Adding a PH Probe ti Calcium Reactor. DIY

[Skaters216]

I am adding a calcium reactor to my system and bought a Korallin reactor but it didn't have a PH Probe Port, So I Googled to see what a new lid with ph probe port would cost and I found a new lid for $65. As we all know how expensive this hobby is so I decided to see if I could add one myself. First I found a Ph Probe adaptor online for $8, I had the Drill bit ( 45/64 ) and a Tap ( 1/2" ), I tested it on a piece of Lexan plastic first and Next it was onto the reactor lid and I will let the Pictures tell the rest.

 

[Skaters216]

Tap

This is what it looked like after tapping thread

 

[Skaters216]

Tap

Here is the pic

 

[Skaters216]

Drill

45/64 bit

 

[Skaters216]

Tap size 1/2"

Tap

 

[DrAsTiC]

Wow that worked out really good. Do you have the reactor running yet?

 

[MIKE NY]

......Or you can do what I've been using for years. I have a cup hanging over my sump with the reactor effluent tube in it with the PH probe.

 

[Skaters216]

No next week I ordered media for it and ph calibration packs and the packets were punctured and the media bottle broke open so I am waiting for a new delivery

 

[Skaters216]

I Got 2 request for help with drilling and tapping their calcium reactor to add a ph probe, I'm glad to help them out. I really posted this to help others save some money buying new lids for $65-$85 when this cost zero if you have the tools. Hopefully anyone who googles this topic my post will help them out.

 

[Loose tenticle]

awesome good to know, should also put this under the DIY section im sure it will help out a lot of people

 

[Silkyslim]

Cool job. I'm too scared to drill my top. I do the effluent cup as well

 

[Skaters216]

Thanks LT I will also post in DIY, Silk it was very easy I was done it 5 minutes, and didn't even hesitate with the lid of reactor, i figured if it broke i was going to by new lid with probe port anyway, this is the way these companies do it anyway anyone interested in doing this you can PM me.

 

[rwells]

yea it's worth doing, he just did mine today. It was a pleasure meeting you, Thanks again.

 

[Skaters216]

My pleasure a little tougher than mine but worked out great, Enjoy and good luck.