Tunze Osmolator Universal 3155

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Works Great by RON JACKSON

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 8/22/2009 from DESTREHAN, LA UNITED STATES

Comments: Easy to setup and well worth the price. THe unit works as promise. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great by T S

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 6/13/2009 from COLUMBUS, OH UNITED STATES

Comments: Set and forget, I've had this unit for over a year now and my water level has never fluctuated. I have left the reservoir empty several times and it automatically stops the pump and displays a red light. Only slight drawback is the flimsy mounting equipment but it gets the job done. Expensive but you get what you pay for. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Accurate and Reliable by Hank

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 5/28/2009 from KATY, TX UNITED STATES

Comments: The IR sensor is more accurate than the JBJ ATO unit that was previously on my tank. Water level is far more stable. Plastic holders also allow for more fine tuning than my previous ATO. Water level audible warning is a nice feature. Overall it's well worth the price premium over the JBJ ATO - just wish I had purchased this unit in the first place. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great piece of equipment by Jason

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/27/2009 from EL DORADO HILLS, CA UNITED STA

Comments: The good...my salinty is rock solid since putting this on. No more remembering to refill the tank morning and night. The set up is pretty easy, the hardest thing it figuring out the best way for the brackets to attach to your tank. Still only took about 20 minutes, if that. The bad...the mounting brackets are low quality. They work fine, but I was expecting more. If you are particular about the 'clean' look, this piece will be a challenge. There is a wire for each sensor, plus one to power the unit, and a fourth to power the pump. Overall, I'll deal with all the wires for what it does. Very happey with it. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Less work=A++ by JAMES EDDY

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/1/2009 from KNOXVILLE, TN UNITED STATES

Comments: This is a piece of equipment that I should have bought when I first set up my tank, it makes life much easier! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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DOES NOT WORK! by BRUCE WALKER

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/29/2009 from SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL UNITED STA

Comments: After reading all of the good reviews on this product i was looking forward to receiving it,However after 1 day the unit malfunctioned and overfilled my sump! The pump just comes on and stays on no matter where the sensor is positioned.There are no bubbles or ripples that could be affecting it so i believe the sensor is defective.I hope that i received a rare dud and am going to try to get replacement.wish me luck I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Tunze Osmolator 3155 by PETER BADE

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 1/27/2009 from FREMONT, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: The unit came complete with everything you need. I have the unit supplying RO/DI to my Kalkreactor which provides the makeup water to my sump. The optical sensor is very sensitive to any bubbles and ripples, and since my sump is only 10gallons it would react causing the failsafe sensor to go off. So I placed the sensor with bracket in a piece of acrylic tubing now the unit works like a charm. It is expensive but the level is always consistent. Tunze did not skimp on cable and tubing length and I would not assume for the amount of money I paid. Plus, I can call Tunze USA for any issues I have. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Tunze Osmolator 3155 by Bernie

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 1/24/2009 from Lincoln, CA

Comments: Overall it is a very good device. And I love it. Once it is setup it is carefree and I now can go for long vacation. The only thing that it needs to improve is to show clearly how the hardware put together. It took me quit awhile to have it setup. Also, the screws did not match the holes perfectly and I had to enlarge the holes by mechanical means. Another important thing to know is whenever the pump is lifted out of the water, you need to remember to prime the pump before its use again. Besides these, it is a great product. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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watch the power connector! by curt

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 12/28/2008 from WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA UNITED STAT

Comments: This is a great product, with two sensors, well worth the money, mounting hardware is good (instructions are funky, but if you can work a screwdriver, you can mount it right). I give it three stars because the power connection to metering pump is DUMB. You MUST have the right size screwdriver, duct tape or "forcing" the cables into the connector. I left after testing the device a dozen times to return to a unit where the power cables were no longer connected (even with gorilla tape). Great unit, just make sure to double and triple check that power connection! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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i hate to be the one to say it by jason

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 12/25/2008 from VANCOUVER, CANADA

Comments: i purchased on of these as the reviews have been fantastic. however, on xmas eve when we came home from dinner, my sump was full and all of my fresh water was added to my tank. a real drag since i just got this thing last week. the sensor failed, and also the 10 minute shut off failed... thank god the 2nd sensor worked. i pulled it out of the system and played around with it in the sink and it was very buggered. judging by the amazing reviews everyone else has given, i am assuming i got a rare dud... i just hope to get it replaced without any problems as i already through the box away... ... i will say that while it worked, it was very impressive... but my corals are very upset with the salinity drop... Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent Product by JR JUILIANO

