24/7 New Water changer (chemical Way)

neoprodigy

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in my old article DIY : 24/7 New Water Drip System it works great for chlorine. but when i found out about Chloramine in my water. That system will be useless when chloramine is in the water.

So i start looking for NH2CL (Chloramine) Filters but it will leave ammonia in the water. and its expensive in a long to replace the filter.

I call up my good friend JohnPTC. he mention to me about a dosing system call Dosmatic that he is using.

Here is what you need
  • Dosmatic MiniDos 1%
  • Seachem Prime
  • In-line 1 Micron filter
  • Water Container (for diluted prime)
  • In-line Carbon (Optional)
  • In-line UV Sterlizer (optional)
  • Pressure Gauge (Optional )
  • 1/4 Tubing

Here is a diagram (click diagram to enlarge)




What is Dosmatic MiniDos 1%


The new MiniDos™ Professional series has raised the bar for nNon-electrical, water-driven, proportional injectors. Many years of customer feedback and comments culminated in the next generation of injectors with:
  • Higher operating pressure,
  • Higher flows, reduced pressure loss,
  • Improved mixing and
  • Greatly enhanced overall chemical compatibility.
Flow Rate: 0.03 gpm - 12 gpm or 0,11 lpm - 45 lpm
Injection Rate: 0.20% - 1.00% or 1:500 - 1:100
Operating pressure: 6.0 – 100 psi or 0,41 – 6,9 bar
Inlet/Outlet: ¾” npt , ¾” bsp
What is Seachem Prime

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Prime™ is the complete and concentrated conditioner for both fresh and salt water. Prime™ removes chlorine, chloramine and ammonia. Prime™ converts ammonia into a safe, non-toxic form that is readily removed by the tank’s biofilter. Prime™ may be used during tank cycling to alleviate ammonia/nitrite toxicity. Prime™ detoxifies nitrite and nitrate, allowing the biofilter to more efficiently remove them. It will also detoxify any heavy metals found in the tap water at typical concentration levels.Prime™ also promotes the production and regeneration of the natural slime coat. Prime™ is non-acidic and will not impact pH. Prime™ will not overactivate skimmers. Use at start-up and whenever adding or replacing water

[/FONT]Use 1 capful (5 mL) for each 200 L (50 gallons*) of new water.
Here is how a Dosmatic Works



Prime is a highly concentrated solution.

1 capful (5 mL) for each 200 L = 1: 40,000

Dosmatic MinoDos 1% have a lowest injection rate at 1:500 so you need to diluted the prime with RO/Distill water.

Although Dosmatic has a 4ML model (1:4000) but you still need to dilute the prime and the cost of the machine is 3x more.

i did some calculation for Dosmatic MiniDos 1% when its set at 1:500. You need to Dilute Prime 1:80 first before pump in the the Dosmatic MinoDos 1%


here is the final product





UPDATE : NEW Dosing / Injector Machine 24/7 New Water Changer : Chemilizer

 

dookie

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That's a neat gadget but it would be one expensive mistake if it fails to dose correctly for me. I will stay with the old fashion method.
 

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Great new article....makes the giant sponge on my 360 seem weak now!


lol
 

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dookie;911566;911566 said:
That's a neat gadget but it would be one expensive mistake if it fails to dose correctly for me. I will stay with the old fashion method.
prime can dose up to 5 times the normal dosage

, a double dose may be used safely. To detoxify nitrite in an emergency, up to 5 times normal dose may be used.
 

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neoprodigy;913978; said:
let me know... i can do a neoprodigy-in-home-service LOL
I will keep that in mind once they convert over to using chloramine in my water next year.:(
 
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