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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. |
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If there's nothing special about them, then I will use something else. :D |
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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 |
Looking good....What will be the time to delivery once an order is placed.
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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 |
I had to drink the beers to better illustrate scale in the photos.
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Man that looks really promising. :cool: Think I'm really digging the horizontal mount too. No compaction has to be a benefit..
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I have enough tube left to make one more if anyone is interested.
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How large of a volume could you make with what you have left?
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3 liter
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