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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Phew!

    No big deal, my Yellow Watchman Goby lived in the oveflow over 3 years. Every time I got him out he jumped back in, turns out the SixLine was...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 6, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  2. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Filter questions

    The Spectrapure MaxCap has the only 100% indiviually hand tested RO membrane in the industry. They treat the membranes with a special wet process...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 6, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  3. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Filter questions

    I have owned the MaxCap UHE ultra low waste system for about two years now, its awesome. It replaced a dual membrane MaxCap which replaced a 90 GPD...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 6, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Filter questions

    No actually worry less about the cost of the replacements and more about the quality. Settle on the quality you feel suits your needs first, then...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 6, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Filter questions

    The Vertex units are vely low quality and poorly designed. Having torn one apart for inspection I was very disappointed with the quality....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 6, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. AZDesertRat
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    low water inlet pressure with RO/DI

    You need the extra pressure as the way you configure a two membrane system is to send the waste from the first membrane through the second membrane....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 5, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Too much flow?

    I use the wavemaker function on my Reefkeeper Lite controller ($95) to switch back and forth for random currents. That way only one Koralia Evolution...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 4, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Help on buying a ro/di unit

    150 psi at 70 degrees F or 60 psi at 140 degrees F water temp.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 3, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Help on buying a ro/di unit

    The limiting factors are the housings and fittings which are only rated at 100 to 125 psi working pressure if the yare NSF/ANSI and/or UPC rated. If...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 3, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Help on buying a ro/di unit

    Open your cold water faucet all the way, do not try to limit the pressure or blend hot and cold water together. RO membranes work better at higher...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 3, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. AZDesertRat
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    lake water in a reef tank

    RO membranes love softened water, in fact the softener does much of the work for them. All major membrane manufacturers recommend softened water and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 3, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Rowaphos

    I switched to a pelletized form of GFO which seems to hold up better, you can get it from Bulk Reef Supply.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 3, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  13. AZDesertRat
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    Bulkhead/Fuge issue

    Wow, thats a tight squeeze. Thats the reason I custom build all my stands now, I got tired of trying to shoehorn everything in a factory stand.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 2, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Bulkhead/Fuge issue

    Thats the main reason why I use all submersible pumps. Plumbing the suction side of a pump without putting stresses on the bulkhead or having to use...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 2, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  15. AZDesertRat
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    RO water, confused !

    The most popular RO membrane by far is the 75 GPD Dow Filmtec, it is the same physical size as a 25 or 50 GPD, makes the same 96-98% pure water much...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 2, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Bulkhead/Fuge issue

    Cross your fingers;D
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 2, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  17. AZDesertRat
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    Bulkhead/Fuge issue

    Sometime if you get a chance, pick up a Plasto Joint stick. I have found it at Ace Hardware and even Lowes in the natural gas/propane fittings aisle....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 2, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  18. AZDesertRat
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    Bulkhead/Fuge issue

    File the threads out too, take a close look at both the female and male threads and you will be surprised how much rough plastic is in them that can...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 1, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  19. AZDesertRat
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    Bulkhead/Fuge issue

    Is the bulkhead snug in the drilled hole? This is important for good sealing as it is hard to center a sloppy bulkhead. One tip I have used if it is...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 1, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  20. AZDesertRat
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    Bulkhead/Fuge issue

    The nut will loosen up sometimes, especially if you used any lubricants or teflon and the sump gets shifted or you remove a pump often for...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 1, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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