Dosing pumps

buckroe07 · Dec 9, 2014

For those that use them, which brand do you use? Also, which brand have you used and wouldn't give them the time of day ever again

Thanks!

redfishbluefish · Dec 9, 2014

I'm using BRS 1.1 pumps....love them.

143MPCo · Dec 9, 2014

I have used both BRS dosing pumps and Bubble Magus my biggest gripe is the programming and the little issues that always seem to pop up with either one of those, as with anything in this hobby you're gonna have issues, what determines your success is whether you plan accordingly and mitigate the issues to resolve the problems.

Just my two cents... one is not always better then another and I'm sure someone will tell you that "you get what you pay for" and that's true, this might sound a little cliche but, if you plan on failure however unlikely than success is attainable.

-Logzor · Dec 9, 2014

Litermeter's are a fantastic choice, and probably worth the extra cost. I've been running mine for over 6 years now.

Oldude · Dec 9, 2014

I use the Fauna Marin which Is actually made by GHL. They seem to do a good job.

buckroe07 · Dec 9, 2014

Thanks guys, all of those are ones that I've been researching except litermeter. I might have to make it even harder on myself and throw that one in the mix also. I didn't know GHL made Fauna Marin, I know they make Profilux. How was the programming on it?

Randy Holmes-Farley · Dec 9, 2014

I use the BRS 1.1 ml per minute pumps for vinegar and liquid food dosing. I like them for those purposes.

redfishbluefish · Dec 10, 2014

Randy Holmes-Farley said:
I use the BRS 1.1 ml per minute pumps for vinegar and liquid food dosing. I like them for those purposes.

Randy, I've got to believe that you're a two part user, possibly using some DIY recipes some guy came up with that use common chemicals. How do you dose these? I can't believe you do this manually.

jnschlesinger · Dec 11, 2014

Anyone try the DOS from Neptune Systems yet? I'm thinking of getting rid of my Bubble Magnus and switching over.

gtbarsi · Dec 11, 2014

jnschlesinger said:
Anyone try the DOS from Neptune Systems yet? I'm thinking of getting rid of my Bubble Magnus and switching over.

I definitely think that one is worth looking at, especially since they are using stepping motors. I have worked with thermal label printers that use stepping motors, and they are insanely accurate even after years of use (4 years of heavy use = 1-1.5 million linear feet of label media). I personally have never had to replace a stepping motor in a printer, 4+ years of production use and they are still going strong.

I would love to hear from someone that has the DOS system as to how well they think it works and how it compares to any other dosing pumps they have used.

Sangheili · Dec 11, 2014

Pacific Sun Kore 5th. Nothing else comes close to the value.

Jim Albert · Dec 11, 2014

Not released yet to my knowledge. I will get one very soon. I will let all know.

markalan · Dec 12, 2014

The only problem with the DOS from Neptune Systems is it's huge, I was very surprised.

gtbarsi · Dec 12, 2014

markalan said:
The only problem with the DOS from Neptune Systems is it's huge, I was very surprised.

Stepping motors are around 3 times the size and weight of a regular motor. They are worth their weight and size, as they will outlast any plastic, rubber, or any other non-metal item that they are attached to.

buckroe07 · Dec 12, 2014

I definitely would like to hear about the Neptune DOS. It's only for pre-order on most websites I look at. It's programmed using the new Apex fusion which I have not downloaded yet. Has anybody had any trouble downloading or using Apex fusion? The DOS does look big and hopefully since the motors are the stepper motors, it's quite

buckroe07 · Dec 12, 2014

I definitely can't wait to hear about the Neptune DOS. It's only available for pre-order on most websites I look at. It looks like it's programmed via Apex fusion. Has anybody experienced any problems with downloading or using Apex fusion? The DOS does look big and hopefully since it uses stepper motors, it's quite

saltyhog · Dec 12, 2014

BRS 1.1 here for Ca, Alk and vinegar. Dose Magnesium manually every couple of weeks.

ptreef · Dec 12, 2014

bubble magus.
Easy to set. just pick how much per day and how many times you want it to spread the doe out! DONE!!
no math with the 1.1ml pumps

Mine been going strong for 3.5yrs!

markalan · Jan 2, 2015

gtbarsi said:
Stepping motors are around 3 times the size and weight of a regular motor. They are worth their weight and size, as they will outlast any plastic, rubber, or any other non-metal item that they are attached to.

It's OK if you have the room.