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Old 01-05-2017, 05:02 PM
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Default I've got one running,, works great..

http://www.jlaquatics.com/dry-goods/...r-reactor.html

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www.stevens.ca ,, soda lime,,, carbo lime
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Old 01-05-2017, 05:14 PM
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You can get that style housing from any waterworks supply store, it's a standard 2.5x10" filter housing.
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Old 01-05-2017, 05:15 PM
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Default filter canister..

I am looking for a larger one.... or adding a second one in line..

My soda lime will last about a week before it is depleted..

may be different for other skimmers,,,
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Thanks for the replies everyone. I will check out the local water softener place.
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Old 01-05-2017, 05:25 PM
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Do you run your scrubber 24x7 ?

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Old 01-05-2017, 07:27 PM
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Default scrubber..

yes 24/7
not sure if it makes much difference at night...

my tank really rises in pH during "Lights ON" time..
going to try to bypass at night and see if that makes much difference..
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yes 24/7
not sure if it makes much difference at night...

my tank really rises in pH during "Lights ON" time..
going to try to bypass at night and see if that makes much difference..
I would think running the scrubber at night and bypassing during the day would be the way to go. pH rises when running the scrubber, so running at night would counter act the usual drop in pH that happens.

Curious what skimmer you're running. I'm about to start scrubbing and wonder how long the media will last.
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Where do you get your soda lime kengeroo?
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I have three of the regular filter housing from my old RODI system. Might hve to look into building one too as I also have slightly lowered ph due to the co from my reactor.
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Old 01-06-2017, 02:11 AM
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www.stevens.ca ,, soda lime,,, carbo lime
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