Official: Masterflex Calcium Reactor Setup Thread - Page 99

solitude127 · 07/12/2017, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by swk

Google is your friend here. Specs are available for all models online

Got it. thanks

Jlentz · 07/12/2017, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by swk

I ran my last tube for 13 months and it looked fine honestly. Normally I shoot for every 4-6 months. But I have a 10-600 rpm drive and run it pretty low.

I've been pushing mine for about 6 months now. I'm curious if anyone has done any tracking to see exactly how long the pharmed ls17 tubing will last.

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tkeracer619 · 07/12/2017, 11:46 PM

Well it's rated for something like 10,000 hours but that is at a higher RPM than we use.

There is no reason to push it, tubing is cheap, enjoy the reliability!

Cprice515 · 07/13/2017, 09:48 AM

So, with no budget, what new model would someone recommend?

I have around 2,200g total volume and am starting to add more LPS and SPS so will be needing to get my calcium rx up and running soon.

tkeracer619 · 07/13/2017, 02:39 PM

EW-07522-20 drive

and

EW-77200-60 pump head

I would probably give them a call if you're going to buy new and see if you can get a discount.

slief · 07/13/2017, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tkeracer619

EW-07522-20 drive

and

EW-77200-60 pump head

I would probably give them a call if you're going to buy new and see if you can get a discount.

+1. That is the newer version of the pump I have. Nearly identical. It's a great pump!

krazysvede · 07/14/2017, 02:00 PM

Any one using a 7550-60? Have a buddy that ended up winning 2 off eBay. He hasn't set either up yet so I haven't seen it in action. Thinking about picking up the spare, time to start reading...

SkyReef · 07/14/2017, 08:57 PM

If I stacked a second pump head on my Masterflex pump, could I dose something else, in addition to calcium reactor effluent? Or does it get too weird dosing different liquids from the same pump, set at the same RPM? I got the second pump head, already. How should I use it? Thanks for your thoughts.

slief · 07/14/2017, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyReef

If I stacked a second pump head on my Masterflex pump, could I dose something else, in addition to calcium reactor effluent? Or does it get too weird dosing different liquids from the same pump, set at the same RPM? I got the second pump head, already. How should I use it? Thanks for your thoughts.

You could but the problem is, what ever you are dosing would be dosed at the same rate as your calcium reactor is fed. For most additives, the rate at which you would feed a calcium reactor would be way too much for dosing.

SkyReef · 07/14/2017, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by slief

You could but the problem is, what ever you are dosing would be dosed at the same rate as your calcium reactor is fed. For most additives, the rate at which you would feed a calcium reactor would be way too much for dosing.

My thoughts exactly! Oh, well...

Bpb · 07/15/2017, 04:00 AM

I wonder if someone could give me some pointers. I've been running a GEO 618, masterflex, and dual stage regulator for 6-8 months now. I enjoy the quality of the gear but I still just don't seem to have a handle on tuning it. Sps bioload is small to moderate but really starting to take off. To the point that if I don't touch the reactor, my alk will drop about 0.4-0.5 dkh per week at my previous setting.

Right now I am running at 42 rpm, with my regulator at 15 psi, and I get about 1 bubble every 4-5 seconds. The ph in the reactor is fairly high at 7.25. Reborn media.

Now...I ran the ph even higher at 7.35 and 1 bubble per 8 seconds, and when things started growing noticeably, daily, the dkh began dropping.

My problem now is I cannot seem to get my adjustments to hold still. Even a literal hair turn of the needle valve will cause my alk to shoot up 0.5-1 dkh over a 1-2 day span, and I'll have to back it off a hair and it'll drop again. I can't seem to figure out how to make small enough adjustments to just get my alk to hold still. Every tiny adjustment I make in the co2 seems to cause a knee jerk shift in alk.

I don't think I'm understanding the concept of tuning and adjustment. I don't think I can run my effluent slow enough to use a 6.5 ph inside the reactor without nuking the tank. Someone help with my tuning and adjustments please

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ClownsRCoo · 07/15/2017, 08:08 AM

Try to do the hair turn of the co2 that causes the alk to rise and then do the final tweaking with the master flex by bumping that up 1. Wait and see if that levels off and if not bump it up one more. I would just try to do the fine tuning with the pump now to see if you can get it stable

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greengeco82 · 07/18/2017, 01:41 PM

Is this LS17 tubing? Is this tubing meant to go into the pump head, or just between the reactor and tank? http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=25534

slief · 07/18/2017, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by greengeco82

Is this LS17 tubing? Is this tubing meant to go into the pump head, or just between the reactor and tank? http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=25534

Yes, That is the equivalent of LS17 tubing and it's used in the pump head. Most of us adapt that tubing to 1/4" RODI style tubing to connect between the tank and the pump and the reactor and the pump.

hkgar · 07/18/2017, 02:04 PM

Curious is anyone has a command line in your programming to shut down the reactor if the tank ph drop too low - less than 7.8 or there abouts?

greengeco82 · 07/18/2017, 02:04 PM

20170718_124617

Just picked these both up as a package deal for $450. Pretty good deal right? I'm going to take what I need and sell the rest. What should I keep? Easy Load or Easy Load II? One or two heads? Really dont think I need 4. The setup on the right or left? Surprisingly the setup on the left has a noticeably louder humm. The one on the right is pretty quite. Probably not too big of a deal once inside my cabinet.

