Looking to automate Microbak/vodka

[p stegmaier]

Can anyone recommend a pump/pumps for these ultra small amounts of liquid. The system will be around 400 gallons so I figure somewhere in the 2+ml per day vodka range. Not sure if profilux 1ml/min (I already have stand alone which I could add more pumps), bubble magnus 1ml/min, BRS 1.1ml/min and a timer that is worth a darn. is even the right choice?

 

[phi delt reefer]

any of those should be fine - hook them up to a controller and just run em for x seconds. Might wan to spread the dosing out throughout the day to keep params stable.

 

[Paul_N]

You could hook the BRS pump up to a controller if you have one also. I would just add pumps to the profilux if you already have it or get the BM stand alone for this.

 

[p stegmaier]

Thank you, that is exactly what I wasn't sure about. Dosing for a few seconds broken up throughout the day.
Happy thanksgiving to all!

 

[Lazys Coral House]

Dilute the vodka and MB7 with 0 TDS water so you can dose longer. i.e. 10 minutes. Try to get an accurate dose from super concentrated form would be tuff and likely inconsistent.

 

[p stegmaier]

Dilute the vodka and MB7 with 0 TDS water so you can dose longer. i.e. 10 minutes. Try to get an accurate dose from super concentrated form would be tuff and likely inconsistent.

That never,ever crossed my mind, what a great idea!

 

[nivram]

Dilute the vodka and MB7 with 0 TDS water so you can dose longer. i.e. 10 minutes. Try to get an accurate dose from super concentrated form would be tuff and likely inconsistent.

Is it ok to mix MB7 with fresh water?

 

[phi delt reefer]

dosing pumps are pretty accurate. the PRofulix and possibly bubble magus ones can calibrated so you get the exact amount each time. I have seen some videos on youtube and they are DEAD ON. Dilution shouldnt be an issue if you do go that route but i would contact the manufacturer for MB7 dilution for it technically is live bacteria meant for a salt water environment. If anything - dilute in salt water and dose that instead just to be safe.

 

[p stegmaier]

dosing pumps are pretty accurate. the PRofulix and possibly bubble magus ones can calibrated so you get the exact amount each time. I have seen some videos on youtube and they are DEAD ON. Dilution shouldnt be an issue if you do go that route but i would contact the manufacturer for MB7 dilution for it technically is live bacteria meant for a salt water environment. If anything - dilute in salt water and dose that instead just to be safe.

Sounds like I should contact Brightwell to be sure, also not sure if the liquid needs to be refrigerated or if I can drop the dosing tube directly in the manufacturer's bottle?