Klir Filter Review.
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jrizo1
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I am very very disappointed and frustrated.
Just about to give up on this filter.
I install a new filter roll this morning and turn the filter around so the sensor is not facing the flow of the water and I just check on the filter and the roll has been rolled up to the dirty side, not even twelve hours, as you can see in the pictures the water label is not even close to the optical sensor .
Just about to give up on this filter.
I install a new filter roll this morning and turn the filter around so the sensor is not facing the flow of the water and I just check on the filter and the roll has been rolled up to the dirty side, not even twelve hours, as you can see in the pictures the water label is not even close to the optical sensor .
Cristy17
Sunshine Reef
First, thank you both for commenting on the Klir. I have been considering purchasing one for quite some time, however, I have been reading a lot of bad reviews. Sounds like these problems that are pointed out are common, but are they repairable? Do you each feel its still a good purchase for what it is meant to do? Thank you again!
Cristy17
Sunshine Reef
Thank you jrizo1, I think I will take your advice and wait.
jrizo1
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11/17/18 update
Back to filter socks.
after going through 3 fleece roll and as suggested from pecan2phat I decide to contact Coralvue.
they are sending me a new version of the bottom assembly that should fix the snagging issue.
and also they are sending me a new controller that has better logic and will help prevent the fleece being used up all at once.
I will update once get the parts and reinstall the Klir.
Back to filter socks.
after going through 3 fleece roll and as suggested from pecan2phat I decide to contact Coralvue.
they are sending me a new version of the bottom assembly that should fix the snagging issue.
and also they are sending me a new controller that has better logic and will help prevent the fleece being used up all at once.
I will update once get the parts and reinstall the Klir.
I had the same issue with the original controller. But since I got the new one it has been fine. My only complaint is I'm only getting 2 weeks out of a roll. At 15$ it's going to be very costly in the long run.
jrizo1
Active Member
I am happy to hear that the new controller works.
On the other hand, how dirty does the fleece gets?
Two weeks does not sound right , unless you feed very heavy.
Have you seen the water label reach the sensor?
The reason I ask is because the sensor could be just getting wet and making the motor roll, just like mine is doing right now and if the new controller has a time limit every time the sensor turn it on, I could be rolling fleece earlier than it should.
The filter is very dirty and I now is working correct. The tank is 120gallon and I feed 2 cubes a day for 8 fish and I dont run the return pump when feeding to prevent food going down the drain. I feel the biggest issue is I run a barebottom tank and the water column just stay dirtier. I'm hoping once the tank matures more it will settle down and a roll will last longer .
pecan2phat
Valuable Member
My unit is in an IceCap 30 sump and a 180g tank with roughly 650 gph return.
I feed mysis and pellets everyday and have a leopard wrasse that kicks up sand, having said this, I'm still on my 1st fleece roll at 77 days.
I'm gonna say that I'm one of the luckier ones then.
I feed mysis and pellets everyday and have a leopard wrasse that kicks up sand, having said this, I'm still on my 1st fleece roll at 77 days.
I'm gonna say that I'm one of the luckier ones then.
jrizo1
Active Member
how is the small?
I have an IceCap 30Reef Sump With one Klir Filter on a 150gal reef tank about 700GPH. a do have quit a few fish and feed heavily, fleece is about 35 days old and getting some what stinky.
scuzy
Well-Known Member
Mine varies. I run two klirs on one controller. I gotten 30 days and then once 4 days. The new set is on 3 weeks. I got the new bottom from Coralvue but they look identical to the original. Not sure what's the difference. Let's see if it snags. But I notice a definite clarity in my water and that's a plus. I stopped using socks cause it was tedious to take out and wash every 3-4 days. This definitely saves me some time and it's worth the cost for me. Having a crystal clear tank is a plus.
pecan2phat
Valuable Member
Figured out the difference or change with the replacement bottoms that CoralVue are sending out.
The 2 bottom rollers are about 1/8" higher. Maybe and hopefully this resolves the snagging problem.
They also replaced the nylon screw and made it shorter.
The 2 bottom rollers are about 1/8" higher. Maybe and hopefully this resolves the snagging problem.
They also replaced the nylon screw and made it shorter.
jrizo1
Active Member
Got the new parts from Coralvue for my faulty klir filter
New improved controller that will help to eliminate the problem with the fleece rolling up all at once.
New bottom ansambly to eliminate the snagging problem
We will see.
New improved controller that will help to eliminate the problem with the fleece rolling up all at once.
New bottom ansambly to eliminate the snagging problem
We will see.
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jrizo1
Active Member
Ok so new controller is installed, new bottom part of the filter installed and a brand new fleece roll
Let see how it goes this time around.
Also installed the klir in the front hole with the sensor facing the from of the sump as suggested by Coralvue
Let see how it goes this time around.
Also installed the klir in the front hole with the sensor facing the from of the sump as suggested by Coralvue
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