I'm currently using the Qanvee inline CO2 diffuser. It works well enough but the bubbles it generates is becoming tiresome to look at. I'm planning to shift to an external reactor but I just don't have the inclination or time to source the parts for a DIY project. Has anybody try this reactor? What are your thoughts?
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Anybody use this Chinese External CO2 reactor?
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Zeus.
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Well going of the pics my initial thoughts are 🥳🥳🥳🥳, even check to see if I could get one/two off ebay, that could be converted into a venturi feed CO2 reactor very easy IMO
Having a needle value on the CO2 feed is great also.
Having a needle value on the CO2 feed is great also.
zozo
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It looks almost identical to my DIY fluidized sand bed filter I made a few years back.
If it doesn't work out as CO² reactor you could reconnect it in reverse and use it as a fluidized sand bed filter.
If it doesn't work out as CO² reactor you could reconnect it in reverse and use it as a fluidized sand bed filter.
Nigel95
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Regent
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Zeus.
Fertz Calc Meister
Well going off the pic only.
I would just make a ventri adaptor to fit on the
Just checked out the conversion rate
Well worth a try IMO, I would like to get my hands on one and try it out.
I would make a DIY Ventri like @Hanuman did for his CO2 reactor from basic tube connectors (pics of Hanumans below)
Fit this pre CO2 reactor as far away from the CO2 reactor as possible.
Heres Hanumans reactor
Although most folk use an inlet for the CO2 (blue cross on pic) I don't think it is necessary 'if' using a ventri to recirculate the CO2 in the influx of water via the venturi esp if not using an atomiser in the reactor. So I would 'Tee' into the return feed to the venturi and have a check valve between the 'Tee' and the CO2 regulator.
The needle valve on top of the 'new CO2 reactor in link' I would use to control the return flow to the venturi.
That is what I would do, I fully believe it would work but have not tried it.
If anyone finds we can get it imported please post ands I will get one also
So far mine is working great. Venturi is working like a charm and CO2 is being recirculated back into reactor when the CO2 in the chamber reaches the preset level. There are two small mods I would do to mine though:
1 - to make it slightly taller. I do see some bubbles being sucked out to the outtake. Not many though.
2 - use rigid tubing for the purge ports that go down into the reactor but impossible to find that type of tubing where I live.
Here are a few high res pictures for the posterity.
And the video:
1 - to make it slightly taller. I do see some bubbles being sucked out to the outtake. Not many though.
2 - use rigid tubing for the purge ports that go down into the reactor but impossible to find that type of tubing where I live.
Here are a few high res pictures for the posterity.
And the video:
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CJayT
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I wonder... Why not put an inline diffuser into the water in line, wouldn't the smaller bubble diffuse faster??
Zeus.
Fertz Calc Meister
Yes, and smaller bubbles get pushed further down in flow of water in reactor and can end up in return to tank so need taller reactor 😬😬😬, so bigger bubbles in reactor give a bubble free tank
Maf 2500
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That is interesting to know, thanks. (I am planning an internal reactor connected to a powerhead/circulator and was not sure if connecting the CO2 tubing to the venturi air in nozzle would work best, or if I would need some kind of diffuser. Different to the reactor being discussed here but the principle would be exactly the same.)
Nigel95
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Did you use it? What is your experience so far?
I haven't gotten around to getting one yet. I'm ordering one tomorrow.
ForestDave
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Just found this tube connector. Would this work as a venturi or do you need the 1/4 CO2 pipe to stick out inside the larger pipe with the bevel facing away from the flow?
Claber Main Tube Coupling Reducing T-Joint 2 Pack
Order online at Screwfix.com. Used to branch off ¼
www.screwfix.com
ForestDave
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Zeus.
Fertz Calc Meister
Just found this tube connector. Would this work as a venturi or do you need the 1/4 CO2 pipe to stick out inside the larger pipe with the bevel facing away from the flow?
Claber Main Tube Coupling Reducing T-Joint 2 Pack
Order online at Screwfix.com. Used to branch off ¼www.screwfix.com
does it have a constriction?
Without a constriction its a no go, although you could fit it with an insert to make a constriction, glue it in place and then drill thought it
Although with second thoughts the fitting is the constriction so Yes it should work, great find
, what sizes do they do?ForestDave
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Cheers.does it have a constriction?
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Without a constriction its a no go, although you could fit it with an insert to make a constriction, glue it in place and then drill thought it
Although with second thoughts the fitting is the constriction so Yes it should work, great find
I think it’s just 1/2” with a 1/4 inlet.
Epoxy glue. You need to find one that doesn’t harden too hard but keeps some sort of elasticity. Also it’s best if you sand the parts that will glue for better adherance.
ForestDave
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Thanks. 👍
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