OK, Lets Talk about adding a Kalkwasser Reactor

[DolphinLVR]

OK, so I have decided i need to start running Kalkwasser. I would like to do this without having to redo my ATO and just be able to add to what is existing. In the picture below you will see my existing setup and then my proposed! What I am looking for is YOUR input as to if it is safe and will it work!

Here is my setup:

Gravity feed ATO into sump (Reservoir is above sump level)

What I am thinking of doing:

Add a T adapter to line going to float valve, run a line to aqua lifter pump (So I can control from my APEX), from pump to input of Reactor, Output of Reactor to drip into sump.

My reasoning behind all of this is to be able to keep my ATO separate in case I want to just run it without the Kalkwasser.

Question:

Will the Aqua-lifter stop the gravity flow of water once it is shut off?

Do I need to redo my ATO setup ?

 

[Yogre]

The aqualifter will not stop the flow of water from your reservoir. If you used a peristaltic pump instead of the aqualifter, the pinch roller *might* shut off the water flow.

I wouldn't be comfortable with that setup, though. If you get an unmetered flow of kalkwasser into your tank for an extended period of time, it will crash your tank.

 

[DolphinLVR]

Thanks for your response Yogre!

In the back of my mind, I was sure the Aqua-lifter wouldnt stop the flow. I have been looking at the peristaltic pumps as an option.

The first and foremost thing is the safety of my tank, I dont want to do something that would end up causing a crash. By the same token, as we all know this hobby of ours is darned expensive and I would like to incorporate the Kalk reactor at a minimal cost (But safely!)

 

[insomniac2k2]

Here's what I was thinking for you:

The Kalk side of the solenoid would be NO (normally open). When the solenoid is triggered, it would close the NO side and open the clean RODI water side for a predetermined time period.