How to build a CO2 regulator for your calcium reactor.

[solitude127]

Depends on what fitting your elbow has right now


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Ok. Thank you for the time.

 

[solitude127]

For the Burkert Solenoid, how come in the article below it seems like they just attach a grounded cord to it and how come I've read that you need a 24v power supply? What the advantage of one over the other?

Good link on how to wire the Burkert solenoid.

http://www.barrreport.com/showthread.php/7783-How-to-wire-a-Burkert-type-6011-solenoid

 

[lilchris]

Anybody know what fitting is in the yellow circle?

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It's called a port connector. You can get the off ebay.

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[salty joe]

Instead of a check valve, has anyone tried installing loop of tubing either between the bubble counter and calcium reactor or between the bubble counter and regulator that's high enough above the aquarium to prevent water from getting to the regulator?

 

[solitude127]

I finally got all my parts. Now I just need to put it together

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[SchnitzelReef]

I finally got all my parts. Now I just need to put it together

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Looks good. What calcium reactor are you using? (I forgot if we already discussed this)

 

[solitude127]

Looks good. What calcium reactor are you using? (I forgot if we already discussed this)

Going to go with the Aquamaxx because of the footprint. It's small enough to still fit in my stand. The new design looks a lot better than the previous version.

 

[Bmezz]

Hi Alan u have been highly recommended by reef community people as I look to buy a new calcium reactor for my new 180 reef!
They say the bought regulators from you!
How do U sell them?
Tell me what I would need besides what u would provide , the tank and the reactor.
I'm thinking a GEO reactor and thoughts?

Thanks so much

 

[soulpatch]

You would need a co2 controller, co2 tank, reactor, and a feed pump at minimum. I recommend a masterflex or the new spectrapure ultra precise ato pump as a feed pump so you can scrap the needle on the effluent line.

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[salty joe]

scrap the needle on the effluent line.

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Agreed.

 

[d2mini]

You don't need a c02 controller. Whatever that is.
Run it 24/7 and keep an eye on effluent ph with a ph meter.

 

[soulpatch]

Doh meant ph controller

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[solitude127]

I recommend a masterflex or the new spectrapure ultra precise ato pump as a feed pump so you can scrap the needle on the effluent line.

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Is the spectrapure pump rated for continuous duty?

 

[soulpatch]

According to them it is. Had a long back and forth with them.

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[solitude127]

According to them it is. Had a long back and forth with them.

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Oh cool. I'd like a masterflex but don't have the room.

 

[soulpatch]

I like it. Dead silent and 5 year warranty...

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[africangrey]

still shown out of stock and has been awhile

 

[soulpatch]

still shown out of stock and has been awhile

could always call and ask to know when it will be available again and be put on a list I guess.

 

[d2mini]

Doh meant ph controller

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lol, figured as much.
I still disagree that it's needed. I don't use one.

Is the spectrapure pump rated for continuous duty?

If these still use plastic rollers, I would say no.
The rollers get hot and start to break down.
Long run times maybe, but 24/7? Doubtful.
Anyone know about the rollers?

 

[soulpatch]

The rollers are a type of plastic yes. I expect maintenance to be yearly or so on the rollers and tubing. Even still been running for 5 months now roughly without issue on the rollers. The motor however did need checked over once which was a 4 day turnaround with Spectrapure.