peristaltic pump for calcium reactor

[morganatlanta]

Any recommendations for a peristaltic pump for a calcium reactor? The reactor is a Korallin 1502. I probably need to get roughly 30+/- ml per minute continuous duty. I bought one online that fit the specs, but it is LOUD. It needs to go in my stand in the living room, so LOUD doesn't work. The BRS 50/ml minute dosing pumps are not rated for continuous duty, so they won't work. Just wondering if someone has a specific make/model they can recommend.

 

[schwaggs]

Don't use the Aquamedic pump, mine (I tried 2) only lasted about a year of continuous duty before biting the dust.

 

[ichthyoid]

MorganAtlanta;813723 wrote: Any recommendations for a peristaltic pump for a calcium reactor? The reactor is a Korallin 1502. I probably need to get roughly 30+/- ml per minute continuous duty. I bought one online that fit the specs, but it is LOUD. It needs to go in my stand in the living room, so LOUD doesn't work. The BRS 50/ml minute dosing pumps are not rated for continuous duty, so they won't work. Just wondering if someone has a specific make/model they can recommend.

A Tom's Aqualifter may be modified to provide exactly what you want. They can pump from 220ml./min. down to zero, and are rated for continuous use. They are a fairly silent and affordable solution. Please see link below.

http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=64146&highlight=aqualifter%2C">http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=64146&highlight=aqualifter%2C</a>

An inexpensive replacement diaphragm and accessories are sold for these pumps , as well.