Here's my two cents;
First I would shut off the co2 and the water pump until you get the proper flow established again.
Remove the clogged line and toss it in garbage. The 1/4" line is dirt cheap at HD or Rona, buy new clean line or clean the old one. I am assuming the reactor has JG fittings. The 1/4" line can be easily removed by holding down the small ring around the line (the one that seems to be loose all the time) while gently pulling out the 1/4" vinyl line. Don't unthread the fitting.
Determine why the line got clogged in the first place so you don't repeat the problem. Maybe lighting is a factor. Air locks in the lines ???
Even the 1/4" IRR valve at the end of the output line is cheap to replace if you choose to.
Once you have the lines reinstalled fill the reactor. Open the output valve fully, leave the co2 off and turn on the pump. When the water flow is normal and most of the air is out start the co2 and adjust bubble count and so on.
I had a minor problem with cavitation in the bottom end do to sump/reactor location but solved it with a small modification. If you want, I can email you the mod pic.
I don't know if I answered your questions but give me call if this doesn't make any sense.
Seems very weird that co2 was coming out of the input line????
What was the bubble count, ph and such set to when it was running earlier?
Is the foam plugged?
Is the water circulating thru the pump and reactor tube normally?
Didn't he say "feel free to call me while I'm on vacation with any reactor questions" ?
Kari
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