Peristaltic Pump for Calcium Reactor

[Bpb]

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

 

[Deezill]

Push if using a propeller pump, pull if using a peristaltic pump

got it. Thanks.

 

[DaveRaz]

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.

I push with a small sicce and pull with a peristaltic.

 

[Bluedore]

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.

 

[Rick.45cal]

Would you mind sharing what lubricant you used or recommend? My is making pretty loud squeeky sound lately.

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)

 

[Bluedore]

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.

 

[Water Dog]

Thanks, will try opening the thing up next week and try greasing it.

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.

 

[Bluedore]

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.

Will do.

 

[Hausser]

What is a good model number for a Watson Marlow pump or some of the other parasitic pumps?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Kamoer very good pump for CA reactors. i happen to use a tom pump which is very quiet

 

[Deezill]

I am currently doing the pull method with my kamora fx-stp and it works great.

 

[Deezill]

Push if using a propeller pump, pull if using a peristaltic pump

+1 on this.

 

[2Wheelsonly]

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

I would assume my carx isn’t sized right if I’m pushing over 140ml/min.

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.

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!

 

[Deezill]

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.

 

[2Wheelsonly]

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.

I actually push via a line off my return into the reactor and then pull out of the reactor with the kamoer, doing that my drip rate stays extremely consistent and I never seem to clog or have air bubbles causing random pours vs drips.

 

[ReeferMaddne$$]

I just got my versa in the mail today myself. dang thing was almost impossible to find.

 

[Deezill]

I just got my versa in the mail today myself. dang thing was almost impossible to find.

where did you find one?

 

[ReeferMaddne$$]

where did you find one?

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.

 

[Water Dog]

What is a good model number for a Watson Marlow pump or some of the other parasitic pumps?

The 520 is the top of the line model. I have a 505 and it is a solid performer, nice and quiet. Get the 220RPM versions.

Not sure if I referenced the thread in this discussion before but here is a good discussion about the Watson Marlow pumps.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/watson-marlow-peristaltic-pumps-for-calcium-reactors.289356/

 

[David Cher]

question why do you need a feed pump to push then pull with kamoer?