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05/11/2018, 07:22 PM | #2901 | |
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05/12/2018, 12:25 AM | #2902 |
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They're about $200 on aliexpress.com but not sure who sells them stateside.
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05/12/2018, 12:35 AM | #2903 | |
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It pulls water through the reactor. These pumps can create more pressure than the Orings on your reactor can handle. If you push through the reactor (you certainly can) if the reactor clogs it will overwhelm the orings and cause a leak. It pulls water through your reactor the same way you drink through a straw, the reactor is air tight except for the input and output, so as you create a vacuum, it pulls effluent through the reactor. The can pull water very long distances and are self priming. Please pull through the reactor unless leaks will be contained in the system, it will work Also, you're welcome, and glad you are reading through it! This has been a fun thread . Let us know if you have any other questions!
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05/12/2018, 06:14 AM | #2904 |
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Thank you tkeracer619. I do plan on pulling the water through, I'm just waiting for a few fitting/connectors until I can start her up. I'll keep the thread posted moving on.
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05/12/2018, 11:51 AM | #2906 | |
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05/13/2018, 12:45 PM | #2907 |
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Thank you slief. The video is very helpful. I'm watching episode 5, right now.
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05/14/2018, 03:11 PM | #2908 | |
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05/14/2018, 03:15 PM | #2909 |
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Got a notice of delivery today by DHL.
Not here yet though.
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05/14/2018, 03:17 PM | #2910 | |
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05/14/2018, 03:21 PM | #2911 | |
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All that being said it’s a great little pump. 2-3 years for me now going strong. But I want a back up just in case.
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05/14/2018, 04:25 PM | #2912 |
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Purpose of 2nd chamber is to eliminate any CO2 that may have passed through the 1st.
Pump just arrived!
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05/14/2018, 04:44 PM | #2913 | |
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05/15/2018, 12:37 AM | #2914 | |
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I hope this is not too off topic. I have had to refill my Co2 cylinder twice in the last 2 months. The first time, when I brought the cylinder to be refilled, I also brought my Aquarium Plants Carbon Doser and asked the gas people to check for any leaks at the connection. None were found. So, the regulator was removed from the cylinder and I went home. When I got home and connected the regulator to the cylinder, I could clearly hear the Co2 escaping at the connection. I remembered that when the gas people attached the regulator to the cylinder, I thought they tightened the connection too much. So I disconnected the regulator and replaced the metal seal (with the O ring)with a new one. No more leak. Now, 2 weeks later, my cylinder is empty again??? I will check for leaks again when I refill the cylinder but my question is this, Is there another area that I should be checking for a Co2 leak besides the regulator? And, I set my pressure gauge to 10 pounds (Geo's recommendation). Does where I set the pressure determine how fast I use up the Co2? As I read through this thread, I notice that most people set their pressure gauge much lower. I just recently viewed a video by slief and noticed that his gauge was set at around 3 pounds. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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05/15/2018, 08:34 AM | #2916 | |
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05/15/2018, 08:36 AM | #2917 |
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Honestly you should just set your regulator at whatever works for your tank. I keep my dKh at 9.5 (have an Alkatronic) and do 50mL/min on the pump, 3lbs of co2 set to about 9 on the carbon doser. Works for me.
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Thanks guys. I am using the Perma Seal. Is there some place else besides the seal area that I need to look at for a possible leak? And does where I set my pressure gauge determine how long my Co2 will last?
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where you set it has nothing to do with how long it will last. Your tanks Alk consumption determines the longevity of the CO2 tank. If your tank needs a lot of alk, then it'll need to break down more coral in the reactor, thus more co2 usage.
Have you considering doing leak testing? All you need is some water, a spray bottle, and a few drops of dish soap. I'd keep the solution away from your tank water though, just to be safe. |
05/15/2018, 05:54 PM | #2921 |
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I did a leak test on the regulator, no leaks detected.
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IMHO in 2 weeks? thats a lot of CO2 used. Dont know what, but something is not right. FWIW my regulator is set at 9 psi and a small tank last at least 6 months.
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Then I'm guessing you're leaking gas downstream, either at the connection to the hose to the reactor or through the reactor itself. Just leak test as much as you can.
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05/16/2018, 07:28 AM | #2925 |
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You have a leak. Get some good leak solution to test. The homemade solution can be hit-and-miss. I had the same problem.
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