Official: Masterflex Calcium Reactor Setup Thread

[janey]

Hi BrettH
Thanks Yes Exactly "Commitment" to the Hobby. Its Best to know how your equipments actually work.
Love taking things APART...lolo
I should have stated i do have 2 PH probes ..one in sump and the other on Cal reactor.

so I plug in the solenoid to the RKL. How do i set that up to shut off the gas at 6.3ph .. Still confused ??

[renevilleneuve]

If you allow me to be lazy,because my info is probably in this thread somewhere,I purchased a used 7522.05 with a 77250-62 head. Which is the best tubing and what size should I purchase? I'm using ¼ john guest tubing but could increase to ⅜. Measured my present flow to 136 ml per minute.

[janey]

Ok Is this right ???

On the RKL
I went to Controller
Device - PH
Setpoint - 6.30
On when below
Hysteresis - 0.1.00
In standby Ignore

Deafault -OFF

Also I'm using Gen-x C.R.M Calcium Reactor Media

[janey]

AAAAA Question so the 20 PSI is high.
I read that Accroding to Reefkeeping Mag
A slight pressure of 2 to 5 psi is about the range they can operate safely. At between 5 to 10 psi most reactors will start leaking .

So I lowered it down to 5 psi. and i cant get the bubble counter to bubble . Even open the valve all the way and its giving me a bubble every 50 seconds. and my PH went up to 7.00
And up the pump to 30 ml.

Can it also be the Tank is kinda low on pressure ?? and giving me a falls psi reading /

[machodik]

Originally Posted by renevilleneuve

If you allow me to be lazy,because my info is probably in this thread somewhere,I purchased a used 7522.05 with a 77250-62 head. Which is the best tubing and what size should I purchase? I'm using ¼ john guest tubing but could increase to ⅜. Measured my present flow to 136 ml per minute.

Nice piece of pump , I can see you have both digital as well as analog control knob , as the photos is so dark so not much to see the front panel , is that LED display for showing flow rate ? Hope you can share more clearer photo of your pump.

Cheers,


MD

[machodik]

I am going to post this part here since we are talking about things related to calcium reactor, I was surprised that my effluent flow for about over a week now are dripping steadily and stable without reducing the flow rate from the time I adjust the ball valve. Be reminded I don't have any masterflex pump yet but just only relaying with ball valve . I remember that I have adjusted my apex setting from ph 6.90 to 6.95, and my water parameter are steadily stable at that setting, I understand that increasing the PH in the reactor seems to reduced the clogging in the flow, I wonder how long this will be able to maintain (just using ball valve) . In the past when my Apex setting at ph 6.90 , I need to adjust my effluent flow every 3 or 4 days, but now over about 10 days , still solid 15ml/ min rate as per my required flow .

Any ideas or comment?

[herring_fish]

I get paid to come up with weird ideas because I was taught to think like an inventor in a few classes and by other inventors. I listened to them and so I have a few of my own. My teachers believe that coming up with good ideas is about quantity, not quality. Like a boxer needing to establish his jab before moving on to the knockout, I don’t try to eat the whole elephant with one great bight (to mix metaphors/similes whatever). I was taught that you have to constantly throughout ideas, old ones, new ones, sometimes bad ones. Then your team, friends and co-workers [hopefully a few FF’s (forum friends)], help by FIX'en or amend and improve them until they become good ideas.

Onetime I made a post and the moderator panned the idea. Then without improving it or amending it in any way, two years later, he patented it as his. Some of my BAD ideas turn into pretty good ones with a little help.

You may disagree with my premise and that’s OK but please put up with my posts, lend a little help or just skip them.

I’m not sure but I think that I was rebuked, perhaps correctly, for asking questions that were outside the minutia of detail …again, even though it is great stuff. For that reason I have laid low and just read along. Then I re-read the original posts and changed my mind so I decided to jump back in. I don’t think that I’m a lone dreamer. Just think of it as comic humor.

I love this thread because it is based on big ideas. Despite the title of the post this thread is not only about the details of high end continuous duty pumps. The OP said:

Originally Posted by tkeracer619

….Many of the things here will cross over to other peristaltic pumps and I welcome posts showing high quality alternatives…..

also

Originally Posted by tkeracer619

….The focus of this thread is to discuss the system, its benefits, and to assist in hardware selection with each individuals specific setup in mind…..

So we have rightfully ground through the details of selecting and fixing different pumps of various brands. We have also discussed problems with and ideas for other parts of the system like reactors that are bubbling wrong, digital regulators and dual staged regulators. As necessary and helpful as detail is, I want to also talk about creating the best high end system that is possible. I also enjoy thoughts and discussions that are outside the box like this one.

Originally Posted by tkeracer619

I believe we may be able to....
In theory, this is all that is needed to add an auto water change to our already sweet systems for not a lot of additional investment. Thoughts?....

Thought? Yea Just like tkeracer619 posted:

Let’s dream!

[zachts]

Auto Water Change with peristaltic pumps.....yeah, there's a few threads on that, been using one for over a year..........dual head CP pumps, Stenner, LM3, DoS, DIY, you name it, it's been made to work, and work well.

