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Unread 08/29/2018, 05:24 PM   #826
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Does anyone know the output voltage and current fed through the solenoid cable, directly from the calcfeeder board?
I measured it.

It's 0.4 amps and 11 volts, which comes out to 4.4 watts. So, now you guys can wire up your own solenoid. I kind of assumed that's what it would be, but I wasn't sure if anything was going on inside the solenoid.


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Unread 08/30/2018, 06:21 PM   #827
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What ever happened to pacsun USA?


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Unread 09/01/2018, 07:01 AM   #828
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Just skimmed over this thread. Thinking on buying cr for my 300 gal.
Can anyone enlighten me. Why this system is better ? I thought, that not using ph probe would be nice, but as I can see you all are using it anyways to measure effluent.
Plus all that gassing and degassing seems to eliminate all benefits. Does not seem set and forget device. Set and pray - possibly.

Where I am wrong ?


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Unread 09/03/2018, 01:23 PM   #829
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Hi Mike,
We are actually switching to new Distributor which will be presented soon ;-)
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of course, not using pH is "nice" and simplify reactor control much more. Only what you need to focus on is weekly checking your alkalinity(using aquarium tests - or any alkalinity measuring device - like our Kore 7th) and adjust flow on CalcFeeder controller (using Up/Down buttons). Thats all.
If alkalinity is going down - you ned ot increase effluent flow. If it's too high - you need decrease flow. Nothing more, no pH probe calibration , no co2 bubble counting etc .


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Unread 09/14/2018, 09:49 AM   #830
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Przemek,

But I see people are drilling lid to fit probe. That is my concern. Seems like it is not working without ph probe.


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Unread 09/14/2018, 11:16 AM   #831
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Przemek,

But I see people are drilling lid to fit probe. That is my concern. Seems like it is not working without ph probe.
People shouldn’t be drilling their lids you can order one through Pacific sun with a pH port if you need it I am sure. The reason why some of us want a pH probe in our Media chamber is just so that we can see what’s going on inside of it with the pH level. That is the only reason. the pH probe does nothing to the reactor the optical sensor is what controls the CO2 from shutting on and off. I hope this eases your mind


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Unread 09/15/2018, 04:38 AM   #832
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No , this not eases my mind unfortunately.
If people want to know what is going on with their ph, this means they are not sure that things are all OK. So that makes me thing that without ph probe there is no way to have peace of mind. Then I buy another reactor for half money with ph probe and have peace of my mind. No ?
The idea of having reactor with no ph probes is wonderful, but seems not yet we have product.


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Unread 09/15/2018, 05:14 AM   #833
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No , this not eases my mind unfortunately.
If people want to know what is going on with their ph, this means they are not sure that things are all OK. So that makes me thing that without ph probe there is no way to have peace of mind. Then I buy another reactor for half money with ph probe and have peace of my mind. No ?
The idea of having reactor with no ph probes is wonderful, but seems not yet we have product.
I’ll let przemek answer this , I guess I should’ve been just speaking for myself I actually liked having the pH probe in there just knowing what was going on that’s all. I just pay a lot of attention to my aquarium I am constantly looking at my Apex app on my phone at least 2 to 3 times and hour checking temp tank ph flo comparing readings against other readings and maybe trying to gain some insight on how they coincide with each other??? maybe it’s an OCD thing LOL, but I’ll let the experts answer this question


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Unread 09/15/2018, 05:31 AM   #834
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The Psun calcfeeder is a brilliant bit of equipment , I’ve been running multiple units on different systems for over six months now and they have been faultless, they do have a ph port in the lid if you wanted to run a probe but I never had the need to , I’ve have also been very fortunate to be trialling the new kore7th and khlab coupled with the calcfeeder and it’s been brilliant and will ultimately produce perfect consistency in macro element levels throughout the day , which is something I’ve noticed after using the khlab my kh was dropping massively through the main photoperiod then creeping back up by the time I returned home to do my tests, in all the calcfeeder is a very effective piece of equipment 😊


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Unread 09/15/2018, 06:36 AM   #835
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So air and foreign gases in mix chamber are thing of past ? Pure co2 only now ?
When and how that was solved ?


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Unread 09/15/2018, 06:53 AM   #836
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pH probe port is available actually in all CalcFeeder calcium reactors (Mini/AC1/AC2/AC3/AC4). It was previously requested by some Customers which wanted for example to set alarm for empty CO2 bottles(in highly stocked hard corals aquariums daily alkalinity drop can be really huge). Now - connecting pH probe to Apex or any other aquarium controller with possibilities informing by SMS/email about empty CO2 tank/bottle(when gas is low - pH start slowly increasing).
Calcfeeders DON'T require pH probe for proper work - the idea is completely different, as it was explained by Rob - it's rather for monitoring purposes for Customers which simply "want to know" whats going on in their calcium reactor.
Reported by some Customers problems with not stable pH was fixed by new versions of firmware which have built in auto degassing options - controller automatically remove neutral gas and refill it with clear CO2. Thats protect against pH fluctuations in reactor chamber and guarantee stable and very high alkalinity level in effluent(sometimes between 70 to 90 dkH depending from media type).


