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|   I have a TLF 550  reactor, I took out both bottom and top plates out. I found that the flow is much better when I took out the top plate. I have a ball value so I can adjust the flow threw the reactor at start up. No pellets in the sump. | 
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|   If you don't take out the foams they will plug up causing you nothing but problems. I wouldn't take out the plates but put in a mesh mod like so many others are using. You can find the plastic mesh round pads at Micheals, they are around 4" in diameter & have about 1/8" square holes maybe smaller. 
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