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http://www.mazzei.net/products/injector_info.htm
For those who do not know what a Mazzei Injector is.
i've seen some people on foreign forums use something called a mazzei injector and claim that it produced better results than an external reactor. anyone have experience with this or know where it can be bought in singapore?
http://www.mazzei.net/products/injector_info.htm
For those who do not know what a Mazzei Injector is.
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does anyone try inline diffuser?
Last edited by Shadow; 29th Mar 2009 at 21:19.
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I'm testing that. Seems to be working well. Another piece of equipment out of the tank!
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how is the efficiency? I'm using that as well but since it can only fit 2211 inlet hose (12/16), I can really see whether the CO2 mix because of the diffusor or 2211 impeler. Does algae grow on the inside? I would guess it will, especialy brown algae.
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The area you can see is the underside of the diffusor. The part being exposed to water flow cannot be seen except if you peek from the plastic connector opening.
Will still get bubbles flying around the tank like my other external [Cal Aqua]
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fine bubble or just big lump of CO2?
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Not really that fine but does the job well enough.
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Why not DIY with external PVC pipes ?
did that before, problem is it is hard to clean. I can't find PVC screw able cap from local hardware shop.
Last edited by Shadow; 11th Apr 2009 at 01:39.
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I voted 100% reactor. Inline are best IMO.
Those HDB estate hardware shop which sells PVC pipe should have the holder (with screw groove) and the cap. You just need to PVC glue the holder on the PVC pipe. If you are staying at HDB, observe it at the void deck area, you will know what I mean.Originally Posted by Shadow
The size of the pvc pipe depends on your pump/canister flow rate. Be prepare this will reduce your flow by few hundred litre/hr. I use eheim 1262 pump (3400L/h) on my canister. canister -> pump -> reactor -> chiller -> tank .
Drill one hole on the cap and get those brass hose connector with brass screw ring so it can secure firmly onto the cap, and of course put silicon seal before fasten the brass screw ring. Drill a tiny holes on 3/4 height from the bottom of the PVC pipe (slightly below the cap holder) for your CO2 injection. I bought those clear air connector from lfs and secure with silicon seal first, then covered with epoxy clay on the outside to cast it like a volcano. The co2 connector will be very secure and leak-proof. Cut a 4" air tubing with check-valve and tie with cable-tie on both end of the tubing.
I think reactor is the best in efficiency but reduces the flow rate a bit. Been using for a while and decided to try diffuser and bought Cal labs CO2 inline diffuser. Will provide feedback after sometime.
Just an update... Just started operation today. The cals labs inline diffuser produced alot of fine bubbles which were blown around the tank by the lily pipe. Seems ok but one thing to note is to invert the diffuser and turn back after clearing the air bubble inside. My plants have not really photosynthesis yet, only produced very fine and few oxygen bubbles. Will observe further.
Would vote for external reactor. A natural planted tank should have the minimun intrusion of equipment for that Natural look . Imagine a river bed with a diffusor / piece of internal reactor to pump CO2?!?
Ya, I agree on that too. I personally do not wish too see much of 'man made stuff in my tank as it'll spoil the natural scene we're trying to bring out. I vote for reactor.
i too go for reactor..
i'll vote for reactor! esp those NA external reactor! Just switch from ISTA co2 reactor to NA's and the improvement is significant! never had i seen my HC pearl so much under same condition
Reactors are definitely more efficient, but the reason I go with diffuser is there is less maintenance involved, and you don't lose flow rate.
In smaller tanks with lower bps rates (1 - 3 bps) the CO2 consumption is not that high.
I was actually using the ISTA max mix also, performed excellent initially, then detritus built up around the spinning part after a month or two, affecting flow rate drastically.
Opened to clean it, which was seriously tedious because of the way the hoses join to the very brittle plastic. Then after 5 months fine cracks were starting to develop at the base, I tossed it out before it flooded my living room.
I own an UP diffuser, it works perfect
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