Thumbs up for Ozone!
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Bill and Elaine
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I am running my ozone into an ASM G-3........I have it hooked up to the air line on the Sedra pump.......you can do the same on the deltec......just make sure you have an ORP controller to monitor the ozone and shut it off if it gets to high.......( too much ozone can nuke your tank ) and clean your probe once a week
Sullyman
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I was wondering wether to get a controler or monitor, I'm pretty much home all the time, but it's not much difference in price.
Has yours shut down the generator after it was set? I know all it would take was once so I guess I'm answering that question.
Are you using an air pump? I've run it a few hours a couple of times, the skimmer works the same, does pumping air into it do anything for skimmer performance?
Thanks for the help
Bob
Has yours shut down the generator after it was set? I know all it would take was once so I guess I'm answering that question.
Are you using an air pump? I've run it a few hours a couple of times, the skimmer works the same, does pumping air into it do anything for skimmer performance?
Thanks for the help
Bob
I just hooked up my ozone generator(similar to enaly) today around 11am... ORP was 345 before and is now 389. The controller is the Smart Milwuakee set at 380 or so. All seems well so far. My main concern is that there is no input port to hook up the Red Sea 250 air dryer and the pump is built into the unit that T's into my ASM skimmer. Anyone have any ideas??? I do have an adjustable pump that I can use it I have to disable the built in pump to modify for the ability to hook up the air dryer.
Doubledown
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No, the desired ORP is set at 375. The ozone dosage is set @ 75 m/hr (I believe that is the units it is in).
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6689878#post6689878 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Lobster
Wait... are you saying you set the desired ORP on your controller to 75? Hope not.
No, the desired ORP is set at 375. The ozone dosage is set @ 75 m/hr (I believe that is the units it is in).
There wasn't really any reply to this question.
I'm curious about it as well.
My overflow feeds directly to my skimmer, so it should work the same as if I was feeding the ozone to my venturi air line, right?
The only issue I can think of is how to handle using carbon to filter any ozone escaping to the air.
I'm also curious about all the concerns people have with ozone escaping to the air.
Why is there such a concern with this, considering that you can buy air purifiers that blow ozone directly into the air?
Grayout
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Jeff,
I think somebody said it may work but they weren't sure. I would be concerned about the sufficient depletion of ozone prior to return.
Some on this thread have questioned the toxicity of the ozone generated by these units. They produce such a small amount, it is questionable whether or not it could be toxic.
Mainly, I think it's the unpleasant smell coming from the skimmate.
I think somebody said it may work but they weren't sure. I would be concerned about the sufficient depletion of ozone prior to return.
Some on this thread have questioned the toxicity of the ozone generated by these units. They produce such a small amount, it is questionable whether or not it could be toxic.
Mainly, I think it's the unpleasant smell coming from the skimmate.
in higher levels it is fatal to even us... tends to raise eyebrows, but IMO, our little units aren't really enough to cause damage. Anybody else have anything to share??? BTW, I just allow my ozone to go directly into my skimmer via the venturi. Although yours feeds directly from your overflow, I'm sure you would have the same option(venturi, injection, etc). I have a fish that found his way into that sump with the skimmer a few months ago that seems to be fine... hope this helps.
DrBDC
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I'd try the overflow if it works easy for you. On the smell of ozone, I think it smells like walking into an indoor pool and the chlorine smell. JMO Some people will experience some sinus headaches when first using ozone air purifiers as thier sinus' clear from some of the deeper sinus cavities. Is that actually good or bad? If you are having a bad headache, I'm sure they'd vote bad but you are technically clearing out junk and it may take an acclimation period for the people. Turn it lower and slowly ramp up. A fan over the area may help dissipate the smell and get a whole house benefit not to mention cooling help for the tank from increased evaporation. Now if you are running an ozone generator over a couple hundred then I would try to limit the amount entering the air.
mikeguerrero
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Grayout,
You can get RedSea units at marinedepot and many other online stores. Marine Depot also sells Ozone safe tubbing and the check valves.
I have to return my check valve that I purchased from my LFS as when I looked a the back of the packet it says, not for use with ozone generators.
Mike
You can get RedSea units at marinedepot and many other online stores. Marine Depot also sells Ozone safe tubbing and the check valves.
I have to return my check valve that I purchased from my LFS as when I looked a the back of the packet it says, not for use with ozone generators.
Mike
mikeguerrero
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Grayout,
I went with the Sanders unit instead of RedSea; just the fact that it's a German made product I know I will get quality.
Does your LFS carry Sanders? I would recommend this unit and you can build it with your choice of a controller and air dryer, etc...
Mike
I went with the Sanders unit instead of RedSea; just the fact that it's a German made product I know I will get quality.
Does your LFS carry Sanders? I would recommend this unit and you can build it with your choice of a controller and air dryer, etc...
Mike
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