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  1. Powerman
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    Basement Sump Planning Need Input

    It's not a matter of go-no go. See how it works for you. Try to eliminate as much restriction/friction as you can. The overflow does not matter....
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 13, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  2. Powerman
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    Are you in the closet Herbie

    I commented there.
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 13, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  3. Powerman
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    2nd Generation Pipeless Skimmers from Cad Lights Have Gears

    So I tried to find info, but do not really see any.... what problem is it trying to solve with the pipeless design?
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 13, 2013 in forum: 3reef Radar
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    Two new 100 G starfire glassand tank and one 80G tank incomming

    So ya... I was about to say something. The new design is better. 18" tanks just don't get it, especially if you want to put sculptures in. I have...
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 13, 2013 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Are you in the closet Herbie

    Ya, 2 inch would be ridiculous. 1.5 is more than enough
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 13, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  6. Powerman
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    Are you in the closet Herbie

    How big is your tank?
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 13, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  7. Powerman
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    Are you in the closet Herbie

    Two guys set out for different tasks, and both used the same principle to acomplish their goals. Bean's goal was to make a silent overflow that was...
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 13, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Basement Sump Planning Need Input

    No real need. 1" should be the smallest though. Very easy to run 1" to the tank with the bulkhead being the only restriction. If your bulkhead is a...
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 12, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    DT overflowed

    Rocketman has pretty much covered it. In any durso/stockman type set up, it is important to not allow a siphon. A siphon flows much more water that a...
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 12, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Return pump help.

    Yes. The 3/4 " coming off the pump is not a restriction... it is sort of, but it has to be there to get pressure... anyway, change it to 1" all the...
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 12, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Return pump help.

    Do you discharge your skimmer to a different compartment... how do you consider the mag 12 "keeping up"? Look at people's sumps. The bubble trap is...
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Return pump help.

    I'm guessing "GPD" is gallons per day and nobody uses that term. Gallons per hour. To get water up to your tank, just put in better plumbing, or buy...
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Basement Sump Planning Need Input

    For a 90g with a regular sump and fuge, 500 gph is plenty. 4-5x turnover an hour is all that is needed to supply what is needed for a system....
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Return pump help.

    The 1262 is not enough... you want to be in the range of 900gph. A 90 generally adds 1ft of head, and your plumbing is 3/4". The 1262 will do about...
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 10, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Basement Sump Planning Need Input

    It will be colder though, depends where you live. You should insulate inside the duct. You do not want any condensation from the pipe. PVC is better,...
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 10, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    2 skimmers?????

    Sell yours and get one suited for the task. There is no guarantee you can fit two in your sump.They take up a bit of room. There is nothing saying...
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 10, 2013 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    What do I gain from extending the neck of my skimmer

    ^^^ I would too. You are moving as much as you can move. Glad it is working for you.
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 10, 2013 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Evaporation rate through the roof ..Please help!!

    So what is "a lot"?
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 10, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Water changes

    Ya, if you are changing for a micro then no problem. Do it daily if you want. It would be about a cup. Just do it at feeding.
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 9, 2013 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Controling humidity in a fish tank room

    Dehumidifier.I live in Colorado which is arid, but I started growing mold under the stairs where my sump was at. Dehumidifier worked great.
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 9, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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