DIY CA reactor
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forcrz6
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Ok so the Wrong pump was sent and I had to return it and get the new 1 sent. So Now I was able to continue with the Build.
So I got a Maxi-Jet 1200 for the pump. Yes it is a power head. But on a good note You CAN USE it as a out of tank pump. The instruction for this application are included with the MJ
So I had to start modifying the fittings to go on to the MJ.
Here I took a Regular PVC MTP to Slip adapter and cut the end off. I then had to use my dremmel to widen the hole till it fit snug to the MJ. At that point I used a 2 part epoxy on the outside and JBweld #16 on the inside. This provided a nice tight fit and a super seal.
So I got a Maxi-Jet 1200 for the pump. Yes it is a power head. But on a good note You CAN USE it as a out of tank pump. The instruction for this application are included with the MJ
So I had to start modifying the fittings to go on to the MJ.
Here I took a Regular PVC MTP to Slip adapter and cut the end off. I then had to use my dremmel to widen the hole till it fit snug to the MJ. At that point I used a 2 part epoxy on the outside and JBweld #16 on the inside. This provided a nice tight fit and a super seal.
veni vidi vici
Active Member
Fire it up! Nice job ,let us know how it works.
forcrz6
Member
Hey Thanks guys. Im letting things dry up right now. But I will be posting pictures of the first run.
So far the price is great.
5 -1/2 90s cost $1.50
MJ powerhead. Free as I got a gift card for xmas But it is 19.00
4"x3' PVC pipe $3.50
1 endcap $2.50
1 PVC end plug $1.20
1 Plate Plexiglas 24"x24" $4.50
4' 12 PVC pipe $2.50
Pvc Cleaner/glue combo $4.50
3 3/8" RO Tubing connectors $8.00
1 12' roll of 3/8' RO/DI tubing $5.00
So far My cost for this build has been 33.20
But if I had to buy the maxijet it would have been 52.20
But like I said I will post some pics and I hope video of it working.
So far the price is great.
5 -1/2 90s cost $1.50
MJ powerhead. Free as I got a gift card for xmas But it is 19.00
4"x3' PVC pipe $3.50
1 endcap $2.50
1 PVC end plug $1.20
1 Plate Plexiglas 24"x24" $4.50
4' 12 PVC pipe $2.50
Pvc Cleaner/glue combo $4.50
3 3/8" RO Tubing connectors $8.00
1 12' roll of 3/8' RO/DI tubing $5.00
So far My cost for this build has been 33.20
But if I had to buy the maxijet it would have been 52.20
But like I said I will post some pics and I hope video of it working.
veni vidi vici
Active Member
Originally Posted by forcrz6
http:///forum/post/2972354
Hey Thanks guys. Im letting things dry up right now. But I will be posting pictures of the first run.
So far the price is great.
5 -1/2 90s cost $1.50
MJ powerhead. Free as I got a gift card for xmas But it is 19.00
4"x3' PVC pipe $3.50
1 endcap $2.50
1 PVC end plug $1.20
1 Plate Plexiglas 24"x24" $4.50
4' 12 PVC pipe $2.50
Pvc Cleaner/glue combo $4.50
3 3/8" RO Tubing connectors $8.00
1 12' roll of 3/8' RO/DI tubing $5.00
So far My cost for this build has been 33.20
But if I had to buy the maxijet it would have been 52.20
But like I said I will post some pics and I hope video of it working.
Now the expensive part,Gauges,CO2 tank,pH monitor..........
http:///forum/post/2972354
Hey Thanks guys. Im letting things dry up right now. But I will be posting pictures of the first run.
So far the price is great.
5 -1/2 90s cost $1.50
MJ powerhead. Free as I got a gift card for xmas But it is 19.00
4"x3' PVC pipe $3.50
1 endcap $2.50
1 PVC end plug $1.20
1 Plate Plexiglas 24"x24" $4.50
4' 12 PVC pipe $2.50
Pvc Cleaner/glue combo $4.50
3 3/8" RO Tubing connectors $8.00
1 12' roll of 3/8' RO/DI tubing $5.00
So far My cost for this build has been 33.20
But if I had to buy the maxijet it would have been 52.20
But like I said I will post some pics and I hope video of it working.
