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  1. coastal

    coastal Plankton

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    anyone have one up and running?
     

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  3. Covey

    Covey Scooter Blennie

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    coastal Plankton

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    you lost me

    that set up doesnt seem very hurricane proof mine has withstood a direct hit no problem well it was only a cat 2. he sure spent money in all the wrong places the generator was the best equipment he has .i have an 18 k generator thats the only thing i use propane for in my setup . never really saw any pics of success there either only leather frags they are the one no brainer in my ops they thrive
     
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  5. Gresham

    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    Not sure how many hurricanes run thru Il. Definitly not like the Carolinas.

    Heck, you'd say our 10 acres of green house wouldn't be very "hurricane proof". Fortunatly for us, we're not in hurricane country, and we can withstand earthquakes no prob ;)

    You all with generators make me jealous. I have two very large UPS @ my home reeftank, one with true sign wave for the more sensitive equipment. I do have plans for a smaller Honda soon though.
     
  6. Michaelr5

    Michaelr5 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Yea, no such thing as hurricaines in Il. Tornados on the other hand are a different story!;D

    Mike
     
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    coastal Plankton

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    yea and hail and high winds and uv breakdown of the plastic that is why my panelsare polycarbonat double wall. with all the investment in time and money that is why mine is like a fortress i only have panels where they are needed south and west and they dont start at the ground i will go take a couple of pics
     

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    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    Different strokes for different folks. What doesn't work for you, may just as well be some one elses business plan ;) Fortress is nice, but not needed elsewhere.
     
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    you are right i am sorry for criticizeing his settup i am just excited about mine:)
     
  11. Blade_Runner

    Blade_Runner Gigas Clam

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    Wow, Rick is only a little over 100 miles from me. That is pretty neat. It might be worth a road trip at some point.

    Both of your green houses are very nice.

    BTW, both of you guys make me feel good. It's nice to know there are those out there loopier than me. ;) I can see it now... Dear, remember that sun room we were talking about adding on the back of the house a few years ago? I've got a neat idea.
     
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    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    Loopier :D love that word!
     
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