recirc bio-pellet reactor

[n8rad]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdVDtum2EEU

 

[BigKahuna]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdVDtum2EEU

Did you make that? Pretty well done, almost looks like OEM with the uniseals

 

[n8rad]

yeah I made it. Thought some others could benefit from the video in wanting to go to pellets.

Thanks

 

[sifuentes31]

I'm new to the pellets, so you said it controls phosphate and nitrates? i sometimes have a problem with phosphates and i would rather use this than GFO. Looks easy enough to build.

 

[n8rad]

exactly why i built it! I hate GFO and wanted off of it as well!

 

[advancebc29]

very nice.

what type of bulkhead fittings are those / where did you get them?

 

[n8rad]

they are not bulkheads. They are called uniseals and i bought them from bulk reef supply

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/1-2-uniseal-bulkhead-alternative.html

 

[psteeleb]

nice job - and well buitl, thanks for sharing :thumbsup:

I built one using the TLF 150 reactor, I didn't want to hyjack your thread so didn't post the video of it

 

[Joel_155]

Wow man nice work! Im still new to reefing and working through my cycle but im always looking for new DIYs and this looks pretty cool.

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[Joel_155]

Also...where did you get the flanged cylinder? I saw there was a logo on it but couldn't completely make it out. Can you let me know?

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[SoLiD]

I like the way you explain what you did and what you need in your video.

 

[pappy1299]

If u just want to buy one heres a link
http://www.reefdynamics.com/category-s/257.htm

 

[n8rad]

Thanks guys.

Joel the cylider i used is a Nextreef MR1.

psteelab: Post away i dont care. More videos of other designs cant hurt.

 

[Javlaviking]

Nice job!
question: what did you use as an intake screen? (at reactor side of the true union)
Cheers.

 

[SilverGTS]

WTH? $99,995 for a 2000gal capable reactor

http://www.reefdynamics.com/Reef-Dynamics-Bio-Pellet-Reactor-for-2000-gallons-p/bpr2000.htm

 

[n8rad]

i didnt use a screen. The pellets dont even get close to the pump intake even when the ball valve is wide open. Plus even if pellets somehow made it that high the pump just shoots them out. I witnessed that when with trial runs.

 

[Javlaviking]

Finally had a spare afternoon to build mine.
Ended up having to re-tap the top for 1/2 fittings also..couldn't find the Watts 3/8 mip to 1/4..
Hey - I think I noticed you also had to use a bit of silicone at one of the uniseals too..
My top hole split a bit when drilling with the step bit..Was planning on. Keeping it outside the sump..but will see if repair makes it watertight.
Thanks again for your vid on this! Cheers.

DIY "Reef Dynamics" styled Recirculating Bio Pellet Reactor Using Sicce pump and NextReef MR1:
http://i.imgur.com/Lf2yH.jpg

 

[advancebc29]

wanted to add my version that does not require drilling.

the reactor is running well so far with no issues.

 

[Fishbulb2]

Hi N8rad. I had a couple quick questions. Shouldn't the valve to control flow within the reactor be located on the pumps output and not intake? Having it on the intake seems like it would bad for the pump due to cavitation. Second, shouldn't the top be open to atmosphere so that the reactor doesn't go aenorobic?

Just some thoughts I had,
FB

 

[PolyReef]

Hi N8rad. I had a couple quick questions. Shouldn't the valve to control flow within the reactor be located on the pumps output and not intake? Having it on the intake seems like it would bad for the pump due to cavitation. Second, shouldn't the top be open to atmosphere so that the reactor doesn't go aenorobic?

Just some thoughts I had,
FB

very close but still very far away...