Connecting 2 BRS reactors?

LinkinReef · 09/01/2012, 05:44 AM

I want to be able to run 2 of these through one MJ1200. I was looking at the BRS website and found a "Mur-lok RO Tee Union Push Connect"
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bulk-r...h-connect.html

Is that what I would need to split the flow from the pump to both reactors? If so, what size do I need, the 1⁄4" x 1⁄4" x 1⁄4" Tee Union or the 3⁄8" x 3⁄8" x 3⁄8" Tee Union? I have no idea what size the is. The details on the reactor says: " 1/2" fittings and ports throughout reduce head pressure and provide ample flow rates"

Pittsburgh · 09/01/2012, 07:08 AM

I have those reactors. MJ1200 is barely enough to run one of them. I would not in all honesty recommend adding more load to such a small pump.

But to answer your question, you will need 1/2'' T-fittings (or better yet Y-fittings) as this is what's in fact used on BRS reactors. Not sure why BSR doesn't have them for sale.
BSR currently used this straight fitting to connect MJ1200 to the pipe leading to the reactor, it's a 1/2'' fitting:

Ideally, you'd want to find a Y-fitting instead of T-fitting to improve head pressure:

LinkinReef · 09/01/2012, 07:25 AM

I have the mj1200 running a TLF 500 and I have to dial it way back, hence why I though this same pump could be enought for 2 BRS reactors.

It's weird that BRS doesn't sell these kind of fittings. I wonder what other store might carry them. Going to start looking it up.

Pittsburgh · 09/01/2012, 07:45 AM

I suppose it depends on the reactor and the media.
I run GFO and Carbon in my reactors. The media is placed in between two sponges and then two filters with very tiny holes. The pump needs to push water through two filters, two sponges and at least a cup of very fine media. Those get clogged very easily so that after two or three days I find it that my MJ1200 can no longer push water through, so I have to take the reactor apart, clean filters and sponges, rinse, repeat.

MGM_ · 09/01/2012, 07:54 AM

BRS does sell the "Y" push connect fittings.. But MJ1200 will NOT run 2 reactors.. Wouldnt even run the dual reactor. Mag 5 works great.

LinkinReef · 09/03/2012, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGM_

BRS does sell the "Y" push connect fittings.. But MJ1200 will NOT run 2 reactors.. Wouldnt even run the dual reactor. Mag 5 works great.

I can't seem to find the "Y" fitting. The only size I find is the 1/4" but not the 1/2"

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/mur-lo...h-connect.html

LinkinReef · 09/03/2012, 07:56 AM

I think I'm just going to run each reactor with it's own mj1200 each. I'm not sure if a mag 5 might fit in the back middle chamber of a solana tank.

downbeach · 09/03/2012, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LinkinReef

I think I'm just going to run each reactor with it's own mj1200 each. I'm not sure if a mag 5 might fit in the back middle chamber of a solana tank.

I use two BRS reactor's, and I run an MJ400 on my GAC and an MJ600 on my GFO. That way I don't have to use the ball valve to throttle down the MJ1200's.

09/01/2012, 05:44 AM	#1
LinkinReef Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 987	Connecting 2 BRS reactors? I want to be able to run 2 of these through one MJ1200. I was looking at the BRS website and found a "Mur-lok RO Tee Union Push Connect" http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bulk-r...h-connect.html Is that what I would need to split the flow from the pump to both reactors? If so, what size do I need, the 1⁄4" x 1⁄4" x 1⁄4" Tee Union or the 3⁄8" x 3⁄8" x 3⁄8" Tee Union? I have no idea what size the is. The details on the reactor says: " 1/2" fittings and ports throughout reduce head pressure and provide ample flow rates" __________________ 34g

09/01/2012, 07:08 AM	#2
Pittsburgh Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 577	I have those reactors. MJ1200 is barely enough to run one of them. I would not in all honesty recommend adding more load to such a small pump. But to answer your question, you will need 1/2'' T-fittings (or better yet Y-fittings) as this is what's in fact used on BRS reactors. Not sure why BSR doesn't have them for sale. BSR currently used this straight fitting to connect MJ1200 to the pipe leading to the reactor, it's a 1/2'' fitting: Ideally, you'd want to find a Y-fitting instead of T-fitting to improve head pressure: Last edited by Pittsburgh; 09/01/2012 at 07:21 AM.

09/01/2012, 07:25 AM	#3
LinkinReef Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 987	I have the mj1200 running a TLF 500 and I have to dial it way back, hence why I though this same pump could be enought for 2 BRS reactors. It's weird that BRS doesn't sell these kind of fittings. I wonder what other store might carry them. Going to start looking it up. __________________ 34g

09/01/2012, 07:54 AM	#5
MGM_ Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 240	BRS does sell the "Y" push connect fittings.. But MJ1200 will NOT run 2 reactors.. Wouldnt even run the dual reactor. Mag 5 works great. __________________ 180 gallon- 70 gallon sump Hammer/Cuda hybrid (14 ft head) 175 lbs live rock 3 Koralia 1400 gph- 2 x Tunze 6105 4-AI SOL RB LEDS

09/03/2012, 07:56 AM	#7
LinkinReef Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 987	I think I'm just going to run each reactor with it's own mj1200 each. I'm not sure if a mag 5 might fit in the back middle chamber of a solana tank. __________________ 34g

09/01/2012, 07:45 AM	#4
Pittsburgh Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 577	I suppose it depends on the reactor and the media. I run GFO and Carbon in my reactors. The media is placed in between two sponges and then two filters with very tiny holes. The pump needs to push water through two filters, two sponges and at least a cup of very fine media. Those get clogged very easily so that after two or three days I find it that my MJ1200 can no longer push water through, so I have to take the reactor apart, clean filters and sponges, rinse, repeat.