So I'm at a crossroads. I've been running one BRS 1.1 ml for Alk. I had bought 2 here on the Marketplace but I was holding the other for the new build to do two part. I just went to install it and the previous owner did not flush it and it is just impacted with Calcium. I know that I can replace the hose and nozzle for cheap. I'm just wondering if I should take the opportunity to upgrade to a 3-4 head doser, so I can add Trace Elements and maybe phyto down the road. I can always do the fix on the BRS and pay it forward to someone else. The motors are great.
I found the Coralbox wifi doser new on Reefbuilders at a very good price. (Before the person in the marketplace asks - no, I do not want to buy another used doser on it's second owner.)
Overall, it looks easy to calibrate and it would likely meet my needs. Good price, small size, can be mounted vertically or horizontally....
Here are my concerns:
I went to the Coralbox website and it is basically Engrish. That makes me concerned about customer service.
The website also says to replace the heads every 6-12 months. At $10 a pop x 4 - that is certainly not a cheap maintenance item. Anyone with experience, is that a typo?!! I'd rather drop a few bucks more at the beginning than $40-80 a year in heads.
This unit has been out for a few years, I see them for sale used regularly - are they becoming obsolete or is the maintenance issue causing folks to upgrade?
With Red Sea and others getting in the game and advancing the technology, I'm afraid of blowing $200 bucks and realize that I bought a piece of garbage. Not saying that I think Red Sea or BM have it all figured out either - just curious what owners of the Coralbox unit feel about the unit - regrets or a keeper? Definitely want better than Jaebo and not wanting to go broke on this thing.
I found the Coralbox wifi doser new on Reefbuilders at a very good price. (Before the person in the marketplace asks - no, I do not want to buy another used doser on it's second owner.)
Overall, it looks easy to calibrate and it would likely meet my needs. Good price, small size, can be mounted vertically or horizontally....
Here are my concerns:
I went to the Coralbox website and it is basically Engrish. That makes me concerned about customer service.
The website also says to replace the heads every 6-12 months. At $10 a pop x 4 - that is certainly not a cheap maintenance item. Anyone with experience, is that a typo?!! I'd rather drop a few bucks more at the beginning than $40-80 a year in heads.
This unit has been out for a few years, I see them for sale used regularly - are they becoming obsolete or is the maintenance issue causing folks to upgrade?
With Red Sea and others getting in the game and advancing the technology, I'm afraid of blowing $200 bucks and realize that I bought a piece of garbage. Not saying that I think Red Sea or BM have it all figured out either - just curious what owners of the Coralbox unit feel about the unit - regrets or a keeper? Definitely want better than Jaebo and not wanting to go broke on this thing.