ATO: JBJ vs Tunze Osmolator

JDigital · #1 11-19-2008, 05:18 PM

Is there much of a performance difference to justify the extra $80 for the Tunze? I don't see anything on JL about getting a pump with the Tunze system.

TIA..

JDigital · #2 11-19-2008, 06:02 PM

If you vote, give me a reason why please.

Drock169 · #3 11-19-2008, 06:14 PM

you still have to buy a pump for either of the ATO systems. I have a JBJ and it works just fine.

jasond · #4 11-19-2008, 06:15 PM

1 vote for the Tunze (it does come with a pump btw). I have not used the JBJ, but read quite a few positive reviews for the tunze, both here and on RC which was my decision maker. Only thing I dont like is the pump comes on often, so I am going to hook it up to my controller and alternate when it comes on, otherwise it's great (really it is just doing it's job so that is not a valid complaint

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mseepman · #5 11-19-2008, 06:17 PM

I have the JBJ and have been really happy with it. Got it on E-bay for even cheaper than what we pay here to pricing was great too.

JDigital · #6 11-19-2008, 06:20 PM

Is one system more accurate than the other? I see the Tunze uses a infra-red sensors, where the JBJ is Float Sensors..

jasond · #7 11-19-2008, 06:24 PM

Tunze for sure

I would imagine they are the same, or very close. I bet my tunze kicks in once every 5 min give or take .

Hairytank · #8 11-19-2008, 06:55 PM

I have a tunze and it is great! Easy to set up and yes it came with a pump.
The only downside is the price, but for the peace of mind it was worth it.

Jason McK · #9 11-19-2008, 07:01 PM

I didn't vote because I've never used the JBJ. I Love the Tunze I've had it running for about 5 years and it's going stronge. Never replaced the pump. But I might have to soon

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Stones · #10 11-19-2008, 07:10 PM

I got a JBJ direct from them for fairly cheap. The unit itself works great. My only complaint was that I wasn't able to use it with the TOM aquilifter that I purchased specifically for top off.

The JBJ unit would trigger the aquilfter to come on and it would start to pump water, but for some reason the JBJ would "time out" and cut power to the pump even though the float sensor was still too low and giving the "pump on" signal to the head unit. Once the JBJ unit would do this once, it also would not be able to turn on again since the head unit thought that it was still pumping water, even though it was not. I spoke to another hobbyist who also had the exact same issue with his JBJ unit and an aquilifter pump.

In the end, both of us ended up using a small powerhead instead to deliver the water to the tank and it has worked great ever since.

View Poll Results: Which is the better option per price?
JBJ Auto Top Off	2	25.00%
Tunze Osmolator Auto Top Off	6	75.00%
Voters: 8. You may not vote on this poll