CO2 Scrubber Soda Lime

luisagos · 11/21/2011, 05:55 PM

For those that use this stuff, I found a great deal tonight.

I ordered 1 Pail of it, 37 lbs. Got them for 65$ with free shipping.

Molecular Products Gallon Pail Sodalime.

Use H7AK8 code for 10% extra off.

Has anyone use this before? I do not see why it would not work.

bertoni · 11/21/2011, 08:32 PM

It looks fine to me.

luisagos · 11/22/2011, 09:23 AM

Thank you.

I am also building the CO2 Scrubber.

Can check my build thread here.

tmz · 11/22/2011, 11:56 AM

That is a good price . I noticed air gas is listed in the add: maybe they get it from them. . That's where I get mine but I paid $82 for 37lbs delivered to a local distributor.. Need to negotiate next year.
FWIW a simple CO2 scrubber made from a juice bottle with lsots ripped in the bottom and a connector through the cap to the skimmer air hose works well for me and cost less than a dollar to make two of them:

reefgeezer · 11/22/2011, 05:52 PM

Not to tread on the OP but... How long does 37 lbs last?

luisagos · 11/22/2011, 08:57 PM

I am just starting this project, I do not have any personal experience with it.

From my research, what I gathered, someone with a 300 gallon system reported it would last a least 1 year supply of the 37lbs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefgeezer

Not to tread on the OP but... How long does 37 lbs last?

tmz · 11/23/2011, 12:32 AM

37lbs lasted 14mos for a 600 gallon system,ime.

luisagos · 12/06/2011, 01:26 AM

Been using this stuff for 3 days, I have the CO2 Scrubber running on my skimmer.

My PH was hanging around 7.8 to 7.9.

Happy to report its around 8.2 now, even at night.

bertoni · 12/06/2011, 01:58 AM

That's good results!

Thanks for the info!

luisagos · 12/14/2011, 04:25 PM

More Information:

10 days is about 1.4 lbs of this stuff.

I change it out when my Ph dropped below 8.1.

Peaked at 8.3 Ph, 1-4 day
Stayed around 8.2 Ph, 5-9 day.
Dipped below 8.1 Ph, 10 day.

Randy Holmes-Farley · 12/14/2011, 05:43 PM

Great, thanks for the update.

Mirror Pond · 12/14/2011, 09:43 PM

Thanks for the heads up. The current coupon code is C8RJ6 for 10% off through tomorrow.

jrpark22000 · 12/15/2011, 07:54 AM

I ordered the same BF deal. Thank you luisagos for the heads up and code. To my surprise, what I received was AirGas sodalime. A great Deal.

My setup consumes a similar amount, 3lbs in just over 3 weeks on average. I change just after the media has completely turned purple and I see a pH drop.

luisagos · 12/15/2011, 07:56 PM

Np, I just love how easy is to control my PH now.

Its at 8.18 now

luisagos · 12/17/2011, 06:54 PM

Some are asking for some pics.

Co2 Scrubber, using the Universal air filter that BRS sells.

on the spot · 12/20/2011, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmz

...FWIW a simple CO2 scrubber made from a juice bottle with slots ripped in the bottom and a connector through the cap to the skimmer air hose works well for me and cost less than a dollar to make two of them:

Tom, would you explain what is happening in the picture? One goes to the skimmer, what is the other one for?

Is there an appreciable decrease in airflow?

JasonBJones · 12/20/2011, 07:18 PM

I have been looking for a product to do exactly this. Anyone aware of a place to purchase smaller quantities? I can't justify buying 37lbs for my 20g.

coralreefdoc · 12/20/2011, 07:44 PM

Bulk Reef Supply

If my memory serves me right roughly $50 for 9 lbs, better off just finding some storage space for the other 28 lbs !

If it passes the Randy Holmes-Farley seal of approval ...

coralreefdoc · 12/20/2011, 07:49 PM

Randy. How do you feel about this non-granular product compared to the granular BRS product, in regards to necessary low dust levels as well as overall efficacy ?

tmz · 12/20/2011, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by on the spot

Tom, would you explain what is happening in the picture? One goes to the skimmer, what is the other one for?

Is there an appreciable decrease in airflow?

I have two skimmers.

Randy Holmes-Farley · 12/21/2011, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coralreefdoc

Randy. How do you feel about this non-granular product compared to the granular BRS product, in regards to necessary low dust levels as well as overall efficacy ?

I've not looked at thes ematerials, so I don't really have any opinion on them, sorry.

SPotter · 12/21/2011, 08:12 AM

Quote:

I have been looking for a product to do exactly this. Anyone aware of a place to purchase smaller quantities? I can't justify buying 37lbs for my 20g.

Filterguyz.net sells it but I agree you're better off buying the larger bucket and storing it.

Steve

MarcWeaver · 12/21/2011, 08:33 AM

Quote:

I have been looking for a product to do exactly this. Anyone aware of a place to purchase smaller quantities? I can't justify buying 37lbs for my 20g.

Med-Vet International sells 3 pound bags for $7.80. I have been using these for a few months now and it works just fine.

tmz · 12/21/2011, 12:58 PM

Spot, I missed the second part of your qeustion earlier. There is no discernible loss of air flow to the skimmer with the diy scrubbers, I use. The airline run to the skimmer is pretty short maybe 2 .5 feet and the bottom of the juice bottle is a mesh of slots cut with a dremmel abrasive wheel.

luisagos · 12/26/2011, 03:22 PM

Like tmz, I do not see any loss of air flow to the skimmer, and any effect on skimming.

