Official: Masterflex Calcium Reactor Setup Thread - Page 113

Ucantwin · 03/16/2018, 05:55 PM

It works! Thank you so much!

tkeracer619 · 03/16/2018, 06:28 PM

Awesome, you're welcome

zip70 · 03/17/2018, 11:36 AM

I need the pump but I don't know the model number. I know the brushless model number but they are too expensive for me. My sump is in the garage so noise is ok for me. Please advice for the model number work good for me.
Thank you

stephj03 · 03/18/2018, 09:05 PM

Can someone do me a favor and post a cell phone pic of the voltage/amps info on the power supply for the AP regulator?

My power supply got separated from the reg in a box with other power supplies that have the same tip.

Thanks

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hkgar · 03/19/2018, 01:32 PM

Here you go

https://photos.app.goo.gl/74760UYbH5mVdKQ23

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephj03

Can someone do me a favor and post a cell phone pic of the voltage/amps info on the power supply for the AP regulator?

My power supply got separated from the reg in a box with other power supplies that have the same tip.

Thanks

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

tkeracer619 · 03/19/2018, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zip70

I need the pump but I don't know the model number. I know the brushless model number but they are too expensive for me. My sump is in the garage so noise is ok for me. Please advice for the model number work good for me.
Thank you

What is your budget?

IdahoCindy · 03/19/2018, 10:11 PM

I just joined the Masterflex club! Yippee! Found a 7523-80 on eBay. I also ordered a new carbon doser regulator from BRS. I've been having some trouble dialing in my Inovative Marine calcium reactor. These two items should really help.

tkeracer619 · 03/19/2018, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IdahoCindy

I just joined the Masterflex club! Yippee! Found a 7523-80 on eBay. I also ordered a new carbon doser regulator from BRS. I've been having some trouble dialing in my Inovative Marine calcium reactor. These two items should really help.

Welcome to the club!!! You're going to love it

zip70 · 03/20/2018, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkeracer619

What is your budget?

Around 300
Thanks

zip70 · 03/20/2018, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IdahoCindy

I just joined the Masterflex club! Yippee! Found a 7523-80 on eBay. I also ordered a new carbon doser regulator from BRS. I've been having some trouble dialing in my Inovative Marine calcium reactor. These two items should really help.

7523-80 is a decent one. You will like it. How much do you pay for that? If you don't mind.

IdahoCindy · 03/20/2018, 04:14 PM

They go for about $950 on Ebay. I was able to get mine for less but I'd rather not reveal the price since the seller has another one for sale. Needless to say, there was some back and forth negotiation and I should have taken his first counteroffer.

Now I need to know what kind of tubing to get. I will get to reading this thread...

networkcrasher · 03/21/2018, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkeracer619

Awesome!

Main questions are...

Does it restart after power outage?
What size tubing is it using?

this is a good question. I didn't think to test it. Just pulled the power from it, waited 5s and plugged it back in and it powered up and started pumping nearly immediately (after the "welcome screen/firmware display").

It came with a length of 1/4" silicone tube and another of 3/8" silicone tube. The instructions call for using a barbed adapter and using the 3/8" line on the output. I'm currently pushing water through my CaRx but thought about changing it to a pull. haven't done it yet. Vertex recommended I keep the CaRx under pressure, but their reasoning was to force out a leak rather than suck in air. Not sure if I am on board with that, but whatever.

On the output of mine, i took a short section of the 3/8" silicone tubing, attached it to the barb adapter they provided, and took the tube and slid it over some 1/4" plastic RO line to run over to my CaRx as it uses john guest quick connects.

zip70 · 03/26/2018, 09:26 PM

Masterflex L/S Digital Drive, 100 RPM, 115/230 VAC 0, 07523-90
Is this one work for our application?
TIA

zip70 · 03/26/2018, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zip70

Masterflex L/S Digital Drive, 100 RPM, 115/230 VAC 0, 07523-90
Is this one work for our application?
TIA

Kain · 03/26/2018, 09:41 PM

I have that one. It works for me. The only thing is the rpm.

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zip70 · 03/26/2018, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kain

I have that one. It works for me. The only thing is the rpm.

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how much did you pay for yours?

tkeracer619 · 03/26/2018, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by networkcrasher

this is a good question. I didn't think to test it. Just pulled the power from it, waited 5s and plugged it back in and it powered up and started pumping nearly immediately (after the "welcome screen/firmware display").

It came with a length of 1/4" silicone tube and another of 3/8" silicone tube. The instructions call for using a barbed adapter and using the 3/8" line on the output. I'm currently pushing water through my CaRx but thought about changing it to a pull. haven't done it yet. Vertex recommended I keep the CaRx under pressure, but their reasoning was to force out a leak rather than suck in air. Not sure if I am on board with that, but whatever.

On the output of mine, i took a short section of the 3/8" silicone tubing, attached it to the barb adapter they provided, and took the tube and slid it over some 1/4" plastic RO line to run over to my CaRx as it uses john guest quick connects.

Thanks for the response! Sure looks promising!

hkgar · 03/27/2018, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zip70

how much did you pay for yours?

