Best top off system?

lastlight · #1 11-16-2011, 02:47 PM

I've had two Tunze units (one used and one new) and zero problems with either. As said already you want to avoid the pump running dry I suspect this is the cause for all the pump failures. I've also never cleaned my sensors and they've worked perfectly.

fishytime · #2 11-16-2011, 02:52 PM

Tunze

Myka · #3 11-16-2011, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

I've had two Tunze units (one used and one new) and zero problems with either. As said already you want to avoid the pump running dry I suspect this is the cause for all the pump failures. I've also never cleaned my sensors and they've worked perfectly.

One of my pumps runs dry at least once a week. I don't know why I haven't killed it yet, it is tough!

ponokareefer · #4 11-16-2011, 03:49 PM

I've got 2 tunze top off's. Lately, my power connector that plugs into the controller doesn't always connect. I looked inside and see there is a build up of salt/corrosion. Has anyone had this issue with Tunze and fixed it? I'm worried one day it won't power-up and stop filling up my tank. I'm not sure what to use to clean it up and how to actually get to it to clean it up.

lastlight · #5 11-16-2011, 03:53 PM

just unscrew the back if i recall correctly that exposes everything...

ponokareefer · #6 11-16-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

just unscrew the back if i recall correctly that exposes everything...

What did you use to clean it?

And sorry if it appears that I am derailing the thread. I thought about starting a new one, but since most people are raving about Tunze's, I thought I'd point out that I am having issues with mine. It may just be a quick fix though. Up to this issue, both of mine have worked flawlessly.

lastlight · #7 11-16-2011, 04:42 PM

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What did you use to clean it?

Yeah don't want to derail but I think the consensus here has been reached and we all know Mike is one hell of a lucky SOB =)

Basically my unit was new and when I filled my tank up I accidentally submerged the entire control unit! So I unscrewed it and 'washed' it in a bucket of ro/di and allowed to dry. That's the only reason I opened mine up I've never had any other issues.