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  1. AZDesertRat
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    I need a new heater

    I have been using the Via Aqua Titanium heaters for years and been very happy with them. They have a separate controller that is very accurate and a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 6, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  2. AZDesertRat
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    Spectrapure RODI opinion and water storage in garage?

    From another forum where the same thread was started:...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 3, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  3. AZDesertRat
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    ATO Help and Info?

    Spectrapure UPLC-II. It gives you reliability since it uses the same bulletproof peristaltic pump as their LiterMeter, adjustability with its 1/10"...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 2, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. AZDesertRat
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    well water cycle

    The EPA Wellhead Protection Program is relatively new in relation to the number of active wells in the US so many are pre regulations and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 18, 2014 in forum: New To The Hobby
  5. AZDesertRat
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    well water cycle

    Koi can live in anything, including sewage. We kept them in our water troughs on my grandparents cattle ranch and worse yet I had them in the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 18, 2014 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    RO/DI filter question

    Are your present DI's full size verticals or the small horizontals? If they are verticals then I would leave the extra carbon canister empty or...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 18, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  7. AZDesertRat
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    well water cycle

    Having started my water career as a well drillers helper in 1974 and later as a pump contractor and well rehabilitation specialist and still...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 17, 2014 in forum: New To The Hobby
  8. AZDesertRat
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    well water cycle

    Domestic well water is no different than municipal well or surface water other than it probably does not contain chlorine as a residual disinfectant....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 17, 2014 in forum: New To The Hobby
  9. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI filter question

    Toss one of the carbons as it is not necessary when using a good quality, low micron sediment filter. I recommend a 0.5 or 1.0 micron sediment...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 17, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Dorso Pipe

    The airline tubing may only need to be lowered down 1" or 2", it all depends on the water level in the overflow box. I find it will usually be about...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 17, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Dorso Pipe

    It places the air so it mixes directly with the water for a smooth, laminar flow and full pipe which eliminates the gulping or air binding you are...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 16, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Dorso Pipe

    Drill a hole in the standpipe cap just large enough for a piece of clear vinyl airline tubing to fit through snugly. Cut a piece of tubing maybe 12...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 16, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  13. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI filter question

    If you have a normal reef quality RO/DI the sediment and carbon block filters will all be standard 10" replacement size. As Vinny said though, not...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 16, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  14. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Units

    The recommended maintanance is to change the sediment and carbon block filters every 6 months at a cost of maybe $12-$20 and to disinfect the system...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 16, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  15. AZDesertRat
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    Generator

    Something I learned about many battery backups/UPS systems is they do not like aquarium heaters. Heaters are resistive type loads and UPS systems...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 15, 2014 in forum: The Bucket
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Generator

    There is a thread that is about a thousand pages long on RV.net talking about Chinese generators....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 15, 2014 in forum: The Bucket
  17. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Units

    You are seeing what is called TDS creep when the system first starts up. this is normal and should drop back to 0 quickly. If you want to extend the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 6, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  18. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Units

    A good handheld TDS meter is your best friend. you can pretty much rest assured the water has no contaminants as long as the TDS is 0 in finished...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 6, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  19. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Units

    If you have a good RO/DI system with a 1 micron or less carbon block and a properly packed full size vertical DI so t has plenty of contact or...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 5, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  20. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Units

    Yes you can, they are all standard size 10" filters, Dow Filmtec 1812 series membrane size and their refillable DI cartridges fit standard canisters,...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 5, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
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