WTB brs dual reactor

[BryanF]

I was just getting ready to buy a brs dual reactor and thought I would see if anyone here had one laying around.

I could trade a couple TLF phosban reactors or pay cash..

 

[Fitz19d]

I would highly suggest getting 2 singles rather than the dual. (Read the review comments etc.) Basically difficult to get the flow working right from one pump in 2 cannisters. (GFO suppose to be loose and tumbling vs high stream on packed carbon.)

 

[Walter White]

If you like the compact size of the BRS reactor over two separate you should consider going with the Spectrapure model instead which has the same foot print but allows for independent control

http://spectrapure.com/MR-DUAL-Dual-Chamber-Media-Reactor

 

[09bumblebee]

WTB brs dual reactor

Wow that's awesome I didn't even know those existed.

 

[BryanF]

If you like the compact size of the BRS reactor over two separate you should consider going with the Spectrapure model instead which has the same foot print but allows for independent control

http://spectrapure.com/MR-DUAL-Dual-Chamber-Media-Reactor

Thanks for pointing that product out, I've never seen it. I find the brs so much easier to use when compared to the tlf reactors. The spectrapure seems similar in construction to the brs with the added bonus of dual control.

 

[Walter White]

Yep Im getting one for the new 60g cube im putting together.

 

[Haulin Oates]

WTB brs dual reactor

Yep Im getting one for the new 60g cube im putting together.

You wha....? When were you gonna tell us about this 60 cube build?!?

 

[Walter White]

Once I have all the parts gathered I was going to start the build thread. This is going to replace my 28g JBJ.

 

[Haulin Oates]

WTB brs dual reactor

Nice!!
I have the BRS dual reactor, and I ended up taking it apart and using the canisters separately. The flow into the second canister was low, even with an 800gph pump.

 

[BryanF]

Nice!!
I have the BRS dual reactor, and I ended up taking it apart and using the canisters separately. The flow into the second canister was low, even with an 800gph pump.

I didn't know people disliked the dual reactor so much. I've used one for a month or so on my other tank and it seems to be working good. Gfo is tumbling nicely, I packed the carbon between 2 sponges and it doesn't tumble at all.

 

[Walter White]

I didn't know people disliked the dual reactor so much. I've used one for a month or so on my other tank and it seems to be working good. Gfo is tumbling nicely, I packed the carbon between 2 sponges and it doesn't tumble at all.

Im sure they are fine but even BRS states that they can be fussy at times and people often have to tweak the flow through them to keep the GFO tumbling properly.

 

[09bumblebee]

WTB brs dual reactor

Yea I have to do that with mine frequently so I'm gonna modify mine like the spectra pure one.

 

[BryanF]

One more try, anyone have one they want to sell. No pump needed.

 

[The Coral Shop.com]

Think I have one might need a few sponges

 

[BryanF]

That would be great, please let me know if you find it. I can always order a few sponges..

 

[The Coral Shop.com]

Found it!

 

[BryanF]

Found it!

I really appreciate you tracking it down. Unfortunately I broke down and ordered a new one last week.

 

[ReefCheif]

I would highly suggest getting 2 singles rather than the dual. (Read the review comments etc.) Basically difficult to get the flow working right from one pump in 2 cannisters. (GFO suppose to be loose and tumbling vs high stream on packed carbon.)

I disagree with this entirley. Much easier to use 2 reactors with one pump. GFO in the first section, carbon in the second. Although I dont use BRS GFO, I use Kents phosphate sponge, worked much better for me, the BRS GFO seemed to turn to mud and clog the thing up, the Kent works much better IMHO! This is probably why people have issues with the dual reactor, change your media and it works great!