Zeovit reactors - *testing done*
 

While having a bit of extra time on my hands I was planning on building some zeovit reactors. If there is interest for more then 3 I will get on it.

Pricing will depend on current acrylic cost and the number of units being built but it will definately be less then retail.

Design will be similiar to what you see in the stores (round design.) Construction will be all cast with quality fittings.

If there is enough interest I will draw up the plans to fit everyones setups and work out the final price tag.

I'd have to say....my personal interest is contingent on price. Sorry, not very helpful, I know!

Gotta agree with "The Chef"..Depends on price..even a ball park figure.. between $____+$_____. :biggrin:

I think...
 

I think my order has already been placed...correct me if I am wrong Kari....

I would be interested as well based on price. The Zeovit Reactors seem to run about $230 including a pump for the 1.5L version. How much better do you think you can do on price?

Would it be clear acrylic or white or other? A ball park figure would be good...and you're just talking the reactor, no pump or anything right? Are you including the plunger thing in your design to clean the Zeovit media?

I may be interested as well based on price.

ditto with all above, keep me posted

Keep in mind that a 1.5 liter reactor will only do a small system. I have the 3 liter reactor and use about 2.5 liters for my 425G system.

Tom R

1 litre per 100 gallons according to the Zeovit guys. Have you tried running more media Tom?

1.5 litre works for me. :)

Big enough for me :)

you have PM

Can they be bigger like 5L. I would be intrested I one :mrgreen:

I have seen Kari's work on his skimmer. If he is making it it will be a good job

Your on the list Nate.

1.5 litre sounds pretty small, but no problem, can make a few smaller ones aswell.

The main tube will be clear cast acrylic. Other colored parts can be used but keep in mind colored acrylic is near double the cost.

Yes to the plunger thing with a little extra.

I'll get the cadd drawing finished this weekend plus the price tag.

Thanks

Here's a new design - fyi

http://www.zeovit.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12440

Kari,

Can you make other things with your skills beyond zeovit reactors?

I'm game with the clear acrylic. I look forward to the CAD and the price tag! :)

I'd be interested in what the price would work out to on a 5l reactor. As you know I was about to make one anyhow but would happily defer to letting you make one instead. :)

To all - Kari does exceptional acrylic work BTW. :)

Reactor
 

so what is the purpose of this reactor,functions. 1st ive heard of this unit.

1 lit here also.

http://zeovit.com/ For all your zeo questions.

Zeo is your God! :)

for those of you...
 

for those of you questioning as to karis acrylic abilities...he is the sh!t. Builds some great stuff

id be down for a 1.5-2 L pending price of course

I guess I should have asked if you're OK with building multiple sizes in this "production run". If not, no worries, let me know. I can't imagine too many people want 5l or 7l reactor. :)

ditto on that! :mrgreen:

I'm in for one if the price is right too. I look forward to hearing more.

I want a cnc router so bad :lol: , maybe I should try saving money for a change. I like the design though.



Priced the materials today but I need to get the drawing done to define the price. Anyone see any of the Sedra pumps around.


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Drawings are done but are in PDF format. I need to find some web space to link them.

I am interested also , but in the small unit 1L or less.
My tank is only 66 Gal minus live rock , i only need about 1/3 of a bag or so.

tagging along for the price and shipping cost.

How about just running it with a power head? do we really need a sedra pump ? This will bring the cost down and shipping waght as well. JMO

Here's the drawings. Sorry but apparently I can only plot drawings in autocad sideways:lol:.

4.9litre Joe tradition style- http://www3.telus.net/salomaa/ks/zeo...odel%20(1).pdf

Can't get the price down to make it attractive mainly due to the cost of the 3ft of acrylic tube. 6" 1/8"wall cast pipe is not available at this time:rolleyes: and would need to be manufactured with an added cost so I went with 1/4"wall tube. The 2 tubes alone cost $125 making the total material cost $178. Probably not worth making and better off to hit the store for one.

Alternative Horizontal Design- http://www3.telus.net/salomaa/ks/zeo...HORIZONTAL.pdf

Maybe get in much less trouble by not doing knockoffs I came up with different design that would be much more cost effective. This sealed cylinder would take up much less space and could be wall mounted in a cabinet or fish room wall. Flow control would be with a speed fit valve. The pump would be placed in the sump with 1/2" connection.

Any thoughts on this:question:

Where are you finding the acrylic? Are you getting a discount or paying full retail? I wonder if I could help find some cheaper...

Would a 1.5-2.5 L media capacity reactor be $178 as well, or would it be a bit cheaper? What were you thinking of adding on top for your time?

i like a horizontal unit a lot !
This would make shaking/ moving media so easy. And will save the space too.
I dont care how thick the walls are as long as it will hold the water. The only thing is that it will become non transparent very(?) quickly due to scratches.
Other then that its very good. And I would actually prefer horizontal unit myself.
Good work !

I am purchasing it at $44.37/ft ( 6"OD 1/4"wall cast ), $30.58/ft (6"OD 1/8"wall cast - none available), $29.22/ft (5-1/4"OD 1/8"wall cast.) The prices will very by the week.

For a smaller reactor I would just shorten the tubes and price would change equal to cost of the tube. Labour time would not change and could do it for $80.

The horizontal design is much less in materials since it is much shorter and no inner tube while acheiving the same volume. Should make one and find a guinea pig.

can you please elaborate on how small horizontal unit will shake the media with 25 degree rod rotation?
How will this be done?
thx

The 25deg number was something I quickly winged but will probably be a larger angle. Using the 6" pipe I figure the media section length will be 13" long for 5 liter, 11" for 4 liter, 8" for 3 liter, 5.5" for 2 liter.

The head scratching part that remains is the water in and out connection. John guest type fittings may not work and I will have to find something else that can be just as easily disconnected.

I'll put one together right away and see how it works.

If the price is right I'll take a 2.5L reactor.:mrgreen:

It sounds really interesting. I'm intrigued!

i have been looking into building a skimmer lately and have priced out some 6" acrylic tubing all 1/8" and if you buy a 6' length from industrial paints and plasitcs in Calgary they will sell it to you for 105$ nearly halfs your main chamber costs.
they are located in the industrial park in the s.e. near chinook center, they also had the 6" in stock when i was there last wednesday. also i found a site on the internet www.k-mac-plastics.com they aslo sell the acrylic tube for less then you say you can get it IF you buy in a 6' lengths. hope this helps you some.

Richard

Kari, you can guinea pig us any time. We will pay for anything that makes life/tanks better...:lol: Plus Carson likes you. :mrgreen:

That horizontal design is very interesting, I say definately build a test unit. It just might be the ticket.