DIY Kalkwasser Reactor for the inept.

**Paramecium** · #1 (**permalink**) 04-23-2008, 11:07 PM

I could build a nice pretty beautiful acrylic reactor but I have decided to do one quick and dirty. So this build will be for any of you who are maintaining your tank with water changes but deplete calcium quickly.

I have almost all parts in the shop except for a few, so I will have to get them this week. I plan to do the build on Friday when it is raining.

4"/3" PVC knock out closet flange. $5

15" of 3" PVC pipe. $5

3" of 3" pvc pipe.

2 3/8" Uniseals $5

3" union. $5

3" to 1.5" pvc reducer. $2

1.5" male slip to 1/2" female threaded pvc insert $1

1/2" male to 1/4" barb threaded hose barb. $1

12" of 1/2" CPVC pipe. $2

1/2" CPVC Tee $1

2 1/2" CPVC street elbows $1

1 maxijet 400 $15

some 1/2" ID tubing and 4 hose clamps $5

3/8" NPT tap $5

3/8" male thread to 1/4" tube john guest valve. $5

1/4 barb check valves- get a couple they wear out.

Auto top off system

So grand total is going to be around $60 not counting glue and auto top off.

Full detailed pictures to follow on Friday!

You will need a common hand drill, hack saw, and pliers that is it.

primereefaquatics · #2 (**permalink**) 04-25-2008, 02:31 AM

Have fun! Always interested in those DIY projects

ChuckG · #3 (**permalink**) 04-25-2008, 02:43 AM

It will be Friday in about 1 hr and 12 minutes. I can't wait...........

Gonna take a quick nap and set my alarm.

ChuckG · #4 (**permalink**) 04-25-2008, 09:24 AM

I overslept.

It's FRIDAY - Where's it at?

ricosuave · #5 (**permalink**) 04-25-2008, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChuckG

I overslept.

It's FRIDAY - Where's it at?

just a little excited, are we?

**Paramecium** · #6 (**permalink**) 04-25-2008, 11:56 AM

I can solve that with one shot!

ChuckG · #7 (**permalink**) 04-25-2008, 09:58 PM

LOL.

Hey - Now we're on the downhill side of Friday. What's up?

**Paramecium** · #8 (**permalink**) 04-26-2008, 12:41 AM

10 minutes tops to assemble and those bastages did not have any 3" unions in!!! So I am going to order a couple through McMaster Carr. What a wasted trip into the hardware store!

ChuckG · #9 (**permalink**) 04-28-2008, 03:00 AM

OH GREAT - Now how am I supposed to sleep tonight?

**DaveK** · #10 (**permalink**) 04-28-2008, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick™

10 minutes tops to assemble and those bastages did not have any 3" unions in!!! So I am going to order a couple through McMaster Carr. What a wasted trip into the hardware store!

Patrick, is there only one plumbing supply type store in your area?(grin)