Ozone Install

[Bob CImon]

I have a Deltec 1500 series skimmer that has a 3/8" airline and I just purchased a Poseidon 200 Ozone Generator. I am assuming I would need a 3/16" to 3/8" tee to inject the ozone into my airline??? If so do you know who would have Ozone safe Tee's

 

[Gumbies R Us]

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[areefer01]

Did you look at the manufactures instructions? Similar to other skimmer manufactures that support ozone they note a T-piece which Deltec notes glass. I can't speak for everyone but Lifereef recommends Kynar PVDF fittings for the tees and ozone safe fep/ptfe or similar silicone norprene. Bulk Reef Supply or similar online hobby related fronts will carry ozone resistant tee's. Example below.

Snip-it from Deltec's doc:

An ozone-resistant Tpiece (Glass) should be fitted in the air hose above the skimmer pump. The free end of theT-piece is connected to the ozonizer by means of an ozone-resistant hose.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0...mmer-400i-2000i_600ix-1500ix.pdf?v=1629477795

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/ozon...D=1773&indexName=brs_prod_m2_default_products

 

[Bob CImon]

Did you look at the manufactures instructions? Similar to other skimmer manufactures that support ozone they note a T-piece which Deltec notes glass. I can't speak for everyone but Lifereef recommends Kynar PVDF fittings for the tees and ozone safe fep/ptfe or similar silicone norprene. Bulk Reef Supply or similar online hobby related fronts will carry ozone resistant tee's. Example below.

Snip-it from Deltec's doc:

An ozone-resistant Tpiece (Glass) should be fitted in the air hose above the skimmer pump. The free end of theT-piece is connected to the ozonizer by means of an ozone-resistant hose.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0...mmer-400i-2000i_600ix-1500ix.pdf?v=1629477795

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/ozon...D=1773&indexName=brs_prod_m2_default_products

Correct and I cant find that Tee anywhere. I will try calling BRS tomorrow TY

 

[Bob CImon]

Correct and I cant find that Tee anywhere. I will try calling BRS tomorrow TY

They dont have the 1/4" Tees I will look around.

 

[Bob CImon]

They dont have the 1/4" Tees I will look around.

Could I just forgo the tee and go to the pump airline direct from the ozone generator for now

 

[areefer01]

Out of curiosity have you tried reaching out to Deltec USA support and see if they have a source? TSA seems like one distributor - could also email them tonight so they get it in the morning. I think you already tried BRS but maybe try their support bot and see if they answer during working hours tomorrow. If you do so now it will send an email. I've had reasonable turn around using that as well.

I do not have the skimmer so do not know the actual tubing size id/od. Another source is amazon. I would reach out to Deltec first though to confirm the actual size required. It could be as simple as searching after that. I did to see out of curiosity and Plastic 3/8" Hose Barb Tee 3 Way T Shape Barbed Fitting for Ozone Water Oil (Pack of 6) came up.

I am not suggesting to buy that. But if Deltec or TSA or BRS reply to the actual size needed it may be easier.

Apologies that I don't have an exact source or fitting size.

 

[Bob CImon]

Out of curiosity have you tried reaching out to Deltec USA support and see if they have a source? TSA seems like one distributor - could also email them tonight so they get it in the morning. I think you already tried BRS but maybe try their support bot and see if they answer during working hours tomorrow. If you do so now it will send an email. I've had reasonable turn around using that as well.

I do not have the skimmer so do not know the actual tubing size id/od. Another source is amazon. I would reach out to Deltec first though to confirm the actual size required. It could be as simple as searching after that. I did to see out of curiosity and Plastic 3/8" Hose Barb Tee 3 Way T Shape Barbed Fitting for Ozone Water Oil (Pack of 6) came up.

I am not suggesting to buy that. But if Deltec or TSA or BRS reply to the actual size needed it may be easier.

Apologies that I don't have an exact source or fitting size.

Thanks for the help I will check now The Deltec tubing is 3/8" and the Ozone is 1/4"

 

[areefer01]

Thanks for the help I will check now The Deltec tubing is 3/8" and the Ozone is 1/4"

If that is the case search for Kynar PVDF fittings of that size and you may get a hit. That is if TSA or BRS does not get back to you. Sometimes water filtration sites have them as well.

 

[1ocean]

T's and unions made from Silicone, PTFE,Teflon,PVDF,Norprene and other Class A materials are ozone safe. Even Cast Acrylic.
Companies like Tygon make Ozone safe items.
Avoid materials like rubber,nylon , Nitrile(a generic material) used to make O rings and stuff found in Home Depot/Lowes and on Amazon. Avoid using PVC.

Make sure you run you out put water through carbon reactor before going back into your sump.
Regular activated carbon is ok but coconut carbon works better in trapping the Bromate(Br0-3) which has a negative charge of -3
Saltwater Aquarium.com has a lot of options..