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  1. AZDesertRat
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    RO question

    As long as you have an autoshutoff valve that is the preferred way do it. All of my RO and RO/DI units stay under pressure all the time. Without th...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 10, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  2. AZDesertRat
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    Whats this in my water?

    Float a piece of newspaper or a couple paper towels on the surface every once in awhile and it will remove it. No big deal. Foods have fatty acids in...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 10, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  3. AZDesertRat
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    metal plumbing to an RODI unit

    Do you know what your tap water TDS is? Its possible but not probable the IN and OUT probes could both read 0 if you have very low tap TDS. You are...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 9, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. AZDesertRat
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    $100 controller- temp and pH probe?

    The SL-1 does pH and ORP, the SL-2 does pH and Salinity.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 9, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  5. AZDesertRat
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    $100 controller- temp and pH probe?

    Thats too bad, they were great when I bought mine from them and beat everyone elses prices though no one discounts much.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 9, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Added sand, won't settle!!

    Find a cup of live sand, it will be even quicker.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 9, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  7. AZDesertRat
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    metal plumbing to an RODI unit

    As long as its before the RO is fine. There are valves that make the installation very simple without cutting anything. HD or Lowes should have a tee...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 9, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. AZDesertRat
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    $100 controller- temp and pH probe?

    Bulk Reef sells them too as does Corals Mania. They both discount them slightly.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 9, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  9. AZDesertRat
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    $100 controller- temp and pH probe?

    No you can use a standard probe as long as it has the DIN connector, I think DA sells a couple different probes. I sold my Milwaukee SMS-122 complete...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 9, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Lifegard Aquatics Quiet One water pump...any good?

    Must be hit and miss, I had two literally burn up, one was a 2200 and the other a 4000, and cause problems with the tank. I much prefer Ocean Runner...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 9, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. AZDesertRat
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    $100 controller- temp and pH probe?

    The basic unit with a temp probe and controllable 4 outlet strip is $99 list, $95 some places if you look around. The pH function requires a SL-1 or...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 9, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  12. AZDesertRat
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    How do you cool your tank?

    House AC units are expensive to operate. My bill is over $400 a month in July and August as it is with a 1200 sq ft house. No way am I going to cool...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 8, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  13. AZDesertRat
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    How do you cool your tank?

    I think you will be pleasantly surprised at how well the fan works. Its a two speed and I run it on low most of the time to keep salt creep under the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 8, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Added sand, won't settle!!

    Find a friend with an established and bum a cup or two of real live sand from them. Once the bacteria starts to coat the sand particles they will...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 8, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  15. AZDesertRat
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    How do you cool your tank?

    My canopy fans are on the same RKL timer as my lights. The clip on fan is also on the RKL but is temp controlled not time controlled.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 8, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  16. AZDesertRat
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    How do you cool your tank?

    Its how I do my cooling. I have two computer fans in the enclosed canopy but they normally only run when the lights are on, the clip on runs off the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 8, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  17. AZDesertRat
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    How do you cool your tank?

    Go to WalMart and get a little clip on fan for about $8. Clip it on one end of your sump so it blows across the longest part. It will lower things...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 8, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  18. AZDesertRat
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    Prop Pump Mania

    I tried all the MJ mods too and never found one I liked. They do put out a good amount of flow but are bulky, mounts are sort of cobbled up and all...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 8, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Reef Safe Metals?

    Titanium would be about your only choice. Mini fridge compressors are not continous duty so do not stand up to constant use. Look at how long it...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 8, 2010 in forum: I made this!
  20. AZDesertRat
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    to sift or not to sift the sand

    If its a functioning deep sand bed then leave it alone, if its decorative the sift all you want. A DSB can be cleaned in small sections and only 1/4"...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Apr 8, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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