Pre-filter die kalk solution?

dkh0331 · #1 07/15/2004, 02:25 PM

Hi Randy,
I use an Aqualifer for my kalk dripping pump. Recently, Iâ€™ve had issues with the velocity of the pump. After running a vinegar/water solution thru it, itâ€™s fine but will start slowing down again every couple of days. There is a pre-filter available and was wondering if the pre-filter will have on any effect the kalk solution?

Thanks Randy!!

David

Randy Holmes-Farley · #2 07/15/2004, 02:31 PM

A filter should be OK, depending on what it is, but I do not know of any that you can just pop in line.

I'm not familiar with an Aqualifer. Is the limewater cloudy or clear when it is being pumped?

dkh0331 · #3 07/15/2004, 02:37 PM

Randy,
An Aqua lifter is a vacuum pump, with an inney and an outey flow. It is the recommend pump to use on the the CPR overflows to remove air. They have a pre-filter available made out of what seems to be a nylon sponge type material enclosed in a clear plastic container with two nipples on the top.

The kalk effluent that I'm pumping is clear.

Thanks Randy!!

David

Randy Holmes-Farley · #4 07/15/2004, 02:40 PM

Does it suck air through the limewater? That wouldn't be good.

dkh0331 · #5 07/15/2004, 02:45 PM

No. The suction side of the this vacuum pump is attached to a hose that runs into my kalk solution bucket. The prefilter would be right before the pump on the suction line. The outflow has a hose, with a valve regulator on it, that feeds into my sump.

This vacuum pump is designed for air or liquid.

Sorry for any confusion.

David

Randy Holmes-Farley · #6 07/15/2004, 02:52 PM

No problem. I'm just trying to understand why it clogs so fast. I've not used a pump like that before. My reef Filler can go a very long time (a year or more) without clogging significantly.

Is it especially warm inside of it? Lime is less soluble in warmer water, so a warm pump part may precipitate stuff more rapidly.

dkh0331 · #7 07/15/2004, 02:59 PM

Not sure about the warmth inside of it Randy. I have it set up on a timer and float switch so it only drips after lights out. I will check in it early tommorow morning. Here is a link from MD to the pump if that will help.

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...dproduct=KTALP

I do appreciate your help!

David

Randy Holmes-Farley · #8 07/15/2004, 03:01 PM

Thanks. I've not seen it before, and I can't tell much about what the inside looks like.

dkh0331 · #9 07/15/2004, 03:03 PM

Maybe I'll take it apart this evening.

And with any luck, I'll be able to put it back together without too many left over parts.

David

Randy Holmes-Farley · #10 07/15/2004, 03:24 PM

And with any luck, I'll be able to put it back together without too many left over parts.

Good luck!