Here's the pre-production prototype;
It is currently running up to 6 bubbles/sec using a PH controller with 275 gph.
All parts are off the shelf;
1/2"barb to 3/4"NPT
3/4"NPT to 1" PVC Bushing
90deg 1"x1"x1/2"NPT PVC elbow
1" PVC pipe
1" to 2" PVC bushing
2" PVC coupling
2" Clear PVC Pipe
2" PVC Clean-out/test Tee
2" to 1" PVC Bushing
1" to 3/4"NPT Bushing
3/4"NPT to 5/8"barb
1/2"NPT to 1/4"barb
2" PVC pipe clamps
Take the clear PVC and cut to the desired length. In this case about 7".
Use clear PVC cleaner on the ends of the pipe and the fittings to be attached. Then brush a good coating of clear PVC glue onto the out side of the pipe, the coupling and the test tee. As you attache the coupling and tee make sure to use a twisting motion to seat the pieces and the ensure the glue is evenly distibuted. Do the same with the 2" bushings.
On the top cut a 1 1/2" piece of 1" PVC pipe to joing the bushing to the 90 degree tee. Keep in mind to align the elbow with the test tee so that the access point is pointing towards you.
Insert the 1" to 3/4"NPT bushings into the 90 degree elbox and the 2"x1" bushing.
Finally take all of the barb adapters and screw them into their appropriate holes after applying teflon tape to the threads.
Mount the reactor using the 2" pipe clamps.
The bioballs (qty 3) can be put inside at any time.
James Hoftiezer
[This message was edited by JamesHoftiezer on Mon May 05 2003 at 08:19 PM.]
It is currently running up to 6 bubbles/sec using a PH controller with 275 gph.
All parts are off the shelf;
1/2"barb to 3/4"NPT
3/4"NPT to 1" PVC Bushing
90deg 1"x1"x1/2"NPT PVC elbow
1" PVC pipe
1" to 2" PVC bushing
2" PVC coupling
2" Clear PVC Pipe
2" PVC Clean-out/test Tee
2" to 1" PVC Bushing
1" to 3/4"NPT Bushing
3/4"NPT to 5/8"barb
1/2"NPT to 1/4"barb
2" PVC pipe clamps
Take the clear PVC and cut to the desired length. In this case about 7".
Use clear PVC cleaner on the ends of the pipe and the fittings to be attached. Then brush a good coating of clear PVC glue onto the out side of the pipe, the coupling and the test tee. As you attache the coupling and tee make sure to use a twisting motion to seat the pieces and the ensure the glue is evenly distibuted. Do the same with the 2" bushings.
On the top cut a 1 1/2" piece of 1" PVC pipe to joing the bushing to the 90 degree tee. Keep in mind to align the elbow with the test tee so that the access point is pointing towards you.
Insert the 1" to 3/4"NPT bushings into the 90 degree elbox and the 2"x1" bushing.
Finally take all of the barb adapters and screw them into their appropriate holes after applying teflon tape to the threads.
Mount the reactor using the 2" pipe clamps.
The bioballs (qty 3) can be put inside at any time.
James Hoftiezer
[This message was edited by JamesHoftiezer on Mon May 05 2003 at 08:19 PM.]