swk
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Well then a shared reactor would share water between the 2 tanks. Or am I missing something?
Official: Masterflex Calcium Reactor Setup Thread
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Well then a shared reactor would share water between the 2 tanks. Or am I missing something?
naterealbig
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Hi everyone! First off, that you to everyone who is taking the time to answer the questions on this thread. I purchased a used Cole Parmer dosing pump, rated for continuous duty (don't remember the model of the top of my head).
In the users manual, there is wiring instructions to hook up a switch to turn the pump on and off. Any reason I couldn't use this for my Kalk reactor until I buy a calcium reactor?
In the users manual, there is wiring instructions to hook up a switch to turn the pump on and off. Any reason I couldn't use this for my Kalk reactor until I buy a calcium reactor?
swk
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slief
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I can't answer the extension cord question but the AC power inlet should be the same one used on most computers. You should be able to find one of those at Best Buy, Fry's, Radio Shack, pretty much any electronics store and maybe even Home Depot.. Hell, my Pioneer home theater receiver uses the same power cord.
slief
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Do you have a computer at home? Not a laptop but a full size computer? If so, pull the power cord out and see if it fits. It should and if it does, any computer style power cord will have sufficient gauge wires to work with your Masterflex.
naterealbig
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hkgar
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Just need to match the female end. There are about 3 designs. I went to my local computer store (independent, not national) and they had a box of them and just gave me one.
africangrey
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Any feedback on Cole-Parmer Masterflex 77521-50 Console Drive w/ Easy Load II 77201-60, I am able to get this one for cheap ~$150, do any of you know if the head is brushless and able to handle L/S 17 tubing for 60-120 ml/min, thanks.
tgbaby1
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tkeracer619
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You guys scored on those! Enjoy them 
tkeracer619
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The drive is not brushless. The head is adjustable occlusion (pinch) which is an excellent pump head for water changers as well as reactors. 150 is not bad but know that drive is not brushless. It is still a good setup though, just won't be as quiet as the brushless rigs.
africangrey
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Thank you very much for your feedback, I might not pursuit this setup if its not brushless, to have a constant grinding noise right next to me 24/7 isn't very pleasant. So brush part is on the driver not the pump, I've always thought it is another way around.
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