Continues not to work, attempted the following to remedy...
-soaked/cleaned w/warm soapy water (numerous).
-installed a lexan bubble shield to cut down on bubbles and ripples (although no ripple or bubbles where where present).
-added mech filtration to cut down on debris.
-Re-mounted mounting hardware with silicone for a more secure hold.
I tested the item in a cup of RO/DI water and it continued to perform erratically?
I noticed it will perform well for an hour or so but then go haywire. If I unplug and allow the box to "cool-down" (warm to the touch) I can get another hour and then repeat. I am sending the item in for repair/replacement, please advise. Thanks!! Steve.
I need the item in about a week, leaving the country soon. Thanks-again.
Purchased the Tunze osmolator in an effort to automate my system however I don't think the probe is calibrated correctly...the pump continuously tops-off even once the desired level is complete and I leave for a 2 week vacation at the end of the month, any suggestions? Thanks!! Steve.
Hobby Experience: >1 year
Current Tanks: 40g Reef w/40g sump (show refuguim w/130w PC's)*1x250w SE retro and 2x36" VHO's (Actinic)*Tunze 6000 + 6100, Silent-One 4000 return pump*H&S in-sump skimmer.
Interests: Nothing a little R & R couldn't fix! (RedSox and Reefs!)
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Is the pump running or do you have it set up wrong causing it to siphon even after the pump stops? In a proper install the hose goes to the tank- running up to defeat gravity and hence siphons. It should not contact the surface of the aquarium but be mounted over it. Otherwise, brand new osmolators will have issues with air sticking to the sensor this is simply the result of the highly polished plastic being hydrophobic. Rinsing it in warm water, possibly with some soap and drying it with a soft towel will eliminate this, otherwise it goes away on it's own in a couple days.
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Hobby Experience: 21yrs, Retailer, Wholesaler, Reef Keeper, Planted Aquaria
Current Tanks: 120 Reef/ System230 1200mm 150w and Tunze 19Gca Filter Kit, Yellow Ritteri 5yrs in captivity!
Interests: Orchids, Aquaria, Brewing Beer
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How much of the probe should contact the water? The unit will work for most of the day but then for some reason the pump will come on, pause briefly and then come on again, pause briefly and so on, I then pull the plug before the water gets to high, could the probe be defected? Please advise, Thanks!! Steve.
Hobby Experience: >1 year
Current Tanks: 40g Reef w/40g sump (show refuguim w/130w PC's)*1x250w SE retro and 2x36" VHO's (Actinic)*Tunze 6000 + 6100, Silent-One 4000 return pump*H&S in-sump skimmer.
Interests: Nothing a little R & R couldn't fix! (RedSox and Reefs!)
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Just the tip, but keep in mind any air bubbles will cause this problem, if you have a very turbulent sump or a lot of bubbles or the sensor is new as I described above this will happen. From what you describe it sounds like an air bubble issue and new sensors attract bubbles, the hot soapy water trick helps greatly to break this problem but I would not leave with the sensor operating in a sump that has bubbles in it.
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"He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!"
Hobby Experience: 21yrs, Retailer, Wholesaler, Reef Keeper, Planted Aquaria
Current Tanks: 120 Reef/ System230 1200mm 150w and Tunze 19Gca Filter Kit, Yellow Ritteri 5yrs in captivity!
Interests: Orchids, Aquaria, Brewing Beer
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I got a little bit of Micro bubbles in my sump but nothing major. Should I try to mount a piece of PVC around the sensor to cut down on the bubbles?
Hobby Experience: >1 year
Current Tanks: 40g Reef w/40g sump (show refuguim w/130w PC's)*1x250w SE retro and 2x36" VHO's (Actinic)*Tunze 6000 + 6100, Silent-One 4000 return pump*H&S in-sump skimmer.
Interests: Nothing a little R & R couldn't fix! (RedSox and Reefs!)
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Did you try the hot soapy water rinse? I would test it in a cup of water seperately, this will give you the answer as to whether or not it is the bubbles. It is very unlikely it is defective because the boards are tested on an oscilliscope.
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Tunze USA
"He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!"
Hobby Experience: 21yrs, Retailer, Wholesaler, Reef Keeper, Planted Aquaria
Current Tanks: 120 Reef/ System230 1200mm 150w and Tunze 19Gca Filter Kit, Yellow Ritteri 5yrs in captivity!
Interests: Orchids, Aquaria, Brewing Beer
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I have cleaned it several times with warm water. Was a little nervous about the soap cracking the acrylic. seems to working now I will look for anything unusual if it goes haywire. Maybe the probe need to be nice and slimmy like a skimmer to work well. I will keep you posted. Thanks!! Steve.
Hobby Experience: >1 year
Current Tanks: 40g Reef w/40g sump (show refuguim w/130w PC's)*1x250w SE retro and 2x36" VHO's (Actinic)*Tunze 6000 + 6100, Silent-One 4000 return pump*H&S in-sump skimmer.
Interests: Nothing a little R & R couldn't fix! (RedSox and Reefs!)
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Exactly, it is the same reason new skimmers don't work well, plastic by nature repels water, making air more likely to stick. It takes time to break this property. I learned the hot water trick from a customer who worked at High End lighting as they do this for preassembly of some of their stage lighting.
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Roger Vitko
Tunze USA
"He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!"
Hobby Experience: 21yrs, Retailer, Wholesaler, Reef Keeper, Planted Aquaria
Current Tanks: 120 Reef/ System230 1200mm 150w and Tunze 19Gca Filter Kit, Yellow Ritteri 5yrs in captivity!
Interests: Orchids, Aquaria, Brewing Beer
-soaked/cleaned w/warm soapy water (numerous).
