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  1. AZDesertRat
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    how to reduce flow from MaxiJet 1200

    Its not the amount of flow, its the velocity through the small jet type nozzle. Thats why most people use powerheads like the Koralias, Evolutions,...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 4, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  2. AZDesertRat
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    Sump in the Basement

    I wish I had a basement but to me the biggest disadvantage is the additional head and power requirements to lift the water up one floor. Pressure...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 3, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  3. AZDesertRat
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    how is this monitor?

    I've had the Reefkeeper Lite for 2 years this month and have been extremely happy with it. Not only does it monitor and control pH, it can also...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 2, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Help Calling All Experts

    The purpose of sediment, particulate or more commonly called prefilters and carbon blocks are to protect the expensive RO membrane which is the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 2, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. AZDesertRat
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    cleaning new pvc

    You can run a little vinegar through it to remove any trace contaminants from the manufacturing process.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 2, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    RO/DI Help Calling All Experts

    Adjusting the waste ratio of any system is as easy as changing the flow restrictor from a fixed type to a capillary tube type and trimming it...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 2, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Powerhead & Filter Question

    Two nano 425s would be about the minimum but I might look at two of the larger versions. I have a nano 425 and one of the older Koralia K1's in a 16G...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 2, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Urgent Tank Sprung a Leak!!!

    Look at your stand closely to make sure it is level in all directions and does not have any obvious flaws. Tanks don't normally fail for no reason...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 1, 2011 in forum: ASAP
  9. AZDesertRat
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    RODI unit

    I have two dual inlines but never turn them on since they are not temperature compensated and rarely read accurate enough for me. If you look closely...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 1, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. AZDesertRat
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    RODI unit

    You can stick an aquarium thermometer on the side of the housings, I think this is what Buckeye supplies with theirs. I prefer to use a HM Digital...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 1, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. AZDesertRat
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    RODI unit

    Two things have a major effect on membrane production, water pressure and water temperature. The Spectrapure is rated at 90 GPD at 60 psi and 77...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 1, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Ro/ di unit

    You need to look at not only the initial investment but what it costs you to operate and maintain the system over time, too many people look at that...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 28, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
  13. AZDesertRat
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    Ro/ di unit

    Its hard to compare side by side unless you monitor RO rejection rates and DI life. The Spectrapure will outperform the other guaranteed which leads...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 28, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Ro/ di unit

    Its unfortunate companies like Purewater are still around, one of the drawbacks of Ebay. Companies such as that import cheap products from overseas...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 27, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
  15. AZDesertRat
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    Ro/ di unit

    Right now for the price yes. It comes with a new 0.5 micron absolute rated prefilter, 0.5 micron 20,000 gallon carbon block, treated and batch tested...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 27, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Less is More

    I would have to say yes and no. You should be testing on a regular basis to establish trends and a baseline, you need to know what your demands are...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 27, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
  17. AZDesertRat
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    what type of Ca reactor for a 1,500g coral only system

    Give George a call at Geo. CR1218 Best calcium reactor you can buy in my opinion.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 27, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
  18. AZDesertRat
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    Ro/ di unit

    You can get a reef quality Spectrapure unit for $120, thats by no means expensive! Untitled Document You will not find anything even close to it...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 27, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    GFO-Carbon Reactor?

    What is the flow on the canister though, 60 GPH is about tops so you will probably have to valve it back or trim the impeller to lower the flow rate....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 26, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    GFO-Carbon Reactor?

    GFO needs low flows like 40-60 GPH in a small reactor. Its very soft and does not take much agitation to grind to dust. The idea behind the reactors...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 26, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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