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Unread 09/15/2018, 09:20 AM   #837
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One more question.
Why you did not use silent driver for step motor?
I hear people complaining about noisy stepper . And I hear it on tube video.

P.S. I understand how reactor works. But thanks for extra explain.


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Unread 09/17/2018, 12:39 AM   #838
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We are using silent motors - that pumps in fact aren't nosier that DOS or GHL step motor pumps. If pump is placed on silicon distances (included in package) and placed inside cabinet it's not noisy. Of course, if you aquarium is in your bedroom and you have everything completely silent - you will hear that moments when pump is working.
On youtube video anything can be noisy - because phones "adjust" recording volume to "environment noise" during recording. Step motor have pros and cons - they can work 24/7 and have almost unlimited lifetime but they are not completely silent like brushless motors(which have limited lifetime, dont have "hard" shift from rotor to rollers etc).


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Unread 09/28/2018, 04:52 AM   #839
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Hello

We are proud to show new model of silent stepper motor controller. Please check video where we are comparing two versions of controllers.
All previous models could be upgrated for new silent model.
For further details please contact with us on service@pacific-sun.eu

https://www.facebook.com/PacificSunE...qFZk&__tn__=-R

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Unread 10/10/2018, 07:36 AM   #840
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Just installed the new driver on mine

Controller is most inaudible now !!

Installation was very easy, it took me 5 minutes.

Great Mod !! Thank you


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Unread 10/14/2018, 05:39 AM   #841
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I started reading this thread a couple of days ago as I was interested in a new, easy to use calcium reactor. After reading the whole story I’m very concerned about spending a butt ton of money on a product that doesn’t appear to be any easier to use than my current reactor. I understand much of this thread was written by “first adopters” and one could expect some problems from any new technology. However, I’m not seeing rave reviews anywhere and they still don’t have a US distributer. Can anyone ease my mind that this would be a good purchase?


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Unread 10/14/2018, 12:14 PM   #842
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I’m looking at the mini version and can’t decide to try this new approach.


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Unread 10/17/2018, 05:28 AM   #843
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I too have been reading this thread before I decided to buy my mini. I am glad I did. I have had the traditional reactor setup before and in my humble opinion, it is worth it. My alkalinity has been stable since I started in June 2018 and very happy with the ability to adjust via the flow rate and that is that simple. Customer service is outstanding despite being overseas from US. Be good to have a US Distributor though.


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Unread 10/17/2018, 05:47 PM   #844
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I too have been reading this thread before I decided to buy my mini. I am glad I did. I have had the traditional reactor setup before and in my humble opinion, it is worth it. My alkalinity has been stable since I started in June 2018 and very happy with the ability to adjust via the flow rate and that is that simple. Customer service is outstanding despite being overseas from US. Be good to have a US Distributor though.


Great, and have you had what kind of trouble with it?


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Unread 10/17/2018, 05:59 PM   #845
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None whatsoever. Knock on wood!


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Unread 10/20/2018, 09:34 AM   #846
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None whatsoever. Knock on wood!


Good to know. Thks!
And what’s your water volume and do you have a heavy populated acro tank?


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Unread 10/20/2018, 12:01 PM   #847
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120 gal and all sps. Ac mini was just right for me and plenty of space in my cabinet under the tank.


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Unread 10/21/2018, 04:30 AM   #848
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Hello,
I'm sorry for late reply.
It's true that after initial release we got some reports from Customers about some improvement which can be done(like last one - silent step motor drivers) - and we did it within last two years.
Thank to all of them we were able to slightly adjust some things - now they have little smaller footprints, software on controllers was improved and now it's really rock solid.
Personally I think that's he best calcium reactor for this value a specially if you will see what you offer in pack ;-)
Only what you need is CO2 bottle/tank and regular. No pH computers, no pH electrodes, no co2 adjusting . Only two buttons on controller (up/down) which can be used to adjust flow on controller when alkalinity drop(increase flow/alkalinity) or decrease when alkalinity is going above desired levels.
Controller have built step motor pump which is designed to work like Masterflex - 24/7 and doing his work that perfectly.
Ac Mini which cost 899,00 euro is really hard to bit in that range(calcium reactors for aquariums up to 600 liters).
We know that the US distributor is still not established - but till this time we offer all USA Customers our products on free shipping cost conditions and guarantee best possible technical and after sale support.
If anybody have any questions - simply drop me an email to info [at] pacific-sun.eu

Thank you!

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Unread 10/21/2018, 10:57 AM   #849
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AC2 for sps 240 gallon tank?

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Unread 10/22/2018, 01:14 AM   #850
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Yes, model AC2 for 240g aquarium(even highly stocked) will work great.
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