How automatic can you make your tent

Now off to the next project auto dosing supplements etc.

Stay tuned for updates on dosing

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I have that one on my list.

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Ok had to return that dosing pump and get a different model.

Here is the setup in testing mode

Dose 1 is cal / mag in manual for now
Dose 2 is water testing controller
Dose 3 is Fishshit in manual for now
Dose 4 to be determined based on results above

Here is the setup

Auto fill sink with control

Main setup

Mix with this pump controlled by TrolMaster

Dosing reservoirs

Controller

General pictures

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I like the containers. So is it accurate? I see it can push fish sh. Does it push the right dose down the long tube? what are your thoughts about it so far? Programming? I love the set up by the way. I see your keeping an eye :eye: on it. What does the water testing doing? This is my next step I believe.

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So far it’s very accurate you do have to calibrate each dosing head … You can push a button on the controller and manual dose into a measuring cup… What is nice about even manual is

  1. No Mess
  2. No product leaking down the side of the bottle
  3. No cross contamination of your concentrate
  4. Exact measurements

Yes np at all… You can push a button and it manual comes out release and it stops… or auto mode dose X amount of ml’s… There is better controllers that you enter how many ml you start with and it will tell you how much is left… but this controller doesn’t do that…

So far for the price I really like it… It’s easier to program… Setup on my wifi was pain in the ass didn’t seem to like my 2.4 g network

The Container dosing pump #2 is only water in there… I’m having it dose water based on time / volume confirming everything is working right before I auto dose real products… I just finished the setup last night so need to confirm I have intervals (time working correctly) if something doesn’t work out correctly it’s only water (for now)…

I will have better feed back in a few days after I continue to test.

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That’s awesome :star_struck: good to hear it’s working good. I’ll be doing it sometime soon as well :+1:t2: Bluelab has pumps. Pricey though. Wish this was cheaper
IPS Series Non-Medical Syringe Pump, IPS-14 Syringe Pump, Infuse Only, Independent Double Channels for Veterinary & Laboratory https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095P9K5S5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_J1Z1RZZQP2FQP95MN9FB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

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I have looked at alot of products out there Blue Lab and dosatron for example but cost is to much for what I needed… My doser is around $100

That pump you posted is nice just don’t like the $$$

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Yeah way to much. So which version pump? Four dose WiFi 2.4 or 3.4? You said you had WiFi issues.

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I ended up getting the 3.4.

The selling features on it are

You see the nice simply manual button on the 3.4. So nice and easier to manual dose.

On the 2.4 you have to go into the menu to manual pump.

Jebao Doser 3.4 WiFi 4-Channel Auto Dosing Pump for Saltwater Reef Aquarium, White (Doser3.4) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DJDH161/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_T862HJ2Q66H0QTS4J3EJ

I’m guessing the online app is the same for both. The 3.4 is nice and compacted size. The 2.4 is a lot bigger

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@Mpower11 Cool. Quick question. What diameter tubing?. I can’t find dimensions on the color set. I think it’s 3 or 5 mm ID. For extra tubing. A reviewer said the 3mm ID work s best. I’m assuming that’s what this is? I have everything coming tomorrow. I want some clear tubing to have on hand.
Quickun Pure Silicone Tubing, 3mm ID x 5mm OD High Temp Food Grade Tube Pure Silicone Hose Tube for Home Brewing, Beer Line, Kegerator, Wine Making, Aquaponics, Air Hose by Proper Pour (16.4 Ft) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0852HXPN6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_G0NH9T76WE3NXDN2BFQE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

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This is the hose I bought

I think it’s 2mm ID 4mm OD silicone tubing.

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I do think the link you posted will work fine

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Same here. I think I’ll need more. I’ll wait and measure this when it arrives.

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What I bought wasn’t the best deal for the price… It’s not alot of hose for the money but I wanted the colours

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Me too. I can relate a color with and ingredient. If the color hoses are long enough I’ll be good. This will be awesome. :crossed_fingers:t2:

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Does gravity help? Will it pump uphill?

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Some wifi tips for setup…

You have to make sure your phone is running your on your 2.4 g network not 5 g

If you phone doesn’t see the SSID (mine didn’t) I used my ipad and it worked (seen the ssid).

Once it connected to the network Phone works fine.

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Thanks. I read about others with problems and this unit. I’ll need this advice. :+1:t2:

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The way I setup my system was my reservoirs are above the dosing pump so gravity aids in pushing it down… Then from the dosing pumps it flows down… This is the only way I tested it but I do think it will dose uphill also…

One thing I would do is setup your Dosing pump / reservoirs and hoses how you want them first… Then Calibrate… I think Calibrate will be affected by hose length flow up hill / down hill etc

I can test this afternoon if you like to see if it pumps uphill if you like…

I spend hours trying to get it on my network… I was very close to returning it…

But that is the nice this about this purchase easy return if your not happy with it… Like I said before there is better on the market but for the price I think this product is fine

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Looks like this

This picture is a bit older than what is looks like now… I added fish shit since this picture plus I lowered my Dosing pump a couple inches … Wanted more hand room to push the buttons

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