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is there anyway to run a DOS, standalone, without any kind of controller (apex etc)?
Check out GHL controllersI am glad everyone is enjoying there DOS for AWC.
I was thinking of the masterflux pumps there more industrial and last longer. but gotta find a used one or there $$$$ and dont have fusion.
basically fusion makes the apex for me..i really dont care about the plastic look of the 2016 apex.
I hope a can pick up a cpl DOS this holiday season.
You could. Use timer switches and float switches together.is there anyway to run a DOS, standalone, without any kind of controller (apex etc)?
I’ve since changed to continuous water changes running 24/7, which allows the DOS to run slowly and quietly, is easier on the heads, and doesn’t require disabling the ATO. The amount of “new” water wasted is trivial since I’m draining upstream from where new water is added.
true I guess you could. but you do lose alot of the apex features.You could. Use timer switches and float switches together.
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Hi! I am getting a DOS intending for water change as well for my Reef Noob tank. However, I am placing the containers OUTSIDE of my hosue, around 10 meters horizantal-head pressure. My q is what are the maximum distance the DOS can pump through the hose once primed?
I am having a hardware issue with my DOS for AWC and I am currently working with Neptune to resolve the issue.
Overall I am mildly happy with it.
One of the motors is extremely intermittent which sucks for an AWC. It will add water but not remove from time to time, messing with my water level. It is fixed with a power reset, but I can't always keep an eye to be sure both pumps work. APEX says it is removing, but the motor does not turn. Neptune is giving me great support and are swapping the unit, but it is very annoying.that sucks what problems are you having?
Since you have it in the garage, do you have heaters in the tanks to keeps the water at the correct tempature? Just curious for my own set up.I’ve been doing 2 gallons daily for almost 2 years with no problems or regrets. My mixing station and DOS are in the garage and I ran 30 feet of 1/4” tubing to my tank. I also use the garage RO/DI storage tank as my ATO reservoir.
When I first set it up I was removing water first, then adding water next. This method required disabling the ATO since the sump depth would change, and required the DOS to run at full speed, making it louder and shortening the lifespan of the heads.
I’ve since changed to continuous water changes running 24/7, which allows the DOS to run slowly and quietly, is easier on the heads, and doesn’t require disabling the ATO. The amount of “new” water wasted is trivial since I’m draining upstream from where new water is added.