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  1. AZDesertRat
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    i thik i figured out my bad water params!

    Thats why we use good DI resins and monitor our water quality. My original statement was RO is not good at removinf ammonia, it takes DI to do so and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 7, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  2. AZDesertRat
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    opinion on plumbing return configuration and return setup

    I find I don't need them. I have them down several inches and aimed slighty up towards the surface so they do not cause any problems with the sand...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 7, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  3. AZDesertRat
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    i thik i figured out my bad water params!

    Unclejed, you didn't read Randys article. He confirms my statement on ammonia. Specifically read the two sections titled "Deionizing Resins" and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 7, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  4. AZDesertRat
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    opinion on plumbing return configuration and return setup

    In my opinion that way too much velocity or flow through a sump, not to mention a Mag 18 wil consume gobs of power compared to a couple prop type...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 7, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  5. AZDesertRat
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    SpectraPure 3reef Member Sale

    Sorry, I was out of town. All RO membrane manufacturers recommend using a water softener ahead of an RO unit. If not its not that big a deal as long...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 7, 2010 in forum: Announcements
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Ro unit

    Never, never ever, did I say never, hook an RO to a hot water line! That is the fastest way to ruin a membrane there is. RO membranes cannot take...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 6, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  7. AZDesertRat
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    i thik i figured out my bad water params!

    Wrong. RO is only marginally effective against ammonia at best. In fact its usually less than 90% effective on nitrates and nitrites. It takes DI to...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 6, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Just bought brs ro/di

    You could have the Spectrapure ProPlus with a dual inline TDS meter, inline pressure gauge, batch tested RO membrane, capillary tube flow restrictor...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 6, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  9. AZDesertRat
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    PuroSmart RO anyone?

    I wouldn't waste my money. It says the membrane is only good for a year amd the carbon for 3 months. Thats at 15GPD max which you will never see...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 6, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. AZDesertRat
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    RO-DI retailer

    Spectrapure would be my first choice and www.buckeyefieldsupply.com would be my second.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 6, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Getting RO/DI

    The sale is still going on. They build their units to order one at a time in Tempe AZ and probably had a Christmas rush. It'll be worth the wa, I...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 6, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  12. AZDesertRat
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    i thik i figured out my bad water params!

    Find out if your water utility uses chloramines instead of chlorine. If so you may need a good DI stage to remove the ammonia since RO doesn't touch...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jan 6, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  13. AZDesertRat
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    SpectraPure 3reef Member Sale

    The $100 gets you an individually hand tested and guaranteed 98+% RO membrane over a batch tested RO membrane(which is still much more than any other...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 30, 2009 in forum: Announcements
  14. AZDesertRat
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    ammonia in stored rodi ???

    You say you are on a domestic well system? If so I would encourage you to have a basic well scan run at your local environmental testing lab or some...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 30, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  15. AZDesertRat
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    The mini fridge chiller

    The problem with the mini fridge is the compressor is very small and not designed for continous duty. It will burn out quickly with much of a load....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 30, 2009 in forum: I made this!
  16. AZDesertRat
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    very high evaporation!!! what to do?

    I look at evaporation as a good thing. It cools the water and provides for better gas exchange at the surface. Glass tops make good book shelves in...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 30, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  17. AZDesertRat
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    RO filter/membrane questions

    Both temperature and pressure have major effects on GPD output, and water quality too believe it or not. Take a look at the Calculator that Russ has...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 29, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  18. AZDesertRat
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    RO filter/membrane questions

    The filters your unit came with are pretty low end, probably equivalent to those found at HD and Lowes but not what I would go back with. You...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 29, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Spectrapure question

    Ask this on their Sponsors Forum and they can answer directly from the horses mouth so to speak. Yes it comes with everything. To attach to a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 29, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  20. AZDesertRat
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    Equipment

    So does my Reefkeeper Lite when I added the SL-1 module and pH probe.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 29, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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