Coiled Denitrator DIY

Well, keep us informed on how it works out. You are probably a lot more nimble than I am at these things and everytime I got near the end it just sprang apart LOL

The doggies had fun chasing it around the backyard though so it wasn't a wasted effort

John

 

OK, I am going with the 4" PVC Drain Pipe, 2 4" Drain Endcaps, 1/4 tubing, mini ball valve with collets....

I went with the drain pipe stuff cause it is about half the price and should work the same.

Question, How much 1/4 tubing do I need to get anoxic water? Can there be too much? I am thinking, 20-30 feet? When it is coiled, it doesn't go too far...and the pipe I am using is fat.

 

What a good question I've read anywhere between 25 to 50 ft is necessary.

Is the 1/4 tubing clear? If it's not clear, don't forget you can also wrap it around the outside of the 4" drain pipe as well

John

 

Yes, it is clear.....I did not know that....but that's OK

I will be using a good 2 foot piece and the 20 foot tube I have barely makes a dent ....
I will get a collet connector and make it double for 40 feet...

THANKS!! ;D....and I will post photos when I actually get around to making it.....still getting parts together

 

BL,

Fantastic Love to see the pictures, that would be great

John

 

In the meantime, I have been "practicing" coiling the tube inside the PVC......er....ummmm

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Told ya

Now don't 'spit the dummy in the dirt' like I did and throw it in the backyard

Can you 'tack' the tube to the inside of the larger tube every few turns with some superglue, or a hot melt gun?

John

 

Ooohhhh....can I use any superglue or any hotglue (got lotsa hotglue laying around!)

 

Well, I can't see why not, the hot melt should be OK and we know that superglue is inert, so I say go for it

John

 

They use howe glue for commercial coral farming, I see no harm as well.