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03/04/2019, 02:16 PM
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Location: Visalia California
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Calcium Reactor recirculating pump
Wanted to know how large of pump I need to install on my calcium reactor to have a proper turnover rate? I am referring to the pump that re-circulates water through the media inside the calcium reactor.
Basically my calcium reactor is 6" diameter and 30" tall, what gallons per hour pump do I need to install to have a proper turnover rate? Is more turnover better or worse?... any experts please chime in. Thanks |
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03/05/2019, 06:32 PM
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Grizzled & Cynical
 Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Stamford, CT
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I use a PanWorld 40PX for a similar sized rubble container and get around 175 net GPH. More than enough.
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03/06/2019, 09:54 AM
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Location: Visalia California
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I was going to go with Pan World 10PX.
Now I do not know what to do. What is the required GPH circulation for such a size Calcium reactor? Also do you find your Pan World 40PX pump loud or does it get hot to the touch? |
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03/07/2019, 03:53 PM
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Location: Westminster, CO
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Personally I would go with an Eheim 1260. I've run eheims on many reactors and they hold up exceptionally well.
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