A question for the owners of a TLFs Phosban Reactor 550

Texastravis · 08/01/2010, 04:01 PM

I was looking at getting a couple of these but dont know if they will fit where I need them to. If hung on the back/side of a sump How far from the sump wall will it stick out?

Sorry, I just cant find this answer on the net. Stores just say they are 5" x 6" but that tells me nothing.

Texastravis · 08/01/2010, 04:04 PM

Oh and what diameter is the reactor chamber? Doesnt appear to be much bigger than the 150 model thats rated for 150 gallons while the 550 is rated for 600 gallons?

How do they justify this rating? Wouldnt the 550 model need to be like 4 times the volume of the 150 model?

James77 · 08/01/2010, 04:34 PM

Off the back of a BOX, it is 6 inches from the edge. Mine won't fit until I can slide my sump over, I ahd to use a cardboard box for that measuremnet, so subtract the width of your sump edge from the number above.

The reaction chamber is a little more than 3.75", inside diameter. The chamber holds 6 full cups to the top of the label. IDK how that compares to the 150.

James77 · 08/01/2010, 04:35 PM

Just to add, it is alot bigger than the 150 IIRC the size of the 150. It has an output that can be switched to the side or over the edge into the sump.

Texastravis · 08/01/2010, 08:56 PM

Thanks James!

08/01/2010, 04:01 PM	#1
Texastravis Moved On Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 573	A question for the owners of a TLFs Phosban Reactor 550 I was looking at getting a couple of these but dont know if they will fit where I need them to. If hung on the back/side of a sump How far from the sump wall will it stick out? Sorry, I just cant find this answer on the net. Stores just say they are 5" x 6" but that tells me nothing.

08/01/2010, 04:34 PM	#3
James77 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 8,158	Off the back of a BOX, it is 6 inches from the edge. Mine won't fit until I can slide my sump over, I ahd to use a cardboard box for that measuremnet, so subtract the width of your sump edge from the number above. The reaction chamber is a little more than 3.75", inside diameter. The chamber holds 6 full cups to the top of the label. IDK how that compares to the 150. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 120g Mixed Reef and 75g Freshwater

08/01/2010, 04:35 PM	#4
James77 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 8,158	Just to add, it is alot bigger than the 150 IIRC the size of the 150. It has an output that can be switched to the side or over the edge into the sump. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 120g Mixed Reef and 75g Freshwater

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08/01/2010, 04:04 PM	#2
Texastravis Moved On Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 573	Oh and what diameter is the reactor chamber? Doesnt appear to be much bigger than the 150 model thats rated for 150 gallons while the 550 is rated for 600 gallons? How do they justify this rating? Wouldnt the 550 model need to be like 4 times the volume of the 150 model?

08/01/2010, 08:56 PM	#5
Texastravis Moved On Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 573	Thanks James!