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  1. AZDesertRat
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    55 gal drum for ro/di

    I own the UHE system myself and I can tell you there is no system on the market even close. Others attempt low waste but the thing they are missing...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 22, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  2. AZDesertRat
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    Check valve question.

    Drilled holes and check valves are both a false sense of security. Both require maintenance and both still fail on a regular basis. Al it takes is a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 22, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  3. AZDesertRat
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    Pump size for a 150 phosphate reactor?

    Maxijet 400 or 600 powerhead and you will still turn the valve down slightly. Another often used is the MiniJet powerheads.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 22, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Pump reccomendation?

    Yes I have the HY-5000 and no it is not valved back at all. 4.5' headloss and no other uses except to return to the display and overflows back to the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 19, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. AZDesertRat
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    Built my new canopy for LED upgrade!

    I did a thread on my local reef forum on my LED installation here: My AI Sol Super Blue Installation I found the T track to be great since it...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 19, 2013 in forum: I made this!
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Drinking Water R/O Unit

    In general, drinking water systems are usually lower 15 to 25 GPD production rate so take much longer to make water. They usually have lower quality,...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 19, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Aqueon Circulation pump?

    Be careful with the fans, they can lowere the tank 5 degrees or more in a single day. When I used fans in my canopy I put them on a variable voltage...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 18, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. AZDesertRat
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    HOB Overflow Standpipes help!

    I have the original design modified Stockman so it does not have drilled holes in the vertical pipe. The modified bushing and coupling sit on the top...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 17, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Completely clueless on RO/DI

    The HM Digital TDS-3, TDS-4TM and their new AP-1 series are all very good choices. All have auto temperature correction and built in digital...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 17, 2013 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Completely clueless on RO/DI

    Yes it is included with that system. All you will need to add is the handheld TDS meter and any adapter other than the hose thread adapter if you...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 17, 2013 in forum: New To The Hobby
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Completely clueless on RO/DI

    You will want a handheld TDS meter in addition to the Refurbished RO/DI unit. That is the unit I would recommend. How do you propose to hook it...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 17, 2013 in forum: New To The Hobby
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Completely clueless on RO/DI

    Read the articles in the FAQ section here: FAQ A good reef quality system costs about $130 and gives you everthing you need except a handheld TDS...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 17, 2013 in forum: New To The Hobby
  13. AZDesertRat
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    Experiences with GFO, Helpful or Harmful

    Specifically how much GFO did you use and what size is your system? What was the flow rate through the GFO and did you notice it degrading or...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 17, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  14. AZDesertRat
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    HOB Overflow Standpipes help!

    I don't know why the level of the airline in the cap makes such a difference but it really changes things when you play with the immersion depth.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 17, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    HOB Overflow Standpipes help!

    Have you experimented with how far you insert the air tubing down into the caps? I know with my Stockman how far the airline is inserted makes a huge...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 16, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  16. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Filter Replacement, Already?

    Just doing what others have done for me. Thats what these forums are all about, sharing information and experiences both good and bad so others may...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 16, 2013 in forum: Water Chemistry
  17. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Filter Replacement, Already?

    ALWAYS measure directly from the RO membrane or DI filter when troubleshooting a RO/DI system. You need three TDS readings, tap TDS, RO only TDS...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 16, 2013 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Should I dose before adding corals?

    If you don't have a test kit for each and every ingredient in each of those snake oils and use them on a regular basis then don't even think about...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 15, 2013 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Backflow issue

    As long as you keep the return close to the surface so it breaks suction after a small, very easily calculated amount of water flows back so it is...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 15, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  20. AZDesertRat
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    Quick input needed

    If you have an ATO I would move the 12" baffle over to the refugium and the shorter one to the return section. My sump is similar but I made my...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 12, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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