? for people w/ dual EVS type airpump driven dosers!`

[Lunchbucket]

hey just wondering how many of you run these off of one pump. use like a 2 air outlet pump and one to chamber a and one to chamber b and just dose them both at the same time...but in different parts of the sump or where ever.

you see any real problems w/ it. if i put 1 infront of my skimmer outlet and one in front of my drain to my sump? they would be in the same baffle but mixed up really well.

also, how big an airpump would i need?

Lunchbucket

[J Crew]

i've been wondering the same thing about this doser. i'm considering this to be my next upgrade on my 55, but do not understand the entire workings of it. hope some people reply, peace

[Lunchbucket]

here is a pic of how it works from premiumaquatics website. very simple concept.

i am sure you could dose both parts at the same time as long as you put them in different high flow areas, just wanting to make sure.

i am getting one like it but by a different company. i will take pics and let you know how it works out.

sure beats the $$ for a calcium reactor but saves me the trouble of trying to find someone to come to my apt 2x's/day to add the right amount if i am gone

Lunchbucket

[J Crew]

does everything come with the doser? tubing, valves, etc...? or do you have to buy all that stuff seperate? yes, please let me know how it works when you have it setup. was this one cheaper?... and is it readily available anyone? thanks

ps - i currently dose and just throw it in... part A and then part B a couple seconds after. as long as it's in a high flow area it shouldn't matter.

[Lunchbucket]

i believe it comes w/ everything but the 2 timers, 2 check valves, and 2 air pumps.

here is the link to the 2 part doser at premiumaquatics.com

hope that helps, and yes mine was considerably cheaper.
Lunchbucket

[Philip]

jezus, 150 dollars will go a long way towards a calcium reactor, especially one like myreef's

[Lunchbucket]

yeah i thought esv were kind of on the spendy side too! mine isn't that much.

plus i don't have the extra cost of co2 equipment, and a ph controller or monitor. basically even if i bought ESV for full price i would still be saving around 250-300bucks!!!!!

Lunchbucket

[J Crew]

*bump*

Originally posted by Lunchbucket
hey just wondering how many of you run these off of one pump?...

also, how big an airpump would i need?

Lunchbucket

anyone?

Originally posted by Lunchbucket
yeah i thought esv were kind of on the spendy side too! mine isn't that much.

plus i don't have the extra cost of co2 equipment, and a ph controller or monitor. basically even if i bought ESV for full price i would still be saving around 250-300bucks!!!!!

Lunchbucket

this is very true... the cost of everything else it what will add up. for smaller tanks 10g-60g... dosing two part is the way to go. 75g and up is worth the investment for a calcium reactor in my opinion.

ps - if you can drop me an email on where to pickup the dosing unit that you purchased. i'm also a college student on a budget thanks.

[Ewan]

Originally posted by Philip
jezus, 150 dollars will go a long way towards a calcium reactor, especially one like myreef's

Took the words outta my mouth.

Lunchbucket, I was going to give you some verbal abuse until I read that you got your setup for alot cheaper. Just know that I'll be adding up your future supplement expenditures, and I'll let you know when you've spend as much as I have on my reactor.

Have the B-ionic dosers always been like this? I thought they used to be peristaltic.

And finally, a dual-head air pump may work. The problem I've always had was one side being stronger than the other. If you can find one, a tetra luft pump with a gang valve would be a safe bet. The rheostat on the pump also allows for very fine control, and they're designed to work against lows of pressure.

jmho,

E.

[Philip]

Originally posted by J Crew



ps - if you can drop me an email on where to pickup the dosing unit that you purchased. i'm also a college student on a budget thanks.

ditto

[Lunchbucket]

sorry but i think i got the only one they had

i will let you konw how it works and if there are more to be found for cheap

Lunchbucket

[Philip]

Originally posted by Lunchbucket
sorry but i think i got the only one they had

i will let you konw how it works and if there are more to be found for cheap

Lunchbucket

hurry up and buy a CA reactor so you can sell it to me.
or trade it for a 20lb CO2 tank

[Lunchbucket]

i wish i could go straight to a calcium reactor but saving 250 or so dollars...that is a HELL OF A LOT OF BIONIC!!!

250/ 30 bucks for 2gal. is over eight 2 gallon refills!!!!!

not right now....hopefully w/ in a couple years
i will post pics
Lunchbucket