thanks, I think you hit about everything in your post so I pick you to reply
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Originally posted by killagoby
I totally disagree with the above statements. I've seen the Kent product in action. My LFS has one. It leaks and it is brittle plastic that can break at the 90 elbows. The TLF reactor was recomended by that LFS to me. I made the right choice.
1. Use the pads for what they were made for.
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it says right on the box "phosban reactor" but these pads are not meant for phosban?
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2. Don't run the flow any higher than 50GPH through it. This will stop the media from running through it.
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I am using a maxijet 404 adjustable from 20-106 GPH I run it at 1-3 clicks up, just enough to get a fluid surface
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3. Use a longer tube for the connection, so the pump rests on the bottom of your sump. This will help stop the weight of your pump pull off the connections.
Problem solved...
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the unit is in a sump that is only 12 inches across, but even at 18 inches, the effluent comes off the reactor parallel to the water surface, just the pressure from the hose bending is enough to contort the elbow. I can see it popping off real ez... if you have one of these, may I recommend zip-ties
can I fix it.. sure, the point is, his is not a skimmer where you get to modd it to get better performance, you have to do a bunch of stuff just to keep it from leaking
if you have the older version, I understand it is much better, just a pita removing the 147 nylon screws to change the media. the quick release top on this unit is pretty cool