Reef Ball Technical Specifications
Reef Ball Specifications for Comparison to Other Reef Material
3-D Modeling Components-Reef Balls to scale and many other models available through Google Earth's SketchUp., just install this free program then click on second icon at top right "get models" and use keyword reef ball in the search. Below is an example of a Bay Ball.
Reef Ball Sizes, Weights, Volume & # of Holes
Style Width Height Weight Concrete
VolumeSurface
Area# Holes Goliath Booster Ring 6 feet, 6 inches
(2 m)3 feet
(1 m)4,000-6,000 lbs. (1,818-2,727 kg.)b 1.3 yard3 (1.19 m3) 180 ft2 15-25 Goliath 6 feet (1.83 m) 5 feet (1.52 m) 4,000-6,000 lbs. (1,818-2,727 kg.) 1.3 yard3 (1.19 m3) 230 ft2 (21.4 m2) 25-40 Super Ball 6 feet (1.83 m) 4.5 feet (1.37 m) 4,000-6,000 lbs (1,818-2,727 kg.) 1.3 yard3 (1.19 m3) 190 ft2 (17.6 m2) 22-34 Ultra Ball 5.5 feet
(1.68 m)4.3 feet
(1.31 m)3,500-4,500 lbs.
(1,591-2,045 kg.)0.9 yard3
(0.76 m3)150 ft2
(13.9 m2)22-34 Reef Ball 6 feet
(1.83 m)3.8 feet
(1.16 m)3000-4200 lbs.
(1364-1,909 kg.)0.75 yard3
(0.57 m3)130 ft2
(12.1 m2)22-34 Pallet Ball 4 feet
(1.22 m)2.9 feet
(0.88 m)1500-2200 lbs.
(682-1,000 kg.)0.33 yard3
(0.25 m3)75 ft2
(7.0 m2)17-24 Bay Ball 3 feet
(0.91 m)2 feet
(0.61 m)375-750 lbs.
(170-341 kg.)0.10 yard3
(0.08 m3)30 ft2
(2.8 m2)11-16 Mini-Bay Ball 2.5 feet
(0.76 m)1.75 feet
(0.53 m)150-200 lbs.
(68-91 kg.)less than 4
50 lb. bags8-12 Lo-Pro 2 feet
(0.61 m)1.5 feet
(0.46 m)80-130 lbs.
(36-59 kg.)less than 2
50 lb. bags6-10 Oyster 1.5 feet
(0.46 m)1 foot
(0.30 m)30-45 lbs.
(14-20 kg.)less than 1
50 lb. bag6-8
Bold numbers are estimates in above chart
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Reef Ball Specifications
for Comparison to Other Reef MaterialSolid Weight Equivalency- (simply stated, if the Reef Balls were poured solid without holes or a center bladder, this would be the weight of the structure). This is useful for comparing raw tonnage requirements for a similar project using, for example, limestone boulders.
- Bay Ball is equal to 5,500 pounds of solid reef material
- Pallet Ball is equal to 8,225 pounds of solid reef material
- Reef Ball is equal to 13,980 pounds of solid reef material
Surface Area Equivalency-(simply stated, how much surface area for marine growth is available (macro) and how much texture is available for bacteria, micro-algae and other micro-organism colonization (micro). This is useful to determine the real carrying capacity in terms of the bio-fouling communities. The number of holes is important in determining the amount of reef fish habitat created.
- MiniBay Ball, LoPro and Oyster Ball and PDF Engineering Drawing for Surface Area Calculations
- Bay Ball has a macro (raw "smooth") surface area of 30 square feet
- Pallet Ball has a macro (raw "smooth") surface area of 75 square feet
- Reef Ball has a macro (raw "smooth") surface area of 130 square feet
- Bay Ball has 14-18 "fish" holes (diameters from 6-14 inches)
- Pallet Ball has 23-28 "fish" holes (diameters from 6-18 inches)
- Reef Ball has 29-34 "fish" holes (diameters from 7-22 inches)
Biomass Carrying Capacity-This is an estimate based on a variety of studies of the approximate carrying capacity in terms of fish bio-mass.
