Apr 01, 2019
Chris Sanchez
wrote
Reef Octopus, I am looking to replace my DIY media reactor with a new one. On the 4" MF-2000, can I hard plumb the reactor? The only pictures I see have barbed connections. What size pipe? Also, can I get the unit without the ball valve? I already have gate valves on my manifold, so the ball valve is unnecessary.
Finally, what is your recommended flowrate? My plan is to run about 4" of carbon on the bottom, place a foam pad and then run GFO on top.
Thanks,
Chris
Finally, what is your recommended flowrate? My plan is to run about 4" of carbon on the bottom, place a foam pad and then run GFO on top.
Thanks,
Chris
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6 Answers
Apr 01, 2019
Carlos
agent
wrote
Yes, you can hard plum the reactor if you want to.
Apr 01, 2019
Chris Sanchez
wrote
Thank you, but that does not answer any of my other questions...
Apr 02, 2019
Carlos
agent
wrote
The unit is plumbed in metric (32mm). The valve comes with the unit but it is not preinstalled so you can choose to install it or not. In terms of flow rate, it depends on what media you are placing inside the reactor. There is not such thing as one flow that works with all media.
Apr 02, 2019
Chris Sanchez
wrote
Thanks!
Apr 02, 2019
Chris Sanchez
wrote
On the flowrate, I would be running primary 2 cups of GFO, so looking for a slight tumble. I will also run 2 cups of carbon beneath the GFO but plan to separate the two with a foam pad.
Apr 03, 2019
Carlos
agent
wrote
Usually media companies suggest flow rates so I would defer to them instead.