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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Found these cheap powerheads on ebay

    Those are probably not wavemaker or controller compatible. The impeller is a knock off of the original Koralias which was not wavemaker friendly....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 1, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  2. AZDesertRat
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    Long or Deep tank?

    I much prefer length and front to back depth over height. Trying to landscape with no front to back really sucks and you end up with rock stacked...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 30, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  3. AZDesertRat
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    What is the all time BEST cooling fans

    I have had no complaints with Vantec Stealth and many others recommend Scythe fans. The aquatic vendors buy from others like computer vendors and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 28, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Anyone know how to connect my RODI to sink plumbing?

    As Russ said, what you have will be fine once it is tightened up and you get any drips stopped. Probably a 5/8" open end or crescent wrench is all it...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 27, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. AZDesertRat
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    Metal stand for 220G

    Powder coating around here is very inexensive, I had a full 4 seat roll cage from my Arctic Cat Prowler plus a light bar and several brackets...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 27, 2012 in forum: I made this!
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Anyone know how to connect my RODI to sink plumbing?

    You can use a self tapping valve but I do not recommend them. they leave a permanent hole in the coldwater line so cannot be removed. Go into HD...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Anyone know how to connect my RODI to sink plumbing?

    You need a feed water adapter. You unscrew the braided line from the valve, insert the adapter and screw the braided line to it. The adapter has a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. AZDesertRat
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    i just noticed i have copper pipes

    You will want to plumb it like this diagram then: http://www.spectrapure.com/huds/NEW-BPK-PS-DI-DWK.pdf Note the 1 psi check valve which seperates...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 23, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  9. AZDesertRat
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    i just noticed i have copper pipes

    Probably the high flow automated kit but I would call them and tell them exactly how you intend to use the system, ie drinking water kit, ATO etc and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 23, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  10. AZDesertRat
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    i just noticed i have copper pipes

    Yes but the cost of replacement DI resin due to the low RO rejection rate at 3540 psi will soon equal the cost of the booster pump. Unfortunately...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 23, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  11. AZDesertRat
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    i just noticed i have copper pipes

    That is not a RO booster pump. AquaTec 8800 high flow manual model $139, half way down the page here: Untitled Document Or second one down...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 23, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  12. AZDesertRat
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    i just noticed i have copper pipes

    Its cheaper to use a RO booster pump than to raise the pressure on the well system pressure switch. I would not go cheap on a booster pump, there...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 23, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  13. AZDesertRat
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    i just noticed i have copper pipes

    Do you know the pH and langlier index of your well water? Its probably not an issue. If you are on a domestic well you may need a RO booster...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 23, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Do anyone know a natural reef safe method for removing nitrates ? ( other than water

    Fully functioning Deep Sand Bed. Been working for me for 9 years now. 330 lbs of Southdown, 5-6" deep in a 60" long 100G reef.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 23, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  15. AZDesertRat
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    Used RO filters and membranes

    Landfill. One of the biggest advantages Spectrapure promotes is with their longer carbon block, RO membrane and DI life, you send less to the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 23, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Should I be storing Ro water or Salt water

    Store RO/DI in a covered Rubbermaid and make the saltwater up as you need it making sure to get the temperature, salinity and pH correct before doing...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 23, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  17. AZDesertRat
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    i just noticed i have copper pipes

    Copper pipes are not an issue. Years ago the EPA enacted the "Lead and Copper Rule" which requires water utilities to monitor the water quality at...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 23, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Metal stand for 220G

    You won't leave an aluminum boat in saltwater for long or you won't have much left to pull out of the water. Have you ever seen someone try an...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 22, 2012 in forum: I made this!
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    RO/DI Installation questions

    The DI canister does not have to be physically seperated from the rest of the system, thats just for visual purposes in the schematic. The 1 psi...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 21, 2012 in forum: SpectraPure
  20. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Installation questions

    You can get a three way ball valve that you manually switch between RO only and the DI for the reef. The RO only in this case would be non...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 21, 2012 in forum: SpectraPure
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