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Old 09-19-2009, 12:09 AM
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has any one on here built a diy phosban/ carbon reactor
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Old 09-19-2009, 01:05 AM
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I haven't but looks like one of the simpler DIY projects
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Old 09-19-2009, 01:35 AM
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Default DIY Reactors

If you can handle the southern whistle while talking (swwt) LOL! instructions, here are some youtube videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWzrc...eature=related
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Old 09-19-2009, 02:20 AM
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In April someone made a really nice one with a CNC router. http://canreef.com/vbulletin/showthr...ht=CNC+reactor
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Old 09-19-2009, 03:46 AM
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the one in the you tube is kinda like what i wanna do
i have also seen one built out of a gatoraid bottle
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In April someone made a really nice one with a CNC router. http://canreef.com/vbulletin/showthr...ht=CNC+reactor
I need a CNC router!
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Old 09-19-2009, 01:48 PM
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Bulk reef supply sells one that looks tough and easy to build.They use a R/O chamber.
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They pop up on here all the time used for 20 bucks or so. If its just a matter of saving some money, I'd just buy used.
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na i just like to build things its not the money

here a a few links to some neat ones that i found

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/inde...pic=77999&st=0

http://www.diyreef.org/tiki-read_art...hp?articleId=8
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Old 09-20-2009, 06:07 AM
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could also use a filter housing
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