Calc Reactor, adjusting drip rate

[okdave]

Could some one tell me how to adjust the effluent drip rate on a calcium reactor? I see a lot of threads saying to adjust it in different situations but hav'nt found a thread clearly stating how to do it. I am setting up a new reactor and have a low effluent drip rate and want to know how to increase it if needed. I have a Geo 618 reactor, 1200 maxijet feed pump (suggested by Geo) with no valve restriction. Milwaukee ph controller, regulator with electric solenoid, controller set at ph 6.5. Everything seems to be working fine, bpm is around 75 to 80, but effluent drip rate is only about 3 ml. Seems low to me. I just set this up, so have not taken any readings yet. Will do so in 24 hours. Thanks.

 

[collins]

Usually a ball or gate valve is used to slow the rate down. If you only get 3ml/min without restriction, you would need a more powerful feed.

75-80 bpm seems high. I have a different reactor, but I run 60ml/min with 15 bpm to reach a 7 pH

 

[Billybeau1]

dave, check this out.

Calcium Reactor Setup Calculator
http://home.comcast.net/~jdieck1/reactor.html

The maker of this calculator hangs around in the Reef Chemistry Forum usually. jd will be happy to answer any of your calcium reactor questions.

 

[okdave]

Thanks guys, The setup site is great Billy! It was a super simple problem with my drip rate. A clogged effluent drip valve do to a tiny ball of packing foam. Full stream ahead!

 

[Billybeau1]

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