sknoch78 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 I have a Korallin calcium reactor and I would like to put a ph probe in the lid of it. Does anyone know where to get the watertight fitting? I had found them at one point in time, but have since forgot where. On this same note, I intend to run a second chamber for the reactor. Would you measure the ph in the first or second chamber? Thanks, Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefin' Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 how about a whole new lid... http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=KL3123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20cooled Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 WOW that is a lot of money for a pH probe holder. YOu can get them at Home Depot, they are called cord holders look in the electrical area, they have them in plastic and metal and they are like $3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefin' Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 i dont think those strain reliefs are water tight....have u used one? heres one http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=OP3171 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20cooled Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 I've used them many times without an issue, I just put a little teflon tape around the threads and it works fine. Sometime you have to tweak around a little with the tightness to get it right but they work. As for those a MD I've heard of people having problems with them leaking, but I'm guessing it was not installed or used right. Here is my DIY reactor with one of the Home Depot ones: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefin' Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 im gonna have to try one......thanks for the tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sknoch78 Posted September 28, 2006 Author Share Posted September 28, 2006 Thanks to both of you! I am still interested in which chamber you think it should go in, first or second? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20cooled Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 I would measure from the main chamber, the idea with the 2nd is to give you more media and to allow the co2 to bleed off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sknoch78 Posted September 28, 2006 Author Share Posted September 28, 2006 Makes sense. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sknoch78 Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 I just ended up buying a new lid with the probe holder from MD today. I found the parts at Lowes but after looking at the cost for a tap that size, it was cheaper to buy the lid. I thought about just drilling a hole and gluing it, but decided the new lid was a cleaner option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVES Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Shawn you should have told me,, I have a 1/2 NPT Tap. I have a korallin for my home tank as well, I think Ill buy the fittings etc. When you get your new lid, mind bringing it by so I can see how its layed out etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sknoch78 Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 No problem Joel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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