My version of a DIY Zoevit reactor
 

Here's my version for a zoevit reactor. Had a hard time trying to buy one and cost was also a factor. So if I didn't make one I would of probably fallen off this zoevit thing again. Made this unit for $60 in supplies and another $25 for a MJ 600, could of used a Mag 7 I have laying around so I guess we'll see how the MJ works out. My pics of my tanks suck so I'll try this.


First the cuts: I used 5" for main cylinder and 4.5" for inner chamber. Made an inner chamber because I didn't want the rocks to wedge in between the cylinder and plunger plates, plus cut down on the scratches.

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/dat...eactor_001.jpg

I cut some round pieces - 2 for inner chamber and 2 for the lid.

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/dat...eactor_002.jpg

This is how I made my lid - glued 2 pieces together and drilled for the plunger rod

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/dat...eactor_005.jpg

Lots of drilling for the inner chamber ends

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/dat...eactor_007.jpg

Assemble the inner chamber:

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/dat...eactor_014.jpg

Piece/plumb/weld together the outer chamber:

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/dat...eactor_013.jpg

And there you have it. Should have wiped down for final pic, but you get the idea. Now to master the zoevit system.

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/dat...eactor_010.jpg

Looks Great I'll take one :)

How is the top lid secured?

J

Thanks, the lid is just a friction fit and a piece of rubber liner to help seal it a bit.

Cool that's how the $$$ one I bought seals

j

looks very nice.. where did you get pieces of acrylic pipe?

That's awesome!

PS. I'll take one too. :)

Good job Ande. I'll take one too.:mrgreen:

Looks good.
I'll take one too

Umm...I'll take one, too? I see a business opportunity :)

I'd buy one!

Sounds like you have a new source of income :)