Mugster
05-04-2002, 10:36 AM
Hi everyone. I just finished building my own DIY Kalkwasser Reactor and it works like a charm. If anyone has considered working with acrylic but was hesitant due to fears of working with it I suggest you give it a try.
IMO the key to being successful is taking it slow. When drilling, take it nice and slow. If you drill too fast the acrylic will melt and bind on the bit.
I used 4.5" OD acrylic tubing ($85 for a 6' length) and standard plumbing parts found at HD ($25). A MJ600 is used to "stir" inside the reactor and a MJ1200 for the RO supply from a 5 gal bucket. A digital timer from Canadian Tire is used to turn on the powerhead for 10 mins twice a day to provide top-up. The reactor holds approx. 5 gals. The total cost is approx. $225 mainly because of the two MJ powerheads and acrylic tube.
I will post pics as soon as I get a digital camera. If anyone is still hesitant or not very handy, email me and I will build one for you.
No more mixing up and dripping Kalk every couple of days. smile.gif
itsmemug@rogers.com
IMO the key to being successful is taking it slow. When drilling, take it nice and slow. If you drill too fast the acrylic will melt and bind on the bit.
I used 4.5" OD acrylic tubing ($85 for a 6' length) and standard plumbing parts found at HD ($25). A MJ600 is used to "stir" inside the reactor and a MJ1200 for the RO supply from a 5 gal bucket. A digital timer from Canadian Tire is used to turn on the powerhead for 10 mins twice a day to provide top-up. The reactor holds approx. 5 gals. The total cost is approx. $225 mainly because of the two MJ powerheads and acrylic tube.
I will post pics as soon as I get a digital camera. If anyone is still hesitant or not very handy, email me and I will build one for you.
No more mixing up and dripping Kalk every couple of days. smile.gif
itsmemug@rogers.com