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Your overflow into the sump should be submerged. It helps to quiet the finished setup. It won't affect the flow rate from the DT to the sump....
If the installation of your filter sock is properly executed, then running the return dry can't happen. Even if your filter sock becomes clogged,...
I dunno. The buddy in the story was a schoolmate, and I haven't spoken to him since 1995.
Looks good, jkat21! :)
Welcome to 3reef, regent2010! :)
No, raven. It was an issue that prevented the impeller from turning. If the prop and impeller body don't spin freely on the spindle, they won't...
Hey, Midnight Madman. Try removing the impeller and while holding the cylindrical shaft, make sure the propeller spins freely on its spindle. That...
That's an interesting question, Broaner. Motors are rated for voltages of 120 or 240, nominal--not including those used in industry. Controller...
Yes. 23 days is often the number that you read, but it's not like clockwork. It could range within a handful of days either side.
Beautiful, Steve. :)
Since the ground at depth is of uniform temp annually, it seems at first glance to be a good idea. As for the stagnant water issue, you could...
Thanks for taking the time and sharing. Nice post. :)
That's some valuable stuff, Curt. So even some of the "big boys" are from the "taught sense" side of town. Very interesting. Thanks for taking...
Upon second reading, I see there's an extra word in my original post. It wasn't clear. I should have said, "If the motor turns freely without the...
Nice photo skills, Matt! They look very professional. I'm guessing they'd produce what they're calling the "spotlight effect" to some extent....
Hey Pickupman66. I've never owned one of these, but I've been looking at them with interest in buying two. I've watched some videos on UTube and...
:) Thanks! :)
Here's hoping you're right! :) Do I have it right--that curing in the darkness helps flush the rocks of algaes? I read that this way promotes...
It's not, Pelado. They're button polyps. :P
no doubt. :) Sort of. :) Not too terribly neon, but you can see their slight glow in the actinic. There's no black striping. Otherwise, your...
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