Reef Factory bankruptcy

[JulesH]

I used a different magnet to connect, it does not matter as far as I can see. Do you have a new router, make sure it is capable of receiving a signal at 2.4 GHz.

I deleted the original pump from the Reef factory app.

I reset the pump with the magnet,
Logged on to the pump wifi it will be called RFDP**********. using reeffactory password.
The go into a browser, type in the address www.dosingpump.io, then follow the instructions on screen.

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/2063763/Reef-Factory-Dosing-Pump.html?page=3
I hope this helps.

 

[Dukereefnz]

Just went through this with all my RF devices.
Had to reset Starlink and lost connection to everything- note that everything continues to work when off line, you can not adjust anything.

the normal way using online reef factory app did not work.
I had to download smart reef - then add device- one at a time.

Reset device with magnet
Find the device code on wifi list
Go to smart reef - add device- use code - follow instructions
Enter wifi details etc

You loose all previous settings which sucks.

I have had some issues with RF but the devices have worked perfectly for years now a d earned my respect. I was looking to add to what I have and found out about them going bank rupt. Real shame. Good concept and good gear.

 

[Seregus]

So long passed and no news on Reef Factory so far… anyone knows what is going to happen to them?

 

[reefmaster70]

So long passed and no news on Reef Factory so far… anyone knows what is going to happen to them?

They are done and gone.

 

[Blitzrunner83]

How about @Bulk Reef Supply still selling these products and advertising them on their site KNOWING they are hardly functionable. Need to bring back some morality to this company.....

 

[Seregus]

They are done and gone.

You have some proof? Because company is operating and here in EU there is not much shortage of anything you want. My only question is it for long, does new management helped? Will they come up with upgrades and new products?

 

[Billyreef-ita]

I have no news but what I noticed is that the PO4 test reagent for the smart tester which some time ago was out of stock almost everywhere on Europe, now is available on many online shops like if they restated somehow the production of some consumables.
But again this is only my impression, no real news available from my side

 

[Billyreef-ita]

I have no news but what I noticed is that the PO4 test reagent for the smart tester which some time ago was out of stock almost everywhere on Europe, now is available on many online shops like if they restated somehow the production of some consumables.
But again this is only my impression, no real news available from my side

In addition the servers are still working

 

[Seregus]

I have a strong feeling they will stay in business but will be waaay less aggressive… I’m happy since their concept of some items is amazing

 

[reefmaster70]

You have some proof? Because company is operating and here in EU there is not much shortage of anything you want. My only question is it for long, does new management helped? Will they come up with upgrades and new products?

yes, I spoke with someone directly at Reef Factory, less than 6 months ago. They filed for bankruptcy and closed the business. Industry partners have taken over the Smart Reef App, and servers (actually Bulk Reef Supply). also manufacturing of spare and replacement parts has stopped, and the only thing available is old stock, and back stock. That's it. Once it's gone, it's gone.

 

[reefmaster70]

In addition the servers are still working

the servers and Smart Reef app are now run by BRS.

 

[Seregus]

I guess filing for bankruptcy is not the shutdown of the business, its a an administrative process. Anyway I guess we will live another year and see how it goes.

 

[Seregus]

I decided to search in polish, and BOOM!!!
As I suspected:


This is official account and official post. Company is for sale. Exactly what happens after bankruptcy. Now it will be up to new owner and I think it will be one of the big players, because production in Poland is still one of the cheapest compare to the rest of EU.

 

[RisqEM]

With all good discounts going on Reef Factory, seems like a gamble to go ahead and buy something hoping the company will turn around

 

[Seregus]

Absolutelly agree, but in my experience in similar cases for larger company, buyer bought cheap, injected cash, improved a lot of things and now sales are double of what was before … different business but… hope it will be same since they had a few very nice products!