nrbelk
06/06/2011, 03:52 PM
I'm planning on using a home made two part dosing system for my reef tank. Right now I just have been adding the doses by hand.
I would like to get some dosing pumps.
I do enjoy DYI projects because there is nothing better than saving money and that sense of accomplishment. But that said, I don't mind buying completed products if DYI doesn't save a lot of money.
So in my limited entry research, I've seen a couple different options and I would like opinions on them.
First, I've seen that most commercial two part dosing pumps are peristaltic. I have also found some plans for peristaltic DIY pumps. Anyone know how much money a DIY peristaltic pump would save over a commercial product?
The second thing that I've seen is that there are the aqualift type dosing pumps. Kind of like an airpump with an input and output ends. Which is typically more durable, stronger, and reliable, peristaltic or the other type?
Thanks
I would like to get some dosing pumps.
I do enjoy DYI projects because there is nothing better than saving money and that sense of accomplishment. But that said, I don't mind buying completed products if DYI doesn't save a lot of money.
So in my limited entry research, I've seen a couple different options and I would like opinions on them.
First, I've seen that most commercial two part dosing pumps are peristaltic. I have also found some plans for peristaltic DIY pumps. Anyone know how much money a DIY peristaltic pump would save over a commercial product?
The second thing that I've seen is that there are the aqualift type dosing pumps. Kind of like an airpump with an input and output ends. Which is typically more durable, stronger, and reliable, peristaltic or the other type?
Thanks