View Full Version : Feeding a Ca reactor???
Green Thumb
04/02/2007, 05:02 PM
What are the different options at feeding a CA reactor?
Can they be gravity fed?
Can I use one of those small tunze osmolator pumps?
I could always use my peristaltic pump but I would like to continue using it for Kalkwasser top off.
Just getting into Ca reactor world after 4 years of sps keeping:D
Thanks for your help!
anydarnthing
04/02/2007, 06:09 PM
I just use a Maxi-jet pump to feed my Geo reactor.
cervidaejager
04/02/2007, 06:16 PM
I use an Aqua Lifter, it works great, just make sure you get the pre-filter.
Green Thumb
04/03/2007, 07:55 PM
Thanks for the responces.
cervideajager, How long have you been running with the aqualifter pump?
cervidaejager
04/04/2007, 07:35 AM
Green Thumb, I've had it in use fpr about a year and a half now with no problems. Like I said before just make sure you use the pre-filter. I hope this helps.
Green Thumb
04/04/2007, 08:02 AM
Thanks.
fijiblue
04/04/2007, 08:06 AM
Why don't you just plumb it into your tank return with a T and a valve for cleaning?
SDguy
04/04/2007, 09:20 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9643734#post9643734 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by fijiblue
Why don't you just plumb it into your tank return with a T and a valve for cleaning?
That's what I did.
Doubledown
04/04/2007, 09:49 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9644260#post9644260 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SDguy
That's what I did.
I did this as well. Put a 1/2 inch reducing "T" in line and added a 3/8 ball valve to controll flow rate. Connected this with the 3/8 feed hose that came with the reactor (GEO) and it works great.
You may not need the ball valve, but for $4 it helps controll the flow into the reactor and made dialing in my reactor that much easier.
SDguy
04/04/2007, 10:40 AM
Yeah, I just used a 1/2" to 1/4" reducer, then a JG valve for control. Fine tuning control is accomplished on the ouput line with a needle valve
Even though my pump pushes about 5,000 GPH it won't feed the reactor when tied into it. It won't take head pressure so the water just won't flow into it.
I use a Maxijet and the valve to control the flow gets plugged up weekly.
SteveU
SDguy
04/04/2007, 11:25 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9644893#post9644893 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by gtrestoration
It won't take head pressure so the water just won't flow into it.
I don't understand what that sentence means, could you explain?
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