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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Dechlorinator needed with RO/DI?

    No, the carbon filter before the RO membrane removes the chlorine. Chlorine may not show up as TDS but it wioll melt a TFC membrane in a hurry.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 30, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
  2. AZDesertRat
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    Temp. role in a cycling tank?

    All life, bacteria included, have conditions under which they like to live and multiply. It would be best to maintain whatever temperature you plan...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 30, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
  3. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI water unfit for human consumption?

    Waterborne diseases and epidemics are common and can be catastrophic. We can control our water quality quite easily and economically with a point of...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 30, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
  4. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI water unfit for human consumption?

    Many of the famous coffee houses use RO/DI water then run it through a remineralization cartridge to add back just the right amount of minerals for...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 30, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
  5. AZDesertRat
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    RODI accessories questions

    If you have a RO/DI without an autoshutoff valve just turn the tap water feed off and leave the RO/DI outlet line open. If you have an autoshutoff...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 30, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. AZDesertRat
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    RODI accessories questions

    Any of the RO vendors will sell a new top bracket for a reasonable price, you might order one at the same time you order the new filters. The...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 30, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  7. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI water unfit for human consumption?

    RO/DI is safe to drink in normal quantities but it does not taste refreshing and is more expensive to produce than RO water which does taste...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 30, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Cover for AI Sol Blue

    The top cover is the ribbed aluminum heat sink everything is attached to. The bottom half is a plastic cover that contains the lenses.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 29, 2011 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Setting up a hospital tank

    You should not use any live rock or porous materials in a hospital tank, they will absorb medications and will have to be thrown away to avoid...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 28, 2011 in forum: Fish Diseases
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Used ASM G-2 Problems

    Most silicone greases are food grade and safe to use.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 27, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Used ASM G-2 Problems

    I use a little dab of food grade silicone grease on all my O rings. You can get it at any Lowes, HD or homebrewing supply store.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 27, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  12. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI system....How many GPD?

    All RO and RO/DI units will operate down to slightly less than 40 psi. The average municipal system is between 50 and 60 psi since they must also...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 27, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  13. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI system....How many GPD?

    The advantage to a 75 or 90 GPD system is it makes the water much faster so less time standing around with a faucet tied up. The cost and the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 27, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  14. AZDesertRat
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    How much GFO to add

    In my mind what means as much as anything is one with low flows so it does not carry the media out or grind it up. If the mediahas been rinsed well...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 27, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
  15. AZDesertRat
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    How much GFO to add

    Your flow should not be so high it lifts the carbon, its soft just like the GFO so requires lower flows so it doesn't grind itself to dust.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 26, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
  16. AZDesertRat
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    How much GFO to add

    Full dose is 10 grams or 4 level tablespoons for 40 gallons. It is wise in the beginning to cut that in half and change it more frequently so you...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 26, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
  17. AZDesertRat
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    Grrrrr, sumps are a pain, need some advice

    Never, ever restrict the overflow from the display to the sump!!! Wide open and unrestricted always. Install valves on the discharge side of the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 26, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  18. AZDesertRat
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    Used ASM G-2 Problems

    Skimmers don't work in freshwater. Soak at least the venturi section in distilled white vinegar to clear the intake tube of any calcium buildup and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 26, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Ro/di unit in garage

    Do you have a laundry room where you could install a wye on the cold water line to the washing machine? I wouldn't take a chance on it freezing,...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 26, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  20. AZDesertRat
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    Spectrapure filters in Air water ice system

    Yes, they are standard size filters including the membrane. Untitled Document
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 26, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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