Klir Filter Review.

[powers2001]

 

[RobB'z Reef]

Always refreshing when the manufacturer hosts an objective perspective.

 

[richiero]

by any chance are there any in-depth step by step direction on how to connect you klir filter to the apex?

 

[Gotfrogs]

I no am

by any chance are there any in-depth step by step direction on how to connect you klir filter to the apex?

just running mine in “dumb” mode right now for a few seconds each day. Here is my program:

Configuration​

Fallback OFF
Set OFF
If Time 20:00 to 20:01 Then ON
Defer 001:48 Then ON

 

[mike550]

I no am

just running mine in “dumb” mode right now for a few seconds each day. Here is my program:

Configuration​

Fallback OFF
Set OFF
If Time 20:00 to 20:01 Then ON
Defer 001:48 Then ON

How are you activating the Klir controller? Are you somehow closing the circuit on the optical sensor?

 

[Gotfrogs]

How are you activating the Klir controller? Are you somehow closing the circuit on the optical sensor?

I am not using the stock controller or sensor. I replaced the connector on the stock power supply with one of the connectors off of these and have it plugged into my apex EB832.

Klir Controller Y Cable

Klir Controller Y Cable This cable allows you to link two Klir Filter units together to a single sensor and controller. This cable works great if you want to install two units into the same overflow compartment and ensure that both units are synced and work equally.

www.coralvue.com

 

[richiero]

I am not using the stock controller or sensor. I replaced the connector on the stock power supply with one of the connectors off of these and have it plugged into my apex EB832.

Klir Controller Y Cable

Klir Controller Y Cable This cable allows you to link two Klir Filter units together to a single sensor and controller. This cable works great if you want to install two units into the same overflow compartment and ensure that both units are synced and work equally.

www.coralvue.com

that connects right into your eb832 and you don't use a water sensor?

 

[infinite0180]

I am not using the stock controller or sensor. I replaced the connector on the stock power supply with one of the connectors off of these and have it plugged into my apex EB832.

Klir Controller Y Cable

Klir Controller Y Cable This cable allows you to link two Klir Filter units together to a single sensor and controller. This cable works great if you want to install two units into the same overflow compartment and ensure that both units are synced and work equally.

www.coralvue.com

This is what i was planning to do! Glad to see it works. I have had that y cable in my cart all week just havent purchased yet!

 

[Gotfrogs]

Just be aware that you will need to cut the connector off of stock power supply to attach the y-cable. I soldered them together but you could use wire nuts if you do not have a soldering iron.

 

[infinite0180]

Just be aware that you will need to cut the connector off of stock power supply to attach the y-cable. I soldered them together but you could use wire nuts if you do not have a soldering iron.

Yea i was planning on soldering and heat shrinking!

 

[mike550]

Yea i was planning on soldering and heat shrinking!

So you control the Klir by turning the power on and off to the unit?

 

[infinite0180]

So you control the Klir by turning the power on and off to the unit?

Yes thats the plan. I could also add a float or eye from my apex at a later date. I just want to run the motor longer than what the stock controller provides. Mine tends to kick on in short little bursts and the fleece gets stuck and stretches. I want it to turn for about 4 sec when it rolls to keep it moving smooth.

 

[mike550]

Yes thats the plan. I could also add a float or eye from my apex at a later date. I just want to run the motor longer than what the stock controller provides. Mine tends to kick on in short little bursts and the fleece gets stuck and stretches. I want it to turn for about 4 sec when it rolls to keep it moving smooth

@infinite0180 wondering if you have any updates on how your Klir mod is going. I'm thinking of doing something similar, but would appreciate any lessons / thoughts you picked up along the way. Thanks in advance.

 

[Gotfrogs]

Mine has been running great for a few weeks now. I just gave it powered on by my Apex for a few seconds each night.

 

[infinite0180]

@infinite0180 wondering if you have any updates on how your Klir mod is going. I'm thinking of doing something similar, but would appreciate any lessons / thoughts you picked up along the way. Thanks in advance.

Im still waiting on my order from Coralvue. It may have been lost!

 

[mike550]

Im still waiting on my order from Coralvue. It may have been lost!

Ah got it! I think they're in Louisiana -- so maybe the winter weather set them back -- or Mardi Gras.

 

[richiero]

@infinite0180 wondering if you have any updates on how your Klir mod is going. I'm thinking of doing something similar, but would appreciate any lessons / thoughts you picked up along the way. Thanks in advance.

ill let you know I'm hoping to have it online by this weekend !!!!

 

[Gotfrogs]

I have been really impressed with the shipping times of everything that I have ordered from Coralvue. I live outside of Houston and get my items in 1 to 2 days.

 

[Mike Jenkins]

How long are you all getting out of a 7” roll? For some reason my paper is clogging faster than it should. I have bypassed the controller and use the apex to roll it a few seconds every hour. (Because the factory sensor was eating up rolls too fast). Each time it rolls the water level drops about 1/4” in the sock tray and within 10 minutes it’s full and overflowing the top of the tray again. I have played around with the timing and the tray still fills up too quickly. The used paper isn’t nearly as dirty as what I’m seeing in your all’s photos. Each roll is only lasting me a couple of weeks and that’s with the sock tray overflowing a large majority of the time. I have opened up the “bypass” in the other sock holder slightly but then most of the water goes that way and I don’t catch all of the detritus and it ends up collecting in my fuge. What is going on? I am trying to flow about 900gph through it but it doesn’t seem to be able to handle it. Is the 50 micron paper too restrictive? Currently only 10 fish in a relatively new 340 gallon system.

 

[mike550]

How long are you all getting out of a 7” roll? For some reason my paper is clogging faster than it should. I have bypassed the controller and use the apex to roll it a few seconds every hour. (Because the factory sensor was eating up rolls too fast). Each time it rolls the water level drops about 1/4” in the sock tray and within 10 minutes it’s full and overflowing the top of the tray again. I have played around with the timing and the tray still fills up too quickly. The used paper isn’t nearly as dirty as what I’m seeing in your all’s photos. Each roll is only lasting me a couple of weeks and that’s with the sock tray overflowing a large majority of the time. I have opened up the “bypass” in the other sock holder slightly but then most of the water goes that way and I don’t catch all of the detritus and it ends up collecting in my fuge. What is going on? I am trying to flow about 900gph through it but it doesn’t seem to be able to handle it. Is the 50 micron paper too restrictive? Currently only 10 fish in a relatively new 340 gallon system.

Wow that’s crazy. Were you running socks before switching to a Klir? How long would they last before you had to replace them?

To answer your question I have a 120G and I replace the 25yd roll about every 6-8 weeks