avast vibe not enough flow

KritikaL · 06/23/2014, 06:37 AM

Hi guys

I'm from the UK i used your retailer marine aquatics over here.

They provided me with the different hosetails for the reactor to get more flow,

however even using a 3000lph pump i'm only able to get 500 lph through the reactor

This is not good i've been told i need around 680ish! with 1.6 litres of zeovit.

If i cant get the right amount of flow this kinda makes the whole reactor pointless of a 2.5litre capacity of stones?

Avast Marine · 06/24/2014, 09:01 AM

Hi Luke,

I replied to your concern via the email you sent through our ticket system.

KritikaL · 07/04/2014, 03:21 AM

thanks sorry i didnt reply sooner, yeah i fiddled around with it and got the right flow..>

However i was wondering if you've seen anyone use this with bio pellets?

Blitzie · 08/03/2014, 07:16 PM

What did you do to get the proper flow
I am in the same boat I am running a mag 3 pump but yet only getting 130 max Gph running 1/2" lines.

Do I need to run a max 5 or 7 to get the 165 gph I desire

Mooose · 03/15/2016, 02:55 AM

Sorry for bumping an old post.
But i have the same problem as the author does.

Im currently using a New Jet 3000 to feed the reactor, still only get about 450 liters thru it.
And i need about 800 liters.
Here in sweden we dont have any retailer fot Avast, so i dont really know what to do.

Avast Marine · 03/15/2016, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mooose

Sorry for bumping an old post.
But i have the same problem as the author does.

Im currently using a New Jet 3000 to feed the reactor, still only get about 450 liters thru it.
And i need about 800 liters.
Here in sweden we dont have any retailer fot Avast, so i dont really know what to do.

We changed the input/output connectors on the Vibe to straight 3/4" fittings several years ago and this solved any flow issues. Where did your reactor come from? If this was purchased used and is an older unit we can still get the parts to you as we ship International orders almost daily.

Mooose · 03/15/2016, 07:01 AM

Thanks for reply, both here and in mail.
I think this will help other people aswell with same problems!

Great support!
To bad there is no distributor of avast marine in sweden!

06/23/2014, 06:37 AM	#1
KritikaL Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 104	avast vibe not enough flow Hi guys I'm from the UK i used your retailer marine aquatics over here. They provided me with the different hosetails for the reactor to get more flow, however even using a 3000lph pump i'm only able to get 500 lph through the reactor This is not good i've been told i need around 680ish! with 1.6 litres of zeovit. If i cant get the right amount of flow this kinda makes the whole reactor pointless of a 2.5litre capacity of stones?

06/24/2014, 09:01 AM	#2
Avast Marine RC Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,446	Hi Luke, I replied to your concern via the email you sent through our ticket system. __________________ Dan Don't rush art, you get bad art.

08/03/2014, 07:16 PM	#4
Blitzie CTARS Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wallingford Ct. Posts: 995	What did you do to get the proper flow I am in the same boat I am running a mag 3 pump but yet only getting 130 max Gph running 1/2" lines. Do I need to run a max 5 or 7 to get the 165 gph I desire __________________ 150 Gallon Acrylic 48 x 30 x 24 with external overflow with Bean drain system 3 Radions, Zeovit Powered, Apex Controlled, Lifereef Skimmer and Cal. Reactor Current Tank Info: 150 Gallon Mostly SPS

07/04/2014, 03:21 AM	#3
KritikaL Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 104	thanks sorry i didnt reply sooner, yeah i fiddled around with it and got the right flow..> However i was wondering if you've seen anyone use this with bio pellets?

03/15/2016, 02:55 AM	#5
Mooose Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Göteborg / Sweden Posts: 72	Sorry for bumping an old post. But i have the same problem as the author does. Im currently using a New Jet 3000 to feed the reactor, still only get about 450 liters thru it. And i need about 800 liters. Here in sweden we dont have any retailer fot Avast, so i dont really know what to do.

03/15/2016, 07:01 AM	#7
Mooose Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Göteborg / Sweden Posts: 72	Thanks for reply, both here and in mail. I think this will help other people aswell with same problems! Great support! To bad there is no distributor of avast marine in sweden!