Tunze 5074 dispenser

russ13 · 05/24/2019, 10:51 AM

Hello,
I have a few questions about the 5074 I was hoping you could answer.

Do you need to run the pump on a timer or can I just put it inline with my 3155 ATO system?

Can this unit sit in the dry area of my sump or does it need to be put in the Reservoir or the wet area of the sump??

Thanks

rvitko · 05/24/2019, 11:08 AM

You want to have a 3155 that has been installed for a while and is totally debugged, basically you know that it is installed right and has broken in and won't overfill. The 5074 mounts inside your reservoir of RO water and every time the pump kicks on it pumps through and doses kalkwasser with every top off.

russ13 · 05/24/2019, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rvitko

You want to have a 3155 that has been installed for a while and is totally debugged, basically you know that it is installed right and has broken in and won't overfill. The 5074 mounts inside your reservoir of RO water and every time the pump kicks on it pumps through and doses kalkwasser with every top off.

Thanks for the fast reply. Can it be mounted outside the water reservoir in a dry area or does it need to be in water? Right now I am using a jug as my reservoir for my ATO container

rvitko · 05/24/2019, 11:32 AM

The reason for the in reservoir mount is kalkwasser is hard on hoses and plastic, so they harden and loose the stretch and can pop off which could be catastrophic in sump or dry. I would just change to a 7 gallon bucket and you would be all set.

russ13 · 05/24/2019, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rvitko

The reason for the in reservoir mount is kalkwasser is hard on hoses and plastic, so they harden and loose the stretch and can pop off which could be catastrophic in sump or dry. I would just change to a 7 gallon bucket and you would be all set.

Ok thanks for the help.

05/24/2019, 10:51 AM	#1
russ13 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: lake elsinore Posts: 742	Tunze 5074 dispenser Hello, I have a few questions about the 5074 I was hoping you could answer. Do you need to run the pump on a timer or can I just put it inline with my 3155 ATO system? Can this unit sit in the dry area of my sump or does it need to be put in the Reservoir or the wet area of the sump?? Thanks

05/24/2019, 11:08 AM	#2
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	You want to have a 3155 that has been installed for a while and is totally debugged, basically you know that it is installed right and has broken in and won't overfill. The 5074 mounts inside your reservoir of RO water and every time the pump kicks on it pumps through and doses kalkwasser with every top off. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

05/24/2019, 11:32 AM	#4
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	The reason for the in reservoir mount is kalkwasser is hard on hoses and plastic, so they harden and loose the stretch and can pop off which could be catastrophic in sump or dry. I would just change to a 7 gallon bucket and you would be all set. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish