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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Air Water Ice vs Bulk Reef Supply

    I use the 90 GPD Spectra Select series. They are hand tested and guaranteed in writing to be better than 98% rejection. Mine is now just over 2 years...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 26, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  2. AZDesertRat
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    Air Water Ice vs Bulk Reef Supply

    The MaxCap DI is not intended as a stand alone DI. It is a roughing filter or "pre DI" cartridge intended to be used in a dual DI situation with a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 25, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  3. AZDesertRat
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    LED Switch moving away from Orphek

    The corals never had a problem under 2x250w MH with PFO reflectors and 2x140w VHO actinics but the switch to LED really ticked them off. The RBTA's,...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 25, 2011 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
  4. AZDesertRat
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    LED Switch moving away from Orphek

    The 3w LEDs put out so much power I cannot run them at 100% as it is without burning corals so I am happy with my decision and stand by it. All the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 25, 2011 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
  5. AZDesertRat
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    LED Switch moving away from Orphek

    PAR is not a good measurement with LEDs. The coverage is great with two fixtures running lengthwise and at 12" above water line. Another advantage...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 25, 2011 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Air Water Ice vs Bulk Reef Supply

    I much prefer Spectrapure DI resins because they blend their own based on thousands of hours of bench and real world beta testing. The SilicaBuster...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 25, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Air Water Ice vs Bulk Reef Supply

    Two things have a major effect on a membranes output, pressure and temperature. Membranes are actually rated at up to 150 psi or higher, its the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 24, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. AZDesertRat
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    2 part or no dosing at all

    Does regular testing show you have a demand that the water changes cannot keep up with? If not, don't dose.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 24, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Air Water Ice vs Bulk Reef Supply

    You will want a 0.5 or 0.6 micron carbon block to match the sediment filter. To find out the condition of your RO membrane you need to test the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 24, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Phosphate remover in cannister filter?

    GFO media needs a fairly low flow rate or it grinds itself to dust. It also only requires about a tablespoon of media per 10 gallons of system water...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 24, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. AZDesertRat
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    New ro/di unit, questions

    I love RO water for drinking, cooking and especially the ice maker, it makes clear ice cubes not the old white cloudy ones. Shop around for drinking...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 24, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Pump volume advice needed.

    So you want a pump that will do 200+ GPH at whatever feet of head you end up with, usually around 5 feet of head between the vertical distance...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 23, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  13. AZDesertRat
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    Pump volume advice needed.

    3 to 5x the display tank volume after head loss is a good flow rate for a return pump. Just because the overflow is rated up to 300 GPH doesn't mean...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 23, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  14. AZDesertRat
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    LED Switch moving away from Orphek

    No, thats about the only forum I don't own the AZDesertRat handle on though. I am on a couple dirt bike and ATV sites but not 4x4 although I do have...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 23, 2011 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
  15. AZDesertRat
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    ato pump in basement?

    It may not when absolutely brand new but you need to study up on peristaltic pumps before investing. In thw water/wastewater industry we use...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 23, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  16. AZDesertRat
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    ato pump in basement?

    A two roller peristaltic pump will still need a check valve, a 3 roller peristaltic pump does not. You need to find out the GPH or mL/min at whatever...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 23, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  17. AZDesertRat
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    LED Switch moving away from Orphek

    Two Sols will easily cover a 4 foot tank with no shadows or dark spots. I have two turned lengthwise over a 60" tank at 12" above the waterline and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 23, 2011 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
  18. AZDesertRat
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    Spectrapure RODI Pleas Help

    Go to SpectraPure Water Purification Products and download the manual for your system. Look in the manual for the instructions on how to test the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 23, 2011 in forum: ASAP
  19. AZDesertRat
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    New ro/di unit, questions

    The 0.5 micron sediment filter and 0.5 micron carbon block should be changed every 6 months and you disinfect the system at that time to keep it...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 23, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  20. AZDesertRat
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    Ro/di cl negotiations, advice please

    I answered in your other thread. You got a smoking deal!
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 23, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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