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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Before I touch this, let me check

    Sch 80 is overkill unless it is in an area wher it may be stressed such as in back where plumbing may be hanging horizontally from it putting stress...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 9, 2015 in forum: Refugium
  2. AZDesertRat
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    Before I touch this, let me check

    A standard 1" bulkhead requires a 1.75" hole so a Sch 80 would be over 2". A 1.5" hole size is a standard 3/4" bulkhead.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 8, 2015 in forum: Refugium
  3. AZDesertRat
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    Before I touch this, let me check

    If the hole is 1.5" a 1" schedule 80 probably won't fit, check the charts at glass holes to make sure. If you read my sticky thread you will find I...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 8, 2015 in forum: Refugium
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Before I touch this, let me check

    The silicone will come off and the bulkhead will unscrew. Read my Bulkhead Installation Tips sticky post for ideas on how to prep and plumb a new one...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 8, 2015 in forum: Refugium
  5. AZDesertRat
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    Best meaty/frozen fish food for smaller fish

    My fish go nuts over PE frozen Mysis. Not sure what brand you are using but the nutritional numbers are quite different at like 69% protein and 8%...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 8, 2015 in forum: General Reef Topics
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Water Blaster

    Should be good. When undiluted I soak about an hour. Pay close attention to the build up of calcium on the shaft, make sure the impeller slides all...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 19, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Resolved What do you do?

    Did you check the magnet for hairline cracks? This happens a lot and they lose their magnetic strength and ability to rotate when they do. I also...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 18, 2014 in forum: ASAP
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Water Blaster

    Remove the impeller from the shaft and motor housing so you can soak it in straight undiluted distilled white vinegar. When you dilute the vinegar...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 18, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Resolved What do you do?

    Soak the pump, impeller and shaft in straight distilled white vinegar for an hour or two. Rinse it off and use a brush on any stubborn calcium or...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 18, 2014 in forum: ASAP
  10. AZDesertRat
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    How to plumb a sump

    I would only place a valve on the branch circuit feeding the fuge, never ever on the overflow itself or you are asking for a flood unless you have...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 16, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  11. AZDesertRat
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    RO Cartrige

    Color changing resins are very unreliable. They also add TDS since it is a dye released into the treated water that is the color change. By the time...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 15, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  12. AZDesertRat
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    RO Cartrige

    The best indication on when to change sediment and carbon block filters is not TDS, they have very little to absolutely nothing to do with TDS....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 13, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  13. AZDesertRat
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    Best RODI for the buck

    Spectrapure, there is no comparison. www.spectrapure.com . They usually have one on sale for $125-$130 and the BRS systems don't even come close....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 11, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  14. AZDesertRat
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    RO Cartrige

    You need 3 TDS readings to troubleshoot the system and know the membrane condition. Tap water, RO only before the DI and final RO/DI.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 11, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  15. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI unit: Worth buying or garbage?

    Very low end drinking water system at best. The housings are white plastic, not clear, the sediment filter is too coarse, no legitimate reef systems...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 5, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  16. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI but RO only?!

    Absolutely. They both us standard sized 10" filter replacements. The DI resin you have should last anywhere from a month to several months depending...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 4, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  17. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI but RO only?!

    Dual carbons are a waste of money. As long as you are using a high quality, low micron, absolute or near absolute rated sediment filter to protect...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 4, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  18. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI but RO only?!

    Thats great. Personally I would ask theme if they could substitute a handheld TDS meter for the inline since they are much more accurate and you will...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 4, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  19. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI but RO only?!

    Photos? If I get what you are saying, you actually received 4 stages, not 6, but the filters inside are not a sediment, a carbon, RO membrane and DI...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 4, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  20. AZDesertRat
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    calcium reactor effluent clogging

    The best thing I found was the cheap blue plastic airline type needle valves. Once set I rarely have to mess with it but I bought a pack of them for...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 2, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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