Thumbs up for Ozone!
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spyro
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Since ozone reacts quickly with water, you're sump should be ok. It's mostly from the point of injection back to the ozonizer that needs to be protected.
That being said, when I run the water pressure too high through my reactor the water in my sump smells like ozone. I figured that I am running the pressure to high which does not give the ozone adequate time to react with the water in the reactor. So I turned down the water flow into the reactor and the smell is gone.
The amount of ozone and the water flow into an ozone reactor must be adjusted to optimize ozone's efficacy within the reactor and also to minimize ozone entering the system's water. Even with carbon at the output of the reactor, too high water flow will reduce the efficacy of the ozone and cause some of it to be forced out of the reactor.
Ozone
Since ozone reacts quickly with water, you're sump should be ok. It's mostly from the point of injection back to the ozonizer that needs to be protected.
That being said, when I run the water pressure too high through my reactor the water in my sump smells like ozone. I figured that I am running the pressure to high which does not give the ozone adequate time to react with the water in the reactor. So I turned down the water flow into the reactor and the smell is gone.
The amount of ozone and the water flow into an ozone reactor must be adjusted to optimize ozone's efficacy within the reactor and also to minimize ozone entering the system's water. Even with carbon at the output of the reactor, too high water flow will reduce the efficacy of the ozone and cause some of it to be forced out of the reactor.
clkwrk
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If orp is rising usually thats a sign . Unless the lights are off. My orp rises abit everynight while the lights are off but drops back down a little bit into the photoperiod. I would also say if your orp is above 350 it because of ozone. Otherwise it would be in the 200's IME.
I too would use an airpump and airdrier.
clkwrk
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Are you going to be getting all the air the euroreef needs thru the ozone line only or are you runing a t in the air intake and ozone going into it ?
Think of it this way if you are wanting the euroreef to pull ozone thru an airdrier then ozone then to the skimmer then you would need to restrick the skimmers airline above the T otherwise it will pull in air thru the top of the hose not the side of the T which the ozone is on .
Also if you use an airpump you know it is pushing air into the T and its getting sucked in by the euro reef .
Although if you don't use an adjustable airpump or restrict the airpump it may push air thru too hard allowing some to escape out the top of the skimmers air intake above the T.
Think of it this way if you are wanting the euroreef to pull ozone thru an airdrier then ozone then to the skimmer then you would need to restrick the skimmers airline above the T otherwise it will pull in air thru the top of the hose not the side of the T which the ozone is on .
Also if you use an airpump you know it is pushing air into the T and its getting sucked in by the euro reef .
Although if you don't use an adjustable airpump or restrict the airpump it may push air thru too hard allowing some to escape out the top of the skimmers air intake above the T.
pperez
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clkwrk, i just want to say thanks for taking the time to answer these questions.
My goal was to put a t on the airline of the skimmer, then run the other end to the redsea ozonizer. That way the skimmer's air would not be restricted and cause it to fill up with water.
Does the ozonizer continue to release ozone as long as it's plugged in? Then it should get sucked in no? I will put a check valve on the airdrier side so that the ozone cannot escape back out. If the ozone is only realeased with the push of air then i should hook up my controller to the pump?
I mean if i really need the pump to make this work then i will use one. I'm just trying to make sure i have all i need.
My goal was to put a t on the airline of the skimmer, then run the other end to the redsea ozonizer. That way the skimmer's air would not be restricted and cause it to fill up with water.
Does the ozonizer continue to release ozone as long as it's plugged in? Then it should get sucked in no? I will put a check valve on the airdrier side so that the ozone cannot escape back out. If the ozone is only realeased with the push of air then i should hook up my controller to the pump?
I mean if i really need the pump to make this work then i will use one. I'm just trying to make sure i have all i need.
clkwrk
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This is how my is run . Here is a pic the line I am holding is the ozone line.
It will continue to produce ozone yes.
No . Air is going to be sucked in thru the path of least resitance. So the large diameter skimmer airline tube will move more air and slower than a 1/4 inch tube therefore it wil get all its air from the larger opening.
My airpump would continue to push air thru the ozone after my controller has shut if off. You can put them both on the same plug just use a splter then both the airpump and ozone unit would turn on and off together.
Yes I would use one . But like I mentiond a regular cheap airpump will need to be restricted as you really only want enough air going thru to deliver the ozone to the T.If it is too much it will some will escape out the top of the T.
pperez
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Ok, i finally got the whole concept. I will definately use the pump to be controlled together by the controller. That will prolong the beads since air will not be going through it all the time. I guess the check valve is still a good idea on the airpump side, although not necessary.
Thanks again, i finally understood it, i now have all the bases covered.
Thanks again, i finally understood it, i now have all the bases covered.
Quick question for experienced ozone users -
I've setup an Ozone generator on my system 2 days ago, my ORP values are around 330mv, will my floaties disappear over time or will I still see them suspended in my water? I have a shallow sandbed and I'm thinking some of the particles might be from the sand.
I've setup an Ozone generator on my system 2 days ago, my ORP values are around 330mv, will my floaties disappear over time or will I still see them suspended in my water? I have a shallow sandbed and I'm thinking some of the particles might be from the sand.
fancyfish
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thanks to all. I have an air dryer but have spilled all the beads when opening
I eventually will get one hooked up. my orp this am is 324 so I am to assume the ozone is getting into the tank. if this keeps rising then I will run just off the t. I do not have the redsea unit on a timer and do not want the airpump running 24-7. thanks a bunch again
pam
I eventually will get one hooked up. my orp this am is 324 so I am to assume the ozone is getting into the tank. if this keeps rising then I will run just off the t. I do not have the redsea unit on a timer and do not want the airpump running 24-7. thanks a bunch againpam
Psionicdragon
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how much air should I have running into the generator?
Its been less than a week and my 2lb air dryer is almost completely soaked.
Its been less than a week and my 2lb air dryer is almost completely soaked.
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