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  1. AZDesertRat
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    How bad is my water?

    In Spectrapure's FAQ section they have a link to a nomograph you can use to calculate the CO2 if you know the alkalinity and pH. Their best all...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 1, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
  2. AZDesertRat
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    How bad is my water?

    Sediment filters and carbon blocks should be changed every 6 months.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 24, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
  3. AZDesertRat
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    How bad is my water?

    I have done many threads on converting the second unneeded carbon into a DI over the years and on many reef forums. A search should bring some of...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 24, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
  4. AZDesertRat
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    How bad is my water?

    If your tap TDS is 600 and the RO only TDS is 14 you are at around 97% rejection rate or removal efficiency which is terrible but could be better. My...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 23, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
  5. AZDesertRat
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    How bad is my water?

    If your RO membrane is fuctioning properly the RO only TDS should be 96-99% lower than the tap TDS. So, with your 585 going in you should see...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 21, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
  6. AZDesertRat
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    How bad is my water?

    If your finished water TDS (25) is higher than the RO only TDS (18 I assume since you mentioned it or is this the RO/DI again only lower) then it...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 21, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
  7. AZDesertRat
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    PurelyH20's new website rolling out!

    Cool, can't wait to check it out!
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 20, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. AZDesertRat
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    nVladik's 75G Rimless

    Remove the gasket on the outside/nut side. This is preventing you from tightening the bulkhead properly and does nothing for you.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 17, 2014 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
  9. AZDesertRat
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    nVladik's 75G Rimless

    With that style of overflow you really need two gaskets per bulkhead since you have multiple surfaces that need sealing versus one glass or acrylic...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 14, 2014 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Hydor Korilia turn off fear

    Why turn them off? The ocean currents don't turn off at night.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 11, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Pump priming

    Centrifugal aquarium pumps will not suck water up. The pump should be mounted below the sump water surface and plumbed to the sump using a bulkhead...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 9, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  12. AZDesertRat
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    GE water filter?

    No it is a combination sediment and taste and odor filter, it does not remove TDS or dissolved contaminants in the water. I eliminated my expensive...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 6, 2014 in forum: ID This!
  13. AZDesertRat
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    In hot water

    Many people try blending or tempering hot and cold to get to 77 degrees and it is a bad idea. Remember being in the shower and someone starts the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 1, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  14. AZDesertRat
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    In hot water

    RO membranes can be damaged at anything above 113 degrees F. Disconnect your DI and let the RO run for 15-20 minutes then test your tap water TDS and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 31, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  15. AZDesertRat
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    Bulk Reef Supply Chloramines and Chlorine Tests

    As long as I have a good 0.5, 0.6 or 1.0 micron extruded carbon block and fresh DI resin I don't get too concerned whether it is chloramines or free...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 16, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
  16. AZDesertRat
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    1st time plumbing, good vinyl tubing for sump at HD/Lowe's and size?

    I always use threaded fittings and bulkheads so for the valve you would need two barbed nipples to attach it to the tubing. Another thing I try to do...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 14, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  17. AZDesertRat
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    1st time plumbing, good vinyl tubing for sump at HD/Lowe's and size?

    I use the braided line on my reef. Put a ball valve on the discharge side of the return pump to fine tune flows if needed. Often the tubing is snug...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 14, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  18. AZDesertRat
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    RoDi unit question

    Yes. Resin, even when vacuum packed in a mylar foil bag, unopened and stored in the refrigerator or other cool place away from direct lighting has a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 11, 2014 in forum: SpectraPure
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    RoDi unit question

    Once a RO membrane has been used or wetted it must always stay wet, once it dries out the membrane fabric is ruined. My recommendation is to first...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 11, 2014 in forum: SpectraPure
  20. AZDesertRat
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    ro/di unit recommendations

    Don't waste your money on color changing resins, most are very unreliable and passing TDS even before they start to change colors. Always rely a ATC...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 8, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
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