ReefKeeper and Toms Aqualifter

crocogator106 · 01/07/2017, 03:08 PM

I just set up my ReefKeeper lite plus with the Reefkeeper ATO setup using a Toms Aquqlifter pump for my ATO reservoir. My problem is when the outlet light on my Pc4 goes out (which the toms pumps is plugged into goes off indicating the outlet is off) the pump keeps pumping. I've tested the outlet when the light goes off and there is no power to it. How is the pump still pumping. The pump itself is still running when this happens so it cant be a back siphon issue. Any suggestions?

mcgyvr · 01/07/2017, 06:06 PM

I believe there are 2 types of outlets on those units.. solid state and relay controlled.. You may be experiencing leakage because you are plugged into the solid state outlets.. try a different one.. I want to say the middle 2 are solid state and the outer 2 are relay outlets..

crocogator106 · 01/07/2017, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mcgyvr

I believe there are 2 types of outlets on those units.. solid state and relay controlled.. You may be experiencing leakage because you are plugged into the solid state outlets.. try a different one.. I want to say the middle 2 are solid state and the outer 2 are relay outlets..

You were exactly correct. I had the aqualifter on the #3 outlet. Moved it to the #1 and presto.....works perfectly. Thanks your a lifesaver!!!!!

n2585722 · 01/07/2017, 07:15 PM

To use the Aqualifter on a PC4 add a surge protector between the PC4 outlet and the pump. Another way is to get a PB4. They have circuitry in them to kill the back EMF pulse from the pump.

BigRob · 08/27/2019, 07:01 PM

Thats the Belkin Surge protector. Model# BZ103050-TVL

mcgyvr · 08/28/2019, 10:27 AM

@BigRob
Bigrob, seems you are a new user and posted an external link or picture attempt in this thread.. As such the site has "jailed" your post so we can't see it (we can only see that you posted something)... The moderators will likely come around and unjail your post (usually within 24 hours) but I just wanted to let you know that if you asked a question or something we aren't ignoring you .. We just can't see it yet..

DesertReefT4r · 08/28/2019, 03:53 PM

I have the same setup and had a similar issue. When my ATO kicked on my MH lights would flickers, switched the Aqualift pump to the other outlet and problem was solved.

BigRob · 09/01/2019, 08:11 PM

I've been around awhile..just rarely post. So anyways for letting me know the link didn't post.... sorry about that...

So look up on you tube for "Dosing Kalk using Toms AquaLifter and the ReefKeeper Lite"
I believe he is using a Belkin tiny form factor surge protector at the socket. Seems to be working for him very well.... let me know...

01/07/2017, 06:06 PM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	I believe there are 2 types of outlets on those units.. solid state and relay controlled.. You may be experiencing leakage because you are plugged into the solid state outlets.. try a different one.. I want to say the middle 2 are solid state and the outer 2 are relay outlets.. __________________ Who me?

08/28/2019, 10:27 AM	#6
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	@BigRob Bigrob, seems you are a new user and posted an external link or picture attempt in this thread.. As such the site has "jailed" your post so we can't see it (we can only see that you posted something)... The moderators will likely come around and unjail your post (usually within 24 hours) but I just wanted to let you know that if you asked a question or something we aren't ignoring you .. We just can't see it yet.. __________________ Who me?

08/28/2019, 03:53 PM	#7
DesertReefT4r Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Mesa Az Posts: 771	I have the same setup and had a similar issue. When my ATO kicked on my MH lights would flickers, switched the Aqualift pump to the other outlet and problem was solved. __________________ Tank history 29g tropical ,55g cichlid tank, 20H softy reef, 29g mixed reef, 20H brackish goby & puffer tank, 55g mixed reef, 6g Nanocube softy lps reef, 40B sps reef, 75g sps reef, 75g sps reef in bu Current Tank Info: 75g sps reef build in the works.

01/07/2017, 03:08 PM	#1
crocogator106 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Alabama Posts: 371	ReefKeeper and Toms Aqualifter I just set up my ReefKeeper lite plus with the Reefkeeper ATO setup using a Toms Aquqlifter pump for my ATO reservoir. My problem is when the outlet light on my Pc4 goes out (which the toms pumps is plugged into goes off indicating the outlet is off) the pump keeps pumping. I've tested the outlet when the light goes off and there is no power to it. How is the pump still pumping. The pump itself is still running when this happens so it cant be a back siphon issue. Any suggestions?

01/07/2017, 07:15 PM	#4
n2585722 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 1,072	To use the Aqualifter on a PC4 add a surge protector between the PC4 outlet and the pump. Another way is to get a PB4. They have circuitry in them to kill the back EMF pulse from the pump.

08/27/2019, 07:01 PM	#5
BigRob Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 5	Thats the Belkin Surge protector. Model# BZ103050-TVL

09/01/2019, 08:11 PM	#8
BigRob Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 5	I've been around awhile..just rarely post. So anyways for letting me know the link didn't post.... sorry about that... So look up on you tube for "Dosing Kalk using Toms AquaLifter and the ReefKeeper Lite" I believe he is using a Belkin tiny form factor surge protector at the socket. Seems to be working for him very well.... let me know...