How To Change The Roll On A Reef Factory Smart Roller

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[@TomoBishBosh]

glad you do these, i feel like so much reefing equipment and processes arent explained out by a manufacturer and you're just expected to know it all, thanks Alex!

[@franklinwest2090]

I see you are back at making reefdork extra content. Great stuff!

[@tigcarn]

I'm building my stand with doors on the sides so I have easy access to 3 sides. Should make rollermat changes a lot easier no matter which brand I choose

[@shanpat61]

hi , excellent video, do you have to switch off the return pump in order to change the roll, thank you

[@ReefDorkXtra]

Nope - I always leave it on for all the filter rollers I have

[@lauraomelchuk6855]

Hi Alex, Are you running a skimmer alongside this? Or do you feel like it does such a good job a skimmer isn’t really needed?

[@ReefDorkXtra]

I don't run a skimmer on this tank, but only because I don't want the noise. I do run a refugium though and I personally wouldn't have this as my only filtration.

[@MaiCameraRollMedia]

Did you get medium sized roller mat? You made modifications to the sump?

[@ReefDorkXtra]

This is the small version - I had to remove the stock filter sock section. The Red Sea baffle removal kit is excellent for that and only about £10

[@allfather5972]

Thanks for a great review, I'm considering this vs. Reefmat for a WB 90.3! Was there any difference in water clarity using Smart Roller vs. Reefmat?

[@ReefDorkXtra]

Not that I remember, no

[@allfather5972]

Great, thanks!@@ReefDorkXtra

[@richh6790]

I'm surprised they haven't made a small slit for the roll end to be put through, to avoid having to use sellotape to fix?

[@ReefDorkXtra]

Yeah, slightly annoying

[@janir1838]

The first

[@bencameron4941]

Hi mate, have you had any issues with connectivity? Thank you.

[@ReefDorkXtra]

This has actually been fine, but I do get connectivity issues with some of my RF stuff - it just disconnects then reconnects for no obvious reason

[@bencameron4941]

@ReefDorkXtra my smart roller keeps disconnecting and reconnecting. Which in itself isn't an issue, but it's interrupting the roll log, so I am getting days without a log. I have tried everything that Reef Factory have suggested, and its not fixed it. I don't have any issues with any of my other equipment. My tank is only 2m away from the router, so I am not sure what's causing it.

[@ReefDorkXtra]

@@bencameron4941 If it's within warranty and they can't fix it, I'd ask for a replacement...

[@bencameron4941]

@ReefDorkXtra that was my thinking, so I asked for a replacement but they said our devices rarely have issues with their Internet chips so I doubt its the device itself. Not really sure where to go next. I can't remember the UK rep but I spent quite sometime chatting to him at a reef show once maybe he would be willing to help.

[@ReefDorkXtra]

@@bencameron4941 It was Tony at Coral Compass but he's retired now so they've taken distribution in house. I'd keep pushing them - doesn't matter if it's the chip or something else, if it's broken they should fix or replace it.

[@aquaticendeavours]

I got this product. The build is flimsy and I had to rebuild it twice now. The roller spindle chews the plastic roller up and then doesn't work. The app is temperamental. I bought it because of the large flow volume. I would not buy another reef factory product again. Stay well clear of this roller matt and buy two smaller instead from a better manufacturer

[@sukantamondal3110]

Hey, how often you have to change reef factory s size filter fleece ?

[@ReefDorkXtra]

Very rarely - every 6 months or so

[@MW-ut3dk]

Any motor issues with the reef factory filter roller? Seems Reefmats all have the same motor regardless of size and the motors are burning out in a few months-I smell a recall/redesign or face class action lawsuit…🫣

[@ReefDorkXtra]

No issues so far. My ReefMat has been fine 2 years on but I've seen a few reports of motor fails. Red Sea (and Clarisea) spares are much more readily available than Reef Factory for what it's worth...

[@MW-ut3dk]

BRS now carries reef factory here in the US so I think Red Sea may have more competition now, especially if motors keep failing.

[@ReefDorkXtra]

@@MW-ut3dk yep, maybe and the RF stuff is generally very good, but build quality isn't their forte...