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  1. AZDesertRat
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    bulkheads

    Thread by thread but never teflon tape. I use what was recommended to me years ago by my swimming pool equipment contractor, the thread lubricant...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 24, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  2. AZDesertRat
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    Proper Way to Plumb a RO/DI Unit (ie. Drains, inputs etc.) HELP PLEASE

    A 1/4" ball valve on the tap water and output sides works well, close them when done and the membrane and DI resins stay wetted until next use. Try...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 24, 2009 in forum: I made this!
  3. AZDesertRat
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    Proper Way to Plumb a RO/DI Unit (ie. Drains, inputs etc.) HELP PLEASE

    Do not expose your RO or RO/DI to direct sunlight and heat or cold extremes. Once water enters the unit the carbon removes all traces of residual...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 24, 2009 in forum: I made this!
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Proper Way to Plumb a RO/DI Unit (ie. Drains, inputs etc.) HELP PLEASE

    The Kent is a good basic unit, comparable to most other 50 GPD units on the market. Dow Filmtec says 50 GPD at 50 psi while Kent says 60 GPD at 60 or...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 24, 2009 in forum: I made this!
  5. AZDesertRat
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    Instead of RO/DI?

    No, usually a two stage filter is a sediment filter and a some carbon possibly a block but probably granular activated carbon with a very short...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 24, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Is the AquaController Apex System Worth It?

    Its not intended to, I said BASIC controller. no one comes close at $99 list.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 24, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  7. AZDesertRat
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    90 Gallon tanks prone to failure?

    Bull! I had a AGA 90 for 13 years with no problems. I always make my stands and canopies so they cover the trim so it does not matter what color it...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 24, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Is the AquaController Apex System Worth It?

    For a basic controller with lots of expandability I don't think anyone can do better than the ReefKeeper Lite from Digital Aquatics. You can find it...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 24, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Instead of RO/DI?

    Any RO/DI can be portable. The Premium would be smaller than the Typhoon since it contains only the single carbon block I recommend and not the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 24, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Water Filtration?

    The Typhoon is $150, the Premium is $169, $19 difference but is still a better deal. First it comes with a TDS-3 handheld TDS meter, next an inline...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 24, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Water Filtration?

    The Buckeye 75 is a better unit than the Typhoon and less expensive. look at all it comes with including micron sizes of the filters, remember large...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 24, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Instead of RO/DI?

    Unless you have extremely low TDS to begin with, don't waste your money on the tap water filter. It is only good for maybe 15-30 total gallons of...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 24, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  13. AZDesertRat
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    purewaterclub.com RO/DI for $89 - $99 anyone have any input...

    Very low quality at best. If you want a true reef quality system take a look there in your home state of Ohio at the 75 GPD Premium from...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 24, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    RO/DI unit broken! &%$#*!!

    DO NOT get a 100 GPD membrane if it is a Dow Filmtec! if its from Applied Membranes or GE Desal thats OK since they are basically a 75 GPD Dow...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 24, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Need help with filters

    The Oceanus was built by John at Aquatic Reef Systems which was bought up long ago by PurelyH2o.com . They were good units but I hope you really...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 24, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Purewaterclub ro/di units

    Decent drinking water units but very low end when it comes to reef quality water. For one you need a 10" canister style 20 oz refillable DI...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 24, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Instead of RO/DI?

    Drinking water filters are just that, they make water taste good thats it. Most have some activated carbon and possibly a spoon full of DI resin and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 24, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Water Filtration?

    New York is a very unique place. Its waters are low in TDS naturally but on the flip side they have some of the highest sediment or particulate...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 24, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    hammer placement

    The zenia will move and grow where it is most comfortable. The hammer needs to be away from anything else as it has long sweeper tentacles and will...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: Coral
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    test kits - which ones?

    Once your tank is mature ammonia, nitrites and even nitrates aren't tested often if at all. I rely on Salifert kits for calcium, alkalinity and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
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