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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Used chiller... How to clean?

    Mix up a strong vinegar solution in a 5 gallon bucket, install a pump in the bucket and pump it through the chiller and back to the bucket in a loop...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 12, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  2. AZDesertRat
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    DIY 20 G Long Sump

    You can extend the suction tube on the Seaclone with some vinyl tubing so water level in that sense is not important. The problem is the discharge...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 11, 2011 in forum: I made this!
  3. AZDesertRat
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    Shouldve went sump:(

    Melevsreef.com | Acrylic Sumps & Refugiums
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 11, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. AZDesertRat
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    pump capacity

    Most people will tell you 3 to 5 times the display volume is a good number for the return pump. In your case with those dimensions you tank holds...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 11, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. AZDesertRat
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    Remove flow restrictor when sanitizing?

    Yep, more is not better in this case. A couple spoons full is all it takes for the system. Fresh bleach can be up to 50,000 PPM chlorine so is...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 11, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Distilled Water Question?

    NO. Most distillation units today are glass or epoxy lines exotic metals like high grade stainless and titanium, copper is a thing of the distant...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 11, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Distilled Water Question?

    The energy required to distill water is tremendous and not cost effective at all. The cost to produce RO/DI is less than a nickle a gallon on...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 10, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Remove flow restrictor when sanitizing?

    I have posted the disinfection and filter rinsing process many times, a search of my user name and disinfection should bring it up.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 10, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Titanium heater elements

    Titanium is not a hazardous waste. If you have curbside recycling I would place it there, many scrap dealers pay well for titanium scrap metal.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 10, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Before internet..

    I remember my first skimmers were a Skilter which was significantly modified over time as new ideas came out. I also had a Picollo air lift skimmer...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 10, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Before internet..

    Local reef clubs were popular when I started in the hobby. In Phoenix the Desert Marine Society was a very active club that actually had a deal with...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 10, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Not 0 TDS

    I can help you reconfigure that system to perform much better by converting the second carbon to a real 20 oz refillable vertical DI and eliminate...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 10, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  13. AZDesertRat
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    Not 0 TDS

    Thats my old system. It later became a 240 GPD dual membrane MaxCap (90GPD plus 150 GPD hand tested and 99+% rejection rate RO membranes) as pictured...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 9, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Not 0 TDS

    Two different cartridges like pictured here: [IMG] 0.2 micron ZetaZorb sediment filter, 0.5 micron carbon block, 90 GPD Select membrane, MaxCap...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 9, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  15. AZDesertRat
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    air bubbles?!?!!!!

    The level you maintain in your sump will depend on several things such as how much freeboard or extra room you have when the power goes off to...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 9, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  16. AZDesertRat
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    RO filter question

    You can get a much better TDS meter than that for only $5 more at the middle of the page here: Untitled Document It includes a built in digital...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 9, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
  17. AZDesertRat
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    How do I get my sump setup started?

    Everything you need to know is here: Melevsreef.com | Acrylic Sumps & Refugiums
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 9, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  18. AZDesertRat
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    Bulkhead is Leaking

    Silicone is not advised. Clean and dry so the rubber "vulcanizes" to the surfaces.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 9, 2011 in forum: ASAP
  19. AZDesertRat
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    air bubbles?!?!!!!

    Screw a threaded PVC 90 degree elbow on the suction facing down so it draws water from closer to the bottom.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 8, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  20. AZDesertRat
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    Bulkhead is Leaking

    Here is a link to my Bulkhead Installation Tips in the beginners forum: http://www.3reef.com/forums/new-hobby/bulkhead-installation-tips-111422.html
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 8, 2011 in forum: ASAP
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