I was thinking of running two heads into one so I can run the motor at a lower RPM. Thoughts?
Left setup is 7524-50. Right is 7553-80 with 7553-71 controller.

Just noticed these are only 1-100 rpm units. Problem?

Thanks Sleif for the previous answer.

vhuang168 · 07/18/2017, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hkgar

Curious is anyone has a command line in your programming to shut down the reactor if the tank ph drop too low - less than 7.8 or there abouts?

Yes. I do.

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slief · 07/18/2017, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by hkgar

Curious is anyone has a command line in your programming to shut down the reactor if the tank ph drop too low - less than 7.8 or there abouts?

I do.

Stickboy97 · 07/18/2017, 06:27 PM

Just joined the club!!! Picked up a 7550-30, but it doesn't have a pump head. What models should I start looking for? I know from reading this thread 7518 is a good model that uses the L17 tubing.... what other models should I be on the look out for?
thx

Stickboy97 · 07/19/2017, 07:18 PM

Disregard, got one.

GXPKY · 07/19/2017, 08:27 PM

Anyone know if the 7523-00 is brushless? Or the rpms on it? I know the 7523-60 is brushless but cole parmer doesn't list the 00 on its site.

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Jonnywhoop · 07/19/2017, 11:47 PM

I have having an issue with co2 bubble accumulation at the top of my reactor. I believe my slow flow contributes to the co2 accumulating too easily.

5ml, 2psi, 10 seconds a bubble for a 10g, 7.5g sump system.

My system is sort of stable but I believe the gradual bubble accumulation is affecting effluent and it's nutrients.

What is the best way to increase my flow throughout the system without nuking my tank?

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michael.lemke · 07/20/2017, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonnywhoop

I have having an issue with co2 bubble accumulation at the top of my reactor. I believe my slow flow contributes to the co2 accumulating too easily.

5ml, 2psi, 10 seconds a bubble for a 10g, 7.5g sump system.

My system is sort of stable but I believe the gradual bubble accumulation is affecting effluent and it's nutrients.

What is the best way to increase my flow throughout the system without nuking my tank?

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Raise the ph in the chamber.

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Stickboy97 · 07/20/2017, 03:00 PM

Have the new unit, pump headed & material from USPlastics coming next week... now I need to get the threaded rod to mount the head. Way back in the thread there is mention of 8/32 threaded rods, is this standard for all Masterflex pumps? About 3 1/2"?

Jonnywhoop · 07/21/2017, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by michael.lemke

Raise the ph in the chamber.

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To raise my ph - I would slowly up my masterflex mL up which would give the co2 less time to saturate the media correct?

My alk numbers have been solid for a bit now, what are my other consequences of raising my flow to say 10mL, coming from 5ml where it's at currently?

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07/12/2017, 11:46 PM	#2453
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Well it's rated for something like 10,000 hours but that is at a higher RPM than we use. There is no reason to push it, tubing is cheap, enjoy the reliability! __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

07/13/2017, 02:39 PM	#2455
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	EW-07522-20 drive and EW-77200-60 pump head I would probably give them a call if you're going to buy new and see if you can get a discount. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

07/14/2017, 02:00 PM	#2457
krazysvede Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 345	Any one using a 7550-60? Have a buddy that ended up winning 2 off eBay. He hasn't set either up yet so I haven't seen it in action. Thinking about picking up the spare, time to start reading... __________________ 320 SPS and Chalices -Ian

07/14/2017, 08:57 PM	#2458
SkyReef Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 496	Double-Stacked Pump Head for Separate Dosing? If I stacked a second pump head on my Masterflex pump, could I dose something else, in addition to calcium reactor effluent? Or does it get too weird dosing different liquids from the same pump, set at the same RPM? I got the second pump head, already. How should I use it? Thanks for your thoughts. __________________ The aquarium is expanding, to meet the needs of the expanding aquarium. Current Tank Info: Aquarium: 75-Gal. Reef Aquarium

07/15/2017, 08:08 AM	#2462
ClownsRCoo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 813	Try to do the hair turn of the co2 that causes the alk to rise and then do the final tweaking with the master flex by bumping that up 1. Wait and see if that levels off and if not bump it up one more. I would just try to do the fine tuning with the pump now to see if you can get it stable Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ PlanetAquariums 171g (60x30x22) - RoyalExclusiv Dreambox - Bubble King Double Cone 200 Total system volume - 225g

07/13/2017, 09:48 AM	#2454
Cprice515 Registered Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 15	So, with no budget, what new model would someone recommend? I have around 2,200g total volume and am starting to add more LPS and SPS so will be needing to get my calcium rx up and running soon.

