Recirculating CO2 scrubber, what a difference!

[BriDroid]

Thanks. I thought it was running to the inline valve. I guess there's two things there. A line running to the float sensor and an inline check valve?

I run a check valve where it’s circled. He doesn’t recommend one, but I’m afraid that it may siphon if I shut off the skimmer. I have no issues with a check valve there. I found one that doesn’t require a ton of pressure to open and seems to work fine.

 

[ChrisfromBrick]

i’m thinking of seeing if my kalk dosing can carry the load of my recirculating scrubber. Randy has said that recirculating can present some issues with oxygenation and i am seeing green cyano lately. But, i can get a month of solid results from recirculating.

 

[John Neuzil]

Here’s from the manufacturer, hopefully I’m allowed to post the link. He can explain it better than I can. But basically that moisture collection cup is supposed to catch all the moisture. It seems like a really good design.

Link

Perfect. Thanks. I may have to get his. The media getting soaked had been a problem in my brs unit.

 

[Dread Pirate Dave]

Perfect. Thanks. I may have to get his. The media getting soaked had been a problem in my brs unit.

He also has condensation traps that you could add before the BRS scrubber. It may save you some money.

 

[ChrisfromBrick]

Perfect. Thanks. I may have to get his. The media getting soaked had been a problem in my brs unit.

yes you absolutely need a moisture trap. FishofHex makes a nice one and it has worked well for me. You can also make one.

 

[John Neuzil]

yes you absolutely need a moisture trap. FishofHex makes a nice one and it has worked well for me. You can also make one.

Thanks

 

[John Neuzil]

He also has condensation traps that you could add before the BRS scrubber. It may save you some money.

Thanks. I did see that on his web site. Debating with myself which way to go.

 

[Dread Pirate Dave]

Thanks. I did see that on his web site. Debating with myself which way to go.

So I had been wondering about our co2 levels in the house. My LPS are growing but I am guessing at a slower rate than they could be.

The co2 meter I got off of am0zon is showing around 2300 - 2900. (meter says poor for a rating) lol

I added a BRS scrubber and improvised a semi recirculating connection with condensation trap. I say semi recirculating because it can still pull in some external air.

Now to see if coral growth speeds up! :)