pump from Omega. It is louder than my Liter Meter III, but certainly not too loud for a garage or attic. I have had no problems with it. It can be operated on a timer or float switch with no problem. You might look into these.

Allen

gasman059 · 01/03/2007, 10:48 AM

Look at reefdosing systems form innovative aquatics, they work and extremely quiet 1-or 2 channels. I have one that i'm parting with .

Randy Holmes-Farley · 01/03/2007, 11:18 AM

The Reef Fillers are noisy, and work fine in a basement or garage. I have several in my basement for limewater and automatic water changes. They can be used for dosing, but peristaltic pumps also work well.

db_triggerfish · 01/03/2007, 12:50 PM

gasman059, i am interested in dosing pump. PM send.

supervdl · 01/03/2007, 12:54 PM

How does the noise level compare to a chiller?

Randy Holmes-Farley · 01/03/2007, 05:52 PM

Not sure, since I don't have a chiller, but on a quiet day in the dining room, I can just hear it in the basement.

01/01/2007, 08:28 PM	#1
supervdl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NE PA Posts: 1,315	Reeffiller Pump on timer for two-part dosing I still looking into new dosing pumps for my 2-Part ESV Additive for Ca and Alk. I came across the reeffiller pumps which have been recommended to me from various sources. Can you use them for two part systems? I need only 200ml added daily and with the smallest pump 3 gal (single) and 6.5 gal (two lines) it gets a little to dose correctly. Can you put them on a timer to further finetune the output (i.e., 50% of the day => 50% of the dialed output)? Just try to make sure I understand the issues before I spend the money. Thanks for your help.

01/02/2007, 07:32 AM	#2
supervdl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NE PA Posts: 1,315	> __________________ My tank thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1167897 Current Tank Info: 135 gal mixed reef with Radions and Zeovit; 210 gal SPS reef being set up

01/02/2007, 02:01 PM	#5
jag1979 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 982	would you recommend them for garage > attic > aquarium use? __________________ clowns, bi-color pseudo, coral beauty, yellow tang GBTA, crocea clam xenia, various polyps/zoa's, candy cane, tree leather, frogspawn, torch, various mushrooms, green/red plate, birdsnest Current Tank Info: 180 AGA, tunze 6100, 6025 and 6060, 3 x 250 mh's, 3 x 80 t5's, ASM G4+

01/03/2007, 10:48 AM	#7
gasman059 The OG mad scientist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SOFLA Posts: 10,308	Look at reefdosing systems form innovative aquatics, they work and extremely quiet 1-or 2 channels. I have one that i'm parting with . __________________ There's a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". 1985-present Current Tank Info: Officially lurking!

01/03/2007, 11:18 AM	#8
Randy Holmes-Farley Reef Chemist Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Arlington, Massachusetts Posts: 86,233	The Reef Fillers are noisy, and work fine in a basement or garage. I have several in my basement for limewater and automatic water changes. They can be used for dosing, but peristaltic pumps also work well. __________________ Randy Holmes-Farley Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef

01/02/2007, 11:47 AM	#3
ReeferAl Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Fond du Lac, WI Posts: 2,040	I don't know the answer to your question, but I'll give you a bump. I have heard that they are quite loud.

01/02/2007, 12:35 PM	#4
anthworks Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,071	Super loud and finicky to use. I dont recommend them.

01/03/2007, 10:21 AM	#6
ReeferAl Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Fond du Lac, WI Posts: 2,040	I have a peristaltic pump from Omega. It is louder than my Liter Meter III, but certainly not too loud for a garage or attic. I have had no problems with it. It can be operated on a timer or float switch with no problem. You might look into these. Allen

01/03/2007, 12:50 PM	#9
db_triggerfish Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,127	gasman059, i am interested in dosing pump. PM send. __________________ FMAS - Florida Marine Aquarium Society Member . Current Tank Info: AGA 75g RR 6 x 54w T5 overdriven (510w) with 2 x Icecap 660, DAS EX-1 Skimmer, OR 2500, Reefkeeper II

01/03/2007, 12:54 PM	#10
supervdl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NE PA Posts: 1,315	How does the noise level compare to a chiller? __________________ My tank thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1167897 Current Tank Info: 135 gal mixed reef with Radions and Zeovit; 210 gal SPS reef being set up

01/03/2007, 05:52 PM	#11
Randy Holmes-Farley Reef Chemist Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Arlington, Massachusetts Posts: 86,233	Not sure, since I don't have a chiller, but on a quiet day in the dining room, I can just hear it in the basement. __________________ Randy Holmes-Farley Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef