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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Chill out!

    Yep, you may have to put the fan on a timer or temp controller or it could start fighting the heater they work so well. The one disadvantage is...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 2, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  2. AZDesertRat
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    Chill out!

    WalMart has these for around $10-$15 and they work wonders. Optimus 7" Convertible Personal Clip-On Table Fan - Walmart.com Holmes HACP9...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 2, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  3. AZDesertRat
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    Bulkhead Installation Tips

    The threads on the outer barrel and nut do no sealing whatsoever. They have no taper like pipe threads which is where sealing takes place on a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 2, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Bulkhead Installation Tips

    I would think if someone read the entire post, item 1 is pretty specific but I edited item 4 anyway for those who take things out of context. Again...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 1, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  5. AZDesertRat
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    Bulkhead Installation Tips

    The tape or thread sealant are ONLY used on internal threaded bulkheads or TxT not slip x slip or slip x barbed which your appears to be. The only...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 1, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  6. AZDesertRat
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    di/ro system

    The sticky posts in the Spectrapure Sponsors Forum here on 3 Reef should answer all your questions: SpectraPure - 3reef Forums
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 29, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  7. AZDesertRat
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    AZdesertRat, please help convert my AquaFX RODI ;)

    Yes, your membrane housing holds a standard 1812 series size membrane. 64 seems pretty warm for water in Ohio, mine is 58 to 60 in Phoenix.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 26, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    AZdesertRat, please help convert my AquaFX RODI ;)

    As Russ pointed out, knowing your water pressure is important as low pressures give low membrane performance, 60 psi is good though. Also what is...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 26, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  9. AZDesertRat
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    My Next Water problem

    Vendors say 80 psi but that is for liability purposes. Membranes love pressure and work better the higher you go. Most plumbing fittings and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. AZDesertRat
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    My Next Water problem

    Sounds like 30-35 is going to be the best you get. What is your tap water TDS, your RO only TDS and your RO/DI TDS, this will determine if the water...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 24, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. AZDesertRat
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    My Next Water problem

    Some newer homes have a pressure regulator on the incoming water line to lower pressure and act as a water saving device. You might check to makesure...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 23, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  12. AZDesertRat
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    New RODI unit..should I expect 0 phosphates?

    Yes. Ultrapure water is very tricky to test as there can be so many interferences such as CO2 in the air, a speck of dust, dirty test tubes etc. You...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 22, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    New RODI unit..should I expect 0 phosphates?

    Hobbyist reef type test kits are designed to test the saltwater in the tank. TDS or total dissolved solids is a mathmatical measurement of...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 20, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  14. AZDesertRat
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    New RODI unit..should I expect 0 phosphates?

    You cannot accurately measure the phosphates in ultrapure water with hobbyist grade test kits, this has been repeated over and over. It takes lab...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 20, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  15. AZDesertRat
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    Electric rodi solenoid

    It does happen and can be deadly. Why do you think Vortechs place the motor outside and others are going to DC controllable powerheads? Float...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 18, 2012 in forum: I made this!
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Is DI all it's cracked up to be?

    ANY RO/DI should produce 0 TDS water, at least for a little while. The true test of a system is what is the RO rejection rate (RO only TDS) and how...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 18, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Electric rodi solenoid

    NEVER EVER use 120v AC with water! Always use a DC solenoid and a relay to isolate 120v AC from 12 or 24v DC for safety reasons. Here is one...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 18, 2012 in forum: I made this!
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    Is DI all it's cracked up to be?

    Country1911 is right on. Spectrapures RO membranes are designed to produce their rated GPD at 60 psi and 77 degree water temperature, others can vary...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 18, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    effects of 1 TDS water?

    1 TDS probably will not do anything but you may want to look at new DI resin. The sediment andcarbon blocks have nothing to do with TDS, their sole...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Question about ro di water

    The standard RO/DI wastes 4 gallons for every 1 gallon of treated water, this is necessary to carry the brine or concentrated TDS removed from that...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 13, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
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