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  1. AZDesertRat
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    RODI Help

    There are things you can do to extend the 6 month replacement schedule provided you have good water quality and a low silt density, little to no...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 23, 2015 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  2. AZDesertRat
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    RODI Help

    All sediment and carbon block filters should be changed at least every 6 months regardless of the vendor or manufacturer. Their sole purpose is to...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 23, 2015 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  3. AZDesertRat
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    RODI Help

    At a minimum you will spend around $85-$120 to get that unit back in shape, $36 for a 90 GPD high rejection rate RO membrane, $6 for a matched flow...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 20, 2015 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. AZDesertRat
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    RODI Help

    At a minimum you will spend around $85-$120 to get that unit back in shape, $36 for a 90 GPD high rejection rate RO membrane, $6 for a matched flow...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 20, 2015 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. AZDesertRat
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    What container are you using for your ATO?

    Rectangular 23 gallon Rubbermaid recycling can from Home Depot or Lowes. Fit in an out of the way corner nicely.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 16, 2015 in forum: General Reef Topics
  6. AZDesertRat
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    rodi

    Simply remove the DI filter since it will not be needed. DI resin has a short life so don't worry about keeping the resin or cartridge, toss it and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 10, 2015 in forum: Water Chemistry
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Help sizing my return pump

    I shoot for about 5x my display tanks volume after headloss providing my sump is large enough to take that velocity without carrying microbubbles...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 9, 2015 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Just started need advice on my equipment and what I've done so far.

    If you can get distilled water delivered.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 6, 2015 in forum: New To The Hobby
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Just started need advice on my equipment and what I've done so far.

    I have used Via Aqua Titanium heaters for about 12 years now and swear by them. The RO/DI versus purchased distilled water is a tough one with a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 3, 2015 in forum: New To The Hobby
  10. AZDesertRat
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    ro/di suggestions?

    In theory it sounds good but again no one has ever published anything that I am aware of that shows this to actually work. It can't hurt anything...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 18, 2015 in forum: Water Chemistry
  11. AZDesertRat
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    ro/di suggestions?

    Don't waste money on a flush kit, they have no documented proven value other than to lighten your wallet. Keep your waste ratio at the recommended...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 18, 2015 in forum: Water Chemistry
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Shock Disinfecting a well

    What you have pictured is called a pitless adapter. The well, pump and piping are below ground and this is just an access point for the wiring to the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 12, 2015 in forum: The Bucket
  13. AZDesertRat
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    SpectraPure

    I keep two two capillary tube flow restrictors on hand, one trimmed for summer months and one trimmed for winter months. When the water temp starts...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 10, 2015 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Switching to RO/DI

    I only recommend 3 vendors, Spectrapure, Buckeye Hydro and PurelyH2o. The reason being is they all use only quality sediment and carbon block filters...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 8, 2015 in forum: General Reef Topics
  15. AZDesertRat
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    SpectraPure

    Carbon not only removes chlorine but also organics such as herbicides, pesticides, fuel byproducts from leaking underground tanks or storm runoff...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 8, 2015 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Switching to RO/DI

    You state "RO/DI" in your title but only "RO" in your thread. I hope it is really RO/DI and not just RO since RO only gets you 90-98% of the way...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 8, 2015 in forum: General Reef Topics
  17. AZDesertRat
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    SpectraPure

    Spectrapure has their method on their site somewhere but I can't find it at the moment. If you do a search with my username and disinfection on any...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 7, 2015 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  18. AZDesertRat
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    SpectraPure

    If your tap TDS is 140 and your RO only TDS is 3 that means your RO membrane is in very good condition. That is a 97.85% rejection rate which is...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 7, 2015 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  19. AZDesertRat
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    SpectraPure

    If you keep up with the sediment and carbon block replacements on a 6 month schedule or using pressure gauges and a low range chlorine test kit to...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 5, 2015 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  20. AZDesertRat
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    Before I touch this, let me check

    The extra 1% won't make much difference. May clean a little faster is all. The only thing I caution everyone on when using vinegar or diluted acids...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 11, 2015 in forum: Refugium
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