Dec 15, 2013
wrote
I am using a MagDrive 12.
No head as reactor sits beside pump.
Reactor is clean, properly put together.
Using 800ml NPX pellets. Started with half and slowly worked up to the present amount.
Checked pump to ensure working properly.
System has gate valve on intake and output. Both open full.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
No head as reactor sits beside pump.
Reactor is clean, properly put together.
Using 800ml NPX pellets. Started with half and slowly worked up to the present amount.
Checked pump to ensure working properly.
System has gate valve on intake and output. Both open full.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
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8 Answers
Dec 17, 2013
Carlos
agent
wrote
How often do you clean the reactor? The disks should be cleaned at least once a week. Also, a MagDrive 12 is a lot of pump so I am thinking something is stuck or blocking the water channels. Maybe the gate valve is clogged or something is blocking the water input or output. Are the gate valves working correctly?
Can you take a video of the running reactor and attach it to this ticket?
Let us know,
Carlos Chacon
CoralVue
Can you take a video of the running reactor and attach it to this ticket?
Let us know,
Carlos Chacon
CoralVue
Dec 17, 2013
Brent Blair
wrote
Thanks for getting back to me. First thing I did was check the above mentioned. I was also thinking maybe the gate valve as well. Since my last email, I removed the gate valve and the unit is running better....but that is with no gate valve so it is running full open. Maybe the pump isn't working properly? I did take it out and clean it thought. Brand new pump as well.
Here is a clip of the reactor running without any gate valve. One side of the reactor is rolling pretty good. The other side not so good. Pellets are clumping. I made sure the intake pipe inside the reactor is centred on the tab at the bottom of the reactor as well.
Here is a clip of the reactor running without any gate valve. One side of the reactor is rolling pretty good. The other side not so good. Pellets are clumping. I made sure the intake pipe inside the reactor is centred on the tab at the bottom of the reactor as well.
Dec 18, 2013
Carlos
agent
wrote
Brent,
It looks like something is going on with your setup because if you are using a MagDrive 12, you should be pushing at least 800 gallons per hour at full throttle. That looks more like 200 gallons per hour. How far is the pump from the reactor and how far does the output have to travel before it exits into the sump or tank?
Also, have tried using a different media? Sometimes, the cheaper stuff out there does not work as well. You get what you pay for and cheaper media tends to clump up much more than the higher grade stuff.
Regards,
Carlos Chacon
CoralVue
It looks like something is going on with your setup because if you are using a MagDrive 12, you should be pushing at least 800 gallons per hour at full throttle. That looks more like 200 gallons per hour. How far is the pump from the reactor and how far does the output have to travel before it exits into the sump or tank?
Also, have tried using a different media? Sometimes, the cheaper stuff out there does not work as well. You get what you pay for and cheaper media tends to clump up much more than the higher grade stuff.
Regards,
Carlos Chacon
CoralVue
Dec 18, 2013
Brent Blair
wrote
pump is about 10 inches and the same level as pump. Output travels 30 inches from reactor to Skimmer inlet.
I pulled everything out of my sump tonight...took it all apart....including pump. I took the inner downtube of the reactor and took apart and removed the check valve. Cleaned everything with water and vinegar. Put it all back together and had the same results. I then removed the check valve from the system to open the flow a bit more. I did get more flow in the reactor but not much more. I am scratching my head on this one. I also checked to make sure the pump was functioning at full capacity.
The only reason I am using the Mag12 is because lesser pumps did not do the job.
Are NPX pellets low grade ?? That's what I am using.
i am in the process of setting up a bigger sump which is going to sit behind my display over the holidays. I am going to try and place the reactor closer to the Skimmer.
Scratching my head on this one. The reactor is a very simple piece of equipment and I do not see a single thing wrong with design.
Thanks
I pulled everything out of my sump tonight...took it all apart....including pump. I took the inner downtube of the reactor and took apart and removed the check valve. Cleaned everything with water and vinegar. Put it all back together and had the same results. I then removed the check valve from the system to open the flow a bit more. I did get more flow in the reactor but not much more. I am scratching my head on this one. I also checked to make sure the pump was functioning at full capacity.
The only reason I am using the Mag12 is because lesser pumps did not do the job.
Are NPX pellets low grade ?? That's what I am using.
i am in the process of setting up a bigger sump which is going to sit behind my display over the holidays. I am going to try and place the reactor closer to the Skimmer.
Scratching my head on this one. The reactor is a very simple piece of equipment and I do not see a single thing wrong with design.
Thanks
Dec 19, 2013
Carlos
agent
wrote
Brent,
Yes, we are stumped here as well. There aren't really any moving parts on the reactor so if someone is having flow problems, it usually is the pump or there is some type of restriction on the water line to or from the reactor.
NPX pellets are not low grade. They do not tend to clump and the are definitely not clumping on the video you sent me.
Is the reactor input line from the pump straight? Any corners? Same on the output? Any corners? Corners add substantial back pressure to the pump and will slow the water flow.
Regards,
Carlos Chacon
CoralVue
Yes, we are stumped here as well. There aren't really any moving parts on the reactor so if someone is having flow problems, it usually is the pump or there is some type of restriction on the water line to or from the reactor.
NPX pellets are not low grade. They do not tend to clump and the are definitely not clumping on the video you sent me.
Is the reactor input line from the pump straight? Any corners? Same on the output? Any corners? Corners add substantial back pressure to the pump and will slow the water flow.
Regards,
Carlos Chacon
CoralVue
Dec 19, 2013
Brent Blair
wrote
The line from the pump goes straight up 16 inches (height of sump) then 90 degree bend, then 12" to reactor. Output from reactor has no bends...about 30" gradual decline to skimmer.
When I had taken everything apart last night (again haha), before putting the filter cup back on, I blew through the intake pipe while unit was full of salt water and pellets. I was surprised at how much force it took to get my air through the pipe. I agree though...it is not the unit, like you said, very little moving parts...actually just one.
i am going to be setting up the new and improved sump over the holidays. The unit will be a little more centred and I will send vid when it is up and running.
When I had taken everything apart last night (again haha), before putting the filter cup back on, I blew through the intake pipe while unit was full of salt water and pellets. I was surprised at how much force it took to get my air through the pipe. I agree though...it is not the unit, like you said, very little moving parts...actually just one.
i am going to be setting up the new and improved sump over the holidays. The unit will be a little more centred and I will send vid when it is up and running.
Dec 19, 2013
Carlos
agent
wrote
Brent,
Please keep me posted.
Regards,
Carlos Chacon
CoralVue
Please keep me posted.
Regards,
Carlos Chacon
CoralVue
Jan 02, 2014
System
wrote
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