marine magic dosing pump review
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netfishlight
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Thanks for the info, i will try it when i have time.
BTw, you mentioned you use the pump to dose limewater as well. how much you dose every day? should we use this pump for kalk? it has to work a long time to dose enough limewater which will shorten the pump lifespan.
BTw, you mentioned you use the pump to dose limewater as well. how much you dose every day? should we use this pump for kalk? it has to work a long time to dose enough limewater which will shorten the pump lifespan.
jc-reef
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about 1-1.3gal a day
I am now using 2 pumps running on speed 3 working off 2 buckets of limewater to split the time.
I had one pump stop working after running on speed 4 at only 8 min every other hour the first weekend and the tubing turned black/stretched out. I changed out with one of my spare pumps and I have since added some lube in the wheels/tube chamber (Taylor Lube - used for ice cream & slushy machines and it is non-toxic/food grade). I am doing this as an experiment and actually am in talks with the engineer/owner whom designs these so he can test with this also. So far I have found that the pumps run much more quietly and the dosing volume per speed is unchanged. It has been a week since lubing the wheels in the pump assembly so the jury is still out, but I have very hopeful.
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Joboo
Member
Just wanted all to know that the vendor did send extra connectors as promised free of charge. So far Customer service is an A+.
Joboo
Member
I had similiar lead times when I order a few weeks back. I think it has to do with how Ebay items are posted. I acutally received my pump within 9 days of placing the order.
netfishlight
New member
do you guys use that thermometer? where to check the temperature on LCD?>
mordibv
Active member
I do not have this unit but use a BM Tmo1 and a TMo2 . It is normal for the alk to cake up . If you ever bought any two part and looked at the screw cap for the alk it gets the same crusty stuff on the cap . I use a BM tube holder but keep it in easy view . I rinse the tubes on warm water fromm time to time .
I have not noticed any issues with the alk crusting as much after changing the tubing to Deep Blue silicone tubing . That tubing is worthwhile since it does not kink and remains very pliable. You don't have to fight with it to get it on the connectors .
A bud is ordering his today . Nice to see that they changed the the 3 timers into a all one in timer on top .
HTH
Asureef
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pompeyjohn
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Could you post a pic and item link for the specific connectors you used please? A couple of my plastic connectors broke, and I am keen to use airline as well. Not sure which connector to get though.
oh and by the way, I have it mounted vertically and it is working fine
Joboo
Member
I had similiar lead times when I order a few weeks back. I think it has to do with how Ebay items are posted. I acutally received my pump within 9 days of placing the order.
RMR RaC3R
Biimmer | Fanatiic {e60!}
PLEASE stay away from this company.. i have had mine 3 weeks and it is broken. they are making me take it apart and try and figure out what is going on. this is all foriegn to me and it is such a run around. they wont replace it and only will send replacement part to me. it take 9 weeks to get anything and at this point its not even worth it. it will be 20 weeks before i can ship back and hopefully get a new one.
I'm sorry you are having these issues, but most have reported that the customer service has been excellent, as well as the build quality. I have only had my pump online for a bit over a month, but it has been flawless for me.
netfishlight
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any product has the flaw rate, especially, the starting up company like marine magic. As long as they are showing a supportive attitude, I give them A+. if you want have a slightly lower chance to buy a malfunctioning dosing pump, you probably have to pay triple the price.
Could you post a pic and item link for the specific connectors you used please? A couple of my plastic connectors broke, and I am keen to use airline as well. Not sure which connector to get though.
oh and by the way, I have it mounted vertically and it is working fine
Just saw this now. I don't have a link or pic of the connectors, but they are just your average airline connector. Clear. I think they are sold with little white airstones. One end connects to the airstone and the other to the line normally, but I just used the end that connects to the line to connect to the smaller pump line, and the other end that normally goes in the airstone to connect to the airline tubing to the tank.
coralreefnc
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I just receive my Marine Magic 3 dosing kit, so I will let you know within 2 weeks, but it was pretty good for the price.
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