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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Newb looking for advise/input

    Unfortunately the Filters Direct systems do not compare with reef quality systems. You get what you pay for. Notice the FD units still use old...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 5, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  2. AZDesertRat
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    CSPDI Spectrapure RO/DI unit

    Read the manual then go to the Spectrapure website and read the Education section on the right side of the page and the FAQ section along the top....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 4, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  3. AZDesertRat
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    CSPDI Spectrapure RO/DI unit

    That video will have very limited value since BRS does not use capillary tube flow restrictors you trim for an exact waste ratio. Thats probably the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 3, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. AZDesertRat
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    CSPDI Spectrapure RO/DI unit

    What are you confused about? You hook it to a cold water supply via the hose thread adapter it comes with then flush the filters to waste for about 2...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 3, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. AZDesertRat
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    My First Mistake...

    Whats done is done but next time flush the replacement filters in order and the carbon, membrane and DI will all last longer since they did not have...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 3, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  6. AZDesertRat
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    My First Mistake...

    Unfortunately many if not most RO and RO/DI vendors do not tell you the proper flushing sequence for best filter life and performance. Start out by...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 3, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  7. AZDesertRat
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    water softner

    I carry grade 4 (the highest AZ offers) in water treatment, wastewater treatment, water distribution and wastewater collections all four plus have...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 3, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. AZDesertRat
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    water softner

    Thats why I brew beer and not drink water:beer:
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 3, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  9. AZDesertRat
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    water softner

    Water and wastewater treatment has been my profession for over 35 years. I train plant operators all over the southwest.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 3, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. AZDesertRat
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    water softner

    No. Chlorine is still the residual disinfectant of choice, only about 25-30% of the utilities use chloramines which is still chlorine but with...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 3, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Where to get selcon? Name brand?

    Reef Aquarium Fish Foods & Vitamins: Selcon
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 2, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Cleaning your tank(small question)

    I leave the back alone so the snails and tangs can graze, they keep it clean without any interference from me.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 1, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  13. AZDesertRat
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    Alternative heater to prevent bad things fom happining?

    I have been using the Via Aqua titanium for 7 years now and its extremely accurate.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 1, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Dog Toy in Reserve water

    I think the 5 second rule applies here;D http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five-second_rule It must be fact right? I mean we are all still alive and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 1, 2010 in forum: ASAP
  15. AZDesertRat
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    How to determine the best return pump?

    I have a 100G display with a 30G sump and use an OceanRunner 3500 which is equivalent to a Mag 9.5 or Eheim 1262. I think the Mag 7 size, but not...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 29, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Surge Protector Question

    Wow, thats a new one for me. I thought like everyone else that a GFI only worked on a 3 wire circuit?
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 29, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Surge Protector Question

    A GFCI only works if the circuit is properly grounded back to the circuit breaker and ground rod. It could be a false sense of security if it worked...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 29, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  18. AZDesertRat
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    Best Testing kits?

    Wait until you have several thousand $$ in corals and inhabitants, a $20 kit is nothing.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 28, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  19. AZDesertRat
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    best way to stick shrooms

    I use wood but it probaby does not matter. They will only be in the tank a few days before they attach anyway.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 28, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Best Testing kits?

    After the initial cycle where API is OK its Salifert hands down.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 28, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
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