Dosing limit

Chrisrush · 01/11/2008, 05:20 PM

Matthias,
Does the Profilux have a limit that the dosing pumps can do per day? I would like to change out 9g of water today. I put in 34068ml (9 gallons) x 1 time per day and it gives me an error message about connecting to the Profilux.

I know others are doing 2 g daily water changes but I would rather have mine (at least now) do a 9g water change today.

Matthias Gross · 01/12/2008, 12:46 AM

1000ml is the maximum ->1000ml / 60ml/min = 16.6minutes.
A pump should not run more than about 15 minutes in one cycle. After running 15 minutes the pump should have a pause of at least 15 minutes, this is better for the lifetime (otherwise overheating possible).

Maximum you can put in per day: 24 x 1000ml. Or use 2 pumps: 24 x 2000ml.

Chrisrush · 01/14/2008, 04:28 AM

Quote:

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11580986#post11580986 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Matthias Gross
1000ml is the maximum ->1000ml / 60ml/min = 16.6minutes.
A pump should not run more than about 15 minutes in one cycle. After running 15 minutes the pump should have a pause of at least 15 minutes, this is better for the lifetime (otherwise overheating possible).

Maximum you can put in per day: 24 x 1000ml. Or use 2 pumps: 24 x 2000ml.

Thanks Matthias. I was unaware that the pumps could not run for more than 1000 ml per shot. Looks like I'll have to do a daily water change of a few 1000ml instead of a weekly 9g change.

AQD_ottawa · 01/14/2008, 06:24 AM

This is more beneficial for your enviroment anyway, less shock to the system

Chrisrush · 01/14/2008, 06:47 AM

True, but it means that I need to monitor a 10g container, and somehow setup my ato on a timer instead of always on.

01/11/2008, 05:20 PM	#1
Chrisrush Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,379	Dosing limit Matthias, Does the Profilux have a limit that the dosing pumps can do per day? I would like to change out 9g of water today. I put in 34068ml (9 gallons) x 1 time per day and it gives me an error message about connecting to the Profilux. I know others are doing 2 g daily water changes but I would rather have mine (at least now) do a 9g water change today. __________________ Thanks, Chris Current Tank Info: 140g rimless pennisula, ATB skimmer, Tunze, Bailing Lite, SPS dominated

01/12/2008, 12:46 AM	#2
Matthias Gross RC Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 888	1000ml is the maximum ->1000ml / 60ml/min = 16.6minutes. A pump should not run more than about 15 minutes in one cycle. After running 15 minutes the pump should have a pause of at least 15 minutes, this is better for the lifetime (otherwise overheating possible). Maximum you can put in per day: 24 x 1000ml. Or use 2 pumps: 24 x 2000ml. __________________ Kind regards! Current Tank Info: Freshwater tank

01/14/2008, 06:24 AM	#4
AQD_ottawa RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 7,953 Blog Entries: 26	This is more beneficial for your enviroment anyway, less shock to the system __________________ GHL ProfiLux Master Distributors Ecotech Marine Canadian Distribution [email protected] GHL ProfiLux Technical support www.profiluxsupport.com Current Tank Info: 36"x32"x24" with remote basement sump fully GHL configured with Mitras and powered by Ecotech pumps

01/14/2008, 06:47 AM	#5
Chrisrush Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,379	True, but it means that I need to monitor a 10g container, and somehow setup my ato on a timer instead of always on. __________________ Thanks, Chris Current Tank Info: 140g rimless pennisula, ATB skimmer, Tunze, Bailing Lite, SPS dominated