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1.
How do I clean my Pure O2
unit?
Cleaning is the same for all of our products!
Using a soft nylon bristle brush (e.g. toothbrush), brush gently
across the ‘screen’ until any deposits are removed. In the case of
an extremely dirty unit, a 50/50 solution of ‘CLR’ and water can
be used to loosen the deposits before
brushing.
2. What voltage does my Pure
O2 unit require?
The voltage requirements are different
for each of our products, but typically range between 6V and 12V
DC. For exact specifications for a particular product, please
check our Products page for information.
3. How may Amps does my Pure O2 unit draw?
Except for our Tournament and Fisheries
products, amperage draws are all measured in milliamps. For exact
specifications for a particular product, please check our Products
page for information.
4. How long do the
batteries last?
The Mini™ uses 4 standard AA batteries. They
will last between 5 to 7 days of continous (24 hours a day) use.
Typically, a single set of batteries can last an amateur fisherman
an entire season!
5. What effect does
it have on my boat battery?
The Magnumtm draws an average of 90 ma,
typical deep cycle boat batteries have a 48 to 175 minute rating -
measured at a continous 25 Amp draw. If you were running just our
livewell unit, continously, underwater, it would take 9.3 to 33.75
days to drain your battery! If you leave it running in an empty
livewell, it would take years to drain the
battery!!
6. What is Dissolved
Oxygen (DO)?
Free oxygen molecules that dissolve into the
water are called dissolved oxygen. We have an excellent
description of this and related items on our Tech
pages.
7. What about
rust?
All of Aqua Innovations products are made
with parts that will not rust!
8. Will it work for
Ice Fishing?
YES! The Magnum™ and The Mini™ will
automatically adjust to the cold water temperature to keep the
correct level of Dissolved Oxygen! Additionally, the power cord is
made from a special material that will not stiffen in cold
temperatures!
9. What happens to
the Hydrogen?
The Hydrogen molecule rises to the surface of
the water and can either escape into the air directly or may form
a temporary bubble in combination with the surrounding air. This
bubble usually does not last very long at all. There is no danger
of fire!
10. How do I attach it
to my Livewell?
If you would prefer to mount The Magnum™ - it
can be attached with either Velcro or any number of Silicone
glues.
10. How do I know if it's working and do I need to change or add water?
Here are a few tips / pointers for using the minis:
- Battery life (on the Mini) is affected by the TDS (total dissolved solids) of the water. The higher the TDS, the shorter the battery life. The easiest way to tell if you've been running in high TDS water is the amount of buildup on your screen - if you've been getting a lot, chances are your batteries are lower than you think - keep a set of fresh batteries handy to keep the oxygen levels up!
- When you have minnows in a minnow bucket , it can be practically impossible to see the bubbles (usually a white or yellow color) coming ff the emitter. That's why the light is there - to let you know that it is working.
- The 'crust' that builds up on the screen is mostly calcium / calcium carbonate. Typically, water will maintain a 50/50 balance of CO2 & CaCO3. Our units effectively 'purge' this from the water column, thus the build-up on the screen. Since the CaCO3 will break down into CO2, this buildup is a good thing (keeps the CO2 levels down)!!
- Change at least 1/2 your water a couple times a day! This prevents the nitrogen cycle from running rampant and producing enough toxic ammonia to kill your minnows. This is a good general practice to have as well (for your bait bucket AND your live well).
- Try to stay around 1 dozen minnows per gallon of water, 1 to 5 gallons total for the Mini, 10 to 32 gallons for the Magnum
- All of our products automatically adjust for temperature, so there is no need to be concerned about normal temperature changes throughout the day. We will produce enough oxygen to keep the dissolved oxygen levels near 100% no matter what the temperature. Obviously, if the temperature is outside the range that the minnows/fish can survive in, they aren't going to make it no mater what the oxygen levels are at.
- As far as materials, the only kind to stay away from would be straight PVC Type 1. Fortunately, we've never heard of anyone that makes enclosures out of this pricey stuff!!
As usual, all units are guaranteed against defects, we will replace it at no cost to you for two years from your purchase date! We want to make sure that everyone has a great experience with our products - please don't hesitate to contact us directly with any major problems or issues.
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