Thumbs up for Ozone!

[mobert]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6487141#post6487141 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by izzypop
When the ozone is hooked into the skimmer with a T what if the power/pump goes out to the skimmer and the ozone stays on? Won't the ozone escape into the room and is that harmful?

My ozone generator goes on and off with the skimmer.

 

[Psionicdragon]

How many of you guys are using ozone safe t valves?

If you aren't using it, how often do you change your plastic ones?

 

[mobert]

if the T gets brittle, no big deal. I don't worry about it.

 

[skinpuppi]

Where can I buy a good large ozone reactor? I already have the generator, controller, probe, air dryer, and the air pump. Just can't find any reactors for sale and I am not all that great with DIY projects.

 

[Vampire2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6489027#post6489027 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Psionicdragon
How many of you guys are using ozone safe t valves?

If you aren't using it, how often do you change your plastic ones?

Where can I find the Ozone safety valve? Please let me know.

Thanks,
Calvin

 

[mobert]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6491027#post6491027 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by skinpuppi reefer
Where can I buy a good large ozone reactor? I already have the generator, controller, probe, air dryer, and the air pump. Just can't find any reactors for sale and I am not all that great with DIY projects.

Coralife Ozone Reactor
http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium..._ozonizers_coralife_ozone_reactor.asp?CartId=

 

[Kenfuzed]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6491186#post6491186 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Vampire2
Where can I find the Ozone safety valve? Please let me know.

Thanks,
Calvin

I posted similar info over in the ASM Skimmer Club thread. I'm using ozone safe tees and check valves from US Plastics and they are cheap. Anyone using regular plastic fittings should keep a close eye on them. I had several crack or crumble internally and clog, until I switched to PVDF fittings.

Below is my post from the ASM thread.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6483126#post6483126 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Kenfuzed
Yes, the ASM skimmers are ozone safe. I've been running ozone for a year using an Enaly and Milwaukee controller set to 420 mv. Be sure to introduce ozone gradually only bringing up your ORP a couple MV per day.

The other thing to keep in mind is that most plastic tee fittings are not ozone proof and will crumble within a couple months. If the tee breaks then ozone will be pumped directly into the your room and the controller won't turn it off. I purchased PVDF tees from US Plastics for less than $1.50 and extra silicone tubing (3/16) for cheap there as well. Don't use regular air tubing. I also bought some 3/16 Kynar check valves to keep anything from flowing back to the ozone generator or out the other side of the tee. In other words, I have a check valve between the Enaly and the tee, and another check valve on the other inlet end of the tee where room air is drawn in. This prevents any ozone from passing out the other end of the tee so the only direction of flow is toward the pump's venturi. Kynar PVDF check valves are ozone safe and can open at lower pressures or vacuum so there is no back pressure on your generator. Below are some links to the different parts I used.
Check valves
PVDF Tees
3/16 or 1/4 Silicone tubing

Also, it's been mentioned before but never run ozone without a dryer. Ozone when mixed with moist air is not only inefficient but produces the equivalent of bleach into the water.

 

[skinpuppi]

Mobert,

Thank youfor that info. I should have specified I have a 200mg/h so I would need a larger one.

Any other links?

 

[Kenfuzed]

Use the smaller reactor and then connect the output to your skimmer. Skimmers are natural reactors themselves. You could also buy multiple reactors and daisy chain them.

 

[Vampire2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6491299#post6491299 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Kenfuzed
I posted similar info over in the ASM Skimmer Club thread. I'm using ozone safe tees and check valves from US Plastics and they are cheap. Anyone using regular plastic fittings should keep a close eye on them. I had several crack or crumble internally and clog, until I switched to PVDF fittings.

Below is my post from the ASM thread.

Thanks for the link.

Calvin

 

[Vampire2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6492189#post6492189 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Kenfuzed
Use the smaller reactor and then connect the output to your skimmer. Skimmers are natural reactors themselves. You could also buy multiple reactors and daisy chain them.

Do you connect the small reactor into the airintake of the skimmer?

 

[Kenfuzed]

I don't personally, but have considered doing so if i obtained a reactor. This would allow any free ozone that gets past to be taken care of in the skimmer.

 

[Vampire2]

Why you have to use the reactor? can I connect directly to the skimmer with the use of T valve? What's the different of Reactor and Non Reactor?

 

[Kenfuzed]

A reactor just gives you more contact time for the ozone to perform it's oxidation process. Direct to a skimmer is fine and what most people do. Just be sure to use a ozone proof T connector.

 

[Vampire2]

Thanks for the help!

Calvin

 

[Psionicdragon]

Does Brass react to ozone?

 

[trueblackpercula]

I do not knbow about Ozone but brass is taboo for saltwater fish tanks,

 

[Psionicdragon]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6501155#post6501155 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by trueblackpercula
I do not knbow about Ozone but brass is taboo for saltwater fish tanks,

True, but I was going to run the brass t valve away from any water. I just wanted to know if Ozone will make it chip stuff into the water via air intake.

 

[raddogz]

I wouldn't use brass. I think the only that comes close to brass near my tank is the regulator on calcium reator.

 

[Psionicdragon]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6502848#post6502848 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by raddogz
I wouldn't use brass. I think the only that comes close to brass near my tank is the regulator on calcium reator.

Ya true, but if it wasn't near or expose to water, I would think it would be fine? I can't seem to find any chemical interaction with brass and ozone.