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Old 01/07/2008, 11:47 AM
bignick bignick is offline
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2 Aqua C XP phosphate Reactors FS

Okay i am not going to disguise this in anyway. These things are total Crap. They Leak, are designed Poorly, and cost me a lot of money.

But, If you area DIY person i am sure you can figure a way to use them. I needed them for out of sump use and they would have flooded my basement for sure. If you were to run them in your sump then i am sure you could get away with using them. If you are really good at DIY i'm sure that you can use these for something. I cannot find a use for them so i would like to sell them.

$30 for the two.

They have a 4" Diameter and basically leak at the top where you put the lid on.

I tried to modify them with screws to tighten them down but didn't have any luck.
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Old 01/07/2008, 01:31 PM
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how about putting a rubber gasket between the cover and the top lip?
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Old 01/07/2008, 02:34 PM
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I already bought two new reactors and have given up all hope on these. If someone wants to try that please be my guest. But i am done playing with them.

Thanks for the idea though.
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Old 01/07/2008, 03:28 PM
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Old 01/07/2008, 06:21 PM
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I'll get in line if the sale falls through.

Phil
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Old 01/07/2008, 06:23 PM
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What replacement reactors did you go with?
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Old 01/09/2008, 11:23 AM
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2 little fishes is what ended up going with.

Sale fell through. i am sending a PM to you now Phil
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Old 01/10/2008, 12:30 AM
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How do you like the two little fishes? I just bought one what kind of pumps are you using?
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Old 01/10/2008, 07:36 AM
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I'm using an MJ600 with a valve on it truned back to restrict some flow. I like it because it doesn't leak but it would be nicer if they were bigger.
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