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  1. AZDesertRat
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    ro/di filter replacement

    For most water conditions the 0.5 micron absolute rated prefilter is sufficient. I use the 0.2 myself but I monitor my water conditions and filter...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Aug 1, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  2. AZDesertRat
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    topping off

    I would love to know that brand, I have never ever seen remineralized distilled water in 35 years in the business. If you get by there grab the info...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 31, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  3. AZDesertRat
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    NPS connection to NPT

    There is a local forum www.azreefs.com where you can find details on FRAG and PROP meetings as well as occasional AZ Reefs group meetings. I am in...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 31, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. AZDesertRat
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    bout to get a used RO/DI have a few questions.

    Every vendor should have a method they publish. For me I shut off the water supply, unscrew and remove the filters from the prefilter and carbon...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 31, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. AZDesertRat
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    bout to get a used RO/DI have a few questions.

    Be very careful when buying a used RO/DI system. Unless you know the owner, the usage and history of the RO/DI system and have a TDS meter on hand to...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 31, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. AZDesertRat
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    30 TDS Need some input

    First make sure you are using a squeaky clean clear glass drinking water glass, washed by hand in very hot water, not a dishwasher which can leave...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 30, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  7. AZDesertRat
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    NPS connection to NPT

    Before you assemble the treaded connections take a minute or two with a nail file, jewelers file or pocket knife and clean all the excess flashing or...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 30, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. AZDesertRat
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    NPS connection to NPT

    Threaded PVC couplings and fittings are NPT or taper threads. The Mag pumps also use NPT or standard tapered pipe threads. Things like garden hoses...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 30, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  9. AZDesertRat
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    HELP! need even flow+quiet

    Never restrict the overflow. If you need to reduce flow throttle the discharge side of the return pump with a ball or gate valve. The return pump...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 30, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. AZDesertRat
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    topping off

    Distilled water does not have additives, it is simply distilled and bottled. RO drinking water often is remineralized so it tastes good but not...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 30, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  11. AZDesertRat
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    topping off

    Copper has not been used in most commercial distillation units for years and years. Most are glass or epoxy lined exotic metals like titanium so...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 29, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  12. AZDesertRat
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    Fish in overflow

    My Yellow Watchman Goby lived in the overflow for three years before I finally put him in a different tank. Every time I got him out hew went right...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 29, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  13. AZDesertRat
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    topping off

    If a RO/DI system is not in your future distilled water is you next best choice. Bottled RO if it is intended for drinking water often is...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 29, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Effecting GPH?

    Increase the line out of the pump to 1" then drop it to the two 3/4" lines at the last minute and flow will probably increase due to reduced friction...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 28, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  15. AZDesertRat
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    ro/di filter replacement

    I would do the 0.5 micron carbon block for the $3 difference in price, you get over double the performance and it does a better job of protecting the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 28, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  16. AZDesertRat
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    R/O Unit putting out faster

    Several things affect the GPD output. Water temperature and water pressure are the two big ones with tap water TDS and waste ratio being two others....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 28, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  17. AZDesertRat
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    ro/di filter replacement

    HD and Lowes type stores are fine for the occasional 1/4" speed fitting, tubing or ball valve but are limited otherwise. phongt86, I would use a...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 28, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  18. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI pressure only 32

    It does not work well for a couple reasons. For one the watts required to raise and keep the temperature up in the bucket is significant due to the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 27, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  19. AZDesertRat
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    RO/DI pressure only 32

    40 is about bare minimum, it will give you approx. 58 GPD if the flow restrictor is trimmed correctly and you have 77 degree water available. If the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 27, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  20. AZDesertRat
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    ro/di filter replacement

    The filters at HD and Lowes are not reef quality. To check the DI condition you need a TDS meter, I never ever rely on color changing DI resins and...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Jul 27, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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