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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Maintaining water level in the sump

    I don't know why everyone feels they need an emergency or second overflow. Reefs have had single overflows and standpipes for decades with zero...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 9, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  2. AZDesertRat
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    Looking for fans

    For the sump a simple 2 speed 7-8" clip on fan from WalMart works wonders. I have used them for about 20 years with great success.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 9, 2014 in forum: New To The Hobby
  3. AZDesertRat
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    2 ?

    Yes I use only RO/DI and yes I use a calcium reactor. I would not go back to dosing for all the $$ in the world.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 9, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Maintaining water level in the sump

    As already mentioned, never restrict the overflow. Install a ball valve on the discharge side of your pump to control your flow there and the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 9, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. AZDesertRat
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    2 questions

    First there are no decimals so it is 7 TDS, what appears to be a decimal point is actually a power ON indicator light. Yes, you need new DI at a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 4, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Newbie bulkhead question

    This should help answer a lot of your questions: http://www.3reef.com/forums/new-hobby/bulkhead-installation-tips-111422.html The 1" overflow and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 4, 2014 in forum: New To The Hobby
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Phosgaurd or GFO

    GFO is very inexpensive, does not require a reactor and is safe to use in small amounts as recommended by everyone other than BRS. They both...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 3, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Ro/di

    All manufacturers recommend around 4:1, waste to treated. This is to ensure the RO membrane stays flushed and does not scale up. Spectrapure now...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 2, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Phosgaurd or GFO

    Personal preference. Aluminum based medias work faster but the drawback is they will leach contaminants back if not changed before exhaustion. Some...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 2, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  10. AZDesertRat
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    What you don’t want to know about our tap water (but should)

    Yes, RO/DI. Tap water is never the answer as it is changing constantly and you have absolutely zero control over its quality and its stability....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 2, 2014 in forum: General Freshwater Information
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Buy or build a sump.

    Building a sump is pretty easy and you can do it to your own specifications or design. I used a 30 long AGA glass aquarium, 1/4" acrylic I cut and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 27, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  12. AZDesertRat
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    ro/di hook up

    What is the calcium carbonate hardness of that 145 TDS water? It could be all calcium and magnesium which means the water is still moderately hard....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 26, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
  13. AZDesertRat
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    sump water volume calculation for power out

    I built the current system over 10 years ago. At the time I detailed it on RC but haven't been on there in years. I do have some threads on AZReefs...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 25, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  14. AZDesertRat
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    ro/di hook up

    ALL RO membrane manufacturers recommend softened water, they will not consider any warranty claims if you do not do so.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 25, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
  15. AZDesertRat
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    sump water volume calculation for power out

    Looks about right as long as the sump is not sectioned off like a taller refugium on one end. You should have plenty of room since your skimmer will...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 23, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  16. AZDesertRat
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    sump/refugium/chiller pump location design ha ha ha talk about general

    When I used chillers I used my return pump to circulate the chilled water. The overflow fed the sump, through the skimmer, over-under-over baffles to...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 22, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  17. AZDesertRat
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    tank volume check

    L x H x W /231 Some manufacturers under rate their tanks or they use inside dimensions then subtract the volume of any overflow boxes and use the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 22, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Inline TDS reader

    I have a covered 23 gallon Rubbermaid recycling can for my ATO storage. It is fed from my RO/DI and has float switches set 12" apart so it has to...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 21, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
  19. AZDesertRat
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    Inline TDS reader

    Inline TDS meters cannot be used portable. They rely on flow past the probe while inserted in the provided tee to work. This is another drawback to...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 21, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
  20. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI pressure gauge

    Liquid filled. The liquid, glycerin or otherwise, dampens the fluctuations and shocks in the water stream so reads very steady and accurate.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 20, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
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