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  1. AZDesertRat
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    water storage

    It really makes no difference, the membrane housing will still have sufficent mositure inside it for a month or two. You should use a RO or RO/DI...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 17, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  2. AZDesertRat
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    EVO 1400 sucking instead of pushing?

    Plugging and unplugging is not the answer and really is just a luck of the draw. If this continues and you cannot find the rubber bump stop,...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 17, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  3. AZDesertRat
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    U can make Same pump have diff flow rate

    Pretty much all pump companies recommend oversizing the tubing or piping to reduce friction losses. Mag has always recommended this. When using...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 17, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Used RODI

    Russ is correct, what you have is an ebay quality system. If it does have the 100 GPD membrane you will probably want to start over with a 75 GPD Dow...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 17, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. AZDesertRat
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    Smart Reef RO DI 75 GPD Reverse Osmosis System

    If you are in Ohio you need to check out www.buckeyefieldsupply.com . Their 75 GPD Premium system for $169 is an awesome system and Russ is a heck...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 15, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Smart Reef RO DI 75 GPD Reverse Osmosis System

    Coralife RO/DI units are pretty low quality and receive a lot of well deserved complaints on all the reef forums. They are also a little expensive...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 15, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Do you clean your sump tank?

    I clean mine every 6 months qat most.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 15, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Tooo much flow from new Hydors

    Where did you place them and how were they aimed? My 1400's are about 6-8" down in the back corners, aimed slightly towards the surface and pointed...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 13, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Tax Time is Here!!! help with choosing equipment

    The 1400 is the same physical size as the 550, 750 and 1050 so go for the gusto. Its a SPS system and most SPS love flow.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 12, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Upgrading Ro unit

    For RO or RO/DI you test conductivity or TDS, the other tests are not accurate and tell you nothing. If you have 0 TDS water with a good handheld TDS...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 12, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Upgrading Ro unit

    You do want a DI filter but don't put too much faith in phosphate test kits when used on RO or ultrapure water, they are not intended for such and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 12, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Why is my water level low in DT?

    What you see is normal.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 12, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  13. AZDesertRat
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    New RO Membrane water

    You should send the first 3 to 5 gallons to waste. Bypass or remove the DI filter at this time also so you don't load it up and exhauste it...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 10, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Hydors have arrived !!

    Mine are quiet, you have to be standing next to the tank to see when they switch back and forth.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 10, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  15. AZDesertRat
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    Unboxing my Kati-Ani Water Filter

    Keep us posted!
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 10, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Tax Time is Here!!! help with choosing equipment

    Two Evolutions and a Reefkeeper Lite so you can put them on the wavemaker function. Mine have been running for two years now, thats 2,000,000 starts...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 10, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  17. AZDesertRat
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    Hydors have arrived !!

    The 550, 750, 1050 and 1400 are all the same physical size, they share the same parts just different props. I have been running two of the 1400's...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 10, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  18. AZDesertRat
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    Unboxing my Kati-Ani Water Filter

    DI only is used a lot in commercial installations where they change the resin tanks out often and send them for recharging, much like a Culligan...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 10, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  19. AZDesertRat
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    Used ro/di questions

    Thats what I have run my system at for almost 4 years now. Never a problem.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 10, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  20. AZDesertRat
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    DI RO stage question

    NO RO membrane is 100% effective, none. Industrial, commercial and municipal membranes are around 85-90% efficient in most cases and rely on...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 9, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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