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  1. AZDesertRat
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    How does an RO/DI unit work?

    Spectrapure is easily the best hands down, no other vendor hand tests and guarantees their membrane performance in writing period, no one. No other...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 19, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  2. AZDesertRat
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    What sealant can I use with PVC that is reef safe?

    Me either, I love tru unions and being in the industry have access to them easier than most but for someone starting out $35 a pop for valves is hard...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 18, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  3. AZDesertRat
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    What sealant can I use with PVC that is reef safe?

    Head loss is insignificant in full open straight fittings. A 1" Union is about $2 and a 1" ball valve is about the same or less at HD and Lowes. A...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 18, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  4. AZDesertRat
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    What sealant can I use with PVC that is reef safe?

    It comes with experience! After you slap youself in the forehead enough times and say DUH, it finally catches on;D
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 18, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  5. AZDesertRat
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    What sealant can I use with PVC that is reef safe?

    Ball valves and regular unions work just the same but take up a little more room is all. The cost is much less too.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 18, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  6. AZDesertRat
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    ph on replacement water sky high

    What salt are you using?
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 18, 2010 in forum: ASAP
  7. AZDesertRat
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    What sealant can I use with PVC that is reef safe?

    Just make sure you have unions and threaded joints at points you will need to disassemble for cleaning and maintenance like next to pumps, valves or...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 18, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Newb looking for advise/input

    I think I would take a water sample to a LFS and have them check it. If you show nothing even with fish and a CUC I suspect your test kits.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 17, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  9. AZDesertRat
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    What sealant can I use with PVC that is reef safe?

    +1 glue the slip joints and use plenty of unions. They don't have to be true unions as they are very ex*****ve though nice. I use mostly screw...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 17, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  10. AZDesertRat
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    RO Unit Question

    There are only a handfull of residential membrane manufacturers in the world, none of the RO units you see commonly available in this hobby uses...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 17, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. AZDesertRat
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    RO Unit Question

    What you have is a basic Coralife RO unit which includes a prefilter, carbon block and RO membrane, probably a 24 or 50 GPD. Coralife is pretty low...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 17, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Which ro/di should I get?

    The filters are all standard 10" size replacements. The membranes will fit if the other unit had a Dow Filmtec 1812 series membrane in it to begin...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 17, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  13. AZDesertRat
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    ATO failed

    I use the Ultra Precise Level Controller found on sale here: SpectraPure Customer Appreciation SALE! 20% - 50% off Both it and the standard...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 16, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Need suggestions

    I had a HF and the magnet swelled up so bad it would not turn in the motor. They would not cover it under warranty so that soured me. I was also...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 16, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  15. AZDesertRat
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    will buying a RODI fix my tank?

    A three stage system is going to be RO only and not RO/DI. Many reef quality systems come standard with either an inline TDS meter or a handheld one...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 16, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Newb looking for advise/input

    If there is only one mojano on the rock, inject it with boiling water from a syringe and it should die. If that does not work you can also use...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 16, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  17. AZDesertRat
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    Need suggestions

    Ocean Runner 2500 or Eheim 1260. Both are very good, quiet reliable pumps with low heat production and very efficient.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 16, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  18. AZDesertRat
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    How to level a tank on an unlevel floor?

    I set the system up, add a couple inches of water and level the stand using wooden or plastic shims at the corners and any load bearing points. As I...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 16, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  19. AZDesertRat
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    Newb looking for advise/input

    Good reef quality RO/DI units have better filters, usually higher production rate RO membranes and of course have the DI. You can use it for drinking...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 16, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  20. AZDesertRat
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    Looking for Good RO/DI Unit

    The CSP-DI at $145 is a steal. It comes with everything you need including a TDS meter and pressure gauge. SpectraPure Customer Appreciation SALE!...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 15, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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