Doser Pump recomendation

[Cary Meredith]

Ok, thinking about getting a doser pump, looking for at least a 3 pump station to dose 2 part. What is everyone using and how do you feel it works, I have one in mind just want to see what others are using. I am not looking to spend a ton either so the wifi ones are out (except I love the concept) lol

 

[jsker]

I went with the jeboa dp-4 does a great job at a great price.

 

[Dan I]

Jebao DP-4 is a good pump for the price. I only had 1 issue with air bubble which I fixed with new heads. Other than that, it's been reliable.

 

[BigHildy53]

My GHL Doser 2 is doing good

 

[Work2Reef]

Jebao DP-4 is a good pump for the price. I only had 1 issue with air bubble which I fixed with new heads. Other than that, it's been reliable.

I've been looking at dosers too, but I've read in a few placed that after a while the Jebao goes bad and just starts pumping.. I'm not discounting it, just wanted to preface my question with that...

How long have you had it?

 

[smokin'reefer]

Plum xl3.

 

[jamie callard Verified Sponsor]

Looking to add a doser as well so following along to get others input

 

[Work2Reef]

Plum xl3.

I've actually contemplated that cause there is an alarm for anything that could go wrong, but they're huge lol

 

[smokin'reefer]

It actually fits in my cabinet in my RS reefer 450.

 

[smokin'reefer]

If the alarm goes off it stops pumping. No accidental dump of all liquid. Easy to program- no complicated computer code. Turn it up or turn it down according to testing. I'm still getting it dialed in but so far I'm stoked with it.

 

[Work2Reef]

I may have to check out my local refurbished Hospital Supply Store... or eBay :) brand new those things are crazy expensive

 

[smokin'reefer]

I know some guys on here had better luck on eBay than I did. First one I ordered only one bank worked consistently. I asked the seller if there was a place I could get it serviced at my expense, but after he found out what I was using it for he got a little short with me. He did refund my money and said something like " only us aquarium people have problems with his pumps.
Second one made no claims to guaranteed working. Just that it " came from a working environment." That one was in worst shape than the first. I sent it off for service and now works fine.

 

[Work2Reef]

Haha "you aquarium guys".... it's cause we don't have HMOs for our reefs lol.
Seriously though, medical pros would prob have it serviced and recalibrated automatically (humans & narcotics and all)

 

[smokin'reefer]

Money wise I think I'm into it about the same as a DOS OR a GHL. Maybe a little less. It about 3 bills to get serviced and shipped. I'm setting up a 350 for my daughter and will get the other one serviced and put in that one. I like the slow drip of these over the possibility of a timer malfunction.
I forget who I got the idea from on here, but I would give them the credit if I could. Great R2R hack.

 

[Work2Reef]

That's good info there... and ya, a slow constant drip would be nice

 

[Cary Meredith]

I've been looking at dosers too, but I've read in a few placed that after a while the Jebao goes bad and just starts pumping.. I'm not discounting it, just wanted to preface my question with that...

How long have you had it?

I heard the same thing so was staying away from those.

 

[Cary Meredith]

Any thoughts on the Bubble Magnus?

 

[Kyle Sicard]

Any thoughts on the Bubble Magnus?

I have a bubble magus doser, it is about 5 years old and has been very reliable for myself. Not as precise as the GHL but still a great bang for my buck IME.