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 10/9/2008 from OCEANSIDE, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: The controller box is very easy to read, use and understand. The pump that comes with the unit (vs. other units needing a separate pump) is relatively quiet and is powered by the controller (one less power plug needed!) Instructions weren't so easy to understand all the time, but with the picture examples it wasn't hard to figure out. The sensor used to detect the water level has worked flawlessly so far, and having a backup sensor in case the water level gets too high is a great idea. As with most Tunze products, it's pricey, but I think you get your money's worth here with Tunze's quality. It's nice to know that I don't need to worry about a mechanical float switch getting gummed up and sticking when water is needed in the aquarium! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Amazing!!! by JORDAN E.

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 9/3/2008 from MENOMONIE, WI UNITED STATES

Comments: Worth every dollar, works like a charm, I really depend upon this for top-off water on my 75 gallon saltwater tank, I just wish I would of got this sooner. Don't waste your money or time with cheaper ATO. This is the one for you. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Product by BoneDoc

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/30/2008 from SAN BRUNO, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: Just installed mine yesterday and the unit appears to be working very well. The safety feature saved my butt when I accidently created a siphon from the water line (my own fault). The only downside I found with the purchase is that the instructions is a bit confusing especially when it comes to putting the mounting brackets together. I'm still not sure if it is put together like it is supposed to be but it is mounted tight onto my sump.....good enough for me. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Really precise by Darren

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/24/2008 from IA UNITED STATES

Comments: Really precise. Have on Solana as a top off. I had trouble with it filling above the sensor and even the emergency float, but it turned out to be critters crawling in front of the intake grates to the sump. What that did was lower the level in the sump (return section)and then when the critter moved it was over full. The fix was to add a small ball valve to limit how quickly it replenishes water. Now it fills slower and the critter is usually gone before it overfills (by too much). Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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does its job great! by ED

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 8/8/2008 from LOS ANGELES, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: silent pump, has not broken down on me since i bought it (3 months) so far so good! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Awesine Auto Top Off by 91Coupe

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 7/23/2008 from WAXHAW, NC UNITED STATES

Comments: Great product, worth the extra money over lesser competitors. Works perfectly, safety features are great. Easy to set up. Cannot say enough good things about this product. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Finally by Procrastinator

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 6/29/2008 from MIRAMAR, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: After standing up to the intermidating instruction I finally put all together. I took 3 months before I opened the box. The only problem is if you have the top off hose to low it siphins the water from the storage tank. Also in you have both racks connected vertically it limits the range of your sensors. It is good enough for 4 stars. Keeps water level stable. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Best purchase yet by N ARISMENDI

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 6/4/2008 from CLEMENTS, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I wasn't sure if this was worth the price. I was proven wrong! If there is one thing that will make your daily maintenance easier this is it. It is accurate, keeps my sump level perfect, allows my protein skimmer to work the most effectively, and allows me to keep an 18 gal. RO/DI water tank as the filler tank. No more daily adding water(1-2 gallons a day) I enjoy my reef tank instead of maintaining it! The overfill alarm feature allows me to sleep at night. I can now go on extended vacations and only have to have someone feed and I am assured that the tank level will remain constant. Worth the money? You be the judge, It was for me! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Tunze Osmolator by ecr111

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 6/3/2008 from APOPKA, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: Works as advertised so far. I have hooked up to my 32 G topoff container that I dose with lime. We'll see how long the pump lasts as Tunze says it will shorten the life of the pump. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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good except by Calvin T

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 5/29/2008 from HOUSTON, TX UNITED STATES

Comments: works quite well but need better pump that is able to expel air! If air gets into the pump in large amount (like if you let the bucket runs dry) you need to relieve the trapped air otherwise it won't pump. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Good design by TERRY

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 4/21/2008 from SAN DIEGO, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: Okay so I love the unit so far, only downside I saw where the directions are not that great and the cost. Once the unit is installed it seems to work good. One other thing I would mention is that the pump that refills the tank is not super quiet, you can hear it spin up....its not loud but you can hear it when it kicks off. The unit only runs for a few seconds so it does not matter. The unit came with lots of mounting options which made it very versatile. One last thing I really liked was that the motor can be easily replaced without having to send the product in. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Product by BRUCE RECTOR

