Has any done this before , I would like to change the 1/2 inch bars and tap it out to 3/4 or 1 inch. Any pic would help also Thanks.
change size barr on a AM 1000 CO2 Reactor
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Then you have blow out of the bubbles, you'd need new screw in caps with larger pipe inlets.
Simpler to DIY a reactor tube, add the bleed valve, clear PCV, make the in/out any size you wish as well as the reactor tube diameter/length.
It's hardly a high tech device.
Regards,
Tom Barr
Simpler to DIY a reactor tube, add the bleed valve, clear PCV, make the in/out any size you wish as well as the reactor tube diameter/length.
It's hardly a high tech device.
Regards,
Tom Barr
Ya I spent a lot of time and energy looking to mod mine to a 3/4" barb - you would think Aqua Medic would make a simple piece... But they don't and the threading on the barb (that you can unscrew from the top) is metric.
If you haven't already bought one, I agree with Tom - just build your own. If you have - the easiest thing to do is just get some 1/2-3/4 barb adapters.
If you haven't already bought one, I agree with Tom - just build your own. If you have - the easiest thing to do is just get some 1/2-3/4 barb adapters.
Hi,
Here are a couple of threads on these DIY reactors that you can build to your own cofiguration and specifications.
http://www.barrreport.com/articles/3444-dual-venturi-diy-external-co2-reactor.html?highlight=reactor
http://www.barrreport.com/articles/...-great-yeast-co2-users.html?highlight=reactor
I agree that building your own is your best bet. Depends on what size/config of your setup.
I used an AM1000 as is in my 180 for a while and it did ok. Just my setup was not good for this and it underperformed for me as I think I overwhelmed it
Yes, you would wouldn't you? Do they really think one size fits all?
Hope this helps.
Here are a couple of threads on these DIY reactors that you can build to your own cofiguration and specifications.
http://www.barrreport.com/articles/3444-dual-venturi-diy-external-co2-reactor.html?highlight=reactor
http://www.barrreport.com/articles/...-great-yeast-co2-users.html?highlight=reactor
I agree that building your own is your best bet. Depends on what size/config of your setup.
I used an AM1000 as is in my 180 for a while and it did ok. Just my setup was not good for this and it underperformed for me as I think I overwhelmed it
Yes, you would wouldn't you? Do they really think one size fits all?
Hope this helps.
I did a DIY a couple of years ago I have use this forum to built it :
Survey for External CO2 Reactor Users
I did 2x12 now with higher flow rate of 1190gph should i go with a 3x24?
I did see one person do a mod on a AM1000 CO2 Reactor I just wonder if anyone else has any others with pic's and info :
Aquaman3000's 110g in-wall hi-tech photo journal - 56k warning! - Page 2
Survey for External CO2 Reactor Users
I did 2x12 now with higher flow rate of 1190gph should i go with a 3x24?
I did see one person do a mod on a AM1000 CO2 Reactor I just wonder if anyone else has any others with pic's and info :
Aquaman3000's 110g in-wall hi-tech photo journal - 56k warning! - Page 2
Looks like he did the only thing you can do with it - drilled out the threading on the top and bottom and fitted the new holes with bulkheads.
Great links BTW
Great links BTW
This is what auaman3000 said to me :
{I drilled out the 1/2" barbs in each end cap of the AM 1000, then tapped them for the PVC fittings. I then used PVC solvent to glue the end caps and PVC fittings together.}
So it must be just the cap on each end that he tap out and attach the bulkhead to them. But over all size would this work with a higher flow rate of over 1190gph? or should a larger size {3x24} be use . The one I built has a 3/4 bulkhead witch I could use ether a 3/4 x 1/2 , 3/4 x 5/8 or just 3/4.
{I drilled out the 1/2" barbs in each end cap of the AM 1000, then tapped them for the PVC fittings. I then used PVC solvent to glue the end caps and PVC fittings together.}
So it must be just the cap on each end that he tap out and attach the bulkhead to them. But over all size would this work with a higher flow rate of over 1190gph? or should a larger size {3x24} be use . The one I built has a 3/4 bulkhead witch I could use ether a 3/4 x 1/2 , 3/4 x 5/8 or just 3/4.
I reworked my AM1000 to accept CPVC 1/2 MPT adapters. Just cut off the barbs and drill/tap to the correct thread. Those AM1000 threaded endcaps are pretty thick. They don't even need solvent or sealant. Using a pipe thread and teflon tape, mine are completely leak free and completely re-buildable.
In addition to the threaded adapter, I included a pair of elbows on each end to correct what I considered to be poor hose routing for a reactor hung on the tank rim. Mine isn't visible above the light strip and doesn't put any kinks or stress on the hose.
Give me a few hours and I'll put together a drawing. Getting a camera behind there is impossible.
In addition to the threaded adapter, I included a pair of elbows on each end to correct what I considered to be poor hose routing for a reactor hung on the tank rim. Mine isn't visible above the light strip and doesn't put any kinks or stress on the hose.
Give me a few hours and I'll put together a drawing. Getting a camera behind there is impossible.