Fiji Cube Automatic Roller Filter System (Model ARF-20 Gen 1.5)

[Whoookid201]

Has anyone seen any reviews for the Gen 2.0?

 

[Tangy Reefer]

I just bought a Fiji Drop Off system and it is coming with one of these. I will report what I find :) Also, new build thread coming!

 

[Tangy Reefer]

Has anyone seen any reviews for the Gen 2.0?

Just got my setup and it looks nice. I will have an update shortly. Anyone else have any input???

 

[Mas0n]

Just got my setup and it looks nice. I will have an update shortly. Anyone else have any input???

I have an AFR 2.0 on my Fiji Cube sump and have some mixed thoughts about it.

It's a bit finicky to get set up. When the return pump is off and the water level rises in the sump, it triggers the sensor and wastes fleece.

I thought this would be easy to fix with a controllable Apex outlet... just turn the roller off while the pump is off and add a short startup delay. Nope. The fleece roller will not roll again after power loss until you press the button on its little controller. This is likely a safety mechanism, but ALL of my other equipment will restart without intervention after power outage.

I'm working on a solution to raise the float sensor past where my water level rises.

 

[joe1133]

I have an AFR 2.0 on my Fiji Cube sump and have some mixed thoughts about it.

It's a bit finicky to get set up. When the return pump is off and the water level rises in the sump, it triggers the sensor and wastes fleece.

I thought this would be easy to fix with a controllable Apex outlet... just turn the roller off while the pump is off and add a short startup delay. Nope. The fleece roller will not roll again after power loss until you press the button on its little controller. This is likely a safety mechanism, but ALL of my other equipment will restart without intervention after power outage.

I'm working on a solution to raise the float sensor past where my water level rises.

Hi, @Mas0n - did you ever figure this out? I find it incredibly wild that Fiji wouldn't have thought that this is a way that people would want to control the AFR 2.0 (via the Apex). Have you asked them directly if there is a workaround here?

 

[Mas0n]

@joe1133

I asked Fiji cube directly and there is no way to disable this "feature".

I did design and 3d print an adjustable sensor arm which allows for fine positioning. I have the sensor set as low as possible while not triggering advance with the return pump off. This prevents advance during feeding, but still allows for normal operation and advance when the fleece is clogged.



This replaces the original bracket and allows for raising and lower the arm by loosing and retightening the screw at the desired height.

 

[Mas0n]

Hi, @Mas0n - did you ever figure this out? I find it incredibly wild that Fiji wouldn't have thought that this is a way that people would want to control the AFR 2.0 (via the Apex). Have you asked them directly if there is a workaround here?

If you're interested in one, let me know! I can either share the 3d file or send you one.