So far, this is keeping my Ph within 8.2 for little to no effort at all.

11/21/2011, 05:55 PM	#1
luisagos Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,453	CO2 Scrubber Soda Lime For those that use this stuff, I found a great deal tonight. I ordered 1 Pail of it, 37 lbs. Got them for 65$ with free shipping. Molecular Products Gallon Pail Sodalime. Use H7AK8 code for 10% extra off. Has anyone use this before? I do not see why it would not work.

11/21/2011, 08:32 PM	#2
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	It looks fine to me. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

11/22/2011, 09:23 AM	#3
luisagos Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,453	Thank you. I am also building the CO2 Scrubber. Can check my build thread here. Last edited by luisagos; 11/22/2011 at 09:47 AM.

11/22/2011, 11:56 AM	#4
tmz ReefKeeping Mag staff Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Seneca NY Posts: 27,691	That is a good price . I noticed air gas is listed in the add: maybe they get it from them. . That's where I get mine but I paid $82 for 37lbs delivered to a local distributor.. Need to negotiate next year. FWIW a simple CO2 scrubber made from a juice bottle with lsots ripped in the bottom and a connector through the cap to the skimmer air hose works well for me and cost less than a dollar to make two of them: __________________ Tom Current Tank Info: Tank of the Month , November 2011 : 600gal integrated system: 3 display tanks (120 g, 90g, 89g),several frag/grow out tanks, macroalgae refugia, cryptic zones. 40+ fish, seahorses, sps,lps,leathers, zoanthidae and non photosynthetic corals.

11/22/2011, 05:52 PM	#5
reefgeezer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 2,621	Not to tread on the OP but... How long does 37 lbs last? __________________ John, Current Tank Info: In-process, 90 Gallon SPS Reef

11/23/2011, 12:32 AM	#7
tmz ReefKeeping Mag staff Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Seneca NY Posts: 27,691	37lbs lasted 14mos for a 600 gallon system,ime. __________________ Tom Current Tank Info: Tank of the Month , November 2011 : 600gal integrated system: 3 display tanks (120 g, 90g, 89g),several frag/grow out tanks, macroalgae refugia, cryptic zones. 40+ fish, seahorses, sps,lps,leathers, zoanthidae and non photosynthetic corals.

12/06/2011, 01:26 AM	#8
luisagos Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,453	Been using this stuff for 3 days, I have the CO2 Scrubber running on my skimmer. My PH was hanging around 7.8 to 7.9. Happy to report its around 8.2 now, even at night.

12/06/2011, 01:58 AM	#9
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	That's good results! Thanks for the info! __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

12/14/2011, 04:25 PM	#10
luisagos Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,453	More Information: 10 days is about 1.4 lbs of this stuff. I change it out when my Ph dropped below 8.1. Peaked at 8.3 Ph, 1-4 day Stayed around 8.2 Ph, 5-9 day. Dipped below 8.1 Ph, 10 day.

12/14/2011, 05:43 PM	#11
Randy Holmes-Farley Reef Chemist Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Arlington, Massachusetts Posts: 86,233	Great, thanks for the update. __________________ Randy Holmes-Farley Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef

12/14/2011, 09:43 PM	#12
Mirror Pond Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 354	Thanks for the heads up. The current coupon code is C8RJ6 for 10% off through tomorrow.

12/15/2011, 07:54 AM	#13
jrpark22000 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 572	I ordered the same BF deal. Thank you luisagos for the heads up and code. To my surprise, what I received was AirGas sodalime. A great Deal. My setup consumes a similar amount, 3lbs in just over 3 weeks on average. I change just after the media has completely turned purple and I see a pH drop.

12/15/2011, 07:56 PM	#14
luisagos Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,453	Np, I just love how easy is to control my PH now. Its at 8.18 now

12/17/2011, 06:54 PM	#15
luisagos Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,453	Some are asking for some pics. Co2 Scrubber, using the Universal air filter that BRS sells.

12/20/2011, 07:18 PM	#17
JasonBJones Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 508	I have been looking for a product to do exactly this. Anyone aware of a place to purchase smaller quantities? I can't justify buying 37lbs for my 20g.

12/20/2011, 07:44 PM	#18
coralreefdoc Moved On Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cavitation Bubble Posts: 776	Bulk Reef Supply If my memory serves me right roughly $50 for 9 lbs, better off just finding some storage space for the other 28 lbs ! If it passes the Randy Holmes-Farley seal of approval ...

12/20/2011, 07:49 PM	#19
coralreefdoc Moved On Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cavitation Bubble Posts: 776	Randy. How do you feel about this non-granular product compared to the granular BRS product, in regards to necessary low dust levels as well as overall efficacy ?

12/21/2011, 12:58 PM	#24
tmz ReefKeeping Mag staff Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Seneca NY Posts: 27,691	Spot, I missed the second part of your qeustion earlier. There is no discernible loss of air flow to the skimmer with the diy scrubbers, I use. The airline run to the skimmer is pretty short maybe 2 .5 feet and the bottom of the juice bottle is a mesh of slots cut with a dremmel abrasive wheel. __________________ Tom Current Tank Info: Tank of the Month , November 2011 : 600gal integrated system: 3 display tanks (120 g, 90g, 89g),several frag/grow out tanks, macroalgae refugia, cryptic zones. 40+ fish, seahorses, sps,lps,leathers, zoanthidae and non photosynthetic corals.

12/26/2011, 03:22 PM	#25
luisagos Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,453	Like tmz, I do not see any loss of air flow to the skimmer, and any effect on skimming. So far, this is keeping my Ph within 8.2 for little to no effort at all.

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