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  1. AZDesertRat
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    sump return pump GPH?

    3 to 5 times the display volume is the most often recommended flow rate for a return pump. 75x 3 to 5 = 225 to 375 GPH. This number is also...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 3, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  2. AZDesertRat
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    help with picking out ro di system

    You cannot go wrong with Spectrapure, they are the best name in the business with over 25 years in the industry. They offer things you will not find...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 3, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  3. AZDesertRat
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    looking for some help!!!

    Be very very careful with Mojano Anemones! I ignored a couple that were way down in back of my rockwork and they wiped my tank out in a short period...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 3, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Used ro/di questions

    Between the carbon block and RO membrane so you are measuring pressure available to the membrane. When you start to see that pressure drop its an...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 3, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. AZDesertRat
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    RODI question

    Taste and odor filters always follow the RO membrane, never before. You should have a sediment and carbon block filter before the RO membrane to...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 2, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Powerhead uprade advice

    Besides the 1400's, I have an Oceans Motions Squirt two way on my return pump so have another 750-800 GPH of random flows returning through Loc Line...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 2, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Powerhead uprade advice

    The Evolutions are much smaller and much more energy efficient than the old Koralias. I have two 1400's in my 100G and am very happy with them...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 2, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. AZDesertRat
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    RODI question

    Not sure what you man by a micron filter? At a minimum you should have in this order a sediment filter, a carbon block filter, the RO membrane and a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 2, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  9. AZDesertRat
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    RODI question

    Yes, those are usually little throw away granular carbon filters used for drinking water systems. For our uses they are not good since they actually...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 2, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. AZDesertRat
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    RO DI help please

    The only way to know if the membrane and DI are good is with a TDS meter. Test the tap water TDS, RO only TDS and final or RO/DI TDS after the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 2, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Water Quality

    In general no. It depends on the well but usually if the water tastes fantastic its because of the high mineral content in the water which is...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 1, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Uv sterilizer, should I get?

    For a UV to be effective it must be sized properly and most aquarium units are way too small. If sized properly they produce massive amounts of heat...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 1, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Used ro/di questions

    DO NOT test from the bucket. Always test water straight from the unit using a squeaky clean clear glass drinking water glass which has been washed by...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Feb 1, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    RO/DI water and pH crash

    You cannot accurately measure the pH of RO/DI water, there are too few ions to measure and the water is very unstable. RO/DI quickly takes on the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 27, 2012 in forum: ASAP
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    Noob RODI plumbing question

    You can get the valves and fittings you need in name brands at Lowes, Home Depot or any hardware store right on the shelf. I would use a feed water...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 25, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  16. AZDesertRat
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    can activated carbon be "recharged"

    As you can see here, it is not an easy or inexpensive process. Carbon Activation, Steam Activation, Chemical Activation Regeneration / Actived...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 25, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    RO / DI units - how do they work.

    Here is a pretty detailed description of a RO or RO/DI system and what each component or piece does and why each is important to the process....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 24, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Test equipment

    I have found the API kits to be good for "ballpark" testing but not asaccurate or reliable as the better kits. The other issue for many is...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 23, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Test equipment

    API liquid master test kit for the basics during the initial cycle. Salifert or Elos for the more advanced tests like calcium, alkalinity and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 23, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Phos removal reactor question?

    Yes the Phosban 150 is big enough for either. Full strength you only need 10 grams per 10 gallons of system water or about 9 tablespoonfulls for your...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 22, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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