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  1. AZDesertRat
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    Pumping water from basement - need advice

    I have the Reefkeeper Lite and love it.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 9, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  2. AZDesertRat
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    Waterrrrr

    The problem with purchasing water, no matter the source, is you have no control over its quality and have no idea unless you invest in a TDS meter....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 8, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
  3. AZDesertRat
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    Pumping water from basement - need advice

    That pretty much sums it up. The UPLC uses the same peristaltic pump as the LiterMeter III and that pump is capable of both lifting water or pushing...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 8, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. AZDesertRat
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    Pumping water from basement - need advice

    I use a Spectrapure UPLC II myself. The sensor is placed in my sump and draws water from a reservoir in my garage 35+ feet away via its persitaltic...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 8, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. AZDesertRat
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    Waterrrrr

    Have your LFS test the conductivity or TDS before you buy, often, you may not be getting what you think you are.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 8, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
  6. AZDesertRat
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    Waterrrrr

    What size tank do you have and how many gallons to you anticipate making a month? The waste sounds like a lot but really its not that big a deal....
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 8, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
  7. AZDesertRat
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    Surface Skimmers vs Protein Skimmers?

    Sure, lots of people don't use a skimmer for one reason or another. You will find that having one is much easier though. Without it you will probably...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 7, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
  8. AZDesertRat
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    Surface Skimmers vs Protein Skimmers?

    Two different things. A surface skimmer removes floating foods andoily floating waste. A protein skimmer removes dissolved organics throughout the...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 5, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
  9. AZDesertRat
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    Where is everyone's PH at?

    8.0-8.2 depending on the time of day.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 5, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
  10. AZDesertRat
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    What brand of salt do you use?

    Oceanic the last 8 or 9 years now. I have used IO, IO mixed with Oceanic to balance it out, Red Sea and Ocean Pure in the past and never had any...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 5, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  11. AZDesertRat
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    experiences with gfo overdose

    Everyone but BRS recommends a maximum dose of 10 grams (1 level tablespoonfull) per 10 gallons of tank water, everyone. Most also suggest starting...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 4, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
  12. AZDesertRat
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    do you need a reactor for GFO?

    It works best in a reactor when it is fluidized but you can use it in a bag in a Medium to Low flow area, not High flow since it will grind itself to...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 4, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  13. AZDesertRat
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    Not so subtle Hydor Evo turn on...

    Should be quiet. I have two Evo 1400's and you don't hardly know when they start and stop.
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 3, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  14. AZDesertRat
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    Do you Sanitize Your RO/DI unit?

    Yes I do disinfect my RO/DI system every 6 months and I have posted the instructions on this and most every other reef forum hundreds of times over...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 2, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  15. AZDesertRat
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    Ro/Di Initial Startup Water Flush

    There is no EPA MCL for TDS. Since TDS is considered and asthetic problem and not a health risk there is only a suggested guideline of 500. This...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 1, 2011 in forum: I made this!
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    Ro/Di Initial Startup Water Flush

    Again, the amount of TDS creep is minimal and is easily diluted in your storage container. I have a 23 gallon Rubbermaid recycling can for my ATO...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 1, 2011 in forum: I made this!
  17. AZDesertRat
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    Ro/Di Initial Startup Water Flush

    By installing a tee and ball valve between the RO membrane and DI filter you are flushing the treated side of the membrane just as the membrane is...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 1, 2011 in forum: I made this!
  18. AZDesertRat
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    Ro/Di Initial Startup Water Flush

    You should only get maybe 6-8 ounces of TDS Creep or elevated TDS water upon start up in most cases, its basically the water sitting inside the RO...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Dec 1, 2011 in forum: I made this!
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    Ro/Di Initial Startup Water Flush

    Explain more clearly please. What you need to be doing if you are trying to eliminate or reduce teh effects of TDS creep is to break into the line...
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 30, 2011 in forum: I made this!
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    001 reading

    Glad all is well and you enjoyed your visit!
    Post by: AZDesertRat, Nov 28, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
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