Tunze Osmolator users

this is me · 02/22/2006, 04:01 PM

Is it possible for me to hook this device 20' across the room. My RO water container is 20' from my tank. Thanks

MiddletonMark · 02/22/2006, 04:07 PM

Dunno, but if you give him a day to see your post - Roger will know for sure

this is me · 02/22/2006, 04:09 PM

Thanks, it just that when I want to do something, I want to get it done right away. Lol. I have no patient.

mc-cro · 02/22/2006, 04:27 PM

If the pump can actually pump that far, which I dont think it can. its only a small dc pump. the wires for the sensors arent long enough. the sensor in the sump to the controller, to the pump at max are like 8-10ft.

Can you move the ro container closer to the tank: you can pump ro water a long distance out of an ro/di, if possible that would be the best solution.

samsfishnchips · 02/22/2006, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by this is me
Is it possible for me to hook this device 20' across the room. My RO water container is 20' from my tank. Thanks

Hi,

yes you can, I'm running mine about that same length and only at 9v, don't under estimate that little pump

I use regular 1/4" to extend water line, and 20gauge speaker wire to extend power to the pump,

rvitko's response, but saids the pump can only pump against 9-10ft of head and he recommends 16-22gauge.
"Yes, in fact I have soldered lengths of up to 25ft of 22gauge speaker wire on the unit and it still works."

so as long as you keep it under that head pressure, keep line low and run it into the sump, it will be fine.

sam

this is me · 02/22/2006, 05:09 PM

Thanks Sam. The answer I'm hoping to hear.

adinap · 02/22/2006, 11:40 PM

I run mine 50' and the head is about 4' I bumped the voltage to 12V. Seems to work fine for me. I ran 1/4" polyethylene tubing from the garage to the sump in the stand. I used 14g speaker cable since I had it laying around.

Russ

ianward · 02/23/2006, 09:13 AM

How noisy is the pump when it runs?

rdavis289 · 02/23/2006, 09:44 AM

A slight hum.

s10willy · 02/23/2006, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by adinap
I run mine 50' and the head is about 4' I bumped the voltage to 12V. Seems to work fine for me. I ran 1/4" polyethylene tubing from the garage to the sump in the stand. I used 14g speaker cable since I had it laying around.

Russ

How did you bump the voltage to 12V?

samsfishnchips · 02/23/2006, 11:33 PM

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Originally posted by s10willy
How did you bump the voltage to 12V?

you must not have the unit them

at the power supply there is a switch 9v or 12v

sam

s10willy · 02/24/2006, 07:20 AM

Actually, I do have the unit. One of the best products I have purchased for the tank! Overlooked the switch. Thanks!

02/22/2006, 04:01 PM	#1
this is me Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,074	Tunze Osmolator users Is it possible for me to hook this device 20' across the room. My RO water container is 20' from my tank. Thanks __________________ Nick When a man talks dirty to a woman, it's sexual harassment. When a woman talks dirty to a man, it's $4.95 per minute. Current Tank Info: Miracle 360 gallons

02/22/2006, 04:07 PM	#2
MiddletonMark Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 14,441	Dunno, but if you give him a day to see your post - Roger will know for sure __________________ read a lot, think for yourself Current Tank Info: 58g stony reef [250w10k, 250w 20k MH, 2x vho act, Octopus150, 6060 + 6000] ; 60g mixed tub

02/22/2006, 04:09 PM	#3
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02/22/2006, 04:27 PM	#4
mc-cro (macro) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,238	If the pump can actually pump that far, which I dont think it can. its only a small dc pump. the wires for the sensors arent long enough. the sensor in the sump to the controller, to the pump at max are like 8-10ft. Can you move the ro container closer to the tank: you can pump ro water a long distance out of an ro/di, if possible that would be the best solution. __________________ Time is the most valuable thing you have... spend it wisely Current Tank Info: 60x26x24 AGE 3 sided starphire

02/22/2006, 05:09 PM	#6
this is me Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,074	Thanks Sam. The answer I'm hoping to hear. __________________ Nick When a man talks dirty to a woman, it's sexual harassment. When a woman talks dirty to a man, it's $4.95 per minute. Current Tank Info: Miracle 360 gallons

02/22/2006, 11:40 PM	#7
adinap Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 5	I run mine 50' and the head is about 4' I bumped the voltage to 12V. Seems to work fine for me. I ran 1/4" polyethylene tubing from the garage to the sump in the stand. I used 14g speaker cable since I had it laying around. Russ

02/23/2006, 09:13 AM	#8
ianward Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kelowna, Canada Posts: 281	How noisy is the pump when it runs?

02/23/2006, 09:44 AM	#9
rdavis289 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Post Falls Posts: 46	A slight hum.

02/24/2006, 07:20 AM	#12
s10willy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 404	Actually, I do have the unit. One of the best products I have purchased for the tank! Overlooked the switch. Thanks!