cheap dosing pump way?

[tangobc29]

Im looking for a diy dosing pump...any ideas? i own a ac jr...

 

[cerobbins]

You could buy a a drews dosing pump from bulkreefsupply and program it into your ac jr

 

[tangobc29]

how much does those cost?

 

[mnml]

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/Plumb...ser-Peristaltic-Dosing-Pump/product_info.html

 

[Reef Ruler]

For that price may as well get a JBJ ATO...I have it and it works very well.

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_Aquar...automatic_top_off_water_level_controller.html

 

[mnml]

the JBJ ATO is for top off. it turns on/off via a float switch.

the drew's dosing pumps are peristaltic pumps that accurately dose small amounts of liquid at a time. you hook these up to a timer for a certain period to dose a certain amount of liquid.

if you're looking to dose ca/alk - you wouldn't want to use a ATO.


btw, i have the JBJ ATO and it works great - for top off.

 

[Reef Ruler]

Oh wow mustve seen the other thread and thought i clicked on that one whoops.

 

[tangobc29]

i thought i saw someone using regular pumps..but i cant seem to find that thread..i think they were using airlifters?

 

[rytrearc]

I have an AC Jr too. For ATO I just set it to run an aqualifter for about 1 minute each day. Instead of waiting for a 1/2 inch drop in water level to trigger the ATO unit (every 2-3 days for me), this method refills as often as you want. It's also much cheaper.

 

[tangobc29]

can you be a bit more specific on how that works? Im a bit confused..