How do I connect my dosing pump to a dosing container?

[>>klong<<]

I've got a rookie question. I made a DIY dosing container using a BRS mixing jug, a 1/4 bulkhead and 1/4 PVC tubing. I got a Kamoer dosing pump today, and I see that the dosing tubing is a different diameter than the 1/4 bulkhead. How am I supposed to connect the pump to the container?

 

[Silent]

Unscrew the lid and put the hose in the container.

 

[Mike Lemming]

I've got a rookie question. I made a DIY dosing container using a BRS mixing jug, a 1/4 bulkhead and 1/4 PVC tubing. I got a Kamoer dosing pump today, and I see that the dosing tubing is a different diameter than the 1/4 bulkhead. How am I supposed to connect the pump to the container?

I'm having this same issue. What did you come up with? The standard dosing tubes are 1/4 inch. The CoralVue/Kamoer comes with 4mm..

 

[>>klong<<]

I'm having this same issue. What did you come up with? The standard dosing tubes are 1/4 inch. The CoralVue/Kamoer comes with 4mm..

I use these to convert. They're for airline tubing and they don't have any barbs, so use at your own risk, but I haven't had any issues with them.

 

[herozero]

I’ve been using bulkheads and rigid airline tubing from avast, with the dosing tube that came with my DOS. Same BRS jugs.

Rigid RODI Tubing

This hard 1/4" tubing that is 100% airtight with John Guest style push to connect fittings, it does not bend so is useful for situations when you need to make a perfectly straight run. It is sold in 18" lengths and if you need a longer section it can be joined together simply with a John...

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1/4" Bulkhead

Useful for so many applications around the tank! Fits all standard 1/4" poly tubing.

www.avastmarine.com

 

[herozero]

I’ve found RO/DI tubing to not work well for dosing pumps if at all, the peristaltic pumps want to use the airline tube (sorry the type of plastic escapes me). Take a look at the DOS tubing in BRS and I’m sure you can find similar elsewhere, just don’t get more of that rigid to tube.

Even more diameter options:

Reef Factory Silicone Tubing

Flexible silicone tubing for Reef Factory dosing pumps and other devices. Compatibility List: Silicone Tubing 1/3: Reef Factory Dosing pump Pro, KH keeper (ID: 1mm | OD: 3mm) Silicone Tube 10/12: Reef Factory Dosing pump Large (ID: 10mm | OD: 12mm) Silicone Tubing 2/5: Reef Factory Dosing...

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[19Mateo83]

I used a piece of the ridged tubing coming out of the top, a little piece of 1/4” silicone tubing over that and the kamoer F1 Hose slides securely inside the silicone.

 

[Mike Lemming]

I use these to convert. They're for airline tubing and they don't have any barbs, so use at your own risk, but I haven't had any issues with them.

Thanks man, I'll have to grab these!

 

[homer1475]

I’ve found RO/DI tubing to not work well for dosing pumps if at all, the peristaltic pumps want to use the airline tube (sorry the type of plastic escapes me). Take a look at the DOS tubing in BRS and I’m sure you can find similar elsewhere, just don’t get more of that rigid to tube.

Even more diameter options:

Reef Factory Silicone Tubing

Flexible silicone tubing for Reef Factory dosing pumps and other devices. Compatibility List: Silicone Tubing 1/3: Reef Factory Dosing pump Pro, KH keeper (ID: 1mm | OD: 3mm) Silicone Tube 10/12: Reef Factory Dosing pump Large (ID: 10mm | OD: 12mm) Silicone Tubing 2/5: Reef Factory Dosing...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Been using RO/DI tubing(1/4 inch) on my DOS, Kamoer, pacific sun kore 5, and previously on jebao, and versa pumps without issues for over 20 years without issues.

Heck I even use 1/4 RO/DI tubing running over 20 feet for AWC hooked up to a DOS.

 

[herozero]

Been using RO/DI tubing(1/4 inch) on my DOS, Kamoer, pacific sun kore 5, and previously on jebao, and versa pumps without issues for over 20 years without issues.

Heck I even use 1/4 RO/DI tubing running over 20 feet for AWC hooked up to a DOS.

never ever been able to get a proper seal with RO tubing on a dosing pump (old drew brs pumps too), you must have the magic touch!

 

[KStatefan]

I use these to convert. They're for airline tubing and they don't have any barbs, so use at your own risk, but I haven't had any issues with them.

Those look just like what the GHL dosers come with