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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Is it normal for RO to have slow

    What are your water pressure and water temperature, both have a major effect on GPD. Di you get the matched flow restrictor amd take the time to...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 10, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  2. AZDesertRat
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    ..don't over-tighten

    You should never need teflon on a RO/DI canister. They have O-ring seals so a little silicone grease on the O-ring and hand tight should do the trick.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 10, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  3. AZDesertRat
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    Rodi unit

    There is no better than Spectrapure, they are the Cadillac of the industry with 25+ years experience. They offer reef quality systems starting at...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 10, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Water changes during cycle?

    Even "cured" rock will create a mini cycle while the system adapts to the new bioload. You should always monitor your system whenever adding...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 10, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  5. AZDesertRat
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    Water changes during cycle?

    Here is another view and the one I have always successfully used. http://www.waltsmith.com/media/pdfs/ROCK_curing.PDF If ammonia poisioning was...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 9, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  6. AZDesertRat
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    One year old rodi.. Time to get my tds back down to zero :)

    What is your tap water TDS, RO only TDS before the RO membrane and final RO/DI TDS? These numbers help you decide what needs to be replaced and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 9, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  7. AZDesertRat
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    One year old rodi.. Time to get my tds back down to zero :)

    I buy only from Spectrapure, they are the Cadillac of the industry and have done more research and development than all the others combinedand then...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 7, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Phosban 150 question?

    Sure, I did. I use a barbed tee, I think it is 1/2" ID and heavy clear vinyl tubing so it does not kink.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 6, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  9. AZDesertRat
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    PLease help with ro hose configuration

    You pretty much have it. I did install a tee and valve between the membrane and DI for both testing the RO only TDS and rejection rate but also for...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 5, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. AZDesertRat
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    PLease help with ro hose configuration

    I have nothing to do with Spectrapure or any other company. I was a municipal water system operator and supervisor for 22 years and a well driller...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 5, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. AZDesertRat
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    PLease help with ro hose configuration

    I use the MaxCap/SilicaBuster dual DI andwouldn't use anything else. I get over a year per MaxCap cartridge and about 3 years on a single...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 5, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  12. AZDesertRat
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    PLease help with ro hose configuration

    Here are a couple common diagrams: http://www.spectrapure.com/huds/3-STAGE-DWK-RO-NAG.pdf and page 8 of this manual....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 5, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  13. AZDesertRat
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    Phosban 150 question?

    Run the pump into a tee and use the included valves on the output of each recator so you can vary the flows. GFO and carbon work best at different...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 4, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Koralia Pump Issues

    I posted a fix in this thread that you can use once the 2 year warranty runs out:...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 4, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  15. AZDesertRat
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    power head running reverse

    Here is my fix for the grilles cracking and the rubber bumper stop falling off. I glued a thin strip of black plastic on the outside of the grille...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 4, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Loc-line

    Keep the return close to the surface so you have an air gap with only a slight backsiphonage and you don't need a drilled hole. An air gap is...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 4, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  17. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Filter Change???

    The pressure gauge goes after the carbon block, hopefully you only have one as you do not need two, and before the RO membrane. Extra carbons are a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 3, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  18. AZDesertRat
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    power head running reverse

    The water sucks in the front and blows out around the sides, reverse of what it should be.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 3, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Questions about buying an rodi system

    Membrane failure and higher cost of ownership due to more frequent changes. Better filter perform better, last longer and actually cost less over...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 3, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  20. AZDesertRat
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    Questions about buying an rodi system

    The plants can provide historical information on the water as it leaves the plant. What they do not provide is distribution system water quality...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Mar 2, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
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