I’ve started using a scale eliminator in line with my water supply. It’s made a marked difference to maintenance and the longevity of my coolers. Living in CA we have hard water.
vane varnel SCALE or commonly called calcium deposits are caught in an IN/LINE filter like the kind that Amazon sells. To attach to your cooler you may need fittings to go to the 1/4 “ fittings on the filter and then to your cooler. The Bonaire has 1/4 inch fittings so it’s easy to attach. Here is the Amazon link. DIAL 51795 In-Line Scale Cartridge www.amazon.com/dp/B003EADOXS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-99wFb438M11T
I have a champion with Aspen pads and if I don't run it every night without the pump on to dry them out they will mold and smell. I like that this unit is made out of plastic and won't rust but I don't know if the hard water I have is it going to ruin that type of pad.
Great video very helpful. I just bought a new home and previous owner has this same model installed. I opened it up to replace filter and the pump was not attached to back of unit. Plus it didn’t have a filter on bottom of pump. What does the bracket look like? Maybe I can make one so my pump just isn’t sitting in water
I have trouble putting the back panel on. It doesn't slide in...quite a problem....the hose that connects to the back pad is too short is it ok to make it longer also there's a smaller diameter hose coming out of the larger hose for what reason????? My first time doing.
Wondering about this small hose that extends off the water uptake hose just above the water line. Does it get submerged when reassembling or does it need to breathe air? I can't figure out it's function. TIA
I heard that someone contacted Bonaire and they recommend that. I wasn't sure if it was water with vinegar, but I think you could use the same pads for a few years that way, And they are kind of expensive. So good thinking.
having this unit it is designed to always purge/flow water. It is a waster of water. the tube thats normally there has an adjustment that lets you tune the amount of water it will let thru... I plugged up mine as it was a considerable amount of water when I used a 5 gallon bucket. I do purge the water manually every week or so.
The new stakes that you get with the new pads will hold them in as long as they are placed in the bottom. Because the flow tank in the top will hold it in place. Or you can use a plastic zip-tie to hold them in. But not to tight to mess up your pads. Or use one of your old ones that you took out.
I’ve started using a scale eliminator in line with my water supply. It’s made a marked difference to maintenance and the longevity of my coolers. Living in CA we have hard water.
How Did you do that? what is a scale eliminator?
vane varnel SCALE or commonly called calcium deposits are caught in an IN/LINE filter like the kind that Amazon sells. To
attach to your cooler you may need fittings to go to the 1/4 “ fittings on the filter and then to your cooler. The Bonaire has 1/4 inch fittings so it’s easy to attach. Here is the Amazon link.
DIAL 51795 In-Line Scale Cartridge www.amazon.com/dp/B003EADOXS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-99wFb438M11T
Excellent video (audio was a little low), helped me tune up a Bonaire unit and now it's running great for the summer heat.
Good video. I had trouble hearing your instruction but you covered everything so well. I need to do this and your video helps greatly, thanks.
Very nice way of explaining everything. You were real thorough in cleaning it. !
Thankyou so much! I couldn't of done it with out you. Nice step by step
Two words “thank you”!!!
I have a champion with Aspen pads and if I don't run it every night without the pump on to dry them out they will mold and smell. I like that this unit is made out of plastic and won't rust but I don't know if the hard water I have is it going to ruin that type of pad.
Thank you very much the best video
Great video very helpful. I just bought a new home and previous owner has this same model installed. I opened it up to replace filter and the pump was not attached to back of unit. Plus it didn’t have a filter on bottom of pump. What does the bracket look like? Maybe I can make one so my pump just isn’t sitting in water
Thanks! This was really helpful!
You explained very good
Just what I needed!
I have trouble putting the back panel on. It doesn't slide in...quite a problem....the hose that connects to the back pad is too short is it ok to make it longer also there's a smaller diameter hose coming out of the larger hose for what reason????? My first time doing.
Guillermo jaramillo
You have to make sure your panel is high enough and flush before pushing down to hook it back into place
Guillermo jaramillo
Small Hose is to keep it primed
One thing. Your audio seemed low, even with my phones volume up to max.
Wondering about this small hose that extends off the water uptake hose just above the water line. Does it get submerged when reassembling or does it need to breathe air? I can't figure out it's function. TIA
that is a bleed hose that goes outside the unit it will allow 1.5-3 gallons per hour to exit this allows the pads to last longer
Can't thes pass just be soaked in distilled vinegar?
I heard that someone contacted Bonaire and they recommend that. I wasn't sure if it was water with vinegar, but I think you could use the same pads for a few years that way, And they are kind of expensive. So good thinking.
Is there a water bleed off to help keep the water fresh/stop the deposits?
having this unit it is designed to always purge/flow water. It is a waster of water. the tube thats normally there has an adjustment that lets you tune the amount of water it will let thru... I plugged up mine as it was a considerable amount of water when I used a 5 gallon bucket. I do purge the water manually every week or so.
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What if I accidentally break the stakes that are on the back of the bigger pads? What is an alternative to use?
The new stakes that you get with the new pads will hold them in as long as they are placed in the bottom. Because the flow tank in the top will hold it in place. Or you can use a plastic zip-tie to hold them in. But not to tight to mess up your pads. Or use one of your old ones that you took out.
Sergio Garcia
What model number or cfm unit is this? Thanks
How often do you need to replace the pads and where can you get them?
I replace them once a year at the start of the heat. I live in Las Vegas. The water here is real HARD water. I have a dealer here I get them from.
Who is your dealer source in Las Vegas?
www.bonairedurango.com/spare-parts.html
tavi58 Use a hard water elimination in your water line. Will save you much grief. Home Depot
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That was some hippie chics home I worked on