WMAS Discussion Forum : Kalk pump problem

WMAS Discussion Forum : Kalk pump problem http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:36:30 +0000 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 09:17:15 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=20128 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Kalk pump problem : Periodically check the pH of the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20128&PID=179917&title=kalk-pump-problem#179917 Author: fj40fax
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Posted: September 18 2007 at 9:17am

Periodically check the pH of the effluent, it should be reallyhigh. I think if it is really mixing well it should be about 12,but I would say if it is over 10 you should be good. To check thepump I think you will have to take the top off and then turn the pumpon and just watch. A low effluent pH will probably be your firstclue, and it will also tell you when to recharge with more kalk. If the pH is low after recharging, check/clean the pump.]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2007 09:17:15 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20128&PID=179917&title=kalk-pump-problem#179917 <![CDATA[Kalk pump problem : How long do they last and when...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20128&PID=179890&title=kalk-pump-problem#179890 Author: Cody Pearce
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Posted: September 17 2007 at 11:23pm

How long do they last and when can I tell when the pump is spent?]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2007 23:23:44 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20128&PID=179890&title=kalk-pump-problem#179890 <![CDATA[Kalk pump problem : The higher it is the longer the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20128&PID=179786&title=kalk-pump-problem#179786 Author: fj40fax
Subject: 20128
Posted: September 17 2007 at 5:05pm

The higher it is the longer the pump will last, but you still should expect a short life from a kalk pump.]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:05:34 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20128&PID=179786&title=kalk-pump-problem#179786 <![CDATA[Kalk pump problem : I was thinking the same thing,...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20128&PID=179785&title=kalk-pump-problem#179785 Author: Cody Pearce
Subject: 20128
Posted: September 17 2007 at 4:57pm

I was thinking the same thing, but haven't modified it yet.

]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2007 16:57:14 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20128&PID=179785&title=kalk-pump-problem#179785 <![CDATA[Kalk pump problem : Cody, One more thing to consider:...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20128&PID=179692&title=kalk-pump-problem#179692 Author: Shane H
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Posted: September 17 2007 at 9:24am

Cody,

One more thing to consider: your mixing pump intake may need to be piped up higher into the reactor. I noticed on mine (which is very similar), I need to pull water from up higher to fully mix the water inside.

Nicely done!

]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:24:25 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20128&PID=179692&title=kalk-pump-problem#179692 <![CDATA[Kalk pump problem : I've been running the pump...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20128&PID=179649&title=kalk-pump-problem#179649 Author: Cody Pearce
Subject: 20128
Posted: September 17 2007 at 12:01am

I've been running the pump for 5 minutes every 4 hours with my Aquacontroller. I have it programmed as OSC 005/240.]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:01:14 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20128&PID=179649&title=kalk-pump-problem#179649 <![CDATA[Kalk pump problem : I've had it up and going...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20128&PID=179648&title=kalk-pump-problem#179648 Author: Cody Pearce
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Posted: September 17 2007 at 12:00am

I've had it up and going for a few weeks and so far so good. I've noticed my tank has really improved with the addition. What amazed me the most was that it bumped my orp up so that its now over 400, in which it used to be in the mid 300s. Not bad for 20 bucks.

I fixed the siphoning with a checkvalve from petsmart. Luckily I bought two knowing that half the time I buy small parts one of them is broken. And amazingly enough one was hehe. The extra buck and half or so saved me a trip.

]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:02 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20128&PID=179648&title=kalk-pump-problem#179648 <![CDATA[Kalk pump problem : To stop the siphoning it should...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20128&PID=176919&title=kalk-pump-problem#176919 Author: fj40fax
Subject: 20128
Posted: August 31 2007 at 8:31pm

To stop the siphoning it should be fed by your top off system, or aslow moving dosing pump of some kind. That way the only way watergoes out is if some more fresh water goes in. You couldpressurize the vessel straight from the ro inlet, and then run that toa float valve.

Make sure that the pump does not run constantly, it only needs a min or two every couple hours or so.

Make sure it is easy to disassemble because it will need a lot ofcleaning, you may even want to get another pump so that you can justswap them out, instead of having to wait until one is all the wayclean. A good long soak in vinegar will help get a lot of thegunk off.

I'm excited to see how this turns out... Keep us posted.

Fax
]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2007 20:31:37 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20128&PID=176919&title=kalk-pump-problem#176919 <![CDATA[Kalk pump problem : Da** I love this board ... LOL!...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20128&PID=176915&title=kalk-pump-problem#176915 Author: ReefBones
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Posted: August 31 2007 at 8:13pm

Da** I love this board ... LOL!]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2007 20:13:47 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20128&PID=176915&title=kalk-pump-problem#176915 <![CDATA[Kalk pump problem : Alright, Steve...time to share! ...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20128&PID=176912&title=kalk-pump-problem#176912 Author: TriggerHappy
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Posted: August 31 2007 at 8:09pm

Alright, Steve...time to share! ]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2007 20:09:07 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20128&PID=176912&title=kalk-pump-problem#176912