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/4/2008 from WEST NYACK, NY UNITED STATES

Comments: I started with an Aquamedic Dosing Pump and the new JBJ Automatic Top-Off System. The JBJ unit would not dependably turn on the pump when the water level was low, and when it did the Aquamedic Pump would not work. What a nightmare. I fiddled around with both products for a month and finally tossed them and bought this Tunze unit. I have owned it for 4 months without a problem. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars was the initial set up. The clamping system is so adaptable to various tank configurations that it is difficult to figure out what parts to use for your specific needs. I would buy this again without hesitation. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Perfect by MIKE TUTTLE

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/22/2008 from SNOQUALMIE, WA UNITED STATES

Comments: Just what I expected from Tunze! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent Product by BINH NGUYEN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/2/2008 from CLARKSVILLE, MD UNITED STATES

Comments: It took quite sometimes for the initial set up because you have to figure out what the diagrams meant. However, it has worked very nice for the last few days since I installed it. It is well worth the money. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Couldn't be happier! by navychief

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 12/22/2007 from LEONARDTOWN, MD UNITED STATES

Comments: I love this unit. It is very precise in keeping my sump level right where I need it for my Euro-Reef RS-100 skimmer. I attached both sensors into my Tidepool 2 sump. The water supply is a 2.5 gallon bucket in which the small pump is submerged. The pump looks small, but it's quiet and pumps very well. I recommend that you install with minimal pump tubing so that the pump doesn't have to push the water as far. You receive velcro strips to attach the control unit to whatever you would like. The alarm for level warning is loud but not overbearing. You are given plenty of attachment pieces of different angles depending on how you wish to install the unit. SO don't be surprised with left over pieces. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Product by Jeff

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/30/2007 from Wisconsin

Comments: Well Designed and love the redundancy of the float valve. Using for make up water only for sump from separate container. Make sure height of water adding is lower than outlet tube into sump or you'll get siphon drip. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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auto top off is a must! by J FESTA

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/29/2007 from PITTSBURGH, PA UNITED STATES

Comments: great product. takes a few minutes to set up. has its quirks but it works like a charm. reasonably priced for flawless automation. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Life's Too Short by LOUIS SHRIBER

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 8/5/2007 from NORWOOD, MA UNITED STATES

Comments: I have used this system along with the calcium dispenser for two years now, and have been very pleased with its operation. Initial setup can be a trial, because the accessory clamps and fittings don't lend themselves for attachment to typical American made tanks etc.. You will have to be creative with the collection of parts every aquarist has collected from other products. (velcro comes in handy). Overall, it's great stuff; and life's too short to spend it mixing kalkwasser and topping off your tank every day. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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One year old now by MARK WUESTENBERG

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 7/12/2007 from ST.PETERS, MO UNITED STATES

Comments: Mine is now one year old and is still working great. I have never had any problems with it what so ever. I highly recomend this product. It's is a must have. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great product!! by Dave

Comments: It has saved me a few times already. Yeah, the price it higher but you pay for what you get. Easy to install. I've used other type of auto top off and by far this is the best! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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reliable unit by LobsterOfJustice

Comments: I have one of these and it works great. Very reliable, no maintinance. The mounting system supplied kind of stinks, but it's easy to use the pieces provided to whip up something that will hold it. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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tunze osmolator 3155 by joe

Comments: only 4 stars because of the high price, but otherwise great high end product typical of Tunze! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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AWESOME ! by JAMES FARRER

Comments: I HAD IT ON MY 90 AND NOW ITS ON MY 150 THESE ARE A MUST TO KEEP A SKIMMER GOING CORRECTLY. KEEPS THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF WATER IN THE SUMP AT ALL TIMES. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Mounting by MARK WUESTENBERG

Comments: I also had a hard time with mounting this on my sump. What I did was us supper gel glue and mounted the brackets inside the sump wall. Just a suggestion if your having problems like I was. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great product by MARK A WUESTENBERG

Comments: This is a must have so you don't have to top off your water when it evaporates when your not around. Works great. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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