CA Reactor, What method do you use to get water to it!

[Tom R]

Hi Jason

I use to use a gravity feed from my overflow. I was continually having to clear the line as little snails would find their way in the 1/4" line and plug it. This would happen about every 2 weeks or so.

I now use a MJ 600 out of my sump to supply the reactor with an air valve to control the flow of the effluent. No more snail problems (at least with my calcium reactor).

Tom R

[Aquattro]

I use a small pump (~20GPH) designed for those little table top fountain setups. Works great.

[mark]

Tapped into my return line as well and using 1/4" JG fitting and valve. Valve is before the reactor so reactor itself is not pressurized. Drip stays constant for weeks before might need a little readjusting.

[Jason McK]

Thanks All. I guess I find a small pump. And hook it up

Thanks again
J

[untamed]

I use a peristaltic pump (fixed rate 120ml/min) connected to the Aquatronica. Right now it is set to come on for 1 minute, every 2 minutes. This provides a flow rate of 55ml/min. (120ml for the first minute, 0ml for the next minute) Flow is controlled by varying the time on/off by the second.

Here's the pump I use. This CDN company has been easy to work with and delivers promptly.

http://www.omega.ca/shop/pptsc.asp?r...100&Nav=grel07

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...t=28436&page=8

I use a slightly smaller version of the same pump to push water through the Kalk reactor in the exact same way. For both pumps, I went to RP Electronics and purchased a holding box and power cord to wire them up with.

For you, the trick is to purchase the correct size of pump. Measure your current flow in ml/min, then purchase one that is exactly what you want (run it continuously)..or get a larger one and cycle it on/off for adjustable control.

[Murminator]

I use the aqua lifter lift pump works great

http://www.oceanproaquatics.com/shop...oducts_id/1926