O.C.'s Pellet questions and answers!

OceanicCorals-Ian- · #1 03-25-2010, 03:15 AM

We are running a Vertex reactor at the store. Works flawless.

The Grizz · #2 03-25-2010, 04:30 AM

Wondering if I can use the 2 TLF 150's that I have to run these NP pellets.

blueyota · #3 03-25-2010, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

Wondering if I can use the 2 TLF 150's that I have to run these NP pellets.

You can with a couple mods .... I have just got mine to churn just right a couple days ago...
this is what i have done after reading other peoples trial and errors

remove the bottom red plate and glued the white tube into the top red plate so it wouldnt fall out then remove the top foam so it wouldnt clog up with mulm and I have put on a 600 gph pump and my pellets are dancing happy

The Grizz · #4 03-25-2010, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by blueyota

You can with a couple mods .... I have just got mine to churn just right a couple days ago...
this is what i have done after reading other peoples trial and errors

remove the bottom red plate and glued the white tube into the top red plate so it wouldnt fall out then remove the top foam so it wouldnt clog up with mulm and I have put on a 600 gph pump and my pellets are dancing happy

OK so if I am following you correctly, remove both sponge's and glue the center tube into both red ring's & use a pump that make's the pellets tumble nicely.

Delphinus · #5 03-25-2010, 05:27 AM

I think it's just glued to the top red plate, and do without the bottom red plate altogether ..

The Grizz · #6 03-25-2010, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Delphinus

I think it's just glued to the top red plate, and do without the bottom red plate altogether ..

I just pulled one of the TLF 150's that I have apart and if you don't use the bottom red plate there would be nothing to hold the tube off the bottom of the reactor to allow water to flow into reactor.

Delphinus · #7 03-25-2010, 05:33 AM

Er.. maybe I understood wrong.

But I thought that was why you need to glue the tube to the top plate. I got the impression the tube just dangles near the bottom and the pellets just fly around as a result.

globaldesigns · #8 03-25-2010, 05:34 AM

I personally use the Deltec 509 Fluidizers, they are a bit more money, but need no modifications and operate flawlessly with a MJ 1200. Also you can fit about 1.3L in each.

Kryptic4L · #9 03-25-2010, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

I just pulled one of the TLF 150's that I have apart and if you don't use the bottom red plate there would be nothing to hold the tube off the bottom of the reactor to allow water to flow into reactor.

unless you glue it to the top....

however i run both plates with no foam, and a layer of sewing mesh on top and the bottom. seems to do alright.

blueyota · #10 03-25-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

I just pulled one of the TLF 150's that I have apart and if you don't use the bottom red plate there would be nothing to hold the tube off the bottom of the reactor to allow water to flow into reactor.

A picture is worth a thousand words!! but this is all glued together now and then i just slide this in the reactor full of pellets works great for me ...i just couldnt get it to churn before the way it is now ....
Hope this helps ......