Zeovit reactors - *testing done*

[muck]

Fantastic looking prototype... expected nothing less from you though, Kari.

[Delphinus]

Wendell sells Sedra pumps: http://oceanaquatics.com/store/categ...-%26-External/

Having said that is there a reason to go Sedra over anything else? They're just a pump. The Hydor Seltz pumps are smaller and draw less power for example:

Sedra 5000 - 500gph - 50W
Seltz L35 - 450gph - 23W

Sedra 2500 - 250gph - 25W
Seltz L25 - 265gph - 10W

(Anyhow, just a thought.. )

[christyf5]

Wow Kari that is dang impressive!! Beautiful work!

I was just wondering what the length of that bracket it sits on is. Trying to figure if it will fit into my sump cabinet

[Pan]

I am in for one, pending getting another job

as soon as i am employed again i want one.

[kari]

Originally Posted by christyf5

Wow Kari that is dang impressive!! Beautiful work!

I was just wondering what the length of that bracket it sits on is. Trying to figure if it will fit into my sump cabinet

Did some measuring on the tester reactor and it works out to 3.50 liter media capacity and not what I guessed earlier.

The hanger bracket is 18" long and the reactor extends 8" out from the wall when it is mounted. I beleave it can be shortened by at least 2" and still have the same capacity but I would like to see the fittings first (still on order.) So, say 16" long.

I can make them between 5 liters and as small as you need by changing the length. It will be 0.389 liters per 1" length change.

This liters and inches thing is cool. Whatever, just units.

[kari]

What's not shown in the photo and included is,

2 _ 1/2" swivel 90deg speed fit X 1/2"mnpt elbows
2 _ 1/2" hoses
1 _ 1/2" speed fit X 1/2"mnpt adapters
1 _ 1/2" single true union ball valve


The flow rate is suggested at 100gph/liter media.

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Delphinus

Having said that is there a reason to go Sedra over anything else? They're just a pump.

I haven't looked into it much, I just always hear people saying Sedra pumps for the ZeoVit chambers. So I figured there was something special about them...adjustable flow maybe...? I have no idea. I've never even seen a Sedra pump before, or at least I've never noticed one before.

If there's nothing special about them, then I will use something else.

[kari]

3 weeks later the fittings arrived.

The in/out fittings are 1/2" John Guest Swivel Elbows as per photo,


The hose that I was planning on using I found at Norwesco (blue stuff.) Alternatively, one could use the typical more rigid 1/2" hose used on these fittings but I believe this hose will work better. It will give a bit more flex but not too much like the clear pvc and vinyl hose.

[dsaundry]

Looking good....What will be the time to delivery once an order is placed.

[kari]

After 2 gruelling beers worth of testing I have a few notes.

Tested using only 2 liters of zeo rocks and water supplied with a mag7. Pump selection would be dependant on reactor mounting height but something equivalent to mag5 flow curve performance would work for most cases.

The reactor works best mounted horizontally and I like it.

When setup vertically one needs to rotate the unit back and fourth a little too vigorously and that's no fun. The rocks were more of a mix in size, larger and more angular then I expected therefor causing them to compact easily.

The swivel fittings and hose work well creating a sealed unit that can be wall mounted in unused areas saving space for other equipment.

When mounted horizontally the rocks tumble and mix nicely like a lottery number machine with an effortless slow rotation (approx 300deg.)

I am a bit of a liar by claiming vert or horz mountable and apologize.

Here's a few test photos,