Tunze osmolator 3155 manual

It shuts down the pump after a full 5 minutes. This ATO kit comes with a low-voltage metering pump, a power supply, and a float switch. It also comes with one magnetic holder, 3 meters of tubing, and a protective shield. The Nano can be installed with the help of a magnetic holder. You can put it directly on the edge of the aquarium or in a cabinet filter. This kit includes all components of a fail-safe, low-maintenance ATO system.

It features one float switch sensor, 3 meters of tubing, and a metering pump. The magnet holder attaches the osmolator on the aquarium edge or in a cabinet filter. Its protection system guarantees that the water will always be at the proper level.

This osmolator kit also comes with its own reservoir. What could be more perfect? Below are several features you should look out for when buying a proper ATO system for your fish tank.

This is one of the most important features of an osmolator. ATO systems come in a wide range of redundancy features. Some use one sensor, others use a dual-sensor combination. There are also timers and automatic shut-off features. They all work to ensure that the water remains at the proper level at all times. Either having too much or too little can prove harmful to your fish and aquatic plants. Osmolator is short for osmotic regulator. Osmolators are used to measure the water level. This can be done with a manual sensor or an optical sensor.

A good osmolator will have both types of sensors working together. Whichever type of sensor you decide to go with, make sure you clean it at least once a month. Manual sensors resemble the float switches found in toilet tanks. It works via a switch that floats on the surface of the water. It keeps pumping water into the tank until the water level rises to a certain level. Then, it signals the ATO system to shut down.

Though quite straightforward, it does come with a few drawbacks. For one, it can get clogged with salt, tiny critters, and debris. It can also get damaged as it floats at the water surface. When it rises above where the sensor is set, it signals the ATO to stop pumping water.

This is a reliable piece of equipment, mainly because it has no moving parts, unlike the manual sensor. The probe is put into the water. This cools off the sensor. When the water drops below the level of the probe, it heats up. As a result, the pump is activated, and the water rises once again. They work with the help of conductivity probes, which scan the tank surface. This feature can come in real handy if the main switch ever fails for any reason. Increasing the power of the pump may also be necessary if you are pumping a large distance or have a large tank because of the minute timer.

If you want to use the Osmolator switch socket more on this later the power also needs to be turned to the max. The brawn of the Osmolator is the small 12v low voltage DC pump. Coming in at only about 3. This pump is small enough to fit into all but the tiniest of containers while having the power to achieve a maximum head pressure of 7ft. My favorite feature is the fact that it is easily user replaceable. The pump comes separate and is connected via a pair of easy to use quick connect adapters.

In the event you need to replace a pump they are very inexpensive and the replacement is as simple as removing the pump wires from the quick connects and putting the new ones in. Setup on the Tunze Osmolator is a breeze. The system comes with a simple magnet mount for attaching the sensors to your system. The magnet is powerful and strong enough for all but the thickest of sumps.

The float switch, optical eye, and pump power leads all come pre-wired to the controller. I would first the sensors to the magnet mount.

The float is mounted with the wire facing downward. Once the sensors are mounted to the magnet I would mount the head unit in the location of your choice. First, connect the tubing to the pump it simply pushes in. Then route the other end of the tubing to the sump. As always you want to be sure to pump the water from a lower point to a higher point. Pumping from a higher location to a lower location will create a siphon and water will continue to flow even after the pump is off.

If your top off container is located physically higher than your sump, then you will want to run the tubing to the tank itself or consider purchasing the After the water tubing is run then plug the power leads for the pump into the quick connectors on the control unit. All you do is squeeze the connector, push the wire in, and let go. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Tunze Osmolator. SKU Notify me when in stock. Add to Cart.

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