Calcium reactor question.

[dfm34]

I just picked up a MTC pro reactor. I want to know if I can keep it about three feet from my sump. The run is parallel so there is no vertical lift. Will this work? Thanks


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[gus6464]

You can keep it anywhere. Mine is 3ft above my sump.

[dfm34]

Good to know with it above your sump and any backflow issues?


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[gus6464]

Good to know with it above your sump and any backflow issues?


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I use a masterflex as my effluent pump so backflow is basically impossible as I have the pump on the output instead of the input.

Also the effluent line is not supposed to be submerged so backflow should never happen regardless.

[dfm34]

Glad you mentioned that I will not submerge the affluent tube. Thanks


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[ca1ore]

How are you planning to feed the reactor? Mine is a few feet from my sump, but I also use a Masterflex peri pump in pull mode. A superb unit, BTW. I've had mine for over 15 years.

[dfm34]

I plan on feeding from a manifold to the recirculating pump


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[ca1ore]

That should work. It is a good idea to not submerge the end of the effluent tube, though in your case it wouldn't back siphon regardless as you have it set up as a closed loop essentially.

[dfm34]

Another quick question does the vent line need to be by the sump. Or will anywhere it can get fresh air work?


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[ca1ore]

Vent line is not for fresh air, it is to expel gasses that may buildup inside the unit. It should be positioned into the sump.

[dfm34]

Excellent glad I asked. Thanks. I appreciate all the help.


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