Garage1217
GET OFF MY LAWN
I use a pre-filter made for the aqualifter so I do not get any buildup inside the reactor at all 
In fact, I do not even run a sponge or pad inside the reactor as I use large media. This totally eliminates any clogs or flow restrictions over time internally. Even at 6 months, it is very clean inside. Just some random stuff that does not fully dissolve when the media breaks down.
A tee off the main return works great, only if it is done right, sounds like yours is setup right! So many screw it up or get a lot of air into the reactor via micro bubbles that they lock the reactor all the time.
And last, you are correct. Effluent is effluent You can take it from anyplace on the reactor 'barring spots more likely to clog" and results would be the same. That is why I choose to only have 1 output line from the lid which eliminates any trapped air. Adjusting two lines and maintaining two micro ball valves or needle vales is rather.... undesirable for me.
In fact, I do not even run a sponge or pad inside the reactor as I use large media. This totally eliminates any clogs or flow restrictions over time internally. Even at 6 months, it is very clean inside. Just some random stuff that does not fully dissolve when the media breaks down.A tee off the main return works great, only if it is done right, sounds like yours is setup right!
So many screw it up or get a lot of air into the reactor via micro bubbles that they lock the reactor all the time.And last, you are correct. Effluent is effluent
You can take it from anyplace on the reactor 'barring spots more likely to clog" and results would be the same. That is why I choose to only have 1 output line from the lid which eliminates any trapped air. Adjusting two lines and maintaining two micro ball valves or needle vales is rather.... undesirable for me.
