The DIY Cheap Peristaltic Pump

[Bongo Shrimp]

I found this on a DIY site and figured it would interesting to all the NPS people who can't afford/don't want to pay for a real one. I just might try it.

The site is in Dutch but the pictures are self explanatory, I tried to use google translate to translate it a little but it is still broken english:
http://translate.google.com/transla...ur/aquarium/karel/doseer_pmp/index_doseer.htm

 

[flying_dutchman]

that is pretty awesome,
you'd need a new motor though, 3/4 ml in 24 hours with the original...

 

[Bongo Shrimp]

It's a start. It one of those, why didn't I think of that type things.

 

[flying_dutchman]

I have a broken timer laying around, I just need to find a motor...

 

[Matt_Wandell]

Those crazy Europeans. You've got to admire the ingenuity, but a Drew's doser is what, like $90? I just see reliability and safety issues written all over that thing...

 

[flying_dutchman]

Those crazy Europeans.

Excuse me!?
lol

but a Drew's doser is what, like $90? I just see reliability and safety issues written all over that thing...

I guess you're right, but when you need 3-4 pumps it adds up.
I think I'm going with $45 ebay pumps.

 

[scalowagreef]

Brilliant.

 

[uhuru]

I guess you're right, but when you need 3-4 pumps it adds up.
I think I'm going with $45 ebay pumps.

Very true. They are great pumps though. I would pay a little extra for reliability and customer support. I'm tired of stuff breaking down.