Lifereef LCR2 Calcium Reactor experiences?

[andrzadr000]

Is this a good calcium reactor ? Lifereef LCR2 Calcium Reactor

 

[andrzadr000]

Anybody?

 

[ThreeMoneyJ]

I have it and am pretty happy with it. The two things I'm doing different is running it off a manifold instead of the supplied pump and using a small valve on the output side instead of the supplies hose pinch.

 

[andrzadr000]

I have it and am pretty happy with it. The two things I'm doing different is running it off a manifold instead of the supplied pump and using a small valve on the output side instead of the supplies hose pinch.

Ok thatnks. I picked on up with a co2 tank 20lb I think. For $100
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Do you have a picture of your plumbing? Did just dissconnect the pump and connect it to the manifold ?

 

[ThreeMoneyJ]

I'm running a small (600gph) pump for my different reactors with a manifold. The calcium reactor is the last in the line to minimize pressure.

I think the input for the reactor is 1/4? It comes with an adapter to go from 1/2 to 1/4. The output is 1/4 also. I found an adapter to go from 1/4 to airline tubing. I then put an airline valve in the airline tubing to get a steady drip rate.

Make sure you "burp" the reactor when you set it up. Run the water without restrictions on the end to get all the air out. This takes a bit of time, I ran mine like that for a day to get the air out and to check for leaks.

When I say I'm running it off a manifold you still need to use the recirculating pump (mag-5) that is installed on the base. I just use the manifold to feed the reactor. If your pump is loud or not working just get a hold of Jeff at lifereef and he can set you up with a new one.

 

[andrzadr000]

I'm running a small (600gph) pump for my different reactors with a manifold. The calcium reactor is the last in the line to minimize pressure.

I think the input for the reactor is 1/4? It comes with an adapter to go from 1/2 to 1/4. The output is 1/4 also. I found an adapter to go from 1/4 to airline tubing. I then put an airline valve in the airline tubing to get a steady drip rate.

Make sure you "burp" the reactor when you set it up. Run the water without restrictions on the end to get all the air out. This takes a bit of time, I ran mine like that for a day to get the air out and to check for leaks.

When I say I'm running it off a manifold you still need to use the recirculating pump (mag-5) that is installed on the base. I just use the manifold to feed the reactor. If your pump is loud or not working just get a hold of Jeff at lifereef and he can set you up with a new one.

Ok thanks alot.