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kari 04-29-2008 12:20 AM

What's not shown in the photo and included is,

2 _ 1/2" swivel 90deg speed fit X 1/2"mnpt elbows
2 _ 1/2" hoses
1 _ 1/2" speed fit X 1/2"mnpt adapters
1 _ 1/2" single true union ball valve


The flow rate is suggested at 100gph/liter media.

Myka 04-29-2008 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delphinus (Post 321046)
Having said that is there a reason to go Sedra over anything else? They're just a pump.

I haven't looked into it much, I just always hear people saying Sedra pumps for the ZeoVit chambers. So I figured there was something special about them...adjustable flow maybe...? I have no idea. I've never even seen a Sedra pump before, or at least I've never noticed one before. ;)

If there's nothing special about them, then I will use something else. :D

kari 05-08-2008 11:41 PM

Additional Photos
 
3 weeks later the fittings arrived.

The in/out fittings are 1/2" John Guest Swivel Elbows as per photo,
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/FITTINGS.jpg

The hose that I was planning on using I found at Norwesco (blue stuff.) Alternatively, one could use the typical more rigid 1/2" hose used on these fittings but I believe this hose will work better. It will give a bit more flex but not too much like the clear pvc and vinyl hose.
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/HOSE.jpg

dsaundry 05-09-2008 01:08 AM

Looking good....What will be the time to delivery once an order is placed.

kari 05-11-2008 12:02 AM

After 2 gruelling beers worth of testing I have a few notes.

Tested using only 2 liters of zeo rocks and water supplied with a mag7. Pump selection would be dependant on reactor mounting height but something equivalent to mag5 flow curve performance would work for most cases.

The reactor works best mounted horizontally and I like it:lol:.

When setup vertically one needs to rotate the unit back and fourth a little too vigorously and that's no fun. The rocks were more of a mix in size, larger and more angular then I expected therefor causing them to compact easily.

The swivel fittings and hose work well creating a sealed unit that can be wall mounted in unused areas saving space for other equipment.

When mounted horizontally the rocks tumble and mix nicely like a lottery number machine with an effortless slow rotation (approx 300deg.)

I am a bit of a liar by claiming vert or horz mountable and apologize.

Here's a few test photos,

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/dat...test-front.jpg
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/test-end.jpg
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/dat...test-angle.jpg

kari 05-11-2008 12:04 AM

I had to drink the beers to better illustrate scale in the photos.

Delphinus 05-11-2008 02:07 AM

Man that looks really promising. :cool: Think I'm really digging the horizontal mount too. No compaction has to be a benefit..

kari 06-24-2008 10:27 PM

I have enough tube left to make one more if anyone is interested.

Delphinus 06-24-2008 10:53 PM

How large of a volume could you make with what you have left?

kari 06-25-2008 11:53 AM

3 liter


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