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dcforester1
03/11/2015, 09:45 PM
I have a liter meter with three extra pumps. I use the base unit with two others for ATO, and constant WC. I was wondering what to do wight he last one, its 12V, so I don't know what I could do, and how I can control it?

Any Idea

TIA Derek
Member No. 1
03/12/2015, 03:54 AM
I'm looking for a second pump... my suggestion... sell it to me!
I'm down by Prov. RI. PM me if you're interested.
dcforester1
03/12/2015, 05:26 AM
There were a couple on here for sale. I think people are selling them after they buy the Dos, but I will stay with old faithful. If I remember correctly they were pretty good deals
slief
03/12/2015, 06:39 PM
Switch the cable out for an 12v AC Adapter or splice it in and use it for an ATO pump. That's what I did and it's about the best ATO pump you can buy. Slow enough to be safe, won't allow a siphon, self priming and bullet proof.
twon8
03/12/2015, 06:46 PM
Use it as an auto feeder hooked up via a timer or apex
dcforester1
03/14/2015, 07:31 PM
those are a couple good ideas. Im not to smart when it comes to electricity. I have a couple 12V transformers. does the amp matter?

Thanks Derek
twon8
03/22/2015, 07:38 PM
Yes but the litermeter pump draws so little I would imagine 12v 500ma would be plenty sufficient. Anything more overkill but still effective
adova
03/22/2015, 07:42 PM
Build an automated drink dispenser....
Gorgok
03/22/2015, 10:01 PM
Build an automated drink dispenser....

For the fish, right? Vodka dosing...
aaronpentz
03/22/2015, 10:40 PM
Why don't you have it empty your skimmer cup automatically for you
adova
03/22/2015, 10:41 PM
For the fish, right? Vodka dosing...

Errrr - ya - that's what I meant...
adova
03/22/2015, 11:00 PM
Why don't you have it empty your skimmer cup automatically for you

Ugh - I could just imagine the feet of tubing filled with that nasty sludge. Assuming that it would actually pump it without diluting it. I pass :)