GHL Profilux Dosing Pump Help

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  1. john1948

    john1948 Feather Duster

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    Anyone out there own a GHL Profilux Dosing Pump? I just purchased one (Stand Alone 3 pump) and I'm having trouble understanding the instructions on setting the dosing program. Lets say I want to dose a total of 60 ml of alk in 4 separate dosing sessions from pump 1, and a total of 40 ml of Ca in 3 separate dosing sessions from pump 2, Can anyone explain to me how to program the pump to accomplish this?
     
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  3. grubbsj

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    Looking at the manual for this pump (available on-line), it looks like you could take the easy out and chose the pump, set the mg/day, and leave it in auto...it handles the rest...

    Looks like a nice program. Good luck...
     
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    Thanks grubbsj, I think I got the programing figured out. I just had to set the amount I want dosed, say 3ml and then how many times a day I want that amount dosed ie, 20 = 60ml for the day. Thanks again.
     
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    Sorry I missed this.

    Yes you set the amount for each dose and how many times a day.
    I would suggest a calibration as well. I believe in the stand alone there is a Cal mode. Other wise just put the input in water and the output in a graduated cylinder and manually pump for 1 minute. Set that new number as the ml/min

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    john1948 Feather Duster

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    Thanks Jason, appreciate the help.
     
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    By the way Jason, would you know where I could purchase a tube holder for the pump?