Neptune Systems FMM/FMK

[EDAT6]

I'm almost finished installing my FMM and sensors!

2" on feed to display:

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1" on feed to frag tank:

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1/2" on carbon reactor:



unboxing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_Cbeb3r3eo

2" install:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PIat_Gwha4

 

[ReefCowboy]

Whaaat....I didn't know it was out....sweet. when is that ATO sensor coming out?

 

[ca1ore]

Is it out? Don't see them anywhere yet.

 

[ktownhero]

Whaaat....I didn't know it was out....sweet. when is that ATO sensor coming out?

Is it out? Don't see them anywhere yet.

Neptune started an "insiders" program that allows chosen individuals to get products early to help them test.

 

[ca1ore]

How nice ....

 

[TheReeferer]

What's the value of knowing the exact flow at all times?

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[Breadman03]

What's the value of knowing the exact flow at all times?

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IMO, mainly to help know when a reactor is getting clogged.

 

[slief]

What's the value of knowing the exact flow at all times?

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It can tell you when it's time to clean a pump or let you know of a pending failure. Knowing the flow to your reactors can tell you when one is plugged up or when the flow drops to a reactor which can be common with reactors such as GFO. A good indicator of when it's time to make an adjustment. For a return pump or closed loop, it's not necessarily about knowing the flow all the time but instead having the ability to know what your actual flow is.

 

[ca1ore]

Certainly not a 'must have' but nice to know, particularly when you cannot visually assess flow rates.

 

[gus6464]

I've been waiting for these stupid sensors to come out so I can redo my manifold and they sure are taking their sweet time.

And it's up for preorder for 200 bones and shipping Friday.
https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/apex-fmk-flow-monitoring-kit-neptune-systems/

Can't find separate sensors though.

 

[jason2459]

Looks like a fun to have. I certainly don't need 1/2" let alone two of them. Hope I can get individual pieces or there will be more kit options.

 

[FullBoreReefer]

You can buy individual piece at BRS

 

[jason2459]

I don't get the default equipment either and I feel like they are stretching to come up with uses for this product. Monitor my RO input? I can look at the clear canister that shows the first stage or tell by the amount of water produced in 12 hours if I need to change filters. GFO clogged? That is pretty obvious without getting a text about it.

It would have made more sense to have the breakout box with reasonably priced add on flow modules so users can choose what they need.

Actually for those that run a reactor off a single pump this could be useful if the pump is controllable.

When the GAC or GFO starts to get a build up and slows down the flow rate the Apex can then bump up the % power to the pump. If something was just temporarily causing a partial blockage like a snail then when the fllow increases to much it can reduce the % power to the pump.


I don't normally run reactors but that could be useful if I did. I want one just to play around with. I would want a couple 1", a couple 3/4, and a 1.5"


I wonder how much head pressure these put on the flow.

 

[ReefCowboy]

When will we see the sensor device, with the float backup?

 

[ca1ore]

I can think of a lot of interesting applications. I've preordered. 1" flow meter to monitor main pump flow, 1/2" to monitor flow to my frag tank, 1/4" to monitor flow from my CaRx.

 

[gus6464]

To me this will be useful for my uv and chiller since they both have recommended flow rates for maximum efficiency.

 

[Elricsfate]

Just an FYI. You can buy flow sensors with digital displays for $15 at Home Depot, in the hose section. I don't know about different sizes, but I saw them a couple of days ago an immediately thought of these sensors from Neptune.

 

[jason2459]

Just an FYI. You can buy flow sensors with digital displays for $15 at Home Depot, in the hose section. I don't know about different sizes, but I saw them a couple of days ago an immediately thought of these sensors from Neptune.

Brass or other metals components though?

 

[jason2459]

I can think of a lot of interesting applications. I've preordered. 1" flow meter to monitor main pump flow, 1/2" to monitor flow to my frag tank, 1/4" to monitor flow from my CaRx.

I'm not seeing where you can order them individually or different sizes?

 

[Elricsfate]

Brass or other metals components though?

I would not bet my life on it, but my recollection is that they were all plastic. I was not looking for them, just came across them while looking for something else. I am sure you can check them out on home depot's website.