Kalk Reactor

[DrMark]

I like and use zeomag 10-15% by vol in the Ca reactor....

[princer7]

What is the benefit of draining during refill?

The Kalk reactor stays full with water all the time. By having the drain, it allows you to remove water more easily (less mess and hair pulling) to make room for more Calcium Hydroxide.

The water can only hold so much Calcium Hydroxide in solution so you can add extra to the reactor. When the stirring pump kicks in, it remixes it to maximize how much is kept in solution.

[longhorn_20m]

Thanks everyone, it looks like I will need to do some additional research on calcium reactors.

[ErikH]

CA Reactors are the way to go.
Here are two great pages with trustworthy info.
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/calcalkmar.htm
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/careacfaqs.htm

That site is worth it's virtual weight in gold.