Anyone have a pH monitor?

Delphinus · #1 10-10-2002, 08:14 PM

Looking to borrow one for a day or two if someone has one that they wouldn't mind lending out...

:?:

Canadian Man · #2 10-10-2002, 08:56 PM

Mee too!
Are you thinking for our reactors Tony, When we get them going?

Delphinus · #3 10-10-2002, 11:32 PM

Well, yeah. Now I'm wishing I hadn't just bought a pump that I won't use right away for a skimmer that I didn't need for a tank that I haven't even set up yet. Because Jayson has pH monitors for $115 but now I'm far too much in debt to consider buying one. Aaarrrgghhh, what an idiot am I. If only I had thought of this a day sooner then I could have not bought that pump. :x

I'm really, really hoping we can borrow someone's meter for a day or two? Mitch? Deb? Pretty please ??????

EmilyB · #4 10-11-2002, 05:14 AM

A little birdie told me you can build a reactor out of a tomatoe juice can, an old fire extinguisher, some rope, a tractor tire, an old toothbrush and some washing soda, then you won't maybe need to own a pH monitor

I don't have one, btw... :P

Delphinus · #5 10-11-2002, 05:22 AM

HUH? :? Confused....

PS. What gage rope?? You need to be more specific!!

PPS. Thanks anyways..

StirCrazy · #6 10-11-2002, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EmilyB

A little birdie told me you can build a reactor out of a tomatoe juice can, an old fire extinguisher, some rope, a tractor tire, an old toothbrush and some washing soda, then you won't maybe need to own a pH monitor

I don't have one, btw... :P

that won't work. IMHE I have found that the rope losens in a short time causing the tire to slide to fare from the extinguisher.. this allows the toothbrush to slide out of the can and as a result the washing soda doesent get mixed up which leads to a low alk output. to corect this you need to put a couple wraps of duct tape over the rope to secure it good and act as a secondary fastener.

another trick I have learned is to use a aquafresh brand tooth brush, the flexable neck alows it to move and make up for slight vibrations.

hope this helps
Steve

Delphinus · #7 10-11-2002, 05:37 AM

Does it matter if the fire extinguisher is painted red?

StirCrazy · #8 10-11-2002, 05:38 AM

I prefer blue but I guess red would work.

Steve

Aquattro · #9 10-11-2002, 07:20 AM

Steve, looks like you're the expert on this. I've been having a heck of a time with this setup and now I'm thinking my tire is wrong. Is there a preferred thread pattern? And should it be mounted or not? Mine is mounted on a split rim, which I suspect is one (of many) source of my problems. Can you please advise? Thanks!

P.S. I would REALLY like to see a pic of what you feel is the right setup!

canadawest · #10 10-11-2002, 08:14 AM

OK Brad, when you lay down a gauntlet like that you KNOW that Steve is now probably throwing something together just to take a pic of it!

:shock: <--- here's me when the pic arrives!