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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Koralia VS Maxi-Jet???

    I have two WP-25's in a 5 foot long 100G mixed reef and they are amazing. i originally ordered a WP-40 but it was way too much. I will soon have a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 25, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  2. AZDesertRat
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    Koralia VS Maxi-Jet???

    Maxijets are an old style pump that has a concentrated jet or pencil stream type flow of 300 GPH or less in normal mode and up to 1300 GPH in fan...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 25, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  3. AZDesertRat
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    A SICCE Nano Voyager Wave-Timer Test

    The original Sicce Voyagers from several years ago had a bidirectional paddle type impeller so it did not matter which direction it ran, it pumped...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 25, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. AZDesertRat
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    what the bazooka?...ro/di tds

    Pick the center one up and throw it as far as you possibly can, its next to worthless in a reef system. Granular activated carbons were used 25 years...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 24, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
  5. AZDesertRat
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    what the bazooka?...ro/di tds

    Do not use granular carbon. On average a full size GAC filter has a useful life of about 300 total gallons, thats 60 treated gallons and 240 waste...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 24, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Plumbing leak

    Maybe as a temporary fix but if you need to drain the tank to make the fix, why not do it the correct way so it does not have to be fixed again and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 23, 2014 in forum: ASAP
  7. AZDesertRat
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    what the bazooka?...ro/di tds

    Install the valve on the waste line and pinch it down so you have 4:1 or 4 times the waste as treated flow. use a measuring cup and clock or watch...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 21, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
  8. AZDesertRat
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    what the bazooka?...ro/di tds

    What he is telling you is the Orange line should be hooked to your DI filter as it is the treated RO water. The yellow line should have your flow...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 20, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
  9. AZDesertRat
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    what the bazooka?...ro/di tds

    The inline is a good rough indicator and at least for the tap water will get you close. It lacks the low end accuracy of an ATC handheld though, so...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 20, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
  10. AZDesertRat
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    what the bazooka?...ro/di tds

    The gauge appears to move so i suspect that is not the issue. You can unscrew it, inspect the threaded end for teflon tape or sediment that may be...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 20, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
  11. AZDesertRat
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    what the bazooka?...ro/di tds

    You definitely have issues. First is your pressure, you need a minimum of 40 psi for a RO membrane to function efficiently and more is better. Second...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 20, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
  12. AZDesertRat
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    what the bazooka?...ro/di tds

    No hurry. I'm here to help.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 19, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
  13. AZDesertRat
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    Return pump help

    Get rid of the drilled hole, it is a false sense of security andcan and will cause you problems, even with regular maintenance. Keep your return...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 18, 2014 in forum: New To The Hobby
  14. AZDesertRat
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    what the bazooka?...ro/di tds

    What are you calling the IN line? The three places you need to sample are the tap water faucet or source, the RO only water after the RO membrane...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 18, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    what the bazooka?...ro/di tds

    In order, what is your tap water TDS straight from the faucet, your RO only TDS taken before the horizontal DI and your final RO/DI TDS? You gave me...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 18, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
  16. AZDesertRat
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    what the bazooka?...ro/di tds

    Take a look at this diagram which shows the correct plumbing arrangement for the RO membrane housing. Note on one end it has two outlets and one is...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 18, 2014 in forum: Water Chemistry
  17. AZDesertRat
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    Measuring your flow and its path

    Great tip. I always used some ground up flake food but I like your idea better.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 12, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Sediment Filter question.

    Most all vendors use 10" nominal length filters.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 11, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Sediment Filter question.

    I prefer a 0.5 or even a pleated 0.2 micron filter. The 0.2 has 10x the surface area since it is pleated, has lower headloss even though it protects...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 11, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  20. AZDesertRat
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    Return pump help

    The 9.5 is a common return pump for a 90G system. I have a 5 foot 100G and used a Ocean Runner 3500 for almost 9 years before upgrading to a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 11, 2014 in forum: New To The Hobby
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