-installed a lexan bubble shield to cut down on bubbles and ripples (although no ripple or bubbles where where present).
-added mech filtration to cut down on debris.
-Re-mounted mounting hardware with silicone for a more secure hold.
I tested the item in a cup of RO/DI water and it continued to perform erratically?
I noticed it will perform well for an hour or so but then go haywire. If I unplug and allow the box to "cool-down" (warm to the touch) I can get another hour and then repeat. I am sending the item in for repair/replacement, please advise. Thanks!! Steve.
I need the item in about a week, leaving the country soon. Thanks-again.
Purchased the Tunze osmolator in an effort to automate my system however I don't think the probe is calibrated correctly...the pump continuously tops-off even once the desired level is complete and I leave for a 2 week vacation at the end of the month, any suggestions? Thanks!! Steve.
Hobby Experience: >1 year
Current Tanks: 40g Reef w/40g sump (show refuguim w/130w PC's)*1x250w SE retro and 2x36" VHO's (Actinic)*Tunze 6000 + 6100, Silent-One 4000 return pump*H&S in-sump skimmer.
Interests: Nothing a little R & R couldn't fix! (RedSox and Reefs!)
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Is the pump running or do you have it set up wrong causing it to siphon even after the pump stops? In a proper install the hose goes to the tank- running up to defeat gravity and hence siphons. It should not contact the surface of the aquarium but be mounted over it. Otherwise, brand new osmolators will have issues with air sticking to the sensor this is simply the result of the highly polished plastic being hydrophobic. Rinsing it in warm water, possibly with some soap and drying it with a soft towel will eliminate this, otherwise it goes away on it's own in a couple days.
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Roger Vitko
Tunze USA
"He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!"
Hobby Experience: 21yrs, Retailer, Wholesaler, Reef Keeper, Planted Aquaria
Current Tanks: 120 Reef/ System230 1200mm 150w and Tunze 19Gca Filter Kit, Yellow Ritteri 5yrs in captivity!
Interests: Orchids, Aquaria, Brewing Beer
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How much of the probe should contact the water? The unit will work for most of the day but then for some reason the pump will come on, pause briefly and then come on again, pause briefly and so on, I then pull the plug before the water gets to high, could the probe be defected? Please advise, Thanks!! Steve.
Hobby Experience: >1 year
Current Tanks: 40g Reef w/40g sump (show refuguim w/130w PC's)*1x250w SE retro and 2x36" VHO's (Actinic)*Tunze 6000 + 6100, Silent-One 4000 return pump*H&S in-sump skimmer.
Interests: Nothing a little R & R couldn't fix! (RedSox and Reefs!)
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Just the tip, but keep in mind any air bubbles will cause this problem, if you have a very turbulent sump or a lot of bubbles or the sensor is new as I described above this will happen. From what you describe it sounds like an air bubble issue and new sensors attract bubbles, the hot soapy water trick helps greatly to break this problem but I would not leave with the sensor operating in a sump that has bubbles in it.
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Roger Vitko
Tunze USA
"He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!"
Hobby Experience: 21yrs, Retailer, Wholesaler, Reef Keeper, Planted Aquaria
Current Tanks: 120 Reef/ System230 1200mm 150w and Tunze 19Gca Filter Kit, Yellow Ritteri 5yrs in captivity!
Interests: Orchids, Aquaria, Brewing Beer
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I got a little bit of Micro bubbles in my sump but nothing major. Should I try to mount a piece of PVC around the sensor to cut down on the bubbles?
Hobby Experience: >1 year
Current Tanks: 40g Reef w/40g sump (show refuguim w/130w PC's)*1x250w SE retro and 2x36" VHO's (Actinic)*Tunze 6000 + 6100, Silent-One 4000 return pump*H&S in-sump skimmer.
Interests: Nothing a little R & R couldn't fix! (RedSox and Reefs!)
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Did you try the hot soapy water rinse? I would test it in a cup of water seperately, this will give you the answer as to whether or not it is the bubbles. It is very unlikely it is defective because the boards are tested on an oscilliscope.
__________________
Roger Vitko
Tunze USA
"He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!"
Hobby Experience: 21yrs, Retailer, Wholesaler, Reef Keeper, Planted Aquaria
Current Tanks: 120 Reef/ System230 1200mm 150w and Tunze 19Gca Filter Kit, Yellow Ritteri 5yrs in captivity!
Interests: Orchids, Aquaria, Brewing Beer
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I have cleaned it several times with warm water. Was a little nervous about the soap cracking the acrylic. seems to working now I will look for anything unusual if it goes haywire. Maybe the probe need to be nice and slimmy like a skimmer to work well. I will keep you posted. Thanks!! Steve.
Hobby Experience: >1 year
Current Tanks: 40g Reef w/40g sump (show refuguim w/130w PC's)*1x250w SE retro and 2x36" VHO's (Actinic)*Tunze 6000 + 6100, Silent-One 4000 return pump*H&S in-sump skimmer.
Interests: Nothing a little R & R couldn't fix! (RedSox and Reefs!)
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Exactly, it is the same reason new skimmers don't work well, plastic by nature repels water, making air more likely to stick. It takes time to break this property. I learned the hot water trick from a customer who worked at High End lighting as they do this for preassembly of some of their stage lighting.
__________________
Roger Vitko
Tunze USA
"He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!"
Hobby Experience: 21yrs, Retailer, Wholesaler, Reef Keeper, Planted Aquaria
Current Tanks: 120 Reef/ System230 1200mm 150w and Tunze 19Gca Filter Kit, Yellow Ritteri 5yrs in captivity!
Interests: Orchids, Aquaria, Brewing Beer
