IV machines as Dosing pumps

[TheReefaholic]

I may be able to get some decommissioned IV pumps that the hospital deems unfit at reasonable prices as dosing pumps. Would anyone be interested?

 

[TheReefaholic]

They will be in good working condition just cosmetically damaged, cracked, discolored, old, etc...

 

[Below Sea Level]

yes please, I could use a couple..maybe even a few..or hmmm how many can ya get? lol

 

[TheReefaholic]

Not sure yet. Just got the guys number today. I'll let u know as soon as we talk

 

[Below Sea Level]

cool cool

 

[Cruezn]

Not sure I understand what they would be used for?

 

[Below Sea Level]

Not sure I understand what they would be used for?

Dosing pumps for automation of your A&B, kalkwasser or any other additive you want to slowly add to your tank.

 

[05grandprix]

I want 2

 

[TheReefaholic]

Dosing kalk, a&b, trace elements

 

[Below Sea Level]

I guess the biggest and most important question is if the alarms have been disabled on them. Would you happen to know that Kyle?

 

[zsteph]

Like how much are we talking about and what size dosing pump is it?

I would love one for trace element dosing.

 

[TheReefaholic]

Dosing pumps for automation of your A&B, kalkwasser or any other additive you want to slowly add to your tank.

Ahhh giod ol Dave beat me to it

 

[TheReefaholic]

I guess the biggest and most important question is if the alarms have been disabled on them. Would you happen to know that Kyle?

They will be disabled!

 

[TheReefaholic]

I guess the biggest and most important question is if the alarms have been disabled on them. Would you happen to know that Kyle?

They will be disabled!

 

[Below Sea Level]

Ahhh giod ol Dave beat me to it

and yeah thanks for throwing in the old part lol

 

[techdiver]

I am interested. With healthcare prices going up, I'll just open my own clinic.
But seriously, if the price is right I am interested.

 

[SNAKEMANVET]

Do these have timers built in,or are they a constant drip that can be slowed down .

 

[TheReefaholic]

Like how much are we talking about and what size dosing pump is it?

I would love one for trace element dosing.

Not sure on price just yet. Gonna see of we get enought ppl interested if he'll cut a good price /unit. Left a voicemail for him to call back. If I dont hear from him by wed afternoon I'll call again. Should be more reasonable than other similar pumps branded for aquariums and I believe a lil more accurate. And it's fully adjustable.

 

[Nanodoc]

I asked my place what they did with the old blueIVAC when they upgraded to the digital ones a year ago. They traded it in ... How inconsiderate!
if you can get your hands on one, they are perfect for dosing. Can set the drip rate/hour
great for when you go on vacation.
I have used IV bags of sterile water, put A and B and dripped it in separate parts of the tank. The problem is the the Buffer clogs up the IV tubing and it messes up the balance real bad when you are gone for a week.

 

[TheReefaholic]

Do these have timers built in,or are they a constant drip that can be slowed down .

I believe they run full time n have a few "drip" rates to select. You can clamp the line when you don't wanna dose going. The lines can clog Thomas Nanodoc said. Just replace the tubing and move on.