Brs co2 reactor to nyos 120

[Nfd552]

need some help here, new to co2 scrubbing. How do i hook up the brs co2 scrubber to a nyos 120 ? Pull hose off the top and connect there? Pull hose from pump at bottom and connect there?

 

[TX_Punisher]

Not familiar with that skimmer but whatever you decide you’re drawing air through the scrubber via that silencer looking apparatus on the top left of your skimmer. Not sure if that is an air dial/knob on the top left but you’ll draw through there tocthe scrubber.

 

[ryboy707]

How did it work out? I’ve got the same skimmer and will be using a co2 reactor for it also.

 

[scriptmonkey]

Goes on the air intake on the silencer, believe it is the nu Sticking up next to the knob, really cannot see in your picture.

 

[rkpetersen]

CO2 scrubber should attach to the air port on top of the silencer.
Some people do however disconnect the air tube from the venturi and just connect the scrubber directly there.
Although that's not as useful if you don't want to be scrubbing 24/7.

There should be a second air port on the underside of the silencer, next to the tube that goes down to the venturi.
This second port should have a cap on it so that it doesn't normally draw air.
Remove the cap and you can connect ozone input there.

 

[Sod Buster]

You want to drill a hole in the skimmer lid to feed the c02 reactor. Then reactor line to silencer. That way you recycle the already scrubbed air in the skimmer and send it back through the media, getting more miles out of it. I was trying to help another person yesterday. If you search my posts, you will find the info. Even a video and a couple pages of info from a guy named Bubba that grows some serious sticks. I have a 120, a scrubber is on my list, just I'll have automated ball valves to turn it on and off to keep a ph of 8.2 to 8.3 . PM me if you need any more help.

 

[Sod Buster]

https://www.reef2reef.com/posts/5940314/

 

[rkpetersen]

You want to drill a hole in the skimmer lid to feed the c02 reactor. Then reactor line to silencer. That way you recycle the already scrubbed air in the skimmer and send it back through the media, getting more miles out of it.

This is actually a great idea and I'm not sure why I haven't done it yet.
All I'd need to add is a hose and a fitting for the skimmer lid.
Any thoughts on or even better links to what kind of fitting would go in the skimmer lid, to attach the air hose?

In that other thread, a motorized valve to switch between ambient air and scrubbed air is mentioned a few times.
That's what I've got set up; it works great, here's my post about it.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/t...ent-a-co2-scrubber.330806/page-2#post-4608522

 

[Sod Buster]

Just put in a rodi/sump doser

bulkhead, the long threaded end up out of the skimmer lid.

 

[rkpetersen]

Just put in a rodi/sump doser

bulkhead, the long threaded end up out of the skimmer lid.

Hey thanks, came up immediately at BRS on searching for 'rodi bulkhead'.
Going to try this out. Maybe my soda lime will last longer than a week now. That stuff is expensive!

 

[Sod Buster]

The @rkpetersen link is a very good detailed explanation for anyone interested in applying ph control to your system. My old tank I had for a few years I could keep acros alive and they would grow, but my ph would never be over 8, even running a reverse light over the sump. I started a new space saver setup and am confident in my skills to keep sticks alive and see growth. Something I need to try to maybe get to the next level of reef keeping skills is a constant bumped up ph. Some say no way, some say yeah, makes a difference. I'm not expecting a miracle for insane growth, but every little bit helps & I'll make the decision myself on my own tank. If a once a month visitor to my house can notice new growth on the specimens, I'm on to something that works for me. Happy reefing.

 

[Sod Buster]

https://www.shopmedvet.com/product/soda-lime-5-gallon-JOR553B

 

[rkpetersen]

https://www.shopmedvet.com/product/soda-lime-5-gallon-JOR553B

lol, that's exactly what I buy.

 

[ryboy707]

Any updates? How did it work?

 

[Nfd552]

its been a while but this was my solution to it. i got 1/4 tubing, a 1/4 barb to 3/8 thread brass adapter (home depot didnt have it in any plastics.) the 3/8 tubing from the co reactor i put the threaded end of the adapter into the tubing and the ran the 1/4 tubing to the bottom of the skimmer air intake. i had to heat the 1/4 tubing to get it on the brass fitting, but worked out fine

 

[Nfd552]

saw a .4 jump within the week. now depending on the day im north of 8.0, but usually 8.0-8.2. @Bulk Reef Supply color changin soda ash lasted about 6-7 weeks for me

 

[Sod Buster]

Tractor supply should have white nylon plastic fittings if you ever want to replace the brass. Glad you have it dialed in.