Vertex doser feedback

g0rilla · 02/26/2015, 05:40 PM

has anyone ever heard of these getting stuck on?
quick google search shows dozens of reefers with GHL doser getting stuck on
my GHL screen is also starting to give out

camaroguy · 02/26/2015, 06:03 PM

I have not seen many reports of these things being stuck on, when I did the research on buying one. I do know the screens on the stand alone version are problematic for some reason. You can get just the replacement screen from GHL though I do not know what they cost.

As far as dosers getting stuck. The accounts I have read regardless of brand seem to be generally when they get wet, salt creep, or a connection gets jarred loose inside.

I have no experience with Vertex so I cannot answer that specific question.

g0rilla · 02/27/2015, 11:28 AM

any vertex libra owners can chime in here?
would really like some feedback before dropping close to $800

g0rilla · 02/27/2015, 11:28 PM

any vertex libra owners? really no one?

Reefvet · 02/28/2015, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g0rilla

any vertex libra owners? really no one?

No one in the last 24 hours.

On your 8th post you're out of patience ?

lewig · 02/28/2015, 12:28 AM

Using Libra doser for the past year or so. Amazing piece of equipment, still asking myself why i did not bought it earlier. Very well build, high quality parts, easy to program.Keep in mind, that minimum single dose is 0.5 ml.;for dosing smaller amount, solution must be dilluted proportionately to with water. Simple install and
forget.

g0rilla · 02/28/2015, 01:36 PM

thanks lewig this is exactly what I wanted to hear : )
any complaints? can you post photo of how you mounted it?

is the libra doser loud?

lewig · 02/28/2015, 04:15 PM

lewig · 02/28/2015, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g0rilla

thanks lewig this is exactly what I wanted to hear : )
any complaints? can you post photo of how you mounted it?

is the libra doser loud?

No complaints so far, thinking of getting one more unit in the future. Mounting is easy, it is using 2 brackets, like an picture frame, adjustable length wide;big touch screen in front of unit make more sense instead of buttons with small 2*24 screen or on the top where you need to to scroll thru endless sub menu's , but it is personal preference. As for noise level - it is not quietest, you can hear it ( i have DC model , stepper version should be silent ) .

lewig · 02/28/2015, 05:13 PM

g0rilla,i just noticed that you are from Toronto ,so probably you know about Canada Corals, they are using Libra in their store for display tanks , but selling also another brands. Check with them .

Wazzel · 02/28/2015, 05:20 PM

I have the non-stepper motor version. Not the quietest thing but no operational issues.

g0rilla · 03/08/2015, 10:43 AM

thanks for all the feedback!
just ordered mine : )

02/26/2015, 05:40 PM	#1
g0rilla Registered Member. Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 98	Vertex doser feedback has anyone ever heard of these getting stuck on? quick google search shows dozens of reefers with GHL doser getting stuck on my GHL screen is also starting to give out

02/28/2015, 05:20 PM	#11
Wazzel Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 4,743	I have the non-stepper motor version. Not the quietest thing but no operational issues. __________________ Mark Beware the light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes it's a train. Current Tank Info: 120, LED, Bare Bottom, SPS/LPS

02/26/2015, 06:03 PM	#2
camaroguy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 134	I have not seen many reports of these things being stuck on, when I did the research on buying one. I do know the screens on the stand alone version are problematic for some reason. You can get just the replacement screen from GHL though I do not know what they cost. As far as dosers getting stuck. The accounts I have read regardless of brand seem to be generally when they get wet, salt creep, or a connection gets jarred loose inside. I have no experience with Vertex so I cannot answer that specific question.

02/27/2015, 11:28 AM	#3
g0rilla Registered Member. Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 98	any vertex libra owners can chime in here? would really like some feedback before dropping close to $800

02/27/2015, 11:28 PM	#4
g0rilla Registered Member. Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 98	any vertex libra owners? really no one?

02/28/2015, 12:28 AM	#6
lewig Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 17	Using Libra doser for the past year or so. Amazing piece of equipment, still asking myself why i did not bought it earlier. Very well build, high quality parts, easy to program.Keep in mind, that minimum single dose is 0.5 ml.;for dosing smaller amount, solution must be dilluted proportionately to with water. Simple install and forget.

02/28/2015, 01:36 PM	#7
g0rilla Registered Member. Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 98	thanks lewig this is exactly what I wanted to hear : ) any complaints? can you post photo of how you mounted it? is the libra doser loud?

02/28/2015, 04:15 PM	#8
lewig Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 17

02/28/2015, 05:13 PM	#10
lewig Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 17	g0rilla,i just noticed that you are from Toronto ,so probably you know about Canada Corals, they are using Libra in their store for display tanks , but selling also another brands. Check with them .

03/08/2015, 10:43 AM	#12
g0rilla Registered Member. Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 98	thanks for all the feedback! just ordered mine : )