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  1. AZDesertRat
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    ANY GAC for RO Drinking water filtration?

    When I worked in a water treatment plant we used to sell our exhausted GAC to companies that would regenerate it for other uses. The market is...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 24, 2015 in forum: General Reef Topics
  2. AZDesertRat
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    ANY GAC for RO Drinking water filtration?

    Unless the carbon has a label showing it is NSF approved for drinking water I would not use it.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 18, 2015 in forum: General Reef Topics
  3. AZDesertRat
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    RODI system question

    You could use what you have but honestly the cost of a quality replacement sediment filter, carbon block, RO membrane and matched flow restrictor and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 12, 2015 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Time to fill up the new tank

    Yes it is all recycled and in much of the state it is recharged back in the ground for storage and recovery or in some cases it becomes "reuse" water...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 11, 2015 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Plumbing question/suggestion

    Baby snails are tiny and grow quickly so can get about anywhere. Search my user name and modified Stockman on any of the popular reef forums and you...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 10, 2015 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Time to fill up the new tank

    Don't fall for the reduced waste claims with dual membrane systems, its not true. Think about it for a minute, you are sending concentrated brine...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 10, 2015 in forum: Water Chemistry
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Time to fill up the new tank

    If it is worth doing, it is worth doing right from the very beginning. Start with, and always continue to use RO/DI. Send the brine or waste from...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 10, 2015 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Plumbing question/suggestion

    The Maggie Muffler is a good option but I found it to be louder than the DIY Stockman it is based on. I have two Maggie's in my parts drawer that I...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 10, 2015 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Plumbing question/suggestion

    I really like the Stockman DIY standpipe design. The 2" coupling acts as a guard to prevent snails and other things getting into the standpipe...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 8, 2015 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Plumbing question/suggestion

    You will be surprised at the build up inside a standpipe and return piping in even 3 months time. It happens quickly and gets worse the longer you...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 8, 2015 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Plumbing question/suggestion

    Sizing of PVC piping and fittings is very importannt. Take a look at this chart showing headloss due to friction in various sizes of PVC. Jumping...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 6, 2015 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  12. AZDesertRat
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    How long can a batch of fresh salt water sit around? Do I need to condition RO/DO water?

    I find mixed saltwater starts to get slimy and smell after a few days so I never keep any around longer than a weekend. I do keep about 50 gallons of...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 25, 2015 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    RO/DI Treatment and Top Off Question

    The pH of RO/DI water is basically neutral and quickly takes on the characteristics of whatever you add to it or it is added to. It has no effect on...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 6, 2015 in forum: Water Chemistry
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Question Regarding Granular Ferric Oxide (GFO).

    Too much GFO leads to bleaching of stony corals and alkalinity issues. More is not better in this case.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 5, 2015 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    RO/DI Treatment and Top Off Question

    Why do you want a buffer? Most do not put anything in their RO/DI top off water including myself. Only the water evaporates, everything else stays...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 5, 2015 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Advice! CO2 off the chart on my well water to RODI

    I thnk it looks good. The height really isn't critical as long as you let gravity do its work. A 75-90 GPD RO membrane is only making a couple ounces...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 3, 2015 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Help i need advice

    Ride it out. You are going through the nitrogen cycle and shame on you for putting the Damsels in there. I would not do water changes until the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 1, 2015 in forum: Say Hello!
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    Advice! CO2 off the chart on my well water to RODI

    Take a look on the Spectrapure site under their FAQ section and calculating CO2. They have a very good simple design that is easy and cheap to...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 24, 2015 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Advice! CO2 off the chart on my well water to RODI

    Yes I would. The savings in DI replacements will be tremendous.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Advice! CO2 off the chart on my well water to RODI

    The small amount of water that leaks out when changing filters is minimal. I shut my supply off and let the levels drain down a bit before unscrewing...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 16, 2015 in forum: Water Chemistry
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