FlyPenFly
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Unfortunately I believe these are long discontinued. I believe these used very high quality parts.
Whats the most reliable doser right now?
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mitch91175
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I can definitely believe that from not experiencing a single issue with it since I have had it, not 1.
Wonder if i can take out the stepper pumps and put in my DOS?
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Im actually waiting for a dos to come in the mail... i just googled dos failures and im not seeing all that much recent posts about problems...
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I have been using two DOS for a couple years with no problems. Been looking for links to these disasters, cant find any. Can someone post some of these disaster events?
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Strange. I simply Google dos problems and the interwebz is full with threads.
Range from dose dump more than it should, to dose mess AWC to dos head need replacement....
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True that. Ha ha.
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Ha ha haI Google dos problems and come up with a ton of threads on the Microsoft Operating System. I thought we were talking about aquariums here.
ibondy
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I am using a few Coral Box Wifi dosing pumps and they are awesome. https://www.reefbreeders.com/shop/coral-box-wifi-dosing-pump/
Very happy with them and would highly recommend.
Very happy with them and would highly recommend.
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I have seen a lot of bad things about them. They dump frequently.
Look up the neptune WAV pumps too. They pretty much fail at 2 years on the dot. Seen this happen a lot online and to a few personal friends, like clockwork.
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I run two DOS to dose Aquaforest 3 part and have used the 4th head to dose both LC and NoPoX when needed. Mine have been running for about 18 months now with no issues. I must say I like the very fine level of control for the dosing amount they provide. I gradually dose my 3 part throughout the day, kH overnight, Ca in the afternoon etc to match the consumption.
My DOS are mounted in the stand of my RSR 250 so will be exposed to humidity 24x7. So far so good but it’s only been 18 months. Hopefully they hold up longer. For now I’m very happy with them.
My only comment on them is to ensure you briefly soak the dosing lines in hot water (from the kettle) before fitting them to allow you to get a good tight fit easily. I had issues with air leakage before doing this. But I’m sure this is true for all dosers.
Here is where mine are if that is of use to anyone.
My DOS are mounted in the stand of my RSR 250 so will be exposed to humidity 24x7. So far so good but it’s only been 18 months. Hopefully they hold up longer. For now I’m very happy with them.
My only comment on them is to ensure you briefly soak the dosing lines in hot water (from the kettle) before fitting them to allow you to get a good tight fit easily. I had issues with air leakage before doing this. But I’m sure this is true for all dosers.
Here is where mine are if that is of use to anyone.
Another vote for the DOS.
Been using mine to dose ALK and CAL for 2 years without issue. I previously had the KoreFifth, worst point of sale out there. From buggy software, to firmware updates that bricks the system leaving you to return it to poland. Nope, Been there done that, not doing it again.
Been using mine to dose ALK and CAL for 2 years without issue. I previously had the KoreFifth, worst point of sale out there. From buggy software, to firmware updates that bricks the system leaving you to return it to poland. Nope, Been there done that, not doing it again.
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Personally I've had such a bad track record with EcoTech pumps I tell everybody to avoid them like the plague. 5 wetsides all cracked, including the replacements.
I've read the MP60's are MUCH more reliable due to their thicker housing, but the mp10/40... Man those things scare me for sure
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My 6 mp40 been running for 4 years now. Flawless. 2 of them I needed to change the westside which is like 50$.
Before that I ran mp10s equally robust.
The modularity of the vortech is awesome you Can fix problems by changing the whole thing like the westside as an example for relatively cheap.
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I haven't seen any issues with these in the past years. Rock solid stuff
SpectraPure just doesnt have the advertising the other IMO lesser quality companies do.
https://www.spectrapure.com/product...le-3-channel-precision-dosing-system-lm3-115/
SpectraPure just doesnt have the advertising the other IMO lesser quality companies do.
https://www.spectrapure.com/product...le-3-channel-precision-dosing-system-lm3-115/
phil bevilacqua
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If your friend is not wanting to risk a dumping event, ever... then why not look at CaRx. I know that they are a different paradigm, but one of the reasons that people like/move to them is that they are reliable and safe, don't dump and cannot crash a tank.
As you have mentioned many times, there are risks with any doser unless you add stuff manually. It is smart of you to look past the short-term reviews and fanboy stuff...well done. If doser is all that is considered, the just pick, have a backup plan and watch like a hawk.
As you have mentioned many times, there are risks with any doser unless you add stuff manually. It is smart of you to look past the short-term reviews and fanboy stuff...well done. If doser is all that is considered, the just pick, have a backup plan and watch like a hawk.
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