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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Pump Return Questions

    I'm not sure what you have sketched or what you are referring to? A submersible return pump sits in the retyrn chamber of the sump and gets plumbed...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 2, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  2. AZDesertRat
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    Sump/refug math..

    You want the overflow rated higher than the return pump so the pump does not pump faster than the overflow can keep up. Keep in mind though pumps are...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 1, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  3. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI under sink installation help

    Never shut off the waste line going to the drain. It will stop the waste flow but the good water will continue to flow, since the waste is stopped...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 1, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Another sand rinsing question

    I think it would be kind of tough as the sand will migrate to the lowest point given time exposing the anaerobic bacteria causing problems. Maybe...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 1, 2009 in forum: Sand
  5. AZDesertRat
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    check valves...

    No, they booted me from Team RC and from the site after 7 years. They are really protective of their sponsors and don't like to admit some are less...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 1, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Sump/refug math..

    Elbows and fittings do cause head loss. I hate to refer you to other forums but Reef Central has a very good caclulator on their home page along the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 1, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  7. AZDesertRat
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    check valves...

    Check valves are a fllod waiting to happen! Drilled holes are not far behind since both require cleaning and maintenance and there is still no...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 1, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  8. AZDesertRat
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    cooling fans, where should i put them?

    I am in Phoenix and have both canopy and a sump fan. The canopy has a single Vantec Stealth 4" computer fan in each end, both blowing in along the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 1, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Another sand rinsing question

    If you are wanting a functioning deep sand bed do not rinse it at all, you want those fines you are flushing away, they are the best for supporting...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 1, 2009 in forum: Sand
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Pump Return Questions

    High head pumps draw much higher wattage and are intended for higher lifts, more like from a basement or for situations where you are driving through...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 1, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. AZDesertRat
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    tds and ro

    No problem, gald to help!
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 1, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Purple up

    Never add anything to your tank unless you know exactly what is in it, you have test kits for every item in it and you use those test kits regularlly...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 31, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  13. AZDesertRat
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    Water tests?? Which kit??

    Salifert kits are usually drop count titration like used in a lab so can be very accurate. With API kits you just add the 5 or whatever number of...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 31, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Aquasafe RO system working correctly??

    RO output is dependent on two things, water temperature and water pressure. Dow Filmtec says 77 degrees F and 50 psi to produce the rated output. GE...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 31, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  15. AZDesertRat
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    Want a DSB

    A DSB should be 3-5" deep and if anything err on the deeper side. It should not be rinsed since it is the fines or smaller materials that are...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 31, 2009 in forum: Sand
  16. AZDesertRat
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    API or Seachem?

    For the basics API for everything else Salifert.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 31, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  17. AZDesertRat
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    Water tests?? Which kit??

    For the basics, ammonia, nitrites, nitrates and pH the API liquid master test kit is great. For more advanced testing like calcium, alkalinity,...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 31, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  18. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI under sink installation help

    Doing it the way it is in Justonemore and JBLs photos works out well with the flexible stainless hose replacing the rigid copper tubing. Remove the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 31, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
  19. AZDesertRat
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    Pump Return Questions

    The overflow box needs to sit just below the surface so it skims the surface. It is also important it not bee too deep so if power goes off you do...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 30, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    tds and ro

    You really need to find out what membrane and filters he used , you may have got hosed. Do not get hung up on "STAGES". This word is a ploy used bt...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 30, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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