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Unread 06/27/2010, 10:26 AM   #15
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How many GPH is required to keep the pellets in motion once they start producing mulm?

Like NP pellets or EcoBak?

For GPH it really depends on the reactor diameter, inlet and outlet size. Apparently 5/8" inlet and 5/8" outlet works best. I'm trying to modify a ZEOvit reactor that's 8" diameter with 5/8" inlet and 1-1/4" outlet. 300-600 GPH is not uncommon though.


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