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slakker 04-11-2013 03:14 AM

I would keep the osmolator...

gregzz4 04-11-2013 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slakker (Post 810481)
I would keep the osmolator...

+1
I like my controller (not Apex) but trust my osmolator's optical sensor more than float switches. I've had to clean a float lately that luckily I tested and found it to be unresponsive

I hit my optical with a toothbrush when I remember, but it's never let me down yet - 11 months so far
A spare pump wouldn't hurt, just in case ...

banditpowdercoat 04-11-2013 03:59 AM

I have a bunch of float switches, If your interested. Hit me a PM!

slakker 04-11-2013 04:18 AM

BTW just as more info, I'ver had the osmolator for about 4 years and when I got it, it had those gimpy stoopid mounting arms. I upgraded to the magnetic mounts (they should be stock now), and it's awesome. The most I've done for cleaning is rubbing my finger over the lens and a fresh water flush over it... it's pretty bullet proof, I was worried about algae or other build up screwing with the refractive sensor, but not even after so many years...

daplatapus 04-11-2013 01:07 PM

The only trouble I've had with my osmolator is the optical eye. We still don't know what caused it but I think it's something to do with the way my ATS lighting. Those sensor's don't like light shining into them :(
Anyway, the optical sensor stopped working but was replaced no questions asked :)

HarleyC 04-12-2013 02:22 AM

Thanks will keep. Just need to drill hole through wall so I can feed from RO supply in next room. I have 50G sump filled half way, so I'm thinking if I fill my 20G trash can 2/3 of the way. I should still be okay if I have a ATO fail and a return pump fail at same time - right?
My tank is 120G

daniella3d 04-12-2013 06:17 AM

for 220$ you get all this with the Reef Angel controller.

One temperature probe, one ph probe, 2 ATO float switch and an a power bar with 8 controllable outlets.

If you want wifi for remotly controlling your aquarium or monitoring you add another 109$.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarleyC (Post 810392)
Think I may have read wrong. I was looking at some info that described using ATO with Apex and thought it came with float switches.
Still, would I be better going Apex and adding float switches, or sticking with the Tunze?
Thanks



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