dosing pumps

[LooseHip]

I was curious what others use for dosing pumps. What brand how much it costs, and their overall experience. I am primarily looking for a way to automate the dosing of calcium and alkalinity. Any info/advise woulb be greatly appreciated!!

thanks!

 

[artful-dodger]

I've been using this one for a couple of years with no complaints. Just had to buy one new tubing set. Works great assuming you want to dose an equal amount of each part (normal).

 

[ZenMan]

I have one similar to the sentry artful-dodger posted. $100 plus you need a new tubing set ($17).

 

[PotHuntR]

Good Lord those are spendy. I thought mine was expensive. And it doses both A and B

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewI...f-Electric_Powered-Plug_in_Units~vendor~.html

 

[artful-dodger]

The rebuilt medical pumps from reefdosingpumps.com have definitely gone up in price...mine was about $150 a couple of years ago. I think the price varies based upon availability. They only have two models now and it used to be 4 or 5.

eBay also used to have some listed pretty regularly.

 

[artful-dodger]

I haven't tried this one but the price is right.

 

[jennamike]

Has anyone tried dual channel line in their single channel pump. I think this would be good for 2 part dosing. I noticed this at

http://www.innovativeaquatics.com/products/ensign-2.html

mike...

 

[artful-dodger]

Thanks for the reminder!

innovativeaquatics is the same company as reefdosingpumps (where they sell NEW pumps. ...the ensign is the low end pump (REFURBISHED medical grade) and does just fine with pumping equal amounts of calc/alk. The only real difference is that the used battery backup may not work, but they will include a new battery with the Sentry for an additional $35.

This is actually the pump that I bought a couple years ago, as opposed to the one I referenced earlier.