Author Topic: Diy kalk reactor. (Read 6998 times)

slandis3 · « **on:** April 03, 2009, 11:28:10 »

Ok i am going to help dstyles put together a diy kalk reactor during Easter weekend. Were going to use pvc as the body and a maxi jet for a pump. If any one else wants to go in and make one let me know. I am going today to get prices on all the stuff needed to make them. Just let me know.It will look something like this but a maxi jet instead of a mag drive, unless you want to use a mag drive or similar pump.

slandis3 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 03, 2009, 11:38:17 »

also i will be building a auto top off as well. If anyone wants one let me know. I will need to know how many relays and float switches to order.

slandis3 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 03, 2009, 16:01:41 »

relays are about $7 and the float switches are about $12 + shipping

jeremyt · « **Reply #3 on:** April 03, 2009, 16:41:33 »

i would like to get a ato for my setup, can pay whenever let me know if you can grab me one. please and thanks

slandis3 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 03, 2009, 17:09:58 »

i will need to know before monday how many people woulld like to have one. That way i can order them as well as get a final price on shipping for everything.

Dstyles · « **Reply #5 on:** April 03, 2009, 21:27:15 »

You know I am in, correct. I want one of each.

jeblin · « **Reply #6 on:** April 03, 2009, 21:55:05 »

I am interested in one of each depending on final pricing. Just let me know. Thanks,

Jerry

slandis3 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 06, 2009, 11:29:16 »

ok the top off will consist of a float switch,relay, extension cord,12v power supply. The extension cord can be bought for about $5. the 12v power supply should be about $10. But you may have one laying around the house somewhere. So if i go buy everything i would say about $35. I am going to go and get the final prices on the kalk reactor tomorrow. I will have a price on the cord then as well. Maybe even find the power supply while im there. So i am going to order the float switches tomorrow so i will need to know who all wants in tonight if possible.

Amstar · « **Reply #8 on:** April 06, 2009, 11:36:54 »

with the kalk reactor.. will we be able to run our ATO through it?

slandis3 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 06, 2009, 11:57:18 »

yep. that's how i run mine. I have a can of water with the pump that my ato controls in it. When it kicks on it feeds the kalk reactor.

slandis3 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 06, 2009, 12:12:31 »

ok i have to order the relays no later than tomorrow in order to get them by friday. If anyone wants me to order them one for something else let me know. Its a 12v spdt relay. Same with the float switch. I am planning on putting these together saturday so the will be available for pick up then.

rayviv · « **Reply #11 on:** April 06, 2009, 14:16:45 »

OK, Hope you guys dont mind if I jump in. I'm a newbe @ this and have been seeking info on dosing and even tho I've not started yet I,m sure I will to and need knowledge. I know someone who just mixes kalkwasser and adds it but I believe A doser would be the way 2 go. Is a kalk reactor the same as a doser? And is it (kalk) the first thing that I will be adding? I dont think Ill need to dose for a while.
Sincerely, Ray

slandis3 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 06, 2009, 17:15:59 »

No this is not a doser. This when used with an auto top off, will allow you to add small amounts of kalk water to your tank as the water evaporates. I have been using this method for about 2 years now. I dont dose anything and that works well for me. This is very simple to use and setup. On a side note, anyone that wants an auto top off. i need to know how long of a bracket to make. I need to know what the measurment is from the top of your sump to the top of the water lever in your sump. This way i can make custom brackets for eveyone.

rayviv · « **Reply #13 on:** April 06, 2009, 17:35:45 »

If its ok then put me down for one also. Let me know how to pay you 4 it. I'll send the measurement of water level im sump when your ready for it. Ray

slandis3 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 06, 2009, 17:38:28 »

i need the measurments no later thn tomorrow. i would like to start on them tonight

slandis3 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 06, 2009, 17:54:24 »

ok well thanks to scott i found a place where i might be able to get some of the stuff cheaper even with shipping cost. So as of right now i have 5 people wanting the ato so for the relay, float switch, and 12v power pack it would be 23.28 than all that is needed is a extension cord which i will have the price on that tomorrow. Aslo i need to know if anyone has height limits. That way i know how tall to to make the reactors. If we get enough people wanting ato's we can save shipping as well.

as of right now i have

dstyles    ato-kalk reactor
jeremyt    ato
jeblin ato-kalk reactor
rayviv    ato - kalk reactor
udflyer00    ato
udjustin ato

UDflyer00 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 06, 2009, 17:57:49 »

1 ATO

slandis3 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 06, 2009, 18:04:58 »

ok actually we did hit the $100 mark so it will be 22.57 im just not sure if it will get here buy friday or not. I will let everyone know tomorrow when i call them. If we dont we may have to wait untill next weekend to build them. This will save about $6 a unit. Anyone thats would like to see how i have mine setup is more than welcome to come out and take a look

ohioreef · « **Reply #18 on:** April 07, 2009, 10:24:22 »

Mike,

How much for a reactor?

slandis3 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 07, 2009, 10:34:46 »

ok auto top off parts have been ordered. I will have a total price on the reactors today. Im heading to menards to get a list now

Amstar · « **Reply #20 on:** April 07, 2009, 10:57:12 »

I maybe interested in a reactor depending on the price

ohioreef · « **Reply #21 on:** April 07, 2009, 11:36:28 »

I will send you a max height for my application when I get home tonight.

slandis3 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 07, 2009, 12:27:26 »

ok the total price of the ato is $23.59

the reactor to make one 2' tall with the cap and bottom $11.85. now this price does not include the parts to hook up the mixing pump. That will depend on what pump you want to use for example. If you use a mag drive style pump. the total price would be $17.35. if you use something like a maxi jet 1200 it would be $17.41. These prices will depend on what size in and out our pump has. I need to know by Friday who wants one and what pump you are wanting to use. I figure Ill make them all 2' tall to make it easy for everyone unless you need one smaller. The only thing i forgot to include was the price of pvc glue. So add $1.00 to the final price to cover the glue We'll use on these.

ohioreef · « **Reply #23 on:** April 07, 2009, 13:24:31 »

What day were you planning on doing this?

slandis3 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 07, 2009, 13:26:42 »

saturday

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