im just checking around. recently started doing awc with my dos pump...its quite annoying and loud particulary the more volume..is this normal...man..I am shocked how loud and annoying the thing becomes...
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Yup, SUPER loud and annoying. I set mine to change 10% every day on my 125 at midnight. My tank is located downstairs and at the opposite end of the house so I don't hear it while in operation. You can build a soundproofing box around it but other than that...im just checking around. recently started doing awc with my dos pump...its quite annoying and loud particulary the more volume..is this normal...man..I am shocked how loud and annoying the thing becomes...
Build a simple foam insulated, thin ply box and make it to just fit over. So long as you use non-rigid foam and make it so it just barely fits that would help. I'm not sure how to deal with heat buildup though. The motors do get warm and require a cool down period after running. I agree that they are too loud for the price. My Jebao's are nearly silent and cost $50.00. I just don't think that Neptune cares. It can and should be exponentially quieter and it can be done but demand doesn't require that fix... yet.indeed...this is very glossed over when video for using it for awc is done..it is too loud for he price I paid..they can work on that and make it much better..some sound would be fine..its too loud..probably the case it is in has a lot to do with that...and could be made better..how would you build a soundproof or sound reducing box for it? I im curious as to what you would use
If you have the option of drilling holes through walls or the floor, you can locate the DOS in a different room (in my case, in the garage) and run 1/4" tubing and a long AquaBus cable to your tank and Apex. The DOS will have no problem pumping water through the long tubes. You can get AquaBus cables up to 125 feet long here: https://www.usbfirewire.com/parts/rr-apex-xx.html
I have decided to stop using my DOS as it is just too load even for dosing. It scares the hell out of me when it kicks in even for normal dosing!
Considering it. I am going to see if I can move it to a different location first and if that does not work, it will be up for sale.Does that mean youre selling it?
Considering it. I am going to see if I can move it to a different location first and if that does not work, it will be up for sale.
Will do.Let me know. I have a basement sump and thinking of doing awc if the price is right.
Thanks
I have done the same thing!!!! I do love the accuracy and its ability to maintain calibration but ended up swapping it out with something a third of the price and is very quiet. I am dosing NOPOX manually at the moment and as I only dose tiny amounts, I may put the Apex back online if I find something else to dose.I have decided to stop using my DOS as it is just too load even for dosing. It scares the hell out of me when it kicks in even for normal dosing!