Bpb Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Noticed over the past few weeks I've struggled to keep up my calcium levels. Despite setting the Apex to dose ca and alk at identical increments, my calcium just kept falling and falling requiring frequent bolus doses to elevate. Noticed it was 350 ppm this morning so I had to inspect my dosers. Tubing was dry. So I set them to "on" instead of "auto". Sure enough. No longer was drawing fluid. Glad i bought some replacement tubing last Christmas. Looks like mine lasted about 15 months. Not bad as brs recommends annual replacement. Looks like they're right. The old tubing vs the new tubing is noticeable. The old was dark yellow and felt like it has lost all elasticity. I'm wondering if silicone tubing would last longer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viet'spride70 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I didnot use that setup for long enough so NO experience here, but i was told when to replace tubing in 9-12 months period....also that is one of the reason i am not a fan of it. i am glad that u caught it in time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 Funny too, this is not long after we had talked about the failure rates of calcium reactors vs dosers. Then mine act up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viet'spride70 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Yep...I got that feeling every times...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I consider that lazy husbandry then equipment failure. I'll give you a break since you just had a new baby! [emoji128] [emoji24] But just this one time only! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon Reefer Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Is this the internal tubing the roller moves along or are ya'll talking about the suction and discharge tubing??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 Internal roller tubing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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