Official: Masterflex Calcium Reactor Setup Thread - Page 72

gus6464 · 06/06/2016, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by slief

Yes it is. Just get a 2nd head and the longer screws.

K awesome thanks.

Reel North · 06/15/2016, 06:37 AM

As a base, what are a couple of good ones on eBay right now that aren't $1000?

My head exploded reading this thread!

Dapg8gt · 06/15/2016, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reel North

As a base, what are a couple of good ones on eBay right now that aren't $1000?

My head exploded reading this thread!

I have a brushed unit and a brushless unit I'm going to let go, if your interested send me a Pm if your interested..

Daniel

swk · 06/15/2016, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dapg8gt

I have a brushed unit and a brushless unit I'm going to let go, if your interested send me a Pm if your interested..

Daniel

Hey Dan. What models are you selling?

Jlentz · 06/15/2016, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reel North

As a base, what are a couple of good ones on eBay right now that aren't $1000?

My head exploded reading this thread!

This is literally the hardest part of setting this up. I just started searching eBay for master flex and watched for a bit.

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Bpb · 06/15/2016, 07:14 PM

You'll have better luck posting a WTB ad on here and other national Reef forums. That way you get a unit you know is appropriate for our uses. And it's often cheaper than you'll find on eBay. I posted up an ad and had pump in hand literally one week later. Previously I had been drowning in eBay confusion and thread searching this and that model number seeing if it'll work

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Reel North · 06/15/2016, 07:43 PM

Ad is up. I work too much. Brain. Burning

Thanks for the idea

hkgar · 06/16/2016, 09:12 AM

I have a Masterflex 7524-00 available. $200, does need a pump head.

Dapg8gt · 06/16/2016, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swk

Hey Dan. What models are you selling?

Hey what's up Shawn creeped on your thread man your tanks banging, congrats =)..

Don't want to deviate too much in this thread and get away from the main objective but It was a 77301-22 & 21 brushless unit and easy load 2 head. Original poster took it..

I have various others but I'm going to keep the one brushless unit I have left in case switch back from 2 part. brushed ones and one other brushless (for repair) will be going up for sale in a Fs thread soon..

Breadman03 · 06/21/2016, 04:58 PM

I just set up a CARX using a Watson Marlow pump. I will obviously have to match alk consumption, but here's my pH graph. Can you tell when I made my last needle valve adjustment? Bear in mind that the unit got CO2 about 22 hours ago...

souk · 07/04/2016, 10:04 AM

would this model work L/S 7551-00? There are so many models out there its confusing.

thanks

slief · 07/04/2016, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by souk

would this model work L/S 7551-00? There are so many models out there its confusing.

thanks

If you're talking about the newer style Masterflex Digital in the link below, that is a GREAT brushless pump and is basically the same one I use.
http://www.coleparmer.com/Product/Ma...chTerm=7551-00

Bpb · 07/04/2016, 12:20 PM

My easy load 2 head rollers are clicking badly when I use brand new master flex brand tubing, but when I use the older slightly worn master flex tubing it is dead silent. What gives?

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slief · 07/04/2016, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bpb

My easy load 2 head rollers are clicking badly when I use brand new master flex brand tubing, but when I use the older slightly worn master flex tubing it is dead silent. What gives?

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Some heads are made for the softer precision tubing which is clear and others are designed for the heavier pharmed tubing which is beige. My guess is that you are either using the wrong tubing in your head or your head is getting tired and something is wearing out in it. Often though, the clicking is where the head connects to the pump motor. There is a key slot where the head and pump connect and the play between the two connections will generate a clicking noise as well. Some people wrap some Teflon tape on the tip of the pump head to thicken the key where it goes into the pumps slop to eliminate the slop. Others use a sticky tape like material to eliminate the slop.

Bpb · 07/04/2016, 01:03 PM

Same tubing. Cut from the same length. It's the clear precision tubing matched to the head. I'll try some Teflon tape

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swk · 07/04/2016, 01:36 PM

I had the clicking occur when debris was blocking the intake. Moved the intake line and it went away instantly

Bpb · 07/04/2016, 02:13 PM

The clicking was with brand new tubing and line during a leak test on an empty reactor. Went away when I switched back to the slightly worn tubing, and continued to when a/b testing back and forth dry

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ReefPharmer · 07/09/2016, 10:31 AM

hey if anyone has a spare head thats the 7518-60 model or need a 77200-62 model, please contact me, I am trying to set up a auto water changer and need that 7518-60 head

Reel North · 07/12/2016, 06:34 PM

I just picked up the MASTERFLEX pump and quick load head model 7021-20 from Dan.

It's a beauty!

