Help DIY Ca Reactor

[lilrobb]

Let me add, where do you get CPVC tubes around here?

Robb

 

[glxtrix]

cpvc is just smaller diameter pvc (only intended for the "spraybar")...can be found at any hardware store.

 

[lilrobb]

Oops,
that happens when I make up my own abbreviations - I meant:

Clear PVC


Robb

 

[lilrobb]

Let me revive this thread - who is up for a DIY day?

Tracy,
can you please provide the "shopping list" - I really need to get this started.

Robb

 

[delloman]

did this ever happen on the 14th i would be in on the diy day if you guys did not get to it also a parts list would be grate

 

[spike]

I am in for the DIY day. If it is still in the works.

 

[dmahoney82]

I'd be down for the workshop

 

[lilrobb]

I met with Tracy (grimreefer) on saturday - I really hope he is up to teach us how he built his. Very neat and efficient reactor.

Robb

 

[gordob]

Tagging along. I'd much rather build one than buy one.

- Brad

 

[pbyrmartin]

anyone know up to what size tank this can handle

 

[lilrobb]

Anyone has a City Plumbing close by?
They have super large filter housings that would be dieal for this application - their website doesn't have pics and their stores are way too far for me.


Robb

 

[delloman]

i live in Gainesville if we do the diy day i can get them for people

 

[lilrobb]

I am putting together the shoppinglist as I type this, but I need someone to tell me where to buy this:

http://www.accentshopping.com/product.asp?P_ID=150850">http://www.accentshopping.com/product.asp?P_ID=150850</a>

Rumors say City Plumbing has them for like 50$ - can someone check that? Their website sucks BIG time - no pictures for their articles.

I am willing to have that DIY day at my house - we only need to find where to buy the parts first...

Robb

 

[delloman]

i think this would be better it would bring up the ph as there are 2 chambers

 

[delloman]

lol even better and the chepest one yet 2 1/2"-2"
http://www.accentshopping.com/product.asp?P_ID=150879">http://www.accentshopping.com/product.asp?P_ID=150879</a>
i dont know whats diferent exept the price
[IMG]http://www.accentshopping.com/product.asp?P_ID=150939">http://www.accentshopping.com/product.asp?P_ID=150939</a>

 

[lilrobb]

The two cheap ones are too small - the larger one works.
You basically build a bubble plate and reverse the flow, the recirculating is then made with a small pump in line.

I have the blueprint here - but it's useless without a cheap chamber...

Robb

 

[lilrobb]

Looking good,

heading over there in a few to check it out in person.

Thanks Tony!

 

[delloman]

how did lowes go?

 

[william1]

I found these premaid calcium reactors for $55 4"x18" its just the basic you add the parts....

 

[lilrobb]

Lowes runs you 49 + taxes, they have it usually in stock with the clear housing.
I also bought a Phosban reactor and will have a look at Williams find - let's see which housing works best and is the least expensive.

Robb