Now the expensive part,Gauges,CO2 tank,pH monitor..........
forcrz6
Member
Originally Posted by Veni Vidi Vici
http:///forum/post/2972720
Now the expensive part,Gauges,CO2 tank,pH monitor..........
Gauge 90.00
10#tank Filled 150.00
PH Monitor Unknown. At this point.
But I am looking at this Gauge w/ bubble counter
http:///forum/post/2972720
Now the expensive part,Gauges,CO2 tank,pH monitor..........
Gauge 90.00
10#tank Filled 150.00
PH Monitor Unknown. At this point.
But I am looking at this Gauge w/ bubble counter
veni vidi vici
Active Member
Originally Posted by forcrz6
http:///forum/post/2988986
So I tried out the CA reactor.
2 issues I am working on.
1 Getting the air out of the CA while filling it.
2 a few leaks that I need to patch up.
JBweld#16 for the win on the leaks. I am still working on the air issue.
Maybe try a air relief valve on top.
Im curious to see how well this works ,looks great though.
http:///forum/post/2988986
So I tried out the CA reactor.
2 issues I am working on.
1 Getting the air out of the CA while filling it.
2 a few leaks that I need to patch up.
JBweld#16 for the win on the leaks. I am still working on the air issue.
Maybe try a air relief valve on top.
Im curious to see how well this works ,looks great though.
forcrz6
Member
Originally Posted by Veni Vidi Vici
http:///forum/post/2989139
Maybe try a air relief valve on top.
Im curious to see how well this works ,looks great though.
I was thinking about that. I am looking for a PVC valve just for that. BUT the thing that I am thinking is that would also let the CO2 escape.
But when I did have it going it worked Perfectly. Now I just have to wait to get the CO2 tank to see what size I need my line to be to go in to the reactor. But yea the water pumped fine once I had the reactor filled.
http:///forum/post/2989139
Maybe try a air relief valve on top.
Im curious to see how well this works ,looks great though.
I was thinking about that. I am looking for a PVC valve just for that. BUT the thing that I am thinking is that would also let the CO2 escape.
But when I did have it going it worked Perfectly. Now I just have to wait to get the CO2 tank to see what size I need my line to be to go in to the reactor. But yea the water pumped fine once I had the reactor filled.
forcrz6
Member
Well I found out how to get rid of the air. So I am good there.
But unannounced to me my father bought a Calcium reactor for my birthday and it just came in So now I have the 500g model Coral life CA reactor.
So looks like this will go in to the closet of sold for 30$ either way, at least I know this works.
But unannounced to me my father bought a Calcium reactor for my birthday and it just came in So now I have the 500g model Coral life CA reactor.
So looks like this will go in to the closet of sold for 30$ either way, at least I know this works.
scsinet
Active Member
Originally Posted by forcrz6
http:///forum/post/2997462
Well I found out how to get rid of the air. So I am good there.
But unannounced to me my father bought a Calcium reactor for my birthday and it just came in So now I have the 500g model Coral life CA reactor.
So looks like this will go in to the closet of sold for 30$ either way, at least I know this works.
Fill it with sulfur media and turn it into a denitrator. Just block off the Co2 input and you're good to go.
http:///forum/post/2997462
Well I found out how to get rid of the air. So I am good there.
But unannounced to me my father bought a Calcium reactor for my birthday and it just came in So now I have the 500g model Coral life CA reactor.
So looks like this will go in to the closet of sold for 30$ either way, at least I know this works.
Fill it with sulfur media and turn it into a denitrator. Just block off the Co2 input and you're good to go.
forcrz6
Member
Originally Posted by SCSInet
http:///forum/post/2998826
Fill it with sulfur media and turn it into a denitrator. Just block off the Co2 input and you're good to go.
GOOD IDEA!!!.
Good thing is I did not even drill the hole for the COS yet, So it looks like I got that all covered. Thanks Scsi I need a good Idea.
http:///forum/post/2998826
Fill it with sulfur media and turn it into a denitrator. Just block off the Co2 input and you're good to go.
GOOD IDEA!!!.
Good thing is I did not even drill the hole for the COS yet, So it looks like I got that all covered. Thanks Scsi I need a good Idea.