Ball Valve to Media Reactor

[TokiHacker]

So I am thinking of running a carbon and gfo reactor. I installed a ball valve on my return for this purpose. What is the part that will go from the open ball valve (which is a slip valve not threaded) to a reactor line?

I was thinking of running a reactor such as this one for the carbon and gfo... I just didn't want to have to add another pump into my sump

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-gfo-carbon-dual-reactor.html

 

[Tisbe]

You get a slip to tread PVC plug. Then get this http://www.homedepot.com/p/John-Gue...gclid=CNW4jvLc4NMCFQ5Efgod8x0E2g&gclsrc=aw.ds

I just did this, I used 3/4 pvc, a 3/4 to 1/2 thread pvc reducer plug, then screwed in the quick connect.

 

[mcgyvr]

Well... first.. what size tube is on your reactor?
I'd bet its intended to be a barb fitting and not a john guest... (if so slip to thread to male thread/barb fitting)
But a guest can work just fine too with the proper size/material tube..

 

[TokiHacker]

Well... first.. what size tube is on your reactor?
I'd bet its intended to be a barb fitting and not a john guest... (if so slip to thread to male thread/barb fitting)
But a guest can work just fine too with the proper size/material tube..

its going to be one of those push in lines like the RODI's.


exact ones shown in the BRS pic.

 

[mcgyvr]

ok then tisbe has you set.. .. slip to female thread adapter.. then that john guest fitting..

 

[Thornbreaker]

Question for learning purposes, do most of y'all run a split off the return line for media reactors? Are there other recommended options?

Thanks

 

[GimpyFin]

Question for learning purposes, do most of y'all run a split off the return line for media reactors? Are there other recommended options?

Thanks

I don't. I run media reactors, etc. off separate pumps. I like keeping the return plumbing by itself and if you need to change/tweak something later, your main plumbing is out of the mix.

 

[TokiHacker]

You get a slip to tread PVC plug. Then get this http://www.homedepot.com/p/John-Gue...gclid=CNW4jvLc4NMCFQ5Efgod8x0E2g&gclsrc=aw.ds

I just did this, I used 3/4 pvc, a 3/4 to 1/2 thread pvc reducer plug, then screwed in the quick connect.

My question is, the line that is being used is not for 1/2 inch to my knowledge. It is the quick connect line that is used for RODI's which I thought was 1/4

 

[Snaredrum]

My question is, the line that is being used is not for 1/2 inch to my knowledge. It is the quick connect line that is used for RODI's which I thought was 1/4

I have the BRS single deluxe and its 1/2" OD on that one. Thinking its the same.