ATO kit w/ Kalk

vtminter · 12/19/2010, 02:56 PM

I was wondering how well your top off kit works when it's topping off with kalk saturated water. I know it says it resists calcium build up but I don't know if that means from the sump water or the water it's topping off with.

Also what kind of pump do you recommend to use with this.

ctenophore · 12/20/2010, 09:51 PM

Hi vtminter,

The only portion of the top-off kit that touches water is the sensor tube, which is a single piece of clear PVC tube. It has no moving parts and is 1/2" ID, so it is very difficult to clog. It comes with a switch box that you plug your choice of top off pump into, like an aqualifter, peristaltic pump, mini-jet, etc. We recommend using a peristaltic pump when dosing kalk long term. It will shorten the life of small powerheads and aqualifters.

Hope this helps!

Justin

vtminter · 12/21/2010, 02:34 PM

Thanks a lot for the info.

12/19/2010, 02:56 PM	#1
vtminter Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 298	ATO kit w/ Kalk I was wondering how well your top off kit works when it's topping off with kalk saturated water. I know it says it resists calcium build up but I don't know if that means from the sump water or the water it's topping off with. Also what kind of pump do you recommend to use with this. __________________ "The sea, once it casts it's spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever."-Jacques Cousteau Current Tank Info: 150gal mixed reef

12/21/2010, 02:34 PM	#3
vtminter Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 298	Thanks a lot for the info. __________________ "The sea, once it casts it's spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever."-Jacques Cousteau Current Tank Info: 150gal mixed reef

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12/20/2010, 09:51 PM	#2
ctenophore RC Sponsor Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Rockville MD Posts: 707	Hi vtminter, The only portion of the top-off kit that touches water is the sensor tube, which is a single piece of clear PVC tube. It has no moving parts and is 1/2" ID, so it is very difficult to clog. It comes with a switch box that you plug your choice of top off pump into, like an aqualifter, peristaltic pump, mini-jet, etc. We recommend using a peristaltic pump when dosing kalk long term. It will shorten the life of small powerheads and aqualifters. Hope this helps! Justin