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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Need help with filters

    Any RO/DI should get you to 0 TDS at least for a little while. The difference is in for how long it stays at 0 TDS. My AWI Typhoon III delivered 0...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 2, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  2. AZDesertRat
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    R.O. Noob Question

    Check out what Spectrapure just posted today! SpectraPure Customer Appreciation SALE! 20% - 50% off
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 2, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  3. AZDesertRat
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    rusting check valve?

    Crush or break up a few pieces of porous live rock. I am confident you will still find traces of copper in them. Anaerobic bacteria live in those...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 2, 2009 in forum: ASAP
  4. AZDesertRat
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    rusting check valve?

    I would to be safe.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 2, 2009 in forum: ASAP
  5. AZDesertRat
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    Does salt bother a septic tank?

    Fresh household bleach is 30,000 to 50,000 parts per million full strength. When used in laundry you dilute it quiet a bit though so its maybe a few...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 2, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  6. AZDesertRat
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    rusting check valve?

    You are definitely the exception and not the rule. There are those who have been doing this much longer than you and I and your results are not...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 2, 2009 in forum: ASAP
  7. AZDesertRat
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    NEWB Question...

    With flow accelerators you need a pressure rated pump which is usually a higher wattage pump. I would maybe look at Tunzes, Vortechs or Koralias for...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 2, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Is this sand good?

    2" is kind of an in between amount, not deep enough for a DSB but more than is needed for a decorative or shallow sand bed. If its for looks use...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 2, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Does salt bother a septic tank?

    All searches I have done say it does not harm septic systems, in fact it helps in cases of clay soils in your leech field since it helps break down...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 2, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  10. AZDesertRat
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    rusting check valve?

    Why do you have a check valve? Check vales are a flood waiting to happen, not if but when, its inevitable and will happen. A properly designed...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 2, 2009 in forum: ASAP
  11. AZDesertRat
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    R.O. Noob Question

    I think the best value in a reef quality RO/DI today is the 75 GPD premium from Buckeye Field Supply. At $169 it can't be beat considering it comes...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 2, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Purewaterclub ro/di units

    My tap water TDS averages about 830 most times, it can drop into the 600's and go as high as 1200 too. In the east Valley, Mesa, Chandler area it...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 2, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  13. AZDesertRat
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    Water Changes

    Copper coils are rarely used in water distallation any more. Years ago they were common but today its usually epoxy of glass lined metals like...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 2, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Purewaterclub ro/di units

    I have not owned one myself but I have assisted numerous local reefers modify or upgrade theirs to a reef quality unit. I have done the same with...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 1, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  15. AZDesertRat
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    R/o

    I have done calculations on water and sewer charges both at summer and at winter rates here in Phoenix and my RO/DI costs me less than a penny a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 1, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  16. AZDesertRat
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    Power Head

    Both good recommendations but both very different powerheads. The MJ1200 gives out a very narrow blast of water like a concentrated jetstream. The...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 1, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  17. AZDesertRat
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    heat heat heat

    You would be amazed at what a $8 WalMart clip on fan blowing across the surface will do. Its not unusual to lower a tank 5-7 degrees with fans only....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 31, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  18. AZDesertRat
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    Filter water

    You really want a cup of live sand or some rock to get the anaerobic bacteria. A foam filter sponge or dirty water is a start but contains only part...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 31, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    R.O. Noob Question

    I tried replying this morning but this forum was messed up and i could not get on for hours, same thing a few days ago! You get what you pay...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 31, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  20. AZDesertRat
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    R/o

    There really is no substitute for a RO/DI unit. The Kold Steril unit works OK but does little for TDS. It is kind of like a Poly pad filter that you...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 31, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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