Help with Ozone

A_Z · 12/01/2011, 04:44 PM

Hi I am thinking about purchasing one of your Ozone units.

My question is what other equipment do I need to get it running safely and efficiently?

Thank you

Avast Marine · 12/02/2011, 11:35 AM

a_z,

Our instruction manual gives a pretty complete overview of the setup: http://www.avastmarine.com/literatur...anual_v1.0.pdf

Please feel free to ask anything else if you have further questions.

maxxII · 01/07/2012, 12:51 PM

Dan,
What sort of feed pump is required to run one of your Mutiny Reactors?

Would a maxijet 1200 work, or is something more substantial required for a Mutiny 2?

I'm considering using ozone on my gallon system, and due to space issues, cannot use it through my skimmer. I purchased a You Built Kalk reactor kit from you guys a few months ago and was very pleased with it, (still am

), and wouldnt hesitate to buy more from you guys....I just need to know what all I'm looking at for set up, and your instruction manual isnt clear about the pump needed, (IE back pressure rated, gph needed etc....)

Thanks,

Nick

Fishbulb2 · 01/08/2012, 11:56 AM

On their website they list some recommended pumps and specific equipment. I tried the mutiny reactor with a Maxi-jet 1200 and I think it is definitely too weak. It looks like it might work but in the end I think it causes problems. You want either a mag5 or mag7 or equivalent. I've contemplated hooking mine up to my systems drain (with a second back up drain) to see if that pressure would be enough to drive it but I haven't tried it yet.

FB

Want2BS8ed · 01/09/2012, 10:07 AM

Head pressure is important not only for the Venturi to work properly, but to maintain usable pressure within the reaction chamber itself.

I started out with an older Eheim 1250 I had sitting on the shelf. Age may have had something to do with it, but I've been much happier with my Mutiny I since switching over to the recommended MAG3.

maxxII · 01/09/2012, 11:24 AM

Ah..okay. Re-read the PDF manual linked above and found the part where it clearly states what pumps to use for each size reactor.

No idea how I missed that before....

RIF...(Reading Is Fundamental)

Nick

12/01/2011, 04:44 PM	#1
A_Z Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 546	Help with Ozone Hi I am thinking about purchasing one of your Ozone units. My question is what other equipment do I need to get it running safely and efficiently? Thank you

12/02/2011, 11:35 AM	#2
Avast Marine RC Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,446	a_z, Our instruction manual gives a pretty complete overview of the setup: http://www.avastmarine.com/literatur...anual_v1.0.pdf Please feel free to ask anything else if you have further questions. __________________ Dan Don't rush art, you get bad art.

01/07/2012, 12:51 PM	#3
maxxII Super Housemonkey! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 4,442	Dan, What sort of feed pump is required to run one of your Mutiny Reactors? Would a maxijet 1200 work, or is something more substantial required for a Mutiny 2? I'm considering using ozone on my gallon system, and due to space issues, cannot use it through my skimmer. I purchased a You Built Kalk reactor kit from you guys a few months ago and was very pleased with it, (still am ), and wouldnt hesitate to buy more from you guys....I just need to know what all I'm looking at for set up, and your instruction manual isnt clear about the pump needed, (IE back pressure rated, gph needed etc....) Thanks, Nick __________________ A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn, that was fun!"

01/08/2012, 11:56 AM	#4
Fishbulb2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,807	On their website they list some recommended pumps and specific equipment. I tried the mutiny reactor with a Maxi-jet 1200 and I think it is definitely too weak. It looks like it might work but in the end I think it causes problems. You want either a mag5 or mag7 or equivalent. I've contemplated hooking mine up to my systems drain (with a second back up drain) to see if that pressure would be enough to drive it but I haven't tried it yet. FB __________________ Just getting back in, but trying to do it right! Current Tank Info: 40 gallon tank. SPS, LPS, few softies

01/09/2012, 10:07 AM	#5
Want2BS8ed Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 152	Head pressure is important not only for the Venturi to work properly, but to maintain usable pressure within the reaction chamber itself. I started out with an older Eheim 1250 I had sitting on the shelf. Age may have had something to do with it, but I've been much happier with my Mutiny I since switching over to the recommended MAG3. __________________ Mike "Just get me to the airport put me on a plane" - The Ramones

01/09/2012, 11:24 AM	#6
maxxII Super Housemonkey! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 4,442	Ah..okay. Re-read the PDF manual linked above and found the part where it clearly states what pumps to use for each size reactor. No idea how I missed that before.... RIF...(Reading Is Fundamental) Nick __________________ A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn, that was fun!"

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