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[Perureef]

thanks for the info, you're right mike, i guess thats the move. it will be a long term trial i guess since the meters take a while to calibrate. i can start by posting the question: does anyone notice any difference in making the orp readings in the sump? please let me know your experiences, thanks

 

[mikeguerrero]

Perureef,

Seems like you have a similiar tank to mine, 72 gal bowfront, is this right?

Any pics of your tank so far?

MG

 

[bkelley02]

Seems to be a popular tank. That's what I have too.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6829513#post6829513 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mikeguerrero
Perureef,

Seems like you have a similiar tank to mine, 72 gal bowfront, is this right?

Any pics of your tank so far?

MG

 

[ronc98]

What did your skimmate look like once you started running ozone? Mine has turned into a very very dark slurry almost like coal.

 

[Richreef]

Ronc98,

You are right !, The ozone improve the skimmer performance and the skimmate turn clotted and dark.

 

[kneival]

This thread has been a great read!

Im having some problems setting up my ozone unit...

I bought an ORP controller on friday, the probe came wet in calibration fluid (200).

I placed the probe into my sump and it varied for about 10 hours. Its now been settled at around 172 for the last day or so (has varied from 170 to 174ish). This figure seems extremely low?! Perhaps I should leave the probe in for a little while longer and see if it rises at all?

I did a test with a jug of water from my tank and ran ozone into it with some carbon on the top and the probe in the water. The meter noticed the rise and controlled the level correctly. The probe also read this water as 172 before introducing ozone.

I will leave the probe in the tank for another few days and wait for a rise, if not should I assume I am ready to go and increase the ORP reading by say 30 points a day?

Thanks!

 

[jay24k]

It can take 5 days for it to fully show the correct reading. I've been curious on mine because mine is saying 375 after day 5. I can't imagine it being that high without me adding ozone in yet.

 

[mikeguerrero]

375 without ozone sounds really high but I have read some authors say some tanks have run up to 400 mv without ozone.

I only got up to 326 mv without ozone and with I got to 387 mv before my controller shut it off.

Just double check everything and you'll be okay...

 

[Tomzpc]

What is the purpose of the check valve that some folks are using? I'm considering getting an ozone generator with controller, air pump, ozone safe tubing and a T to connect to my ER skimmer. Just can't figure out what the check valve is for?

 

[mikeguerrero]

Check valve is so if the venturi pump shuts off, their is no possibility that water from the skimmer will start to back track.

The air check valve only allows ozone gas to move forward to the skimmer and no liquid or gas can come back to harm the ozone generator, does that make sense?

Mike G

 

[Tomzpc]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6833133#post6833133 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mikeguerrero
Check valve is so if the venturi pump shuts off, their is no possibility that water from the skimmer will start to back track.

The air check valve only allows ozone gas to move forward to the skimmer and no liquid or gas can come back to harm the ozone generator, does that make sense?

Mike G

It does, but would that even be a possibility if your ozone generator is higher than your skimmer/sump?

 

[mikeguerrero]

Tomzpc,

The answer is no, I have my Ozone unit above my skimmer, but I insist on extra precautions with ozone, besides the check valve is only a couple dollars.

Whereas a broken unit is priceless....

JMO

 

[thrlride]

I got my ORP controller in on Saturday. The level is reading 280 now.

I need you guys to make up my mind on the generator though. I've read that the higher ozone generating units have a greater chance of actually smelling them since it is over-producing while they are on.

So, what would you buy? It will be for my current 90 but my future 180.

 

[clkwrk]

IMO 50-100mghr unit will do .

I use a max of 20mghr most times around 12mghr on my 120.

I will be using my same 50mghr unit on my 180.

 

[thrlride]

thank you clkwrk.

 

[clkwrk]

NP......BTW your little one is growing quick

I wish I could add some leather corals to my girls room to stunt their growth :lol:

 

[Kenfuzed]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6834493#post6834493 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Tomzpc
It does, but would that even be a possibility if your ozone generator is higher than your skimmer/sump?

Yes and no. If the generator is higher than the skimmer the chances are slim that water could back up. However I noticed on my skimmer that everytime I shut it off a small amount of moisture would surge back up the air tube. Over time I was concerned that enough moisture could eventually make it's way back to the generator. Also depending on what side of the pump you have your air intake can make a huge difference. If the air intake is located on the output side of the pump and something blocks it, then pressure would be forced out the air tube back toward the generator.

 

[wonk]

clkwrk:

You seem to be using less o3 then most. I'm interested in seeing a picture of your setup since it's the same size (120 display) as mine. Could I bother you for an image?

 

[clkwrk]

NP

Side view

I will also add I have between 100x-135x using 3 6100 streams and a 3000gph closed loop . I have no detritus build up in the display and I also run po4 near zero.

 

[jay24k]

Well, I'm not sure I should do. My probe is in my sump and it is a ph contrller to so I don't think it's going to extend that far to my display since it controls my reactor. My orp even after cleaning the probe is 405 without ozone. Is this even possible?