Zeovit reactors - *testing done*

[andresont]

can you please elaborate on how small horizontal unit will shake the media with 25 degree rod rotation?
How will this be done?
thx

[kari]

Originally Posted by andresont

can you please elaborate on how small horizontal unit will shake the media with 25 degree rod rotation?
How will this be done?
thx

The 25deg number was something I quickly winged but will probably be a larger angle. Using the 6" pipe I figure the media section length will be 13" long for 5 liter, 11" for 4 liter, 8" for 3 liter, 5.5" for 2 liter.

The head scratching part that remains is the water in and out connection. John guest type fittings may not work and I will have to find something else that can be just as easily disconnected.

I'll put one together right away and see how it works.

[steve fedyk]

If the price is right I'll take a 2.5L reactor.

[Der_Iron_Chef]

It sounds really interesting. I'm intrigued!

[Richard_Dicosimo]

i have been looking into building a skimmer lately and have priced out some 6" acrylic tubing all 1/8" and if you buy a 6' length from industrial paints and plasitcs in Calgary they will sell it to you for 105$ nearly halfs your main chamber costs.
they are located in the industrial park in the s.e. near chinook center, they also had the 6" in stock when i was there last wednesday. also i found a site on the internet www.k-mac-plastics.com they aslo sell the acrylic tube for less then you say you can get it IF you buy in a 6' lengths. hope this helps you some.

Richard

[EmilyB]

Kari, you can guinea pig us any time. We will pay for anything that makes life/tanks better... Plus Carson likes you.

[Psyire]

That horizontal design is very interesting, I say definately build a test unit. It just might be the ticket.

[kari]

Originally Posted by Richard_Dicosimo

i have been looking into building a skimmer lately and have priced out some 6" acrylic tubing all 1/8" and if you buy a 6' length from industrial paints and plasitcs in Calgary they will sell it to you for 105$ nearly halfs your main chamber costs.
they are located in the industrial park in the s.e. near chinook center, they also had the 6" in stock when i was there last wednesday. also i found a site on the internet www.k-mac-plastics.com they aslo sell the acrylic tube for less then you say you can get it IF you buy in a 6' lengths. hope this helps you some.

Richard

The only problem with the tube from IPP in Calgary is that it's extruded. It can be done but sometimes if you look at it the wrong way it cracks up like corn flakes.

Thanks for the input though.

[Aquattro]

Kari, have you actually had extruded crack on you? I ask because I've always built my skimmers and reactors from extruded, anywhere from 4" to 8" tubing, and as far as I know, pieces built 7 years ago are still in service. My Ca Reactor has been around for 5 years and the LFS is using one of my first skimmers built 7 years ago. I know it's not as clear, but it's always stayed crack free and not leaked. Just wondering if your experiences have been different?

[Richard_Dicosimo]

Originally Posted by kari

The only problem with the tube from IPP in Calgary is that it's extruded. It can be done but sometimes if you look at it the wrong way it cracks up like corn flakes.

Thanks for the input though.

The guy at Ipp said that his tubes where cast and not extruded... I asked, I thought thats what he said anyways?? I would have to double check but im pretty sure he said cast.

Richard