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  1. AZDesertRat
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    reef safe plumbers putty?

    Silicone has no place around PVC, the sticks are designed specifically for PVC threads. Read this sticky I have on several of the reef forums:...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 29, 2011 in forum: I made this!
  2. AZDesertRat
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    reef safe plumbers putty?

    Clean the excess flashing out of the threads with a nail file, jewlers file or pocket knife then use a teflon stick like a LaCo Plasto Joint stick....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 29, 2011 in forum: I made this!
  3. AZDesertRat
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    InWatter Stingray LED Review

    Very nice! LEDs are awesome aren't they. I'm only drawing 40 watts with the two Sols and have more light than my old 2x250w MH at 500 watts with none...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 28, 2011 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Anyone use purewaterclub?

    Any RO/DI should give you 0 TDS, at least for a little while. The key is better units give you 0 TDS for much longer so end up costing less due to...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 28, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  5. AZDesertRat
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    Anyone use purewaterclub?

    Even for freshwater its still very low quality. The purpose oth the prefilter and carbon is to protect the RO membrane from damage and extend its...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 28, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Anyone use purewaterclub?

    Pure Water Club is very low end, its probably OK for drinking water only but is nowhere close to a reef quality RO/DI. You will not find anything...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 28, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  7. AZDesertRat
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    InWatter Stingray LED Review

    I have posted in a couple of threads here and on other forums with pictures....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 27, 2011 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
  8. AZDesertRat
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    InWatter Stingray LED Review

    What size fixture did you get? I'm not totally convinced its such agreat deal personally. I just installed two Aqua Illuminations Sol Blues over a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 27, 2011 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
  9. AZDesertRat
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    InWatter Stingray LED Review

    Looks good! What about pricing? How does it compare to other units on the market such as the AI units at $529 per module and $79 for the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 27, 2011 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
  10. AZDesertRat
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    AI Sol Spread, A DIY kit, and a 65 Cube

    Take a look at these photos of my AI Sol Blue installation in my existing canopy. I removed 2x250w MH and 2x140w VHO and replaced them with 2x AI Sol...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 27, 2011 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
  11. AZDesertRat
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    What are your emergency/contingency plans?

    I keep 50 gallons of new RO/DI on hand plus plenty of salt to make new salt water. I also have both types of battery air pumps, the ones that are...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 26, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Ro/di /

    TDS creep is common with all membranes and is not really a big issue. What it is is when you shut off the flow to a membrane after use, the water...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 24, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Ro/di /

    The pH of RO/Di water is basically neutral, there as so few ions left its almost impossible to measure accurately. What it does is quickly take on...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 24, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Nitrites-aeration?

    Aeration is surface agitation in the display or sump. Basically you point a powerhead up towards the surface to create a boiling effect which allows...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 22, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
  15. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI at Water and Ice stores ?

    The TDS-3 and TDS-4TP are good meters. I used to have the TDS-3 and I got it at Watts Premier. I now have the COM-100 which is like $59 but it reads...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 21, 2011 in forum: Algae
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Lets talk ATO systems...

    Spectrapure UPLC-II. It uses the same bulletproof peristaltic pump as their famous Litermeter 3 and is as simple as pushing a button. It is...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 21, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  17. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI at Water and Ice stores ?

    Danny, the Water & Ice store next to Tropical Treasures is RO only but the TDS is always in the 7-10 or so range which is not bad considering the tap...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 21, 2011 in forum: Algae
  18. AZDesertRat
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    Looking for STRAIGHT ANSWER on RO/DI water

    Passing on stories like that is how myths are started. Its incorrect unproven information.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 20, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Looking for STRAIGHT ANSWER on RO/DI water

    BS. Again, we receive such a miniscule amount of our minerals from water its a non issue. We get our minerals from food not water so drink whatever...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 20, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  20. AZDesertRat
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    Looking for STRAIGHT ANSWER on RO/DI water

    People drink RO/DI all the time. We do not get our minerals and suplements from drinking water, its in the foods we eat. In order to cause problems...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 20, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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