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  1. AZDesertRat
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    How often do you run carbon?

    24/7/365. Not a lot of media, just enough to help counteract and warfare between the leathers and SPS. I feel its better to run a little all the time...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 22, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
  2. AZDesertRat
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    rodi hookup problem

    If you adjust that back to 4:1 you will have more pressure available to the membrane which means more GPD and better rejection rate or removal...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 22, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  3. AZDesertRat
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    Equipment Purchase LFS or Internet?

    I always give my LFS first shot at dry goods, often they match or come very close to online retailers and i would rather support the LFS so they are...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Water chemistry question - fluoride, chlorine and VOCs

    Why do you want to remove them? None of them pose a problem in a shower. If you want to remove someting in a shower it would be radon which could...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 19, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
  5. AZDesertRat
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    rodi hookup problem

    The waste ratio has noting to do with the efficiency of the membrane, they are two entirely different things. One is rejection rate or membrane...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 19, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Water Ionizers?

    The way they make their money is many people are too lazy to request a refund when they doscover it doesn't do diddly squat, too embarassed I guess....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 18, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
  7. AZDesertRat
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    rodi hookup problem

    Measure your waste for one minute with a measuring cup then do the same with the treated water to determine your waste ratio. It should be about 4...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 18, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Fix leaky bulkhead

    Most black bulkheads are HDPE plastic and glues don't adhere well. Why not get the correct bulkhead and parts and do it right the first time so...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 17, 2011 in forum: ASAP
  9. AZDesertRat
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    rodi hookup problem

    Check your home to see if you have a pressure regulator on the incoming water supply. Many new homes have them per building code and they are often...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 17, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. AZDesertRat
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    rodi hookup problem

    Spectrapure has all of their Owners Manuals available on their website here: SPECTRAPURE MANUALS Find you system in the RO/DI section then look...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 17, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Aqua Medic Turboflotor T1000 skimmer?

    The Turboflotor needs a recirculation pump with a needlewheel such as a OceanRunner 2700 or Rio 2100. Flow can be fed from a powerhead such as a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 16, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  12. AZDesertRat
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    rodi hookup problem

    Two things have a major effect on RO output, water pressure and water temperature. The 90 GPD is based on 60 psi and 77 degree F water temp. If...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 16, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  13. AZDesertRat
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    Water Ionizers?

    The BunkHouse: Water pseudoscience gallery There are literally thousands of ways to get taken for a ride in the water industry and few are based...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 16, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
  14. AZDesertRat
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    will RO/DI push through 80ft of tube?

    The capillary tubs starts out longer and you trim it off according to your conditions. If its just for an initial fill its probably OK. Since you...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 16, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    will RO/DI push through 80ft of tube?

    Larger diameter tubing means less resistance to flow and lower velocity, much better. Most RO/DI systems cdome with a fixed flow restrictor which...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 16, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  16. AZDesertRat
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    will RO/DI push through 80ft of tube?

    Yes. It will work but you will need to check and adjust the waste ratio as it will change with that much head on the membrane. When you think...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 15, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    RO/DI Problems

    New or used? 8 is high for RO only if the tap water TDS is 155, thats only just under 95% rejection rate. Most new Spectrapure membranes are in the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 14, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
  18. AZDesertRat
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    Show Me Your AI Sol Hanging Hardware!

    The tank is a 100G LeeMar Diamond Edge. Its 60" long by 18" wide by 23" deep. As you can see in the photo with the LEDs installed in the canopy, the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 13, 2011 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
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    Show Me Your AI Sol Hanging Hardware!

    Check out my thread here: My AI Sol Super Blue Installation
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 13, 2011 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
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    How to tell if u need to change your RO membrane?

    Correct. It may drop 1 or 2 TDS when it removes the chlorine but chlorine residuals are only 0.5 to 2.0 ppm most places so its minimal. The TDS meter...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jun 13, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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