Ecotech Versa Setup and Torture Test

I finally got my hands on an Ecotech Versa Peristaltic Pump and I could talk about this thing for hours. BUT, instead of boring you for hours - let's just unbox this thing, set it up and put it through a torture test to see how it goes.
If all succeeds, I'll progress to setting it up on my tank and see how it runs under real-world scenarios.

[@vargagergely152]

Just became my Versa and love it ..ty for rhe informative video

[@ParkersReef]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kevinw7044]

That is an extreme test but it certainly coped well. I am a bit of an Ecotech fan and this looks like a quality product.

[@ParkersReef]

yeah so far so good. I have it running continuously on one of my tanks now and can say that if you push it over 100ml a minute it gets a little noisy - but that is a lot of water!

[@johnn6222]

Thanks sam great video answered everything i wanted to know on the versa keep em coming

[@ParkersReef]

Thanks mate!

[@joeassi7090]

Nice work mate. Concise and informative. Ecotech should be paying you for this because you've convinced me to buy one :P Look forward to the next update.

[@ParkersReef]

Hahah I wouldn’t accept payment, but if they wanted to give me some more versas I’d be in for sure!!

[@joeassi7090]

@@ParkersReef Well deserved either way. Shame you can't tag them here.

[@gdayreefing1768]

Been waiting for this!

[@ParkersReef]

hope it was worth the wait!

[@uglymansreefing1862]

Awesome torture test Sam and now I can feel good that my versa when it arrives hopefully this week is worth the wait.

[@ParkersReef]

I’m very impressed so far!

[@uglymansreefing1862]

Got mine today and after all the updates I got it running and it is a very nice solid and quiet pump....now for the longevity test :)

[@ParkersReef]

Uglyman's Reefing great stuff! Enjoy!

[@volteface69]

Merci pour cette vidéo PARKER !!! 👍👍👍

[@ParkersReef]

Merci!

[@samuelphilp]

Love this product already. I think I need to get one haha!

[@ParkersReef]

Haha nice

[@supreme_reefer7511]

Great vid once again, keep them coming! Heard allot of bad things about this doser, I'm curious how long it will last you without any problems. Greetings from Holland👋🏻

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you!!

[@toddblack479]

I went all in and pre-ordered the 4 pack but only installed it a couple of days ago. Early days of course but so far my only complaint is, as you mentioned, the number of sequential updates. The dock makes mounting easy and its nice to power all four off the one power lead.

[@ParkersReef]

Yeah the four pack certainly looks cool, I will likely still get one of them 😎

[@GREGELZZ]

finally pulled the trigger and got 2 of these to setup an awc

[@ParkersReef]

Ooooh let me know how you go

[@chrishall1674]

How do you get on? I’m also wanting to do the same.

[@GREGELZZ]

@@chrishall1674 it works and is a good solution however pumps do require maintenance every so often to keep everything running smooth, pumps needed tubes replaced after 6 months are -re-calibrating

[@BodgieFromStraya]

hahahaha that title! torture test!

[@ParkersReef]

gotta put new tech through it's paces first!

[@simmo56able]

Thank you Sam, this is the one I have been waiting on to do my water changes. I have read a lot about it leaking from the connections, have you noticed anything with the John Guest fittings?

[@ParkersReef]

No leaks yet, but will pay close attention for the full review. I can’t see how it would leak to be honest, but I’m sure there is a way 😅

[@simmo56able]

@@ParkersReef one more question, does the 1/4 tubing just push straight in or is there another adaptor needed?

[@ParkersReef]

1/4inch tubing pushes straight in. Pump came with John guest style fittings as standard and also adapters that pushed into those to create hose barbs if you preferred :)

[@KreefAquariumhobby]

👍👍👍

[@ParkersReef]

Cheers 👌🏻

[@battyjoe]

What do you think for using it for feeding a sulphur reactor? I was thinking of a Kamoer but this is far cheaper...

