There is a chart on the Masterflex website for each size tubing.
Official: Masterflex Calcium Reactor Setup Thread
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There is a chart on the Masterflex website for each size tubing.
Wills612
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How's about this tube? Seems like a good price, plus it's prime 
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Tygon B-44-3 PVC Beverage Tubing, Clear Tygon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TJ9YG0/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_F90Pub1X8D5SK
.Tygon B-44-3 PVC Beverage Tubing, Clear Tygon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TJ9YG0/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_F90Pub1X8D5SK
d2mini
Premium Member
I can never find anything on their site.
But I did see a chart for their tubing that says the L/S 17 tubing can run 2.8 to 1700 mL/min with 1-600rpm.
But i have no idea what 20rpm will net me.:hmm2:
d2mini
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DogueDeBordeaux
Member
ok, yet another question, hopefully not quite as stupid.
One drive i got came with long screws to hold two drives.
Where would i get shorter screws to convert it to hold a single drive?
Is this just a Home Depot item? Or can I order easily and inexpensively online?
I have seem people use threaded studs with wing nuts.
I seen one for sale.....
Corey
I just picked up one of these drive with a 7518-10 easy load head. I'm running the pump on the lowest playable speed (about 2 on the dial) and mine is essentially inaudible relative to the main return pump that sits next to it. So far so good!
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d2mini
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Yup, that's actually what came on this one!
I guess I just need shorter ones. They are threaded about a quarter inch on each end.
So a home depot item?
Pretty much, I think they are 8/32 thread but don't quote me, been a while since i picked up hardware on mine. (I could check tomorrow but my pump is on a shelf in the basement kind of hard to get to tonight)
You could just take one of the studs with you to the store (I prefer ACE or a smaller local store for this kind of thing, or Fastenal) they'll find the right thread size for you, just measure the length you need. (or give masterflex a phone call they could hook you up with the exact size bolts you need on the way to the store, really helpful folks! (well, 8-5 anyhow
)Here's my setup. I got the pump from eBay and the regulator from Alan. Right now my calcium needs are very low and so i'm running 30 ml/min. The pump came with a small pice of LS15 tubing who lets it go to 170 ml/min. I ordered some LS 17 from ebay. I used RO 3/8th tubing throughout to prevent clogs. Iv'e never ran a second chamber on a reactor before and I see a huge difference. My tank PH didn't change at all. Big thanks to Mark for starting this thread. I can't imagine running a calcium reactor differently now.
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tkeracer619
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Yup, that is normal.
I prefer ace for the threaded rod (called all-thread) if you are going to be installing a single pump head. If you are stacking multiples the official stuff is better because it is a harder alloy stainless and will flex less.
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tkeracer619
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If the original tubing set for your pump head calls for ls15 then it requires "performance" tubing. LS17 tubing is "precision" and will not function in your pump head. Please confirm the part number on the pump head.
Looks awesome! Thank you
If the original tubing set for your pump head calls for ls15 then it requires "performance" tubing. LS17 tubing is "precision" and will not function in your pump head. Please confirm the part number on the pump head.
Looks awesome! Thank you
This is the pump head I got 77200 - 52
and this is the tubing
New Masterflex Precision Pump Tubing 50ft 15.2m 06409-36 #V2
Specifications
mL/rev Depends on tubing selected.
Accepted tubing L/S® 15, L/S 24, L/S 35, L/S 36
Rotor material Cold-rolled steel
Housing material Polyphenylene sulfide
Pressure Chart Click to View
Rollers Four; cold-rolled steel
Occlusion Fixed
Flow Chart Click to View
Automatic tubing retention Yes
Dimensions 5"W x 4-3/4"H x 2-3/4"D
(12.7 x 12.1 x 7.0 cm)
Product Type Pump Head
Brand Masterflex
Manufacturer number 77200-52
I know it will fit Mark. You send me the link after I told you which head I got
. My mistake by though I types LS17 tubing I got confused.Thanks again!
Ah, so that will give you 29-2900 ml/min at 1-600 rpm
If your drive is 1-100 rpm then your golden at current rate of 30ml/min
if it's a 6-600 rpm then slowest you can go is going to be 174ml/min.....
It goes to 100 RPM
Specifications
Max flow rate (mL/min) 566
Min flow rate (mL/min) 0.001
Control type Digital Variable Speed
Power (Amps) 2.2 at 115 VAC
1.1 at 230 VAC
Motor (hp) 1/10
Motor (watts) 75
Reversible motor Yes
rpm 0.02 to 100
IP rating (Drive) IP33
Digital dispensing Yes
Dimensions (Drive) 10" x 8.5" x 8.5"
(25.4 x 21.6 x 21.6 cm)
Speed control ±0.1% (0.1 rpm at 600 rpm; 0.01 rpm at 100 rpm)
No. of Pump heads accepted 4
Type of Pump heads accepted Standard, Easy-Load, Easy-Load II, Easy-Load 3, Quick Load, High Performance, Cartridge, Multichannel, PTFE Tubing, PTFE Diaphragm
Brand Masterflex
Model 07523-90
Manufacturer number 07523-90
Product Type Pump Drive
Specifications
Max flow rate (mL/min) 566
Min flow rate (mL/min) 0.001
Control type Digital Variable Speed
Power (Amps) 2.2 at 115 VAC
1.1 at 230 VAC
Motor (hp) 1/10
Motor (watts) 75
Reversible motor Yes
rpm 0.02 to 100
IP rating (Drive) IP33
Digital dispensing Yes
Dimensions (Drive) 10" x 8.5" x 8.5"
(25.4 x 21.6 x 21.6 cm)
Speed control ±0.1% (0.1 rpm at 600 rpm; 0.01 rpm at 100 rpm)
No. of Pump heads accepted 4
Type of Pump heads accepted Standard, Easy-Load, Easy-Load II, Easy-Load 3, Quick Load, High Performance, Cartridge, Multichannel, PTFE Tubing, PTFE Diaphragm
Brand Masterflex
Model 07523-90
Manufacturer number 07523-90
Product Type Pump Drive
tkeracer619
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That tubing is ls36 and should work with your pump head.
Keep an eye on the tubing as I am unsure of the lifespan.
Keep an eye on the tubing as I am unsure of the lifespan.
janes_mw
Active member
I think with the High Perf Head the number is 34 to 3400 (ml/min) at 1-600 RPM .... just so it doesn't drive ya nuts when trying to dial in
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