[BrettH]

Originally Posted by janey

Hi BrettH
Thanks Yes Exactly "Commitment" to the Hobby. Its Best to know how your equipments actually work.
Love taking things APART...lolo
I should have stated i do have 2 PH probes ..one in sump and the other on Cal reactor.

so I plug in the solenoid to the RKL. How do i set that up to shut off the gas at 6.3ph .. Still confused ??

I run an Apex on my system, so can't help you with the programming logic for a RKL. Sorry wish I could....

Anyone else running a RKL that can help Janey?

[machodik]

Questions on the silicon tubing L/S 17. Is the internal diameter is 1/4"? As we don't have John quest here so I am using this as a connector one side to connect to silicon L/S 17 while the other to the RO pipe ;

[janey]

@ herring_fish Post #1057

HIGH FIVE....

[slief]

Originally Posted by machodik

Questions on the silicon tubing L/S 17. Is the internal diameter is 1/4"? As we don't have John quest here so I am using this as a connector one side to connect to silicon L/S 17 while the other to the RO pipe ;

While those may not be John Guest branded connectors, they are essentially the same and function the same way. As such, those fittings are just fine!

[zachts]

Originally Posted by slief

While those may not be John Guest branded connectors, they are essentially the same and function the same way. As such, those fittings are just fine!

Also be sure to zip tie the tubing on the barb fitting to ensure it stays put and seals.

[herring_fish]

Also be sure to zip tie the tubing on the barb fitting to ensure it stays put and seals.

What do you mean?

[zachts]

or hose clamp, either one.

[herring_fish]

Oh! Gotcha Thanks

[machodik]

Originally Posted by slief

While those may not be John Guest branded connectors, they are essentially the same and function the same way. As such, those fittings are just fine!

Thanks Scott,

By the way , the one in the picture has in one side 3/8" and the other side 1/4" , I think the regular RO tube is 1/4" but I wonder L/S 17 use 1/4" or 3/8"? In the tube size specs , it mentioned hose Barr is 1/4" , is this means the diameter ?

I can see thru the picture that silicon tube looks bigger than the RO tube , is this right?

[renevilleneuve]

What type of tubing is preferred? Tygon,pharmed,silicone,norprene etc. I read the norprene is resistant to acidity and alkalinity. Opinions please.

[tkeracer619]

PharMed BPT and Norprene food grade.

Your head is compatible with LS 15, L/S 24, L/S 35, and L/S 36 only. You will need to find some from someone who bought a roll or get a roll. Still unaware of anyone who sells it by the foot.

[tkeracer619]

Originally Posted by machodik

Thanks Scott,

By the way , the one in the picture has in one side 3/8" and the other side 1/4" , I think the regular RO tube is 1/4" but I wonder L/S 17 use 1/4" or 3/8"? In the tube size specs , it mentioned hose Barr is 1/4" , is this means the diameter ?

I can see thru the picture that silicon tube looks bigger than the RO tube , is this right?

LS17 has an ID of 1/4" and an OD of 3/8". 1/16" wall thickness.

Originally Posted by machodik

Any ideas or comment?

Sometimes reactors are not temperamental. The masterflex pumps takes a potential unknown variable and turns it into a controllable variable.

[machodik]

Originally Posted by tkeracer619

LS17 has an ID of 1/4" and an OD of 3/8". 1/16" wall thickness.



Sometimes reactors are not temperamental. The masterflex pumps takes a potential unknown variable and turns it into a controllable variable.

Well noted , thanks , now I got it :

ID - internal diameter
OD - outer diameter

Thanks !

[machodik]

Originally Posted by machodik

Well noted , thanks , now I got it :

ID - internal diameter
OD - outer diameter

Therefore for the connector , I need outer diameter of 1/4" to fit L/S 17 tube's Internal diameter of 1/4"!

Thanks !

[tkeracer619]

Originally Posted by herring_fish

I love this thread because it is based on big ideas.

Combined efforts go a long way. I am thankful for everyones contributions. I didn't expect to be on page 43 and getting ready for a split. Plenty of life left on this subject and I think the best stuff to come from it haven't been yet realized.

I don't think your quest for a great reactor has gone unnoticed. Looking forward to the progress.

Originally Posted by machodik

Thanks !

you're welcome

[machodik]

I learned a lot form this treat and thanks so much for all the advises and support from all of you out there.

I am still on my quest of finding a good pump to my system , unlike you people in the U.S. , You have wide variety of good used Cole palmer pumps to choose from . Here in my country so sad to say that Cole Palmer are not as popular as you have over there , perhaps there are user but considering its prices and quality I supposed so much user still not deciding to change and sell their used one or perhaps a lot of user opted to buy those cheaper version of china made.

I can say that I have spend so much time to look for the right pump and I will only reported it back if I finally have one .

But I learned a lot thru you guys , my GEO 618 , my AP carbon Doser all are known by me thru your information taken in this nice site and thanks to my friend in San Fo that help me buys it for me . But still I really appreciated for having this nice post and everyone keep discussing things and their experiences .

More power to you guys and hope when I got my piece I shall be reported back by then.

Cheers,

MD

[renevilleneuve]

Thanks tke racer 619. Will buy a roll but mentioned small quantity from someone possibly in Montreal whilst I get my tubing.