Hooking up CA reactor

[chucklez]

I picked up a MRS CR-6 from TCR the other day, and have been running it for 3 days doing a leak test. No problems so far. Plan to move it over to my main system tonight. Problem is, I have no PH controller ATM. Having never hooked up a CA reactor previously and without a controller, would you just hold off for a bit until I can pick up a controller? Or just start with a slow bubble rate and adjust up from there.

 

[kegogut]

I personally wouldnt hook it up until I get a ph controller,but thats because Ive not got too much experience with CRs myself.

I do know that someone was running one without but I cant remember who it was. Hopefully they'll chime in and help you out.

 

[Mr D smack]

I thought the reactor came before the controller :ape:

You can run them with out a controller. The controller primarily is setup as a safety with the awesome idea of digital output readings
testing the effluent ph daily would get you close. And if I recall correctly instructions are out there about testing the effluent to dial it in

It wont hurt to run the systems water on it for a while just to re-check for leaks:idea:

 

[mpcart]

A controller isn't mandatory right now. Start it up and get a controller later.

-Mike

 

[mpcart]

Someone local was selling a Milwaukee a few weeks back. That's what I have. Bulletproof.

-Mike

 

[Mr D smack]

Someone local was selling a Milwaukee a few weeks back. That's what I have. Bulletproof.

-Mike

Aquaman should be able to hear you :lol2:

 

[chucklez]

Yeah. something about pelvic strain or something like that

 

[Aqua Man 07]

I'm broke right at the moment I'll get that controller to you as soon as I can.

 

[chucklez]

No worries man. I am still figuring out which way I want to go with this. A DIY controller, a PH, or a Apex or RK. I may go a different route than the milwaukee. Dunno yet. Enjoy the first days of marriage.

 

[Aqua Man 07]

Thanks