reef-pi :: An opensource reef tank controller based on Raspberry Pi.

DirtDiggler2823 · Dec 27, 2018

@Ranjib @Diamond1 @crusso1993 @buddy. :

Is anyone using RODI tubing on their ATO system, or for dosing? I read somewhere that folks tend to have less issues using RODI tubing vice airline tubing. What are folks using for their ATO and dosing components?

crusso1993 · Dec 27, 2018

DirtDiggler2823 said:
@Ranjib @Diamond1 @crusso1993 @buddy. :

Is anyone using RODI tubing on their ATO system, or for dosing? I read somewhere that folks tend to have less issues using RODI tubing vice airline tubing. What are folks using for their ATO and dosing components?

@DirtDiggler2823 - I do not know about anyone else but I normally tend to err on the side of caution. That's a cute way of saying I generally overkill anything I get my hands on, if possible! I am a believer in using polyethylene tubing. I like using this tubing for several reasons. 1.) It holds up long term. 2.) The connectors hold their connections and do not fail. 3.) It gives a cleaner look when installed using holders/brackets. 4.) It can be used in a variety of environments for a variety of applications.

DirtDiggler2823 · Dec 27, 2018

crusso1993 said:
@DirtDiggler2823 - I do not know about anyone else but I normally tend to err on the side of caution. That's a cute way of saying I generally overkill anything I get my hands on, if possible! I am a believer in using polyethylene tubing. I like using this tubing for several reasons. 1.) It holds up long term. 2.) The connectors hold their connections and do not fail. 3.) It gives a cleaner look when installed using holders/brackets. 4.) It can be used in a variety of environments for a variety of applications.

Could you post some pics of how you've got yours run?

buddy. · Dec 27, 2018

DirtDiggler2823 said:
@Ranjib @Diamond1 @crusso1993 @buddy. :

Is anyone using RODI tubing on their ATO system, or for dosing? I read somewhere that folks tend to have less issues using RODI tubing vice airline tubing. What are folks using for their ATO and dosing components?

I've been using RODI tubing on my dosing pumps for years. I just cut the end off the tube at a 45 degree angle which stops it getting clogged up.

DirtDiggler2823 · Dec 27, 2018

buddy. said:
I've been using RODI tubing on my dosing pumps for years. I just cut the end off the tube at a 45 degree angle which stops it getting clogged up.

On the end where the liquid goes into the sump, right?

buddy. · Dec 27, 2018

DirtDiggler2823 said:
On the end where the liquid goes into the sump, right?

Yup!

DirtDiggler2823 · Dec 27, 2018

buddy. said:
Yup!

Super!

reelss · Dec 27, 2018

Guys - I have a reef pi power controller build which i am no longer using. Let me know if anyone needs it.

Diamond1 · Dec 27, 2018

DirtDiggler2823 said:
@Ranjib @Diamond1 @crusso1993 @buddy. :

Is anyone using RODI tubing on their ATO system, or for dosing? I read somewhere that folks tend to have less issues using RODI tubing vice airline tubing. What are folks using for their ATO and dosing components?

I'm using nylon tubing for my ATO and RODI tubing for my dosing pumps. Just because I had some of each laying around.

ScottBrew · Dec 27, 2018

DirtDiggler2823 said:
Yeah, it's great to see the different ways people figure things out. It would be amazing to have a 3D printer, but I don't have one, nor the need for one, so I will continue my legacy of re-purposing stuff.

Mrs. Santa got me a 3D printer. Unfortunately, the extruder servo driver was DOA, possibly due to a pushed out pin on the control board which was missed during QA testing at the factory. Fortunately, the new board will be here tomorrow. Now, just need to learn CAD...

DirtDiggler2823 · Dec 27, 2018

ScottBrew said:
Mrs. Santa got me a 3D printer. Unfortunately, the extruder servo driver was DOA, possibly due to a pushed out pin on the control board which was missed during QA testing at the factory. Fortunately, the new board will be here tomorrow. Now, just need to learn CAD...

Exciting times.

crusso1993 · Dec 28, 2018

DirtDiggler2823 said:
Could you post some pics of how you've got yours run?

@DirtDiggler2823 - presently posting pics is an impossibility as I do not have any SW tanks set up. Only a little 55g FW set up for my wife. Believe me when I tell you I wish this wasn't the case. I had plans to have set up a 300g reef with a total of 550g but some unforeseen problems came my way that chewed up all my funds. However, for the 20+ years I had multiple tanks operating I always used polyethylene tubing.

crusso1993 · Dec 28, 2018

ScottBrew said:
Mrs. Santa got me a 3D printer. Unfortunately, the extruder servo driver was DOA, possibly due to a pushed out pin on the control board which was missed during QA testing at the factory. Fortunately, the new board will be here tomorrow. Now, just need to learn CAD...

Sweet! Which one did Mrs. Santa bring you?

ScottBrew · Dec 28, 2018

crusso1993 said:
Sweet! Which one did Mrs. Santa bring you?

The Creality Ender 3 Pro.

Ranjib · Dec 28, 2018

reelss said:
Guys - I have a reef pi power controller build which i am no longer using. Let me know if anyone needs it.

Curious , what happened ?

Ranjib · Dec 28, 2018

ScottBrew said:
The Creality Ender 3 Pro.

Whoa

I’m torn between 3D printing or model railroad layout . Space is premium and I can’t have both

Ranjib · Dec 28, 2018

DirtDiggler2823 said:
@Ranjib @Diamond1 @crusso1993 @buddy. :

Is anyone using RODI tubing on their ATO system, or for dosing? I read somewhere that folks tend to have less issues using RODI tubing vice airline tubing. What are folks using for their ATO and dosing components?

I use the stock silicone tubing . I am not sure if it’s same as airline tubing , I think it’s bit better in quality . I don’t think it’s rodi tubing .
Talking about which I am in process of setting up my ro di setup ...

Ryan115 · Dec 28, 2018

ScottBrew said:
Mrs. Santa got me a 3D printer. Unfortunately, the extruder servo driver was DOA, possibly due to a pushed out pin on the control board which was missed during QA testing at the factory. Fortunately, the new board will be here tomorrow. Now, just need to learn CAD...

Fusion 360 is the way to go. They have some nice built in tutorials, and a ton of online videos to help you learn.

DirtDiggler2823 · Dec 28, 2018

crusso1993 said:
@DirtDiggler2823 - presently posting pics is an impossibility as I do not have any SW tanks set up. Only a little 55g FW set up for my wife. Believe me when I tell you I wish this wasn't the case. I had plans to have set up a 300g reef with a total of 550g but some unforeseen problems came my way that chewed up all my funds. However, for the 20+ years I had multiple tanks operating I always used polyethylene tubing.

I just wanted to see how you were using the tubing. It doesn't have to be on a reef tank. I have 2 freshwater tanks myself, but I'm planning on repurposing my 125 gallon African cichlid tank into a reef tank over the next couple of years.