BRS dual reactor submersible??

Why would you if, exspecially if you have to pull them out to change the GFO and Carbon sounds like a stupid idea to me.

 

I understand where Matt's coming from - in that it might be messy to do it - i.e. taking it in and out of the water.  But if using it only for phosphate material, where the medium is not changed out as frequently as carbon medium, that may not be a big deal.  I watched the BRS video awhile back on their reactors, and they did indicate that it is an option to place in the sump - since the canister is all plastic.

 

I would be hesitant with the amount of metal you have at the top, it will in time be completely rusted out. One less problem that could develop

 

Is it possible to mount on the inside wall of your stand?

 

The way to do that so you dont spill to is put two valves on each end, close them, then pull the whole unit off the wall, then take to a sink or area you can spill a little. This is also why single reactors are nice to have.

 

all the way to the top? I guess what I'm asking is there enough room to hold the reactor above the top of your sump and not have it hit the top of the stand?

 

Why not just hide it in your stand and t off your return to the tank.

 

There is no Metal on this reactor---I say if you want it in your sump, then do so!

 

Just unscrew the top bracket and remove it.

 

Good call...I think that's the only metal part!
--AJ

 

Won't it float/be unstable if her water level is higher though?

If not, removing the top is an easy fix like Bill said, as long as you don't tighten the canisters much when changing out media, without that meat on top you'll have less to grip when trying to remove them.

 

I guess a stand under it would work too

 

Posted By rc1214b on 11/08/2010 12:24 AM
Won't it float/be unstable if her water level is higher though?
If not, removing the top is an easy fix like Bill said, as long as you don't tighten the canisters much when changing out media, without that meat on top you'll have less to grip when trying to remove them.
It won't float after it is filled with water. It will sit there just like any other reactor. I have done it before with this reactor. I wonder why they put plastic brackets on some and metal others? They must just use what ever they can buy in bulk cheapest at the time.

 

I think it's because they started out just using ro units, she actually bought that reactor from me and I got it about 3 years ago IIRC. I'm guessing they are using more custom parts to seperate their equipment now.

I'm glad you said it would work bc I started thinking whether an ro canister differs from a typical upflow reactor with internal water levels. So for S&G I took off my DI and it would bobble around in about 7-8 inches of water... I didn't think as much about it with the plate on top to give some extra weight and stablility.