Coralife Ca reactor

[dknuckles]

I have a Coralife Ca reactor and about every 3 days I get an excess accumulation of air(probably CO2) in the reactor. I usually have to remove flow valve and let it run until bubbles are gone.
I have already added a feed pump for the affluent (stock relies on this teeny tiny pump)
Has anybody had a similar experience, and how was the problem rectified?

Thanks in advance

 

[fragjunkie]

Sorry to get you down but I think you should junk that reactor and get another one. I've heard the Coralife reactors aren't the best.

 

[dknuckles]

Sorry to get you down but I think you should junk that reactor and get another one. I've heard the Coralife reactors aren't the best.

They are truely a point of sale!!!
Unfortunately due to financial conditions, if I bought a new reactor it would be this :horse: any guess who the horse would be!? and I do not think the wife would be smiling, well maybee.

 

[chefmike]

I have the same issues with the wife...but seriously for the money there can't be much better out there is there? Any ideas for better units in the same price range?

 

[VanGogh121]

My Deltec does the sme thing, My Koralin never did. I guess I sold the wrong one.

 

[dknuckles]

It looks like I may have to appropriate some funds from the tax check:-#

 

[unseen_dc]

i have the reactor rated up to 250g,i had numbers of problems getting that thing to work right.it leaked,it shot huge air bubbles,the valve wouldnt stay adjusted,but after working with it i finnaly got it to work right,and its just as good as any other i think.IMHO
dont get rid of it just work with it.

 

[dknuckles]

I have been dealing w/ this for over 1 yr.
It will be great then go to poo for a week.
:horse:no matter how hard it just will not work (except when it wants) I am a stickler for reliability. It is really hard to reach for adjustment which adds insult to injury.:blob6:

i have the reactor rated up to 250g,i had numbers of problems getting that thing to work right.it leaked,it shot huge air bubbles,the valve wouldnt stay adjusted,but after working with it i finnaly got it to work right,and its just as good as any other i think.IMHO
dont get rid of it just work with it.

 

[chadfarmer]

check the o'ring that hold the pump in

 

[dknuckles]

check the o'ring that hold the pump in

It is there but it feels pretty sloppy.
No water is leaking.

 

[fragjunkie]

man dknuckles i might have to sell you my ca reactor. i feel your pain.

 

[dknuckles]

Thanks.
It is getting better.......:hammer:
This morning my drip had completely stopped!
Trying to burp the bubles as we speak.
I feel a new reactor is 100% in order.