Wishing I had $2149.99!!!!

[Joshsmit56001]

This would be sweet!!

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4685+12683&pcatid=12683

 

[stlrams88]

We have one where I work. It is kind of a pain to use actually, but that probably is just because it is old.

 

[kel2682]

Ya would be nice but you would think it would come with a RO/DI installed but it doesnt

 

[hawkfishman]

2 55gal barrels are much cheaper

 

[stlrams88]

I end up mixing saltwater in a 55g barrel. The mixer gets clogged with salt real easy, and it tends to settle at the bottom and not really mix in the water.

 

[faze07hd]

If i gave you $2149.99... would you buy that?

 

[stevedola]

what pump are you using?

 

[noahm]

It would not be too difficult to make one with a large hopper and a SS auger pushing the product up a drop tube like how a pellet stove works. Just need to have the right sensors in the water and a good reservoir w/mixing pump (s). I am guessing the DIY for one that is very reliable would run about $5-800 w/RO/DI included. Maybe a bit more.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14844341#post14844341 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by faze07hd
If i gave you $2149.99... would you buy that?

Heck no, I can think of many other things to spend that money on.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14844341#post14844341 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by noahm
It would not be too difficult to make one with a large hopper and a SS auger pushing the product up a drop tube like how a pellet stove works. Just need to have the right sensors in the water and a good reservoir w/mixing pump (s). I am guessing the DIY for one that is very reliable would run about $5-800 w/RO/DI included. Maybe a bit more.

It won’t be long before someone in the DIY forum makes one of these that is affordable

 

[kel2682]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14844341#post14844341 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by faze07hd
If i gave you $2149.99... would you buy that?

No I would build a bigger and better reef tank

 

[mille239]

From the Website:

"Operational Guidelines
To Prepare Saltwater

Step 1: Fill Graduated Reservoir
Using a standard hose, fill reservoir to desired level with dechlorinated and purified water (gallon gradations indicated on exterior surface).

Step 2: Add Salt
Following the directions on the salt mix, add appropriate amount of salt to mixing module located at top of reservoir.

Step 3: Start System
Open access door and activate Master Switch.

Step 4: Check Salinity
After system has been in operation for 20 minutes, measure water salinity or specific gravity using a Hydrometer. Adjust salinity or specific gravity by adding additional salt or water to mix.

To Dispense Saltwater
Open Master Valve (located midpoint on graduated reservoir). Grasping handle of dispenser, squeeze to initiate flow of mixed saltwater into container, Release handle to stop flow. Close Master Valve.
NOTE: Master Valve should always remain closed when unit is not in use.

To Fill Aquariums
Making sure Master Valve is closed, unscrew outlet nut (directly below Master Valve) and remove dispenser from dispensing outlet. Attach standard hose to dispensing outlet and secure in place by hand-tightening outlet nut. Place free hose end in aquarium and open Master Valve."
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You still have to measure the amount of salt???? and then test it afterwards to make sure you have the right salinity????? This thing seems like nothing more than an elaborate mixing tank with a hose nozzle.. ouch!

 

[Brandon M]

No thanks

 

[Whys]

^^^ +1. What a gyp.

 

[DetectiveTofu]

rip

 

[Juruense]

Clearly over-priced and under-engineered.

 

[rendogg]

"Mix, store, and dispense saltwater like the professionals"..... what a rip!:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Whys]

For only $2000 you too can store gallons of water and mix your own salt.

 

[L98-Z]

Terrible design.

 

[rendogg]

This is killing me....:lol::lol: "Activate master switch".... they're really selling this one!:lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Tswifty]

Since this aquarium is so large and I am hopefully keeping it for a very long time, I wanted to find some automated equipment that would help make my maintenance chores easier. In particular, I wanted something that could automate water changes. I decided to purchase a Dialyseas made by Seavisions. There are other good devices and DIY plans available that can help you to do automated water changes; However, all that I could find require that you make up the seawater yourself. With the Dialyseas, I just pour the salt of my choice into a brine bucket. The machine changes water at a rate that I set. It monitors the water salinity with a conductivity meter and adjusts it accordingly. No mixing, no checking specific gravity or temperature, no draining or dumping water. The Dialyseas unit has other features that are found on many of the other controller/monitors available, but it was because of the continuous water change abilities that I purchased it for my system.

The above information and more can be found in Reefkeeping Magazine's December TOTM article.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-12/totm/index.php