Biopellets have been around for a few years, and I think they are here to stay. They are great at what they do, but unfortunately don't know when to stop doing their job. After countless hours on this forum and others I came to the conclusion that a recirculating biopellet reactor was the way to go. because all the options seem to be very pricey, I built my own that I believe is comparable to any reactor that can be bought. So, along the way I took some pics and notes of the mistakes I made and hope to pass it on to you fine people.
Supplies:
Nextreef mr1 media reactor: amazon 49$
Quiet one 1200 250gph pump: amazon 25$
Uniseals 1/2" x2 : BRS 4$
Filter 1/2" : BRS 2$
3/8" male x 1/2" female adapter: Pex plastic supply 6$
Schedule 80 1/2" pipe: BRS 7$
Schedule 80 1/2" slip x slip union x2 : BRS 8$
Schedule 80 1/2 slip x slip elbow x2 : BRS 3.20$
Schedule 80 1/2 adapter x2 : Lowes 3$
Schedule 80 1/2 coupling x1 : Lowes 1$
Schedule 80 1/2" threaded tee: Lowes 3$
Schedule 80 1/2 ball valve: Amazon 4$
1/2" x 1/4" john gusset fitting: Lowes 3.5$
3/8" x 1/4" john gusset fitting: Lowes 3.5$
1/4" tubing: had laying around
1/4" ball valve: had laying around
This is my final design (2 before it). I'm sure parts could be ordered elsewhere, but this is where I got them. I listed so anyone could obtain the same parts to build this.
Supplies:
Nextreef mr1 media reactor: amazon 49$
Quiet one 1200 250gph pump: amazon 25$
Uniseals 1/2" x2 : BRS 4$
Filter 1/2" : BRS 2$
3/8" male x 1/2" female adapter: Pex plastic supply 6$
Schedule 80 1/2" pipe: BRS 7$
Schedule 80 1/2" slip x slip union x2 : BRS 8$
Schedule 80 1/2 slip x slip elbow x2 : BRS 3.20$
Schedule 80 1/2 adapter x2 : Lowes 3$
Schedule 80 1/2 coupling x1 : Lowes 1$
Schedule 80 1/2" threaded tee: Lowes 3$
Schedule 80 1/2 ball valve: Amazon 4$
1/2" x 1/4" john gusset fitting: Lowes 3.5$
3/8" x 1/4" john gusset fitting: Lowes 3.5$
1/4" tubing: had laying around
1/4" ball valve: had laying around
This is my final design (2 before it). I'm sure parts could be ordered elsewhere, but this is where I got them. I listed so anyone could obtain the same parts to build this.