Sulphur Reactor - Temperature

[Aussiemarine]

Hi everyone

I have just installed a Sulphur reactor - I let it run for 24hours before dialing it back to 1-2 drops a second as per the setup instructions however I noticed now that the reactor and the recirculating pump are running quite hot. I tested the temperature of the outgoing water and its approx 32 degrees Celsius / 90 Fahrenheit

Is it normal for Sulphur reactors to run this high temp? Is it caused by a chemical reaction or is it the pump that’s driving up the temp of the water inside?

Anyone have a Sulphur reactor and know what’s a safe high temp for the water to be inside the reactor?

Thanks heaps in advance

 

[Aussiemarine]

Setup pictured here

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

My expectation is that it is the pump. I don't know what temps work best.

 

[Aussiemarine]

My expectation is that it is the pump. I don't know what temps work best.

Thanks I did put a fan on the pump to try and cool it down. It hasn’t gotten any hotter which is good but I still think maybe too warm. I did read somewhere bacteria in Sulphur reactors like higher temps between 80-90 degrees and some are using heating pads or an inline heater but not sure. I’m guessing I may have an opposite problem In winter. It has been hot here the last couple of day so that may not be helping