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So I made this using random parts I have collected over the years. My list as follows
Silicone tubing I used 1/8” this is what I had handy, I think silicone is better for a good seal.
Super glue
Somatic UF-1 media filter, Comes with all the fittings you should need
T barbed fittin(optional)
Next it cut a price of the silicone tubing to create a tight fit around the elbow. Using the superglue I made a ring and then glued it to the slimmer lid.
I found I had to make a second ring as the tension the tubing placed on it would not stay attached.
Lastly I connected it to the reactor.
This makes a completed closed loop system that should hopefully reduce the amount of media used in a week.
Please not the T piece may need to be used it there is too much resistance or increasing the Ph too much. I found that when I had it on I had to put a bandaid over the free air connection because the air was completely bypassing the system.
I did try hot glue initially but then found it wasn’t holding.
As this is not a solenoid that can turn off the flow to the media I have my apex to turn off my skimmer I f ph gets above 8.4.
Silicone tubing I used 1/8” this is what I had handy, I think silicone is better for a good seal.
Super glue
Somatic UF-1 media filter, Comes with all the fittings you should need
T barbed fittin(optional)
Next it cut a price of the silicone tubing to create a tight fit around the elbow. Using the superglue I made a ring and then glued it to the slimmer lid.
I found I had to make a second ring as the tension the tubing placed on it would not stay attached.
Lastly I connected it to the reactor.
This makes a completed closed loop system that should hopefully reduce the amount of media used in a week.
Please not the T piece may need to be used it there is too much resistance or increasing the Ph too much. I found that when I had it on I had to put a bandaid over the free air connection because the air was completely bypassing the system.
I did try hot glue initially but then found it wasn’t holding.
As this is not a solenoid that can turn off the flow to the media I have my apex to turn off my skimmer I f ph gets above 8.4.