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  1. AZDesertRat
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    tank temp pics added

    80 is not bad is it is steady and not large, quick swings up and down. I kept my systems at 79-81 for many years when I was using 2x250w MH and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 16, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  2. AZDesertRat
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    Water leak, cant find it!!!!

    How is your ATO plumbed? One time many years ago the line on mine got bumped and fell out of the sump so when it came on it pumped water into the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 13, 2014 in forum: ASAP
  3. AZDesertRat
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    Durso overflow question

    It really doesn't matter, the return pump will determine the flow rate so either should be large enough for a 65G display. If you are considering a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 13, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Bulkhead Leaks

    I see issues. You left the union threaed on the exterior straight threads of the bulkhead and you neglected to put a union or way to disassemble the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 11, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  5. AZDesertRat
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    Big or small sump, what would you do??

    The solution to pollution is dilution. More water volume is always better. I also prefer more surface area so a short, long sump would be preferred...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 11, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. AZDesertRat
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    How do I keep a sump quiet?

    Silencing the overflow/standpipe is pretty easy with many DIY options out there. I prefer to keep it simple so use the Stocman standpipe design and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 10, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Plumming tip for the day

    Look up the Stockman modifications to the Durso standpipe. Its on the same website and works extremely well. I have tried others but keep coming back...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 8, 2014 in forum: I made this!
  8. AZDesertRat
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    1:1 RO waste/ product ratio?

    REMOVE the Coralife elbow and place it in the nearest trashcan. I can't say it any simpler than that, it is junk. Go to Lowes or HD and buy a new...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 7, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Bulkhead Leaks

    The pic of your overflow box is so dark I can't make anything out. Is the white PVC street elbow the top of a standpipe? How does it get air? How far...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 7, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  10. AZDesertRat
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    1:1 RO waste/ product ratio?

    You will need to replace the flow restrictor with the one Spectrapure provided, the 100 GPD is not the correct size. The 90 GPD Spectrapure membrane...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 6, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  11. AZDesertRat
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    1:1 RO waste/ product ratio?

    You have asked for help but you have not provided the answer to a single troubleshooting question asked? All the questions I have asked provide tips...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 6, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Bulkhead Leaks

    What do you have for a standpipe? If it is not flowing with a smooth laminar flow it will lead to noise. Is your line to the sump or sock submerged...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 6, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  13. AZDesertRat
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    1:1 RO waste/ product ratio?

    Once you have it corrected, disconnect or remove the DI and run the RO only for maybe 8-10 gallons contimous to give the membrane a good flush....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 5, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  14. AZDesertRat
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    1:1 RO waste/ product ratio?

    Correct, the flow restrictor always goes in or on the waste line. Photos of your system would still help. Are you sure of the plumbing. There are...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 5, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  15. AZDesertRat
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    1:1 RO waste/ product ratio?

    Thats why I asked for a description and photos of the plumbing. Getting lines crossed is a very common problem when changing filters or the membrane....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 5, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  16. AZDesertRat
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    1:1 RO waste/ product ratio?

    Pictures of your plumbing. Did you remove the old restrictor? If not do so now. It is possible the membrane is not seated properly or that an O...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 4, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  17. AZDesertRat
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    1:1 RO waste/ product ratio?

    If you have a 1:1 ratio presently you have a restrictor in the waste line now. It could be in the 90 degree elbow. If you did not have a restrictor...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 4, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Bulkhead Leaks

    Teflon tape should not be used on bulkheads and PVC fittings. Spears Mfg., the largest PVC manufacturer in the world has an article on this on their...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 4, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  19. AZDesertRat
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    1:1 RO waste/ product ratio?

    Did you buy the capillary tube flow restrictor to go with the new RO membrane? Depending on your water hardness and TDS you will want to trim the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 4, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  20. AZDesertRat
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    Bulkhead Leaks

    I have a Bulkhead Installation Tips sticky post here on 3Reef and a few other forums that should give you lots of good information and things to look...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 4, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
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