BRS dosing pumps...feedback

**Dowtish** · 02-21-2012, 11:00 PM

Looking for peoples experiences with these or any other dosing pumps that are similar. I am looking to use them with 2 part....thanks

**CalmSeasQuest** · 02-21-2012, 11:05 PM

I had multiple BRS dosing and top off pumps in service for about 3 years for Kalk/ATO and 2-part. They functioned flawlessly. I would still be using them had I not installed a calcium reactor and Cole-Parmer peristaltic pump.

**Aquaph8** · 02-21-2012, 11:12 PM

I have two running and I've never had any issues with them. I got them used too.

**Dowtish** · 02-22-2012, 12:05 AM

Coming from you 2 alone is enough feedback. Thanks

**Saltgator** · 02-22-2012, 12:42 AM

2 here and couldn't be happier. Both run 2 part from their mix and jugs.

**lazylivin** · 02-22-2012, 12:53 AM

I am using the Drews Dosing Pumps from BRS. Have had them for about 2 years. The last year they started failing. The motors are wore out and they don't want to start consistenly. I have replaced all the tubing, re greased no luck. I have to keep an eye on them to be sure they haven't stopped working and alk/cal dips to low. They usually turn on about a minute into the on setting. Sometimes the stick and won't turn on until I tap on them

**brianbigoats** · 02-22-2012, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by lazylivin

I am using the Drews Dosing Pumps from BRS. Have had them for about 2 years. The last year they started failing. The motors are wore out and they don't want to start consistenly. I have replaced all the tubing, re greased no luck. I have to keep an eye on them to be sure they haven't stopped working and alk/cal dips to low. They usually turn on about a minute into the on setting. Sometimes the stick and won't turn on until I tap on them

I have the same issue

**CalmSeasQuest** · 02-22-2012, 01:13 PM

Just an FYI for anyone who may not be aware - while both are sold by BRS, the Drews Dosers are not the same as the BRS Dosing and Top Off pumps.

**brahm** · 02-22-2012, 01:21 PM

I've been running them for years, I'm on my 3rd pair. I sold the first with my old system, then I upgraded to the BRS 1.1/ml dosers to replace some older 1.5/ml. The 1.1/ml have worked great. Very happy with them. What I'm not happy with (anymore) is controlling them with my Acjr. The OSC function with a minimum of 1min intervals is creating some gaps in my ability to fine tune (to my now overly picky liking). In the past when I had a larger system it didn't matter as much since it took so much more 2 part to sway my parameters, and while yes I can sit there and make 12 different timer functions to do it, I choose to complain instead. Which is why I am thinking of switching to the GHL doser, the price dropped it's cheaper then an APEX. so I may just go that route.

Oh I am also using the larger BRS doser for my ATO.