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  1. AZDesertRat
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    ready for DI?

    Finding the old membrane isn't really important. Using a measuring cup and clock or watch time the flow from both the RO treated line and from the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 7, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  2. AZDesertRat
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    Quick answer please!

    I passed over this thread because it did not mention RO or RO/DI in the title but I can offer help. I answered you other thread by the way since it...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 7, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  3. AZDesertRat
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    ready for DI?

    I take it you are breaking in or flushing a new RO membrane? You need to flush 3 to 5 gallons of water through the membrane before attempting to...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 7, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Mistakes I made as a Newbie

    Starfish are live food eaters not detritus eaters so they strip the sandbed of everything alive they can fit in their mouths. My DSB went from...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 6, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  5. AZDesertRat
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    Keeping a Return Pump Line Inside Aquarium

    You slip the tubing over this and hang it over the side. Return U-Tubes
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 6, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Need some help choosing

    Walmart or any drug store, it comes in paper carton like a half gallon of milk and is cheap..
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 4, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Need some help choosing

    I buy bulk Magnesium Chloride here: Magnesium Supplements for Aquariums - English then mix it with Epsom Salts or magnesium sulfate.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 4, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Chloramines ???

    There really is no comparison between Bulk Reef and Spectrapure units. Spectrapure uses absolute rated prefilters, hand tests and treats their RO...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 3, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Check Valve Banging

    Why do you have a check valve in the first place? A properly designed and constructed return line should never ever need either a check valve or...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 1, 2010 in forum: I made this!
  10. AZDesertRat
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    Tank Overheating, Help!

    I have used the clip on for over 10 years now and always have a couple around. i have one over my sump blowing across the length and I have to be...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 1, 2010 in forum: ASAP
  11. AZDesertRat
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    Tank Overheating, Help!

    These are about $8 at WalMart and cheaper right now on close out. I keep a couple around at all times. Atlantic Breeze 6" Personal Clip-On Fan:...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 1, 2010 in forum: ASAP
  12. AZDesertRat
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    RO DI Brands

    At $145 Spectrapure is cheaper than everyone else, not sure what you are comparing it to unless its an ebay system which is nowhere near the same...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 1, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  13. AZDesertRat
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    RO DI Question

    The driving factor with most domestic well systems is pressure. DO NOT reset the pressure switch as someone recommended! Why cycle your well pump...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 1, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Chloramines ???

    Chloramines are not a big issue and are easy to treat with any decent RO/DI with heavy emphasis on the DI unlike what many will tell you. The...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 1, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  15. AZDesertRat
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    RODI or not RODI?

    Call the EPA and cask them the amount NY is paying in daily fines for being out of drinking water compliance. You might reconsider tap water even for...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 1, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  16. AZDesertRat
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    If Ro/Di is working?

    Not sure I would spend the money upgrading a Coralife unit, they are pretty low end to begin with but its up to you. You definitely need a new...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Oct 1, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  17. AZDesertRat
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    If Ro/Di is working?

    Remember the inline can be off about 2% for every degree C difference between the air temp and water temp so account for that when testing, 1 or 2...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 27, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  18. AZDesertRat
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    If Ro/Di is working?

    Spectrapure treats all their RO membranes with a special proprietary process to improve their eficiency and GPD rates. Then they bench test the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 27, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  19. AZDesertRat
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    RODI or not RODI?

    Buying distilled is an option for a small system but the cost adds up. Even at $3 a week thats $12-$15 a month plus your time and gas and you are at...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 27, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  20. AZDesertRat
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    If Ro/Di is working?

    Read the earlier posts, upgrading or adding a DI was mentioned but is probably not a wise investment at this time. The OP needs to get a handheld...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Sep 27, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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