Korallin Calcium Reactor

[reef addict uk]

oops, double posted!

 

[reef addict uk]

It's not going to be possible for the reactor and effluent outlet to be at the same level as I don't have a sump - will this cause the reactor to not work properly?

cheers,

Mark

 

[jdieck]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6327204#post6327204 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reef addict uk
It's not going to be possible for the reactor and effluent outlet to be at the same level as I don't have a sump - will this cause the reactor to not work properly?

cheers,

Mark

Not at all, I was just describing the case were a reactor may work without a feed pump.

 

[Dr.Karl]

jdieck,
Where can you find the Parker HR1 valve for $80?

 

[jdieck]

Here are some control instrumentation suppliers, all of them shall handle the Parker Valve.
http://www.valinonline.com/product.asp?prodid=82737
http://www.gebooth.com/GEBCO/GEBPARKER.html
http://www.controlandpower.com/front/
http://www.hanleycontrols.com/clonmel/

 

[reef addict uk]

All working nicely now I think!

CO2 is bubbling at 10 BPM and effluent at 40DPM.

Effluent ph 6.8
kh 29
tank ph 8.1

cheers,

Mark

 

[jdieck]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6333970#post6333970 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reef addict uk
All working nicely now I think!

CO2 is bubbling at 10 BPM and effluent at 40DPM.

Effluent ph 6.8
kh 29
tank ph 8.1

cheers,

Mark

What is your Kh units of measure? is it 2.9 meq/lt?

 

[reef addict uk]

It reads a dkh of 29. This is on the effluent coming out of the reactor. Will test tank water dkh tonight.

 

[jdieck]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6336458#post6336458 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reef addict uk
It reads a dkh of 29. This is on the effluent coming out of the reactor. Will test tank water dkh tonight.

If it is the effluent it is pretty good. Usually it reads between 25 and the mid 30s.
A tip. If you want to save some chemicals when testing effluent try diluting the sample by half then test and multiply the result by two.

 

[reef addict uk]

Thanks for the tip on the test kits.

Maybe tonights effluent readings aren't so good, ph 6.48 dkh >50!

The dkh may be due to the test kit, getting a salifert kit tomorrow and will test again. I've increased the drip rate also to 60 DPM to raise the ph a little.

 

[jdieck]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6341310#post6341310 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reef addict uk
Thanks for the tip on the test kits.

Maybe tonights effluent readings aren't so good, ph 6.48 dkh >50!

The dkh may be due to the test kit, getting a salifert kit tomorrow and will test again. I've increased the drip rate also to 60 DPM to raise the ph a little.

Sometimes suspended particles of media in the sample can generate errors in the testing. As the tritration acid gets added, the particles dissolve giving the impression that the alkalinity is high.

 

[reef addict uk]

obviously the TMC kit didn't like high number testing.

Just tested effluent with a new Salifert test kit and it reads kh = 32.6
ph is 6.58.

The tank kh = 8.3

So not too bad at the moment, not tested for calcium yet

Mark

 

[jdieck]

Don't forget to test the Alkalinity of your tank to know if it is holding dropping or increasing so you can addjust your effluent accordingly.

 

[partychefreefer]

recommendations

recommendations

dragon slayer,

looking to get a ca reactor for 80gal. reef tank. any suggestions as what brand or type. i like to have something easy to adjust and easy to work with.

thanx

 

[KH971]

How often does a check valve go bad? I think mine is going bad and I am having to crank up the pressure to get a flow of CO2.

 

[KH971]

How often does a check valve go bad? I think mine is going bad and I am having to crank up the pressure to get a flow of CO2.

 

[KH971]

How often does a check valve go bad? I think mine is going bad and I am having to crank up the pressure to get a flow of CO2.

 

[jdieck]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6373356#post6373356 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by KH971
How often does a check valve go bad? I think mine is going bad and I am having to crank up the pressure to get a flow of CO2.

Good check valves (Bronze or heavy duty plastic ones) last a long time. What kind is your valve. There are some that just look like aquarium pump check valves, those are terrible.

 

[jdieck]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6373356#post6373356 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by KH971
How often does a check valve go bad? I think mine is going bad and I am having to crank up the pressure to get a flow of CO2.

Sorry double post, I think this thread is getting too long.

 

[KH971]

My fault I have gotten a new notebook, and have not gotten use to it yet. I got the check valve from Marine Depot. I soaked it in vinegar last night, it works much better. What part of the maxi jet do people t off from to pressurize their reactor?