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    Flow question

    Why not spend just over $100 and get a Reefkeeper Lite controller and place two of the Evolutions on the wavemaker function and the third on a timer...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 25, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Help Sizing Return Pump

    Point a couple powerheads so they ripple or aerate/agitate the surface and the scum should break up and find its way to the overflow.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 25, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  3. AZDesertRat
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    Catalytic Carbon Cartridge in RO .. is it safe for drinking water??

    Again I ask, how are you judging the effectiveness of chloramine, or more accurately the chlorine portion of the chloramines removal with the carbon?...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 25, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  4. AZDesertRat
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    BRS Drinking & Reef Plus System

    DO NOT use the RO stored in the bladder to make DI. The tank stores and concentrates TDS creep water and will exhaust resin much quicker. Separate...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 25, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Help Sizing Return Pump

    What do your standpipes look like from above? Its hard to tell from the back what they look like but you do appear to have quite a drop in level...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 25, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. AZDesertRat
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    BRS Drinking & Reef Plus System

    Spectrapure sells the 1 psi check valves, PurelyH2o probably does also. A good hardware or plumbing supply store might have one but not likely, they...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 25, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Help Sizing Return Pump

    Sounds like your standpipes are not tall enough if you are getting water crashing sounds over the wier or teeth. Normally you can fine tune an...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 24, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Help Sizing Return Pump

    Could those be metric slip bulkheads? I have never heard of standard size PVC not fitting inside a bulkhead. This is another reason I only use thread...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 24, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Help Sizing Return Pump

    First, get rid of the ball valve on the overflow, never restrict the overflow! It is the return pump that regulates the flow not the overflow so...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 24, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. AZDesertRat
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    BRS Drinking & Reef Plus System

    Go with a real reef quality RO/DI and add a drinking water kit. It is less expensive and will get you better filters and better water quality. My...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 24, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Tunze Osmolator Universal 3155 ATO

    A dab of silicone on each suction cup and it has not moved in 4 years. Just a minor problem but the advantage is they are tiny compared to the huge...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 24, 2013 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Catalytic Carbon Cartridge in RO .. is it safe for drinking water??

    How were you judging the effectiveness of the previous set up? Did you have chlorine breakthru after the carbon as measured with a low range chlorine...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 24, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Check valve question.

    You will want to run the sump much lower not only for safety during a power outage but your in sump skimmer will probably only require 8-9"...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 24, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  14. AZDesertRat
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    tsd readings

    Tap water is never the answer. It could be OK today and completely different tomorrow. The simple truth is you have absolutely no control over its...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 23, 2013 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Tunze Osmolator Universal 3155 ATO

    You might also consider the Spectrapure UPLC-II ATO. Its what I have been using for 5 years now and I believe it is superior to the Tunze at about...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 23, 2013 in forum: New To The Hobby
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Catalytic Carbon Cartridge in RO .. is it safe for drinking water??

    Yes it is safe to drink but my question is why do you have the catalytic carbon cartridge in the first place and why such a high micron carbon block....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 23, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Need New Heater, Share your experiences.

    I have used Via Aqua Titaniums for 9 years now with no issues. The separate controller and temp sensor are very reliable and very accurate. I have...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 23, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    55 gal drum for ro/di

    The purpose of the waste ratio is to continously flush the membrane while it is in operation. Most of the so called flush kits have no proven...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 22, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Check valve question.

    Check valves will also contribute to headloss so your return rate will drop accordingly. They are not a good choice if at all possible. Whay are...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 22, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Pump size for a 150 phosphate reactor?

    Yes, you will use the Phosban 150 ball valve to adjust it down to 60-80 GPH so it gets the correct fluidization and slight boiling or tumbling...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 22, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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