controller to drip to increase ph

toothman · 05/03/2012, 06:09 PM

I have used a pinpoint controller to run a co2 reactor. I have given up on my ca reactor because it depresses the ph too much. (yes I have dripped it into the skimmer, refugium, box with airstone)

Is there a controller that will run a outlet the opposite way of pinpoint.

To drip kalk until ph is 8.3 or so.

James77 · 05/03/2012, 07:48 PM

Any controller could, it would just be a statement or condition that if the pH was below a certain point that it dose it. I'd be a bit hesitant to do so, just because of the crap that can happen should something go wrong.

JAustin · 05/03/2012, 08:14 PM

Get a dosin pump and dose kalk at night on an hourly basis. That's how I keep my ph up at night. Or put kalk in your top off water and set you top off ph to limit 8.3. Once it hits that it will have to wait for tank ph to come back down (happens at night) to turn on the top off again. That way will keep 70% of your top off happening at night and will keep your ph from dipping. You need to have adequate water volume in your pump chamber to manage this.

Both methods will work if you have some kind of reef keeper.

sirreal63 · 05/03/2012, 08:59 PM

I would agree with Jim, it sounds like an accident waiting to happen. What were you considering low ph? With that much water volume, a reactor would have to be seriously cranking to drop ph to dangerous levels by itself. CO2 in the air would be a more probable explanation.

05/03/2012, 06:09 PM	#1
toothman Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Phila area (Newtown) Posts: 1,572	controller to drip to increase ph I have used a pinpoint controller to run a co2 reactor. I have given up on my ca reactor because it depresses the ph too much. (yes I have dripped it into the skimmer, refugium, box with airstone) Is there a controller that will run a outlet the opposite way of pinpoint. To drip kalk until ph is 8.3 or so. __________________ Always looking to trade a frag. Current Tank Info: 400 gal reef, 2 darts, 1 hammerhead, 3 jebao wp 60, 125gal sump, Revolution kz skimmer, 6 400 watt radium, actinic flourescent, 50 X turnover, Zeovit

05/03/2012, 07:48 PM	#2
James77 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 8,158	Any controller could, it would just be a statement or condition that if the pH was below a certain point that it dose it. I'd be a bit hesitant to do so, just because of the crap that can happen should something go wrong. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 120g Mixed Reef and 75g Freshwater

05/03/2012, 08:14 PM	#3
JAustin Acropora Nut Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,628	Get a dosin pump and dose kalk at night on an hourly basis. That's how I keep my ph up at night. Or put kalk in your top off water and set you top off ph to limit 8.3. Once it hits that it will have to wait for tank ph to come back down (happens at night) to turn on the top off again. That way will keep 70% of your top off happening at night and will keep your ph from dipping. You need to have adequate water volume in your pump chamber to manage this. Both methods will work if you have some kind of reef keeper. __________________ 211g Planet Aquariums Hybrid PVC bottom 48"x34"x30" and steel stand from CustomReefCreations - Reeflo Super Dart - OM 4way - SRO XP3000 External - ATI Dimmable 8x54w - Apex.

05/03/2012, 08:59 PM	#4
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	I would agree with Jim, it sounds like an accident waiting to happen. What were you considering low ph? With that much water volume, a reactor would have to be seriously cranking to drop ph to dangerous levels by itself. CO2 in the air would be a more probable explanation. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.