The last confusing part is the push or pull method. I hear some say they push water thru the reactor then i hear some say they pull it thru.
Push if using a propeller pump, pull if using a peristaltic pump
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The last confusing part is the push or pull method. I hear some say they push water thru the reactor then i hear some say they pull it thru.
got it. Thanks.Push if using a propeller pump, pull if using a peristaltic pump
I push with a small sicce and pull with a peristaltic.The last confusing part is the push or pull method. I hear some say they push water thru the reactor then i hear some say they pull it thru.
Would you mind sharing what lubricant you used or recommend? My is making pretty loud squeeky sound lately.My brushed masterflex pump made some squeeks when I first got it, I opened it up and lubricated the bearings on the motor and it’s been quiet ever since, but I also use a large enough diameter tubing that it runs at a slow rate so it’s not noisy at all. I could see how it potentially could be very annoying though
Would you mind sharing what lubricant you used or recommend? My is making pretty loud squeeky sound lately.
Thanks, will try opening the thing up next week and try greasing it.I had some penetrating lubricant for firearms that I used on it. It’s stuff I had mixed up years ago, (1 part dexron IV Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 part K1 odorless kerosene) I just squirted it in the bearings on both sides of the motor (there’s one on each end)
Thanks, will try opening the thing up next week and try greasing it.
Will do.Please take some photos and post what you did... it would make a great guide for others to help quiet down their brushed Masterflex pumps.
+1 on this.Push if using a propeller pump, pull if using a peristaltic pump
I would assume my carx isn’t sized right if I’m pushing over 140ml/min.There's not a huge choice in the affordable end of the market TBH - I went for the Kamoer as the Versa wasn't available (2 months ago) - The Kamoer is fine but does have a limit of 140ml per minute which may or may not be enough if you plan to have thickets of SPS
The Kamoer is actually one of the cheapest ones out there. I used it to on my geo818 to feed my 400G total volume system and it works great.Good Morning reefers,
I am setting up my Calcium reactor this weekend and I want to know which peristaltic pump should I get what are you guys using on your calcium reactors? Kamoer cost too much if you ask me. I am sure it's a great pump. I was thinking more along the lines of a versa. Let me know what you guys are using maybe there is a cheaper solution. Thanks.
I have been running the Kamora fx-stp works great. I caught it on sale when it was like 230 bucks over thanksgiving.I would assume my carx isn’t sized right if I’m pushing over 140ml/min.
The Kamoer is actually one of the cheapest ones out there. I used it to on my geo818 to feed my 400G total volume system and it works great.
good luck getting your hands on a Versa, I’ve been wanting to try one myself. Pay the extra money and stay away from needle valves as the consistency you get with peristaltic pumps is just too good!
I have been running the Kamora fx-stp works great. I caught it on sale when it was like 230 bucks over thanksgiving.
I tried the push method but that did not work well. It could be the fact that when I changed to the pull method I discovered I had a tiny hole in the tubing that goes around the circulating wheel thingy. It was close enough to the end so that I could cut it off and everything works great. I ordered a new piece of tubing to have on standby and should be arriving from brs. Otherwise, the Kamora works great. I love it. The app however is a little buggy. Sometimes you can't connect so you have to close it out and reopen it. I am not complaining though.
where did you find one?I just got my versa in the mail today myself. dang thing was almost impossible to find.
I called a fish store in England located near a relative. They had 1 in stock. It cost a little more and took 7 weeks to get better , but I found one. I’m still looking for at least 1 more versa.where did you find one?
What is a good model number for a Watson Marlow pump or some of the other parasitic pumps?