premature death of the versa roller?

[xiaoxiy]

I can't speak for OP, but it was 1 of 2 things or a combination of both. 1: the much known problem with the push to connect fittings not sealing properly which Ecotech has fixed. 2: is that some tubes had a tenancy of rolling over forward [towards the plastic cover] and not properly being pinched by the rollers. that has also been addressed and fixed, with a retainer ring.

Either way, all the problems have been addressed and fixed. You wont regret getting these pumps.

Where the heck did you get that retaining ring?

 

[TheHarold]

Where the heck did you get that retaining ring?

Now they are offering the retaining ring- with new pumps, or if you contact them. Unfortunate that the issue got through QC, but at least they have a solution.

 

[zie2695]

Just installed my retaining ring today, I hope this solves my loss of suction issue as I really dislike buying replace it tubes every 3 months.

 

[Evaaron]

oops maybe I should look at my kamoer.....5 years of dosing ca, alk and mg. Haven't done a thing to it!

This is a very bad idea to let it go this long as they are supposed to be replaced regularly, I replace mine every 6 months. Have heard horror stories of the tubes breaking and it always happens at the worst times.

 

[ps2cho]

This is a very bad idea to let it go this long as they are supposed to be replaced regularly, I replace mine every 6 months. Have heard horror stories of the tubes breaking and it always happens at the worst times.

I've ran my BRS 1.1ml dosers with a tube replacement every 2-3 years, never have had a problem. I dose 2-part.

 

[Evaaron]

I've ran my BRS 1.1ml dosers with a tube replacement every 2-3 years, never have had a problem. I dose 2-part.

This is more when you are running constantly. Running on a timer for small dosing at a time does not wear the tubing out like running 24/7

 

[Brisco]

This is more when you are running constantly. Running on a timer for small dosing at a time does not wear the hoses out like running 24/7

Well looking at mine....they need replacing. The price is minimal so picked up 3 new kits that replace the line in the heads as well as new check valves.

 

[Tim at EcoTech]

For continuous use dosing saltwater or through a calcium reactor we recommend tubing replacement around four months. Two part dosing, freshwater topoff, etc will last much longer. We are constantly working to innovate and optimize the Versa.