Ok, I had a BRIGHT idea the other day, and decided it was worth a shot, worst case if it didn't work, I would be out basically nothing.... I have a need to add Ca/Alk to the tank, and with funds being short, DIY is the only way to go. I have been keeping my eye out for the 5 gallon buckets of "Driveway Heat" but have not come across any, and I have a 3lb bag of Baking Soda around here somewhere. So... Any guesses?
I know, an empty gatorade bottle...
Epoxy? A paper plate? WHAT!?!?
This will NOT keep the gatorade in anymore....
Are those 1/4" tubing couplers? On top of a GatorAid Bottle? Yes, yes they are!!
Hmmm.... What could that be?
PRESTO CHANGO!!! KALK REACTOR!
$10 worth of plumbing parts, some of which I already had, and about 30 minutes later. (Okay a couple hours to make sure the epoxy was good and dry.)
I have a 5 gallon bucket full of Lime, so I am "in there like swimwear" on that. I know this is a bandaid, and I will DIY up a real nice one as I get my life back on track. I am thinking of a dual chamber DIY, Kalk reactor on one side, with a CaRx on the other.... a couple small chambers, 4" square buy 12" tall would fit in my stand nicely.
I hope you enjoy the update, it was a fun afternoon project.
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