Help--Geo Calcium Reactor Setup (Pictures)

petere1989 · 05/29/2014, 06:01 PM

I just got a Geo calcium reactor wish is incredible. I've never used one before so i know theres going to be a learning curve but i had a question about the setup. There is the external pump that connects to the recirculating tubing. There is a rubber tube that i know is supposed to connect but the tubing is longer then it needs to be, so what should I do? see pictures below:

The white part and the white fitting on the black tubing are longer then they should be. the rubber tubing does not fit, and when put on the pump the top does not fit, there is a 3 inch gap

Here are the instructions they sent. it makes perfect since to me but maybe I'm missing something.

heres a quick picture of the entire unit. its awesome!

Thanks for the help! i'm kinda stuck at this point since the tubes longer then supposed to be.

ridetheducati · 05/29/2014, 07:07 PM

Cut the black pipe and connect fitting with vinyl hose.

petere1989 · 05/29/2014, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ridetheducati

Cut the black pipe and connect fitting with vinyl hose.

i could but the part thats on the black pipping is pre glued

Reefsi · 05/29/2014, 08:22 PM

You have it hooked up wrong I believe. Here are some pictures of mine I hope it helps.

The intake should be drawn from the

Hope this Helps!!

Mike S · 05/29/2014, 08:23 PM

Hard to tell from the photo but it looks like your pump is mounted backwards. I think the pump intake should draw off of the bottom of the reactor and discharge to the top. If you turn it around, turn the elbow so that it is horizontal, you might find that everything fits.

petere1989 · 05/30/2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike S

Hard to tell from the photo but it looks like your pump is mounted backwards. I think the pump intake should draw off of the bottom of the reactor and discharge to the top. If you turn it around, turn the elbow so that it is horizontal, you might find that everything fits.

your right, i figured it out. it was backward. the L shaped one is for the long tube, not the straight up and down one.

05/29/2014, 06:01 PM	#1
petere1989 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 949	Help--Geo Calcium Reactor Setup (Pictures) I just got a Geo calcium reactor wish is incredible. I've never used one before so i know theres going to be a learning curve but i had a question about the setup. There is the external pump that connects to the recirculating tubing. There is a rubber tube that i know is supposed to connect but the tubing is longer then it needs to be, so what should I do? see pictures below: The white part and the white fitting on the black tubing are longer then they should be. the rubber tubing does not fit, and when put on the pump the top does not fit, there is a 3 inch gap Here are the instructions they sent. it makes perfect since to me but maybe I'm missing something. heres a quick picture of the entire unit. its awesome! Thanks for the help! i'm kinda stuck at this point since the tubes longer then supposed to be.

05/29/2014, 07:07 PM	#2
ridetheducati 20 and Over Club Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 2,968	Cut the black pipe and connect fitting with vinyl hose. __________________ "Send more paramedics" Current Tank Info: 300g DD, SPS dominated, Apex, Tunze 6125s, ATB 1050, 400w MH, and Geo 618 Ca Reactor

05/29/2014, 08:22 PM	#4
Reefsi Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Crown Point, Indiana Posts: 464	You have it hooked up wrong I believe. Here are some pictures of mine I hope it helps. The intake should be drawn from the Hope this Helps!! __________________ If you can't test for it, Dont add it! Current Tank Info: 240 Gallon DT + 100 Gallon Sump, 2 MP-40's, 6 Kessil A360's, 60" ATI 4x80w, Geo 624 CR, GAC, GFO, Skimz 201 Skimmer. All powered by APEX!

05/29/2014, 08:23 PM	#5
Mike S Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 387	Hard to tell from the photo but it looks like your pump is mounted backwards. I think the pump intake should draw off of the bottom of the reactor and discharge to the top. If you turn it around, turn the elbow so that it is horizontal, you might find that everything fits.