[@ParkersReef]

I honestly think it’s awesome for sulphur, calcium reactors and auto water changes. Also, kalk reactors. Anything else it is probably overkill :)

[@stevedell7674]

Hey Sam How do the Ecotech dosing Versa Pumps compared to the Reef Factory dosing pump for automatic water change in your opinion.

[@ParkersReef]

Pretty different units I have to admit! The software versatility of the versa is amazing, but the hardware is annoying in that you need to replace the tubing every 3 months. The reef factory large dosing pump cannot actually do continuous, so it is a matter of setting a schedule - which is a huge let down

[@toddblack479]

Have you tried running the versa to an auto or manual schedule? I can only get constant mode to work, the schedules defined in auto or manual mode seem to be being ignored

[@ParkersReef]

I have only tried constant myself, was all I needed and the schedules looked complex!!

[@emanuelperez1861]

Hi Sam, after a few months under your belt using this unit how would you compare it to a Vertex Libra?...is it chalk and cheese or just the app is an advantage?

[@ParkersReef]

Not sure the vertex libra has the same sort of ability to be honest? Vertex was closer to a dosing pump rather than a constant duty pump yeah?

[@emanuelperez1861]

Thanks Sam...keep up the good work mate! 👍🏻

[@wiekiatong4018]

Specifications: Min Dosing Volume: .5 μL/min Max Dosing Volume: 300 mL/min Should be after upgrade you can do that 300ml

[@ParkersReef]

Thank you!!

[@TheofficialEsmvids]

I think the max of 300ml/min also depends on the mode used. Don't think constant will allow it but custom doses will. Appears to be logic based on how long etc that changes what's available

[@wiekiatong4018]

@@TheofficialEsmvids understand . But the spec was written so should be able to work. But possible based on situation. Parker reef have to test it... lol

[@TheofficialEsmvids]

@@wiekiatong4018 Hi. I have the 4 doser version and can tell you for sure at the moment that is how they work.

[@chrishall1674]

Hi. I heard you say this connects to blue tooth but can this also connect to WiFi and work when you are away from the tank?

[@ParkersReef]

Not yet… however soon (it’s currently in beta test) you will be able to connect remotely if you have radion g5 lights near it. They will act as a WiFi beacon for the Bluetooth devices

[@chrishall1674]

@@ParkersReef thanks Sam, I have just ordered kamoer x1 pro2 to take water from my tank on an evening and a ATO on a timer to top it back off do you think this will work? But I’m also thinking about the versa as it’s faster to take the water out.

[@ParkersReef]

Not sure if that model can run continuous?

[@mattdiscus]

is it worth using them for automatic water changes?

[@ParkersReef]

I would say absolutely yes

[@ghost61]

sam 26 months later they are STILL not available in the usa

[@ParkersReef]

just saw a post to say back in stock now!

[@markweldon744]

Did you find the drip rate inconsistent mine on my calcium reactor drips x amount then stops then drips x amout but the pump it self is running fine??

[@ParkersReef]

that is the nature of a peristaltic pump. As the tubing can only deliver "drips" it will seem inconsistent due to drips not being equally timed apart. Best way is to measure the output over a set time to see if it is consistent :)

[@markweldon744]

@@ParkersReef i tried this after my post and your correct it came out the same. i had the kamora stp and it never did this but that did have more rollers Thank you 👍

[@ParkersReef]

Yeah the extra rollers would provide a little more consistent drips, but ultimately it’s consistent volume you want 👍🏻

[@truereefkeeping6022]

How did this pump hold up for a year?

[@ParkersReef]

yeah well. Running two on my my tank as continuous water change and they are working a treat!

[@MrHCMSS]

I find mine noisy at anything higher than 50ml/min

[@ParkersReef]

Yeah finding that here too, thankfully 50ml a minute is plenty

[@MrHCMSS]

Parkers Reef that’s reassuring that it’s not just me then. Haha. Over 50ml/min and my IKS Vario Blue II continuous duty peri pump is quieter but caps out at 70ml/min. They’re the same brand as those on the dastaco. Look forward to hearing how you find the versa long term.