Phosban reactor many uses

Jason McKenzie · 01-28-2005, 09:01 PM

My phosphates have been great for a while now so I thought I'd run Purigen in the reactor. After a little MOD it works great

J

Matt Rogers · 01-31-2005, 12:59 PM

J - is that the official phosban reactor?
I just ordered it, how do you like it?
What powerhead are you using on it?
What have you noticed with purigen?

Jason McKenzie · 02-02-2005, 04:36 PM

Yup it's official.
Very nice unit. It uses nylon screws to seal the top and they have used 1000 I think. It's a real simple unit, but you really can't beat the price. My goal is to use it with RownaBan, Purigen, or Carbon when needed.
I have it running with a Maxi Jet 400 and a ball valve come with the unit so dialling it down it possible. I believe the recommended flow rate is 80GPH so the 400 is rated @ 106GPH.
I've found with the Purigen, the partical size is too small for the sponge filter that came with it. I haven't quite figured out a permanent solution, but I think I will put the Purigen in a filter bag then in the reactor. I haven;t had any time to actual measure my Nitrate to see how it is working but I have seen a decrease in water clarity. I have another reactor (yes I bought two) to install on my 75G once I do I will post my results here.

Let me know if you need any suggestions on set up.

J

Matt Rogers · 02-02-2005, 07:09 PM

Thanks J. I ordered mine yesterday for $37! For the price I think it's a good deal and will be more effective than a bag in the sump where water can go around it.

Thanks for the info on the pump. I will pick one of those up this weekend. I am excited to set mine up.

(You've seen a decrease in water clarity, you mean increase right?)

Jason McKenzie · 02-02-2005, 08:05 PM

Oh ya Increase

J

Covey · 02-03-2005, 02:46 PM

I am a fan of purigen I was wondering how you were going to pull it out to regen it. Is that going to be a pain??

Covey · 02-03-2005, 02:47 PM

Good idea though... I end up turning my bag of purigen.

Covey · 02-03-2005, 02:49 PM

Think then post(me). You could wrap the foam in a finer mesh so to beads don't ge out.

Jason McKenzie · 02-03-2005, 05:03 PM

I have currently rapped the sponge with a filter bag. Seem to be doing well. It is very easy to get the purigen out of the reactor to regenerate it. All I have to do is run water thought the reactor and it will come out. the majority will come out just by turning the reactor up-side-down.

J

Jay · 02-03-2005, 06:33 PM

Is that a hang on the back type doohickey?

J