Looking For DIY - PhosBan Reactors

[brians_224]

Hi -

Do you know of any diy phosban reactor designs? I can't find one locally at the lfs's, and I don't want to wait 2 days to start lowering my phosphate levels.

TIA

 

[tabndust]

also interested

 

[calvin415]

Here's my DIY Kalk reactor, could probably be used as a phosban reactor if you drilled more holes in the PVC pipe and added a sponge.

http://www.reefmonkey.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=1266&highlight=reactor

 

[brians_224]

Thanks.

Does the 3/4" pvc pipe fit snug into the filter top? Any gluing?
What did the water filter cost you? Where did you get it?

 

[calvin415]

I had to sand the inside of the pipe a little (used a dremmel with a drum sander) but I didn't need to use any glue, . I got the water filter off ebay, not sure if the guy still sells them, but you can get them at Home Depot for around 25 bucks.

 

[RobinsonFam1]

go to filterguys.biz

they have cannisters pretty cheap and great to work with.

i made a media chamber with pvc.

i need to post a pic of it as it works great and easy to replace media. i dont even have to shut off pumps or anything.

 

[Reefdaddy1]

Here is a much easier one I built one and works great,

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=701654

 

[RobinsonFam1]

my kalk rector is made from that same design. it works absolutly great!
i know a few local reefers that have ditched their nielson for these since they out perform the nielson!!!!

i agree...do the same thing but drill more holes in it with a higher flow rate than the kalk design. youll be fine.....

 

[hahnmeister]

I used a 20liter soda bottle...works great! Even better is a garorade bottle. just put a pipe in through the lid (use a FPT to MPT for a bulkhead) and some 1/2" PVC to the bottom for a fluidized design, then poke some holes around the lid for the outlet, drop it in the sump with a pump feeding it, and thats it!