PG Power Vortex Reactor PG

Power Vortex Reactor

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The Cyclonic Vortex of CO2 gas is more efficient than passive reactors. The small  (4” X 4” 3”) size makes the Vortex Reactor ideal for smaller tank sizes from 5 to 30 gallons.   Works with cylinder or yeast generated CO2 supplies.  Super easy set up, no connection needed to existing filters, just attach the CO2 line and plug it in.  Maintenance and cleaning is a  snap without connections to existing filters. Smooth, even 2” dia. discharge flow keeps more CO2 in suspension for longer. Rugged heavy duty construction,  Chamber guaranteed 1 year against defects in material and workmanship, Pump guaranteed for six months. 

VORTEX REACTOR INSTRUCTIONS

START UP

  • AFTER REMOVING YOUR REACTOR FROM THE BOX,  CONNECT YOUR CO2 SUPPLY LINE TO THE 3/16” INLET TUBE ON  TOP OF THE REACTOR.   YOU’RE NOW READY TO INSTALL YOUR REACTOR.

    • SUBMERGE THE REACTOR INTO THE WATER THEN TIP THE OPEN END UPWARD THEREBY LETTING ANY TRAPPED TRAPPED AIR ESCAPE

    ATTACH THE REACTOR TO THE INSIDE OF THE TANK BELOW THE WATER LINE BY PUSHING THE SUCTION CUP FIRMLY AGAINST THE GLASS.   MAKE SURE THE TOP OF THE REACTOR CHAMBER IS LEVEL.

    AFTER YOUR REACTOR IS ATTACHED AND LEVEL PLUG IN THE CHORD AND TURN ON YOUR CO2 SUPPLY.   THAT’S ALL THERE IS TO IT. CHECK PERIODICALLY TO MAKE SURE THE REACTOR CHAMBER HAS REMAINED LEVEL. 

    REGULAR MAINTENANCE

    PERIODICALLY YOU REACTOR WILL NEED TO BE CLEANED IN ORDER TO ASSURE PROPER OPERATION.  FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING STEPS.

  • WITH YOUR FINGERNAIL OR THE EDGE OF A BUTTER KNIFE RELEASE THE SUCTION CUP. NEVER PULL OR FORCE THE SUCTION CUP LOOSE.   UNPLUG THE POWER SUPPLY AND DISCONNECT YOUR CO2 SOURCE.    TAKE THE VORTEX REACTOR TO A SINK FOR CLEANING.
  • REMOVE PUMP FROM CHAMBER USING A GENTLE BACK AND FORTH PULLING MOTION
  • GENTLY SEPARATE THE IMPELLER CHAMBER COVER AND SPRAY OR BOTTLE BRUSH AWAY ANY DETRITUS THEN REASSEMBLE.

    • CLEAN THE CHAMBER WITH A BOTTLE BRUSH. CLEAN THE CO2  INLET TUBE USING A PIPE CLEANER OR TOOTH PICK.  REPEATEDLY SPRAY OUT THE SPONGE FILTER UNTIL CLEAN

    REASSEMBLE YOU REACTOR---YOU’RE NOW READY TO REINSTALL YOUR REACTOR