I'm trying to figure out the right tubing to order for it. I was looking at this from page 1 of the thread.

I have a Lifereef CR2 with the quick disconnect fittings. The reactor feeds from the bottom, and the effluent goes out the top.

The tubing seems to be bigger than 1/4". I'm thinking its 3/8".

What fittings am I using to connect the pump tubing to the caRX ? Head. Hurting.

EDIT

Spoke to Jeff. Tubing is 3/8 OD and 1/4" ID

Figured it out.

Going to be nice to get away from valves for control.

hkgar · 07/13/2016, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reel North

I just picked up the MASTERFLEX pump and quick load head model 7021-20 from Dan.

It's a beauty!

I'm trying to figure out the right tubing to order for it. I was looking at this from page 1 of the thread.

I have a Lifereef CR2 with the quick disconnect fittings. The reactor feeds from the bottom, and the effluent goes out the top.

The tubing seems to be bigger than 1/4". I'm thinking its 3/8".

What fittings am I using to connect the pump tubing to the caRX ? Head. Hurting.

EDIT

Spoke to Jeff. Tubing is 3/8 OD and 1/4" ID

Figured it out.

Going to be nice to get away from valves for control.

Use LS 17 tubing. and the fittings needed are explained in the third post to this thread.

Reel North · 07/13/2016, 10:51 AM

ordered it last night. That would have taken ages to figure out otherwise.

Thanks!

maxxII · 07/15/2016, 03:16 PM

I have an older used 7520-25 pump with a 7018 head I purchased awhile back with the intent to use it on an Elliot Style frozen food feeder.....

Will this work for the purpose of feeding/pulling a calcium reactor? I already have the Geo 618, just considering whether or not I can use this Cole Parmer Masterflex pump for my needs.

Thanks

hkgar · 07/16/2016, 12:24 PM

The pump should work, it is rated at 6-600 rpm. You will want to use L17 tubing and the head needs to be rated for that tubing. The head model should, like the pump, have two more numbers 7518-XX.

Visit www.coleparmer.com to look up the head.

Reel North · 07/17/2016, 06:29 PM

Just got the pump installed.

I can't WAIT to have consistency!.........

EvMiBo · 07/23/2016, 11:09 AM

Hello everyone,
I've decided to sell my 7523-70 masterflex, easy load LS 7518-10 head, about 20' of LS 17 tubing, plastic nipples, and some rigid masterflex tubing.

The pump operates just fine, but does have a slight, high pitch squeak. I'm not sure what from.

low (1-100) rpms.

If anyone is interested please PM me.

06/15/2016, 06:37 AM	#1777
Reel North New King of Quarantine Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hammertown, Canada eh Posts: 1,175	As a base, what are a couple of good ones on eBay right now that aren't $1000? My head exploded reading this thread! __________________ It takes a very rich man to buy cheap things Current Tank Info: frag tank. Lame

06/15/2016, 07:43 PM	#1782
Reel North New King of Quarantine Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hammertown, Canada eh Posts: 1,175	Ad is up. I work too much. Brain. Burning Thanks for the idea __________________ It takes a very rich man to buy cheap things Current Tank Info: frag tank. Lame

06/16/2016, 09:12 AM	#1783
hkgar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dewitt MI Posts: 5,051	I have a Masterflex 7524-00 available. $200, does need a pump head. __________________ Gary 180 gallon, 40 gallon sump, 3 250 W MH + 4 80W ATI T5's, MTC MVX 36 Skimmer, Apex controller Aquamaxx T-3 CaRx Current Tank Info: A 2 Barred Rabbitfish, Red Head Salon, Yellow/Purple, McMaster Fairy, Possum, 2 Leopard Wrasses, Kole, & Atlantic Blue Tangs, 2 Percula Clown, 3 PJ and 1 Banggai Cardinalfish , Swallowtail, Bellus and Coral Beauty Angels

07/04/2016, 10:04 AM	#1786
souk Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 98	would this model work L/S 7551-00? There are so many models out there its confusing. thanks __________________ 185 DSA, 40br Sump w/some stuff in it ATI 8x80 w/bulbs

07/04/2016, 01:36 PM	#1791
swk Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wine Country CA Posts: 2,593	I had the clicking occur when debris was blocking the intake. Moved the intake line and it went away instantly __________________ Member of Wine Country Reefers Current Tank Info: 75 gal SPS dominant reef. Geo calcium reactor with masterflex pump, Deltec 1455 skimmer, 2 mp40QD, mp10wes, lit by a 6x54 dimable ATI sunpower and controlled by Reef Angel

06/15/2016, 07:14 PM	#1781
Bpb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 3,148	You'll have better luck posting a WTB ad on here and other national Reef forums. That way you get a unit you know is appropriate for our uses. And it's often cheaper than you'll find on eBay. I posted up an ad and had pump in hand literally one week later. Previously I had been drowning in eBay confusion and thread searching this and that model number seeing if it'll work Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06/21/2016, 04:58 PM	#1785
Breadman03 New Old School Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Luzerne County, PA Posts: 3,293	I just set up a CARX using a Watson Marlow pump. I will obviously have to match alk consumption, but here's my pH graph. Can you tell when I made my last needle valve adjustment? Bear in mind that the unit got CO2 about 22 hours ago...

