Kalkreactor questions

[SharkBait]

Hi guys, when using a kalkreactor in conjunction with a topup system, does the effluent still have to be dripped? since the amount of water going in the reactor is roughly equal to the amount of effluent pushed out.If this effluent is not dripped, would the PH increase drastically?

[Cookiemunster]

Hi guys, when using a kalkreactor in conjunction with a topup system, does the effluent still have to be dripped? since the amount of water going in the reactor is roughly equal to the amount of effluent pushed out.If this effluent is not dripped, would the PH increase drastically?

This is a subjective question as it really depends on your tank size and evaporation rate.

Evaporation occurs slowly and not suddenly

For small tanks, its best to play it safe and drip it in. 3ft and below.

For large tanks, its not necessary. (4ft and above) But if you really want to be safe, just drip it in.

Just don't use an overpowered powerhead to do the pumping in of freshwater. eg 4000L/hr.

Effect on PH is as above also.

[AlfaRomeo]

I think getting the smallest flowrate possible will greatly help in this instance... if possible , a dosing pump? Speaking of which , any lobangs for a cheap but reliable dosing pump? :-)

[SharkBait]

That is the problem im facing, cant find a good dosing pump. Don't think those hospital perisataltic pump works well.

[ervine]

WHy not get the smallest pump you have but use a ball valve to adjust the flow rate? Or a tap at the end or something that restricts the output?

[SharkBait]

I had these in mind too but worried that the output mite not be able to keep up with the input...than...

[ervine]

But it doesn't matter for normal centrifugal water pumps right? So they will push what ever water they can get through without any damage to the pump...

Correct me if I am wrong...

[bassfishy]

wouldn't the reactor be damaged?

[ervine]

Huh the reactor is basically just a plastic (acrylic of PVC) cylinder, how would it be damaged?

You mean if too much water gets pushed into it but only a small output allowed? So pressure bulit up thus reactor spoil? I doubt it would happen... worse comes to worse the reactor would leak if not properly sealed