Vortex Diatom parts/ replacement

[Lou574]

They are non-existent as of about 6- 7 years ago... No return contacts, they where getting up there in age. And the old style on and off switch's where prone to shocking people.. Just a little buzz but you would jump for sure... lol. I got it many, many times.. lol. If you get a good used one make sure the inside filter is in excellent shape for this is so very important! I have not made one yet but I will... These are The Best Filter Ever Made to this date... I was set-up wholesale with them for years and I have some parts still... Find a used one..! These do work absolutely FANTASIC on CYANO.. Good Luck

Would you happen to have the o ring and bag for the XL ?

 

[eramthgin72]

Do you have the o-ring and bag for the XL?

I need one, or at least the specifications for it.

 

[cindy colletti]

Just found flat seal gasket inside 4” Ball canning jar at Walmart …. Worked perfectly I’m needing XL filter bag, still trying to make one . Also to find specific DE for this …. Several O rings were tried but no seal obtained.

 

[MnFish1]

Just found flat seal gasket inside 4” Ball canning jar at Walmart …. Worked perfectly I’m needing XL filter bag, still trying to make one . Also to find specific DE for this …. Several O rings were tried but no seal obtained.

Just a comment that will perhaps be taken badly. There is nothing sacred about a diatom filter, and - let's pretend you get the parts you need, in months you will need replacements for those

 

[albano]

Just found flat seal gasket inside 4” Ball canning jar at Walmart …. Worked perfectly I’m needing XL filter bag, still trying to make one . Also to find specific DE for this …. Several O rings were tried but no seal obtained.

I’ll have to check my ‘fish cabinets’, I’m pretty sure that I have a couple XL filter bags (possibly new), and other parts that I’ll never
use !

 

[mcarroll]

A plain micron filter (like PaulB's DIY plan) should be a pretty good substitute...

DIY Diatom Filter for under $100.00​

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/diy-diatom-filter-for-under-100-00.1023989/

...build it however big/small/powerful you want it to be. Dun diatom powder or just use a finer pore micron filter. Choices!