Osmolator not turning

tonkadawg · 03/24/2006, 07:23 AM

More and more I have noticed that when the water level in my sump drops, my osomlator is not turning on and replacing evaped water. Do I need to be cleaning the sensor to ensure it's reliability and if so, what's the best method to do this?

Thanks!

rvitko · 03/24/2006, 10:30 AM

Yes, try soaking the sensor in vinegar for a few hours- do not scrub it, scratches will ruin it.

tonkadawg · 03/24/2006, 10:58 AM

Thanks Roger, I will do that this weekend, and thanks for warning me about scratching the sensor!

03/24/2006, 07:23 AM	#1
tonkadawg Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Springfield VA Posts: 454	Osmolator not turning More and more I have noticed that when the water level in my sump drops, my osomlator is not turning on and replacing evaped water. Do I need to be cleaning the sensor to ensure it's reliability and if so, what's the best method to do this? Thanks!

03/24/2006, 10:30 AM	#2
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	Yes, try soaking the sensor in vinegar for a few hours- do not scrub it, scratches will ruin it. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

03/24/2006, 10:58 AM	#3
tonkadawg Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Springfield VA Posts: 454	Thanks Roger, I will do that this weekend, and thanks for warning me about scratching the sensor!