reactors

hi guys, a question - a reactor seems to be just a plasticc tube with an input and an output - why are they so expensive? - do you reckon ones on ebay for a few pounds will do the same job and if not why?.

many thanks

matt

 

Need to be more specific when you say "reactor". What kind of reactor are you talking about? Are to refering to something like this........

Or a Cal. reactor? The reactor that I posted a pic is easy to make, if thats something you need. You can make just about everything in this hobby.


Luna

 

Thread hijack... any good sites that show you how to build a calc reactor?

 

You'll need to search it through 3reef's eng. search. There was one guy that did one DIY with pics, I just dont remember who it was. Search DIY Cal reactors. Luna

 

Found it right after I said that lol... also found this on ebay.. $39 hard to believe..

Calcium Reactor w/pump and hose - eBay (item 200337375393 end time May-07-09 07:19:40 PDT)

 

Theres more to a CA reactor than that! You would need to add to what he said; a bubble counter, Co2 tank and I know am forgetting something else. Remember that you get what you pay for in this hobby. Not everything that shines is gold.


Luna

 

hi - just a normal reactor - not a calc one - i'll ideally have 2 one for phosphate reduction and one for carbon - so is it just a case of looking how to build, or would i be better off spending £60+ getting the from the shops.

Many thanks matt

 

+1
that is the price i would expect for just acrylic body.
the needle valve and co2 tank, are what cost the most, there was one site i found that you could get those for around a 100 dollars

also i would expect to pay alot more for a ph probe and auto shut off valve if you add that.

 

but your gold badge shines luna

 

My point exactly.......................lol



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