Peristaltic dosing pumps

LobsterOfJustice · 07/25/2012, 10:13 AM

I am in the market for two dosing pumps. They will be controlled by a Apex controller, so I don't need anything fancy, just a fixed rate pump. Bulk Reef Supply sells a two-part doser that is inexpensive ($80 ea) and has decent reviews. I don't like buying junk and replacing it a year or two later - will I be happy with these pumps, or should I put out a little extra money ($110 ea) and get the AquaMedic pump module?

tommy tomato · 07/25/2012, 10:26 AM

The Brs pumps are excellent

James77 · 07/25/2012, 10:32 AM

IMO the Drews dosers from BRS have been the best. TBAquatics also sells an identical type pump for a similar price. I have owned a couple sets of these dosers and never had a problem with them.

LobsterOfJustice · 07/25/2012, 01:04 PM

BRS has separate listings for the "BRS 2 Part Doser" ($80) and "Drew's Doser" ($95), any difference?

rovster · 07/25/2012, 03:10 PM

Bump, good question. Me wants to know too

James77 · 07/25/2012, 04:25 PM

The "drews" doser was their original one, then they came out with a different line of them. I used one of the BRS top off dosers similar to the BRS slower dosers and did not like it. I found it noisy and flimsy feeling, although noise would be lesswere it running slower. The Drews is as close to silent as can be and has 4 rollers as opposed to 2 on the BRS. The BRS does 1.1 mL/minute and the drews about 1.5

You can get the drews for $90 with a group buy.

TBAquatics also has them for $85 if you buy two-four. I have had both the drews and TBaquatics one.....they were identical in appearance and operation to me.

James77 · 07/25/2012, 04:25 PM

http://www.tbaquatics.com/smart-reef-doser-390.html

Yogre · 07/25/2012, 05:38 PM

I have the BRS 1.1ml pump, and have been using it to dose vinegar for a couple of years now. Its been very quiet, and (touch wood) very reliable.

As Jim said, the BRS has 2 rollers and the Drew's has 4. I remember when BRS still had their sponsor forum here, they said they preferred the BRS to the Drew's for build quality and performance...but the cynic in me says the real reason may have been a better markup on the BRS. I know, I'm a terrible person.

kissman · 07/25/2012, 06:01 PM

the BRS 1.1mL are awesome along with the 50mL

JAustin · 07/25/2012, 06:01 PM

I have been using Chinese 12v 45 ml per min dosing pumps for a while now and love them. They were $20 each, great deal and what isn't made in china? Check eBay if your interested.

07/25/2012, 10:13 AM	#1
LobsterOfJustice Recovering Detritophobe Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 7,443	Peristaltic dosing pumps I am in the market for two dosing pumps. They will be controlled by a Apex controller, so I don't need anything fancy, just a fixed rate pump. Bulk Reef Supply sells a two-part doser that is inexpensive ($80 ea) and has decent reviews. I don't like buying junk and replacing it a year or two later - will I be happy with these pumps, or should I put out a little extra money ($110 ea) and get the AquaMedic pump module? __________________ If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right. I remember when zoanthids were called things like "green" and "orange" and not "reverse gorilla nipple." Current Tank Info: 180g reef with all the bells and whistles

07/25/2012, 10:26 AM	#2
tommy tomato Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sunrise fl Posts: 1,623	The Brs pumps are excellent __________________ Tank: 110g mixed reef DIY cree led, 2x250w radiums, sro 3000 Angelfish boy to Matt: Now go cry in your bathroom when your nitrates aren't in check.

07/25/2012, 10:32 AM	#3
James77 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 8,158	IMO the Drews dosers from BRS have been the best. TBAquatics also sells an identical type pump for a similar price. I have owned a couple sets of these dosers and never had a problem with them. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 120g Mixed Reef and 75g Freshwater

07/25/2012, 01:04 PM	#4
LobsterOfJustice Recovering Detritophobe Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 7,443	BRS has separate listings for the "BRS 2 Part Doser" ($80) and "Drew's Doser" ($95), any difference? __________________ If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right. I remember when zoanthids were called things like "green" and "orange" and not "reverse gorilla nipple." Current Tank Info: 180g reef with all the bells and whistles

07/25/2012, 04:25 PM	#6
James77 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 8,158	The "drews" doser was their original one, then they came out with a different line of them. I used one of the BRS top off dosers similar to the BRS slower dosers and did not like it. I found it noisy and flimsy feeling, although noise would be lesswere it running slower. The Drews is as close to silent as can be and has 4 rollers as opposed to 2 on the BRS. The BRS does 1.1 mL/minute and the drews about 1.5 You can get the drews for $90 with a group buy. TBAquatics also has them for $85 if you buy two-four. I have had both the drews and TBaquatics one.....they were identical in appearance and operation to me. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 120g Mixed Reef and 75g Freshwater

07/25/2012, 03:10 PM	#5
rovster Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,518	Bump, good question. Me wants to know too

07/25/2012, 05:38 PM	#8
Yogre Cheesehead Reefer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 1,351	I have the BRS 1.1ml pump, and have been using it to dose vinegar for a couple of years now. Its been very quiet, and (touch wood) very reliable. As Jim said, the BRS has 2 rollers and the Drew's has 4. I remember when BRS still had their sponsor forum here, they said they preferred the BRS to the Drew's for build quality and performance...but the cynic in me says the real reason may have been a better markup on the BRS. I know, I'm a terrible person. __________________ "Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow." ~ Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: 215 gal TBS Reef

07/25/2012, 06:01 PM	#9
kissman Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lynchburg, Va Posts: 2,963	the BRS 1.1mL are awesome along with the 50mL

07/25/2012, 06:01 PM	#10
JAustin Acropora Nut Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,628	I have been using Chinese 12v 45 ml per min dosing pumps for a while now and love them. They were $20 each, great deal and what isn't made in china? Check eBay if your interested. __________________ 211g Planet Aquariums Hybrid PVC bottom 48"x34"x30" and steel stand from CustomReefCreations - Reeflo Super Dart - OM 4way - SRO XP3000 External - ATI Dimmable 8x54w - Apex.