RX-6 Duo Calcium Reactor Pump

GusDiaz · 04/29/2012, 02:25 PM

Hi all,

I have a Vertex RX-6 Duo Calcium Reactor. In my opinion, due to the poor design of the pump, the exit plastic cap only secures to the pump with 2 lips. This design makes the pump extremely susceptible of breaking one (or both) of the lips that allows this section to do pressure against the pump.

I have been talking with Premium Aquatics about this problem, but apparently the part does not come by itself and the entire pump has to be replaced. I still do not know if this is warranty or if I have to pay for the pump.

Anyway, the reason for this post is to see if anybody has done a modification to another pump that is able to be screwed in (or threaded in) instead of utilizing the original design that I think is prone to fatigue and failure in the long run. My fear is that disregard of me changing this pump for another Vertex pump, I will have in the future the same problem and therefore I would like to see if someone has done a modification on the pump.

I was thinking of substituting the pump for a Mag-drive pump of similar output. The intake and outtake appear to be placed at about the correct direction and angles.

Thanks.

Jeremy B. · 05/01/2012, 08:17 AM

There really isn't any way to do a modification to the front pump cover, since this is how the plastic is molded during the manufacturing of the pump. The area requires pretty tight tolerances and is not typically something that is easy to DIY due to this.

I'm not sure who you've been talking with here but we should be able to track youdown a replacement front pump cover. Feel free to email me directly to jeremy@premiumaquatics.com.

Thanks,
Jeremy

GusDiaz · 05/23/2012, 01:59 PM

I will try tis weekend a mod on my Vertex rx6 duo. I was able to save the inlet and outlet portions of the pump and I will try to adjust another brand pump to it. I will let you know during the weekend how this modification goes.

JaYsReEf619 · 12/09/2014, 10:51 PM

I know this is a old thread but were you able to find a different brand pump to work for the reactor?

Germanwerks · 02/21/2016, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaYsReEf619

I know this is a old thread but were you able to find a different brand pump to work for the reactor?

I know this is an old thread but I have the same reactor however mine did not come with a pump at all, after numerous try's of getting ahold of the actual pump from vertex what I ended up doing was tapping the reactor fitting with 1/2inch npt and putting barbed fittings. From that point you can choose your pump of liking. Me I chose a sicce silent 2.0 pump. Sofar so good

Jose.hern · 07/11/2016, 05:32 AM

Hello there. I recently got an RX 6DUO from some I know, when I tried to hook it all up, I noticed water overflowing through the PH probe holder. I've read on other threads that I might be missing and O-ring that wraps around the probe that prevents water from exiting. The guy I got the reactor from doesn't have it, so my biggest question is, where can I get this O-ring?

jasonfrey · 07/20/2016, 01:25 PM

We can probably special order you that O'ring, or you could probably just get some teflon tape and wrap around your ph probe to make it a tight snug fit and would keep that from leaking.

bushnell · 02/05/2017, 04:35 PM

My pump burnt up for my rx6 duo. I was told the pump has been discontinued. Has anyone found a replacement pump that can be used?

ryanerickson · 02/08/2017, 12:09 PM

Bump also looking for a friend gotta be something to replace it .

Bob Nell · 03/21/2017, 08:56 PM

I had same problem. I think Coralvue sells metric / US fittings to adapt to another brand pump, but I never followed up and bought a different reactor.

04/29/2012, 02:25 PM	#1
GusDiaz Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 122	RX-6 Duo Calcium Reactor Pump Hi all, I have a Vertex RX-6 Duo Calcium Reactor. In my opinion, due to the poor design of the pump, the exit plastic cap only secures to the pump with 2 lips. This design makes the pump extremely susceptible of breaking one (or both) of the lips that allows this section to do pressure against the pump. I have been talking with Premium Aquatics about this problem, but apparently the part does not come by itself and the entire pump has to be replaced. I still do not know if this is warranty or if I have to pay for the pump. Anyway, the reason for this post is to see if anybody has done a modification to another pump that is able to be screwed in (or threaded in) instead of utilizing the original design that I think is prone to fatigue and failure in the long run. My fear is that disregard of me changing this pump for another Vertex pump, I will have in the future the same problem and therefore I would like to see if someone has done a modification on the pump. I was thinking of substituting the pump for a Mag-drive pump of similar output. The intake and outtake appear to be placed at about the correct direction and angles. Thanks. __________________ 155 Gallon Bow Front, 6 Radion Pro, 2 MP60, 2 MP40, 2 MP10, Avast Marine Black Pearl Protein Skimmer, Vertex RX6 Duo Calcium Reactor, Avast Ozone Reactor, Neptune System Apex, Mag-18 return pump Current Tank Info: 155 Gallon Reef Tank & 30 Gallon Sump

05/23/2012, 01:59 PM	#3
GusDiaz Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 122	I will try tis weekend a mod on my Vertex rx6 duo. I was able to save the inlet and outlet portions of the pump and I will try to adjust another brand pump to it. I will let you know during the weekend how this modification goes. __________________ 155 Gallon Bow Front, 6 Radion Pro, 2 MP60, 2 MP40, 2 MP10, Avast Marine Black Pearl Protein Skimmer, Vertex RX6 Duo Calcium Reactor, Avast Ozone Reactor, Neptune System Apex, Mag-18 return pump Current Tank Info: 155 Gallon Reef Tank & 30 Gallon Sump

07/20/2016, 01:25 PM	#7
jasonfrey Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 1,955	We can probably special order you that O'ring, or you could probably just get some teflon tape and wrap around your ph probe to make it a tight snug fit and would keep that from leaking. __________________ jason -- sales@premiumaquatics.com

05/01/2012, 08:17 AM	#2
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	There really isn't any way to do a modification to the front pump cover, since this is how the plastic is molded during the manufacturing of the pump. The area requires pretty tight tolerances and is not typically something that is easy to DIY due to this. I'm not sure who you've been talking with here but we should be able to track youdown a replacement front pump cover. Feel free to email me directly to jeremy@premiumaquatics.com. Thanks, Jeremy

12/09/2014, 10:51 PM	#4
JaYsReEf619 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 10	I know this is a old thread but were you able to find a different brand pump to work for the reactor?

07/11/2016, 05:32 AM	#6
Jose.hern Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 4	Hello there. I recently got an RX 6DUO from some I know, when I tried to hook it all up, I noticed water overflowing through the PH probe holder. I've read on other threads that I might be missing and O-ring that wraps around the probe that prevents water from exiting. The guy I got the reactor from doesn't have it, so my biggest question is, where can I get this O-ring?

02/05/2017, 04:35 PM	#8
bushnell Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 76	My pump burnt up for my rx6 duo. I was told the pump has been discontinued. Has anyone found a replacement pump that can be used?

02/08/2017, 12:09 PM	#9
ryanerickson Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vancouver bc canada Posts: 109	Bump also looking for a friend gotta be something to replace it .

03/21/2017, 08:56 PM	#10
Bob Nell Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: pittsburgh, pa Posts: 128	I had same problem. I think Coralvue sells metric / US fittings to adapt to another brand pump, but I never followed up and bought a different reactor.