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  1. AZDesertRat
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    RODI or not RODI?

    RO/DI gives you consistency, you get the same high quality water every time unlike tap water that changes constantly. There is no such thing as reef...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 27, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  2. AZDesertRat
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    If Ro/Di is working?

    You will want to get the TDS meter and determine how well what you have is working before spending any more money on it. Often I find people add DI...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 27, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  3. AZDesertRat
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    If Ro/Di is working?

    Yes you need a handheld TDS meter, they run $20-$25 for a good one like the HM Digital TDS-3 which also has a nice digital temperature feature too....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 25, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  4. AZDesertRat
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    1 inch slip bulkhead - What the outside thread size?

    Ya, when they glue unions on they forget the outside diameter of the union is larger than the inside diameter of the lock nut so the bulkhead is now...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 25, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. AZDesertRat
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    Made ur own water

    RO and especially RO/DI is very agressive. The treatment process has stripped msot of the positively and negatively charged ions from the water...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 24, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  6. AZDesertRat
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    1 inch slip bulkhead - What the outside thread size?

    I have never been a fan of slip bulkheads, you always end up cutting them apart with a hacksaw when you want to move your tank or modify your...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 24, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  7. AZDesertRat
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    1 inch slip bulkhead - What the outside thread size?

    The outside threads on bulkheads are not standard tapered pipe thread sizes or thread counts in most cases so threading fittings on to them is not...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 24, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. AZDesertRat
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    purewaterclub.com RO/DI for $89 - $99 anyone have any input...

    There are major differences in the quality and build of reef units and ebay type drinking water systems. The long term cost of wonership ends up...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 24, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  9. AZDesertRat
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    purewaterclub.com RO/DI for $89 - $99 anyone have any input...

    Spectrapure is easily the best choice. SpectraPure Customer Appreciation SALE! 20% - 50% off
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 24, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Good LFS in south Phoenix?

    Hit and miss. The only consistent store for years has been AquaTouch and although new Reef Culture has experienced staff and will give them a run for...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 23, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Baffles in a sump

    My overflow also tees bewteen the center/skimmer section and the refugium then the refugium overflows back into the center section which then...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 23, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Baffles in a sump

    The bubble trap goes before the return pump section no matter what is on the other side, in my case the skimmer is in the center or main section and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 23, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  13. AZDesertRat
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    Baffles in a sump

    Bubble trap baffles work best with three baffles, mine are configured over, under, over. [IMG] [IMG]
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 23, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Good LFS in south Phoenix?

    There are a lot of reef hobbyists in the Maricopa, Casa Grande, AZ City, Chandler and Awatukee areas to trade and barter with too. One of the other...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 22, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  15. AZDesertRat
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    Good LFS in south Phoenix?

    About the Reef is history again. Check out the local AZReefs.com forum for a list of all the local shops in town.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 22, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Baffles in a sump

    I used 1/4" acrylic from Home Depot and they have been in place about 7 years now no problem.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 22, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  17. AZDesertRat
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    Good LFS in south Phoenix?

    Reef Culture is off Price Rd, the frontage road where the 101 and 202 cross, awesome shop. AquaTouch is the other good one as already mentioned but...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 22, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  18. AZDesertRat
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    2 quick questions, coraline-vinegar...

    Lowes has some really nice razor blade scrapers by the checkouts for about a buck. They are red and black and have a nice grip on them. Second the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 22, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Pump Vibration Isolation...

    Mouse pad usually helps but a short piece of clear vinyl tubing right off the pump works the best, rigid piping really transmits sound and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 21, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  20. AZDesertRat
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    copper plumbing before RO/DI?

    Copper is a non issue if its before a RO or RO/DI system. Copper is easy since it only takes carbon to adsorb it. Its not much of an issue anyway...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 21, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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