Where is the flow in my reactor going?

[Be102]

I have a brs dual reactor installed on my manifold and I am confused where the flow is going... maybe I have the reactor stuffed too much? I know for a fact it’s not the flow off the manifold because whenever I disconnect the actual reactor the flow comes flying out of the tubing... I thought it at first was the little button that lets air out I think but I am unsure that changed anything when I press it.

 

[GoVols]

I have a brs dual reactor installed on my manifold and I am confused where the flow is going... maybe I have the reactor stuffed too much? I know for a fact it’s not the flow off the manifold because whenever I disconnect the actual reactor the flow comes flying out of the tubing... I thought it at first was the little button that lets air out I think but I am unsure that changed anything when I press it.

If it's setup the right way and you still can't get any flow:

I'd take it offline from the manifold and use a separate pump that BRS recommends.

The water is probability bypassing your unit because the manifold is pushing other things with less water restriction when it's tapped into your unit.


JMO... :)

 

[User]

I have a dual reactor.

Where is this ‘air button’?

And are you talking about actual water flow, or flow speed? Because I’ve noticed a reduction in flow speed, inside the reactor, due to the fact they are 5” diameter canisters and not 1/2” tube. Plus, dialing back the valve like you have will restrict the flow too.

It’s kinda unclear what you mean.

FWIW- I converted mine to two singles. It was too difficult to get the flow rate where gfo would tumble, and carbon wouldn’t. Even the rox 0.8. Much better now I can dial them in independently

 

[User]

If it's setup the right way and you still can't get any flow:

I'd take it offline from the manifold and use a separate pump that BRS recommends.

The water is probability bypassing your unit because the manifold is pushing other things with less water restriction when it's tapped into your unit.


JMO... :)

Actually, his Q makes more sense when parsed with your response.

Yes- a manifold needs a valve downstream to provide back pressure (by closing partially) to force water into the reactor. Otherwise, it’ll just continue up the path of least resistance...

 

[DesertReefT4r]

I think your flowmis bypassing the reactor as said. Add a gate valve or a good ball valve to the out let of the manifold to provide back pressure for the reactor.

 

[Be102]

I think your flowmis bypassing the reactor as said. Add a gate valve or a good ball valve to the out let of the manifold to provide back pressure for the reactor.

My set up is off of a gate valve. Are you suggesting reduce the gate valve pressure (close the valve) to produce more of an effect within the reactor?

 

[Be102]

Wow that’s all it took! Was reducing the gate valve from all the way open to closing it and providing more flow. Great.
Are there any drawbacks of having it tumble too much other than having to replace it more often? I ultimately switched my tubing from hard to soft and then installed the reactor in a more visible place allowing me to actually watch it now and see it tumbling. What type of flow am I looking for?

 

[JoshH]

@Be102 try removing all your carbon from the reactor and running it empty

 

[Be102]

I have a dual reactor.

Where is this ‘air button’?

And are you talking about actual water flow, or flow speed? Because I’ve noticed a reduction in flow speed, inside the reactor, due to the fact they are 5” diameter canisters and not 1/2” tube. Plus, dialing back the valve like you have will restrict the flow too.

It’s kinda unclear what you mean.

FWIW- I converted mine to two singles. It was too difficult to get the flow rate where gfo would tumble, and carbon wouldn’t. Even the rox 0.8. Much better now I can dial them in independently

I have a large red button on the top of my reactor.

 

[DesertReefT4r]

My set up is off of a gate valve. Are you suggesting reduce the gate valve pressure (close the valve) to produce more of an effect within the reactor?

Yes if you have a valve for the return lines close them some to provide more back pressure to the manifold, that will prevent the flow from bypassing the reactor. Increase the flow on your pumpcif needed if you are usins a DC pump.

 

[JoshH]

There we go, glad you got it fixed:D

 

[GoVols]

What type of flow am I looking for?

If it's GAC don't tumble it. It needs to stay packed so that it does not crumble apart.
Tumbling GAC can lead into HLLE with tangs.

If your running GFO. I just like Rowaphos to have a slight simmer at the top of the media.

 

[User]

I have a large red button on the top of my reactor.

Pic?

I didn’t have one on line in its original configuration

Now I’m curious

 

[JoshH]

Pic?

I didn’t have one on line in its original configuration

Now I’m curious

He has a BRS deluxe reactor and not the dual one. @Be102 is sorry for any confusion this might have caused ;)

 

[User]

He has a BRS deluxe reactor and not the dual one. @Be102 is sorry for any confusion this might have caused ;)

But now I want a BIG RED BUTTON TOO!!!!

 

[JoshH]

But now I want a BIG RED BUTTON TOO!!!!

;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious

There it is, that's right, be jealous ;Smuggrin

Oh and for clarification it is indeed an air release

 

[Be102]

He has a BRS deluxe reactor and not the dual one. @Be102 is sorry for any confusion this might have caused ;)

Oh how you know me too well! Sorry everyone for silly confusion... I still got no clue what the big red button does but it is fun to press I will say that :p:rolleyes:

 

[User]

;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious

There it is, that's right, be jealous ;Smuggrin

Oh and for clarification it is indeed an air release

Could use a purge on all their other reactors too tbh...