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  1. Powerman
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    lets talk skimmer water depth height

    Yes, the deeper the skimmer sits in the sump, the more power consumed.
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  2. Powerman
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    lets talk skimmer water depth height

    No, that is not how pumps work. GPH is directly effected by head pressure in centrifical pumps... just look at the pump curve supplied with any pump...
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  3. Powerman
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    lets talk skimmer water depth height

    No.. don't think of it as dwell time... you are simply processing less water. But you are not loosing as much water due to skimmate and evaporation....
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  4. Powerman
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    lets talk skimmer water depth height

    No, actually it matters a great deal in relation to differences in water level. Normally a pump is attached to a pipe, which is really a container. A...
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  5. Powerman
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    lets talk skimmer water depth height

    Well you just have to be careful how you phrase it. Raising the skimmer lowers the water level in the skimmer and uses less power.... so it needs to...
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  6. Powerman
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    lets talk skimmer water depth height

    that one has actually been quite debated by both sides. Wet and dry. Dry always goes on and on how dark their crap is and how totally nasty their...
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  7. Powerman
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    lets talk skimmer water depth height

    So this is how it works Dingo.... when you raise a skimmer out of the water, you have more room above the water level inside the skimmer..... while...
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  8. Powerman
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    lets talk skimmer water depth height

    Evolved, you are usually pretty good at this stuff, but this is just plain false in many respects. Head, as it is commonly used, is really "net...
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  9. Powerman
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    Canister filters vs sumps/refugiums

    Here you go. http://www.3reef.com/forums/reef-aquarium-articles-how-tos/all-about-sumps-filters-fuges-79852.html#post780970
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 6, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. Powerman
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    which skimmer for 300g tank?

    Much much better oth there than ASM. Very over rated. Aquamaxx, Reef Octopus, SWC, Skimz have plenty to chose from for that size. ATB, Alpha, and...
    Post by: Powerman, Jun 1, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  11. Powerman
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    All About Skimmers, skimmers, skimmer.

    Thanks for the kind words
    Post by: Powerman, May 30, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  12. Powerman
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    Apex Controller Q

    I just used bottles. I cleaned the probe, shook off water, put in bottle. Rinse repeat. RO/DI water won't change it and I didn't do it so often and...
    Post by: Powerman, May 28, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Apex Controller Q

    It's just a solution buffered to a certain PH. I have buffer so I just used PH 7 and 10. You can use any you want, the narrower the rang, the more...
    Post by: Powerman, May 27, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  14. Powerman
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    Apex Controller Q

    No...
    Post by: Powerman, May 26, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  15. Powerman
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    Solar pool water heater (heat exchanger)

    It matters if you spend $400 on the wrong tool for the job.
    Post by: Powerman, May 25, 2011 in forum: I made this!
  16. Powerman
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    Solar pool water heater (heat exchanger)

    And what is your cooling medium going to be? Shell and tubes are for fluids, generally... you can put regular water through them, but that is a lot...
    Post by: Powerman, May 25, 2011 in forum: I made this!
  17. Powerman
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    what skimmer??

    Unless you have a plan and KNOW you will be going bigger SOON... don't bother. I like to size my skimmer 125-150% of what my tank is. The only span a...
    Post by: Powerman, May 24, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  18. Powerman
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    Lets talk ATO systems...

    Tunze osmolator. The best out there.
    Post by: Powerman, May 21, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  19. Powerman
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    what should i do?(neptune apex help)

    Actually, the JR comes with 4 controllable outlet, it just does not have a face plate control. It's actually a pretty good deal. But be sure it...
    Post by: Powerman, May 18, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    what should i do?(neptune apex help)

    That's how I saw it.
    Post by: Powerman, May 18, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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