- Bay Ball has a carrying capacity of approximately 100 pounds fish/year
- Pallet Ball has a carrying capacity of approximately 250 pounds fish/year
- Reef Ball has a carrying capacity of approximately 425 pounds fish/year
Item
Count
Total Wt (lbs)
Bladder - A-6
1
27
Panels
4
140
Hold Down Bar
1
6
Short Pins
28
7
Wedges
28
3.5
Washers
44
5.5
A-O Kits
12
24
Teather Balls
20
10
Base Plates
12
60
Total Weight -->
283
RB Molds Mold
350 lbs
4 pcs
Pallet for Shipping
50-60 lbs
(Note: include extra screw caps on all orders)
Item
Count
Total Wt (lbs)
Ctr Bladder - A-5
1
15
Panels
3
66
Hold Down Bars
1
2
Short Pins
15
3.75
Wedges
15
1.875
Washers
24
3
A-O Kits
6
12
Teather Balls
12
6
Base Plates
6
30
Total Weight -->
139.625
RB Molds Mold
225 lbs
3 pcs
Pallet for Shipping
50-60 lbs
(Note: include extra screw caps on all orders)
Item
Count
Total Wt (lbs)
Ctr Bladder - A-4
1
10
Panels
3
36
Hold Down Bars
1
2
Washers
18
2.25
Short Pins
12
3
Wedges
12
1.5
A-O Kits
n/a
0
Teather Balls
9
4.5
Base Plates
6
30
Total Weight -->
89.25
BB Molds Mold
140 lbs
3 pcs
Pallet for Shipping
50-60 lbs
(Note: include extra screw caps on all orders)
Item
Count
Total Weight (lbs)
Bladder - A-2
1
3
Panels
3
18
Hold Down Bar
1
0.5
Short Pins
9
2.25
Wedges
9
1.125
Assorted Balls
6
1
Tether Balls
2
1
Washers
15
1.875
Washers optional for mold flanges
Base Plates
3
15
Total Weight -->
28.75
(Note: include extra screw caps on all orders)
Item
Count
Total Weight (lbs)
Ctr Bladder - A-0
1
2
Panels
2
10
Short Pins
6
1.5
Wedges
6
0.75
Assorted Balls
6
1
Hold Down Bar
1
0.25
Washers
10
1.25
Washers optional for mold flanges
Base Plates
2
10
Total Weight -->
26.75
(Note: include extra screw caps on all orders)
All orders are packed on a pallet standardly, crating can be requested for an extra $200 per crate. International orders are often packed with extra spare parts when the 5% International surcharge and estimated shipping amounts are less than the actual costs to complete the international transaction.
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Listing of FRP Rebar Manufacturers
Dow Chemical - Fulcrum Company
Building 3, #4
312 Washington Street
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
CONTACT: David Vanderpool
PHONE: 781-431-6439
FAX: 800-409-4144
EMAIL: drvanderpool@dow.com
WEBSITE: www.dow.com Hughes Brothers, Inc.
210 N. 13th Street
Seward, NE 68434
CONTACT: Doug Gremel
PHONE: 402-646-6211or 800-869-0359
FAX: 402-643-2149
EMAIL: doug@hughesbros.com
WEBSITE: www.hughesbros.com
Kodiak Fiberglass Rebar, Inc.
1517 Columbia St.
Liberty, TX 77575
CONTACT: Leroy Heston
PHONE: 936-334-0183
FAX: 936-334-8880
EMAIL: leroywh@txucom.net Pultrall, ADS Composites Group
1191, Rue Huppe'
Thetford Mines, Quebec G6G 7Y6
CANADA
CONTACT: Sam Steere
PH/FX: 972-818-1993
EMAIL: sam@fiberglassrebar.com
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