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  1. AZDesertRat
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    RO drinking water

    Do you have a pressure tank? How about a final taste and odor GAC carbon inline filter? If you have one or both, try disconnecting the line from...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 22, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  2. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Question???????`

    Sure, a $8-$12 autoshutoff valve and a $15 float valve with a few feet of 1/4" tubing. I prefer float switches and a solenoid valve myself as it...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 22, 2009 in forum: ASAP
  3. AZDesertRat
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    Best bang 4 the buck RO/DI unit?

    An autoshutoff valve is an $8-$12 item and maybe 5 minutes to install if you have never done it before. If you plan to automate your system such as...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 22, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  4. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Question???????`

    Does the RO unit have an autoshutoff valve? If not you need what Scott is suggesting. If it has an autoshutoff valve you may still need the small...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 21, 2009 in forum: ASAP
  5. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI Help

    In order for anyone to troubleshoot your system you need to provide several pieces of information, its all guesses or assumptions otherwise and you...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 21, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  6. AZDesertRat
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    help with a question

    The newer propeller style powerheads are very different from the normal powerhead, thye move lots of water but in a nice wide dispersed pattern and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 21, 2009 in forum: ASAP
  7. AZDesertRat
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    RO drinking water

    I would reconsider in Vegas. The BRS is nice for a normal RO/DI system but there really is no comparison even with the $149 unit. BRS does not test...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 21, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  8. AZDesertRat
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    RO drinking water

    You can't beat the deals found here when it comes to RO/DI for the western states. http://www.spectrapure.com/email/customer-appreciation.html#1...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 21, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  9. AZDesertRat
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    RO drinking water

    50 or even 42 is WAY too high even for RO only! If your membrane is functioning as designed that means your tap water is way up there over 1000 or...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 21, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  10. AZDesertRat
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    RO drinking water

    Prefilters and carbons get changed at 6 month intervals and have very little to absolutely nothing to do with final TDS. They are there to protect...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 21, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  11. AZDesertRat
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    help with a question

    Tap water is not a good idea for a saltwater system. Too many variables and too little consistency. What do you have for filtration, aeration and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 21, 2009 in forum: ASAP
  12. AZDesertRat
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    What is a good temp?

    78-80 is a good range. I am in Phoenix where it is a little warmer than most places and I run 79-81 year round on my tanks. Have you checked the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 21, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  13. AZDesertRat
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    need surge protection or no?

    All sensitive electronic equipment should be on a good surge protector, not a cheap plug strip. No different that a computer or audio visual...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 20, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  14. AZDesertRat
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    DI question

    I wouldn't. I never rely on anyone else when it comes to water quality for my reefs. Low TDS is not no TDS. Remember Colorado River water is some of...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 20, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  15. AZDesertRat
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    need surge protection or no?

    Surge on electronic equipment like controllers, analyzers and electronic ballasts. Pumps are not as sensitive and don't really need it. Put...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 20, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  16. AZDesertRat
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    too many amps from an AmpMaster 3000?

    Most hobbyist pump manufacturers are pretty optimistic on their ratings, that includes power draw, head and GPH in most cases. I use a Ocean Runner...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 20, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  17. AZDesertRat
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    DI question

    DI life is entirely dependent on your RO membranes efficiency, your CO2 level in your tap water and how much water you make. No two people will get...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 20, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  18. AZDesertRat
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    recirculating skimmer

    You are probably close. Its going to be trial and error, keep tweaking over the next few weeks until you get the skimmate consistency you are...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 18, 2009 in forum: ASAP
  19. AZDesertRat
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    recirculating skimmer

    What brand and model of skimmer?
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 18, 2009 in forum: ASAP
  20. AZDesertRat
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    Surge protection for equipment.

    I always put electronic equipment on a surge protectior, controllers, electronic ballasts and such. Pumps and motors are not so sensitive and I don't...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 17, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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