I also have the 7523-90 and have had it over 2 years.

I would hate to tell you what I paid for it as I bought it before the demand for these pumps rose so dramatically.

zip70 · 03/27/2018, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hkgar

I also have the 7523-90 and have had it over 2 years.

I would hate to tell you what I paid for it as I bought it before the demand for these pumps rose so dramatically.

Thank you...
How much should I pay 1 for now? I am new in this field.

hkgar · 03/27/2018, 02:24 PM

Check out the various masterflex pumps on ebay.

NeverlosT · 03/27/2018, 02:38 PM

I got a 7523-60 (digital brushless) for $280 without a pump head on ebay. SUPER good buy, man it is WAY quieter than the brushed versions.

The only thing that i am not stoked with is it seems to only allow me to adjust flow 10ml at a time, and I want to dose 45ml/min, not 40 or 50...

tkeracer619 · 03/28/2018, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeverlosT

I got a 7523-60 (digital brushless) for $280 without a pump head on ebay. SUPER good buy, man it is WAY quieter than the brushed versions.

The only thing that i am not stoked with is it seems to only allow me to adjust flow 10ml at a time, and I want to dose 45ml/min, not 40 or 50...

Change it to RPM mode. You can go in 1rpm increments.

NeverlosT · 03/28/2018, 11:42 AM

Awesome, thanks I will try that!

IdahoCindy · 03/28/2018, 06:39 PM

I paid $640 for my 7523-80 on ebay and it arrived a couple of days ago. It looks like brand new! I also ordered and received the tubing and connectors from USPlastics.com I'm so looking forward to getting it up and running.

zip70 · 03/28/2018, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IdahoCindy

I paid $640 for my 7523-80 on ebay and it arrived a couple of days ago. It looks like brand new! I also ordered and received the tubing and connectors from USPlastics.com I'm so looking forward to getting it up and running.

Good for you Cindy...Have fun with your new toy.

03/16/2018, 06:28 PM	#2802
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Awesome, you're welcome __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

03/20/2018, 04:14 PM	#2811
IdahoCindy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sun Valley Idaho Posts: 329	7523-80 They go for about $950 on Ebay. I was able to get mine for less but I'd rather not reveal the price since the seller has another one for sale. Needless to say, there was some back and forth negotiation and I should have taken his first counteroffer. Now I need to know what kind of tubing to get. I will get to reading this thread...

03/27/2018, 02:24 PM	#2820
hkgar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dewitt MI Posts: 5,051	Check out the various masterflex pumps on ebay. __________________ Gary 180 gallon, 40 gallon sump, 3 250 W MH + 4 80W ATI T5's, MTC MVX 36 Skimmer, Apex controller Aquamaxx T-3 CaRx Current Tank Info: A 2 Barred Rabbitfish, Red Head Salon, Yellow/Purple, McMaster Fairy, Possum, 2 Leopard Wrasses, Kole, & Atlantic Blue Tangs, 2 Percula Clown, 3 PJ and 1 Banggai Cardinalfish , Swallowtail, Bellus and Coral Beauty Angels

03/16/2018, 05:55 PM	#2801
Ucantwin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: some where Posts: 559	It works! Thank you so much!

03/17/2018, 11:36 AM	#2803
zip70 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 84	I need the pump but I don't know the model number. I know the brushless model number but they are too expensive for me. My sump is in the garage so noise is ok for me. Please advice for the model number work good for me. Thank you

03/18/2018, 09:05 PM	#2804
stephj03 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Juan Capistrano Posts: 911	Can someone do me a favor and post a cell phone pic of the voltage/amps info on the power supply for the AP regulator? My power supply got separated from the reg in a box with other power supplies that have the same tip. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03/19/2018, 10:11 PM	#2807
IdahoCindy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sun Valley Idaho Posts: 329	I just joined the Masterflex club! Yippee! Found a 7523-80 on eBay. I also ordered a new carbon doser regulator from BRS. I've been having some trouble dialing in my Inovative Marine calcium reactor. These two items should really help.

03/26/2018, 09:26 PM	#2813
zip70 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 84	Masterflex L/S Digital Drive, 100 RPM, 115/230 VAC 0, 07523-90 Is this one work for our application? TIA

03/26/2018, 09:41 PM	#2815
Kain Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 372	I have that one. It works for me. The only thing is the rpm. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03/27/2018, 02:38 PM	#2821
NeverlosT A bit fishy Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 416	I got a 7523-60 (digital brushless) for $280 without a pump head on ebay. SUPER good buy, man it is WAY quieter than the brushed versions. The only thing that i am not stoked with is it seems to only allow me to adjust flow 10ml at a time, and I want to dose 45ml/min, not 40 or 50...

03/28/2018, 11:42 AM	#2823
NeverlosT A bit fishy Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 416	Awesome, thanks I will try that!

03/28/2018, 06:39 PM	#2824
IdahoCindy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sun Valley Idaho Posts: 329	I paid $640 for my 7523-80 on ebay and it arrived a couple of days ago. It looks like brand new! I also ordered and received the tubing and connectors from USPlastics.com I'm so looking forward to getting it up and running.