07/15/2017, 04:00 AM	#2461
Bpb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 3,148	I wonder if someone could give me some pointers. I've been running a GEO 618, masterflex, and dual stage regulator for 6-8 months now. I enjoy the quality of the gear but I still just don't seem to have a handle on tuning it. Sps bioload is small to moderate but really starting to take off. To the point that if I don't touch the reactor, my alk will drop about 0.4-0.5 dkh per week at my previous setting. Right now I am running at 42 rpm, with my regulator at 15 psi, and I get about 1 bubble every 4-5 seconds. The ph in the reactor is fairly high at 7.25. Reborn media. Now...I ran the ph even higher at 7.35 and 1 bubble per 8 seconds, and when things started growing noticeably, daily, the dkh began dropping. My problem now is I cannot seem to get my adjustments to hold still. Even a literal hair turn of the needle valve will cause my alk to shoot up 0.5-1 dkh over a 1-2 day span, and I'll have to back it off a hair and it'll drop again. I can't seem to figure out how to make small enough adjustments to just get my alk to hold still. Every tiny adjustment I make in the co2 seems to cause a knee jerk shift in alk. I don't think I'm understanding the concept of tuning and adjustment. I don't think I can run my effluent slow enough to use a 6.5 ph inside the reactor without nuking the tank. Someone help with my tuning and adjustments please Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07/18/2017, 01:41 PM	#2463
greengeco82 Reefer Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pittsburg, CA Posts: 584	Is this LS17 tubing? Is this tubing meant to go into the pump head, or just between the reactor and tank? http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=25534 __________________ Budget reefing is a pipe dream. Current Tank Info: 190 gallon DSA mixed reef, 2 X 250W metal halides, 2 X 80w T5's, SRO 3000 skimmer, and a few other goodies under the hood

07/18/2017, 02:04 PM	#2465
hkgar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dewitt MI Posts: 5,051	Tank PH shut off Curious is anyone has a command line in your programming to shut down the reactor if the tank ph drop too low - less than 7.8 or there abouts? __________________ 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

07/18/2017, 02:04 PM	#2466
greengeco82 Reefer Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pittsburg, CA Posts: 584	20170718_124617 Just picked these both up as a package deal for $450. Pretty good deal right? I'm going to take what I need and sell the rest. What should I keep? Easy Load or Easy Load II? One or two heads? Really dont think I need 4. The setup on the right or left? Surprisingly the setup on the left has a noticeably louder humm. The one on the right is pretty quite. Probably not too big of a deal once inside my cabinet. I was thinking of running two heads into one so I can run the motor at a lower RPM. Thoughts? Left setup is 7524-50. Right is 7553-80 with 7553-71 controller. Just noticed these are only 1-100 rpm units. Problem? Thanks Sleif for the previous answer. __________________ Budget reefing is a pipe dream. Current Tank Info: 190 gallon DSA mixed reef, 2 X 250W metal halides, 2 X 80w T5's, SRO 3000 skimmer, and a few other goodies under the hood Last edited by greengeco82; 07/18/2017 at 02:23 PM.

07/18/2017, 06:27 PM	#2469
Stickboy97 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 647	Just joined the club!!! Picked up a 7550-30, but it doesn't have a pump head. What models should I start looking for? I know from reading this thread 7518 is a good model that uses the L17 tubing.... what other models should I be on the look out for? thx __________________ DSA 105g Neo Pro

07/19/2017, 07:18 PM	#2470
Stickboy97 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 647	Disregard, got one. __________________ DSA 105g Neo Pro

07/19/2017, 08:27 PM	#2471
GXPKY Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 235	Anyone know if the 7523-00 is brushless? Or the rpms on it? I know the 7523-60 is brushless but cole parmer doesn't list the 00 on its site. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk __________________ -Dennis Current Tank Info: 240 Gallon Mixed Reef, 8x2x2, 3x MP40w ES, ASM G6 Skimmer, 90 gallon sump, Bulk Reef Supply GFO/Carbon, 3x 250w MH, 4x 96w PC 460nm actinics.

07/19/2017, 11:47 PM	#2472
Jonnywhoop Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 51	I have having an issue with co2 bubble accumulation at the top of my reactor. I believe my slow flow contributes to the co2 accumulating too easily. 5ml, 2psi, 10 seconds a bubble for a 10g, 7.5g sump system. My system is sort of stable but I believe the gradual bubble accumulation is affecting effluent and it's nutrients. What is the best way to increase my flow throughout the system without nuking my tank? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07/20/2017, 03:00 PM	#2474
Stickboy97 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 647	Have the new unit, pump headed & material from USPlastics coming next week... now I need to get the threaded rod to mount the head. Way back in the thread there is mention of 8/32 threaded rods, is this standard for all Masterflex pumps? About 3 1/2"? __________________ DSA 105g Neo Pro