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  1. AZDesertRat
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    This RO/DI or something else, suggestions?

    PM's sent to both of you. To keep from PMing a hundred different interested parties let me suffice to say poor construction using 120v AC power...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 15, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  2. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI & Powerhead help!!

    No. They are the only manufacturer or vendor who hand tests their RO membranes then guarantees the Select series in writing to be better than 98%...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 15, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  3. AZDesertRat
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    This RO/DI or something else, suggestions?

    The Vertex systems are very poorly thought out and have been receiving a lot of well deserved criticism. All membranes must be flushed and that is...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 15, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  4. AZDesertRat
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    This RO/DI or something else, suggestions?

    For $249 you can have the Spectrapure MaxCap, the Cadillac of the industry. No one else hand tests and gauarantees their membranes to be 98+%...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 14, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  5. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Unit?

    Using a small pressure or bladder tank with an RO/Di system is not advised. You will have TDS problems which result from TDS creep or constant...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 14, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Finally bought my rodi!

    The probes on the dual inline TDS meter are placed after the RO membrane (IN) and after the DI filter (OUT) so you are reading RO only and final...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 14, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  7. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI & Powerhead help!!

    Nothing but Spectrapure for RO/DI for me, nothing else comes close to the MaxCap. The CSP-DI can't be beat for $145 complete with an inline TDS...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 14, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Unit?

    What most people find is the cost to heat the water exceeds the benefit of additional GPD. The BTU's required to heat one gallon of water 1 degree is...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 14, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Generator for Power Outages

    I just received my new Sportsmans Guide catalog yesterday and they have this one on sale in it: Tools, Generators, 1,200 - Watt Portable Generator,...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 12, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Is this normal?

    For a solenoid/ float switches I place the switches a good distance apart so you get less frequent but longer filter runs. In may case its a 23...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 12, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. AZDesertRat
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    "Preventive Measures"

    There are methods calling for either hyposalinity or hypersalinity depending on the disease, pest or virus or medications being used. Both Advanced...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 12, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Is this normal?

    No problem, hope that explained it.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 12, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  13. AZDesertRat
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    "Preventive Measures"

    Most yes. Interceptor will have to come from a Vet though since it requires a perscription legally. It is a common medication for dogs and even...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 12, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Quick Plumbing Question

    If the fit is sloppy get an O Ring which will slip over the bulkhead and fill the gap between it and the glass so it cannot shift. Kind of like a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 12, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  15. AZDesertRat
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    Is this normal?

    What you are seeing is perfectly normal and is true of all RO membranes. it is what we call "TDS Creep". TDS creep occurs every time a RO membrane is...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 12, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  16. AZDesertRat
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    "Preventive Measures"

    The life cycle of many fish diseases and parasites is 4 to 6 weeks. A shorter QT may not be effective. I also QT all my corals, although for a much...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 12, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  17. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Unit?

    Our water in Phoenix gets as cold as 58 degrees sometimes when they are drawing out of the lower portions of the storage reservoirs and lakes. Its...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 12, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  18. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Unit?

    Some people have fairly soft water from the tap but not most of us unfortunately. many also do not know the benefits of a softener, not only for your...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 12, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  19. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI inline TDS meter placement.

    Probe IN goes post RO and Probe OUT goes post DI. Basically between the membrane and the DI filter and at the end of the treatment process. The RO...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 11, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  20. AZDesertRat
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    rodi start up?

    Water should come out within a few minutes. Does your unit have a flush valve installed and is it in the open or bypass position rather than the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, May 11, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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