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what pump do you use?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by fishyness, Apr 23, 2012.

  1. Apr 23, 2012 #1
    fishyness

    fishyness Inactive User

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    What pump do you use for your ATO? Currently I'm using a little aqualifter but it doesn't always work, also it's a lot for the little pump to draw water and push it. I think it's maxed out. Should I just use a submersible in my RO container?
     
  2. Apr 23, 2012 #2
    mthomp

    mthomp Inactive User

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    I am using a rio pump works good
     
  3. Apr 23, 2012 #3
    F.D. Reefer Fort dodge

    F.D. Reefer Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    tunze metering pump
    pumps from basement RO tank to 1st floor sump & looks like a tiny sump pump.
    Going on 6 yrs same pump
    12volt so u need an adapter!!!
    Hope this helps u
     
  4. Apr 23, 2012 #4
    Killernights

    Killernights Inactive User

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    i used to use a Maxi Jet, i just glued a 1/4 inch adaptor on the output of it so i could put lockline on it.
     
  5. Apr 23, 2012 #5
    Troy

    Troy Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Had the same problem with aqualifter pump, moved to a MaxJet1200, but with a 4' head, that wasn't always reliable. So moved to a Rio1100. Yes alittle over kill, but haven't had one problem since I started using it.
     
  6. Apr 23, 2012 #6
    Tholton33

    Tholton33 Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    my aqualifter sometimes gives me fits. have been also looking into replacements.

    what ATO unit are you using?
     
  7. Apr 23, 2012 #7
    matt1971 Waterloo

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    BRS Top Off Doser (50 ml per minute).
     
  8. Apr 23, 2012 #8
    Fragtastic Reef

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    Personally I prefer to use the Tunze top off system. However if already have an exsisting system I would recommend these pumps:

    EcoPlus - Cheap and reliable
    Mag Drive - Last forever!
    Cobalt Aquatics powerhead - original maxi jet far better than the maxi jet pro
    Aqualifter - recommend replacing every 12-16 months
     
  9. Apr 23, 2012 #9
    ninjazx777 Des Moines, IA

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    I love my litermeter III for top off and automatic water changes
     
  10. Apr 24, 2012 #10
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

    Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

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    I have read bad reviews on the BRS 50ml/min doser but it seems there isn't much else out there in that price range. The Litermeter sounds awesome but expensive. Aqua Medic SP-3000 maybe and good reviews but more $$. Any other options??
     
  11. Apr 25, 2012 #11
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

    Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

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    I also looked at the Hanna BL dosing pumps, those look pretty good too, yet a bit expensive still at $150 on eBay for the highest-volume one. But it did have an adjustable flow rate which is cool.
     

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