07/04/2016, 12:20 PM	#1788
Bpb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 3,148	My easy load 2 head rollers are clicking badly when I use brand new master flex brand tubing, but when I use the older slightly worn master flex tubing it is dead silent. What gives? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07/04/2016, 01:03 PM	#1790
Bpb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 3,148	Same tubing. Cut from the same length. It's the clear precision tubing matched to the head. I'll try some Teflon tape Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07/04/2016, 02:13 PM	#1792
Bpb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 3,148	The clicking was with brand new tubing and line during a leak test on an empty reactor. Went away when I switched back to the slightly worn tubing, and continued to when a/b testing back and forth dry Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07/09/2016, 10:31 AM	#1793
ReefPharmer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,836	hey if anyone has a spare head thats the 7518-60 model or need a 77200-62 model, please contact me, I am trying to set up a auto water changer and need that 7518-60 head

07/12/2016, 06:34 PM	#1794
Reel North New King of Quarantine Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hammertown, Canada eh Posts: 1,175	I just picked up the MASTERFLEX pump and quick load head model 7021-20 from Dan. It's a beauty! I'm trying to figure out the right tubing to order for it. I was looking at this from page 1 of the thread. I have a Lifereef CR2 with the quick disconnect fittings. The reactor feeds from the bottom, and the effluent goes out the top. The tubing seems to be bigger than 1/4". I'm thinking its 3/8". What fittings am I using to connect the pump tubing to the caRX ? Head. Hurting. EDIT Spoke to Jeff. Tubing is 3/8 OD and 1/4" ID Figured it out. Going to be nice to get away from valves for control. __________________ It takes a very rich man to buy cheap things Current Tank Info: frag tank. Lame Last edited by Reel North; 07/12/2016 at 07:32 PM.

07/13/2016, 10:51 AM	#1796
Reel North New King of Quarantine Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hammertown, Canada eh Posts: 1,175	ordered it last night. That would have taken ages to figure out otherwise. Thanks! __________________ It takes a very rich man to buy cheap things Current Tank Info: frag tank. Lame

07/15/2016, 03:16 PM	#1797
maxxII Super Housemonkey! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 4,442	I have an older used 7520-25 pump with a 7018 head I purchased awhile back with the intent to use it on an Elliot Style frozen food feeder..... Will this work for the purpose of feeding/pulling a calcium reactor? I already have the Geo 618, just considering whether or not I can use this Cole Parmer Masterflex pump for my needs. Thanks __________________ A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn, that was fun!"

07/16/2016, 12:24 PM	#1798
hkgar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dewitt MI Posts: 5,051	The pump should work, it is rated at 6-600 rpm. You will want to use L17 tubing and the head needs to be rated for that tubing. The head model should, like the pump, have two more numbers 7518-XX. Visit www.coleparmer.com to look up the head. __________________ Gary 180 gallon, 40 gallon sump, 3 250 W MH + 4 80W ATI T5's, MTC MVX 36 Skimmer, Apex controller Aquamaxx T-3 CaRx Current Tank Info: A 2 Barred Rabbitfish, Red Head Salon, Yellow/Purple, McMaster Fairy, Possum, 2 Leopard Wrasses, Kole, & Atlantic Blue Tangs, 2 Percula Clown, 3 PJ and 1 Banggai Cardinalfish , Swallowtail, Bellus and Coral Beauty Angels

07/17/2016, 06:29 PM	#1799
Reel North New King of Quarantine Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hammertown, Canada eh Posts: 1,175	Just got the pump installed. I can't WAIT to have consistency!......... __________________ It takes a very rich man to buy cheap things Current Tank Info: frag tank. Lame

07/23/2016, 11:09 AM	#1800
EvMiBo VictoriaConcordiaCrescit Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Myers, FL Posts: 1,929	Hello everyone, I've decided to sell my 7523-70 masterflex, easy load LS 7518-10 head, about 20' of LS 17 tubing, plastic nipples, and some rigid masterflex tubing. The pump operates just fine, but does have a slight, high pitch squeak. I'm not sure what from. low (1-100) rpms. If anyone is interested please PM me. __________________ Evan \| DSA 135g Peninsula