UV and carbon reactor

[rockmp]

Can both of these be on the same pump and linked together? Currently I have a Mj900 on the reactor and would like to take the output from that to my UV. Is that enough flow for UV or should I separate them?

[StevenSeas]

depends on the individual UV sterilizer that you are running. look at the manufacture recommended gph, it all has to do w/ "dwell" time in the unit, if its too fast it will barely get anything out, too slow... cant think of what happens then lol

[rockmp]

yea thats what I was thinking. I have a turbo twist UV. I need to check the manufacturer's info on it.

[RayAllen]

Both Reactors and UVs need the water flowing through slowly to assure maximum exposure time to the UV or media in the reactor. Id think anything over 200-250 gph would be to much for either. Doesnt meen they wont work with a pump of a higher GPH, just wont work as well.

[Gseclipse02]

mark i run my maxi jet 1200 threw a carbon reactor than to a 40w uv the only bad thing is to much head on it ... the slower the better IMO

[allan]

I have my 39Wturbo twist running off of my smaller pump, but I can't say that I'm entirely happy with the results.

I've considered putting another smaller pump in the sump and running a continuous loop from, and to, the sump through the UV. Slower flow to ensure maximum penetration.