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Forum: DIY 12-22-2004, 11:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,288
Posted By ReefVan
Glad to hear you're happy chin_lee. :)

Glad to hear you're happy chin_lee. :)
Forum: DIY 12-22-2004, 02:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,288
Posted By ReefVan
Sites back up since friday..... Enjoy! ...

Sites back up since friday.....

Enjoy!

Van

http://reef-rat.cjb.cc
Forum: DIY 12-10-2004, 03:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,288
Posted By ReefVan
The Rat site is being transferred to a new server...

The Rat site is being transferred to a new server and should be back on-line within the next few days.... sorry for the inconvenience...

Van
Forum: DIY 12-09-2004, 11:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,288
Posted By ReefVan
Hi wrassehole, Leave me a PM and we'll see...

Hi wrassehole,

Leave me a PM and we'll see what I can do for you...

Van
Forum: DIY 12-07-2004, 03:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,288
Posted By ReefVan
That Rat is fine... but it's amazing how fast...

That Rat is fine... but it's amazing how fast they breed.... :wink:

Been real busy lately... putting up my 210 finally... as far as the Rats go they're doing fine... a lot of mods and...
Forum: DIY 12-07-2004, 02:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,288
Posted By ReefVan
wrassehole, Hope you enjoy the DIY site.......

wrassehole,

Hope you enjoy the DIY site.... the Sea-Squirrel was my initiation into the rotating return diy... it was an enjoyable project and I hope you have as much fun as I did...

It led...
Forum: DIY 02-22-2004, 01:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,025
Posted By ReefVan
Not yet.... Have a second unit in the Rat-Werks...

Not yet.... Have a second unit in the Rat-Werks and it should be completed by weeks end.

Basically I'll let them run for a few weeks first. The design is proven, it's the new motors and wall...
Forum: DIY 02-21-2004, 07:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,025
Posted By ReefVan
Reef-Rat Evolution

Still alive and kickin', been busy with all sorts of projects but figured I'd let you see where the Reef-Rat design is at.

http://pages.infinit.net/lambertv/images/dsc01429.jpg

Rat head-on......
Forum: DIY 07-25-2003, 02:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,726
Posted By ReefVan
:biggrin: Hi Just2Bad, Yep that barbed...

:biggrin: Hi Just2Bad,

Yep that barbed fitting goes to a smaller hose because the Sen900 feeding it from the tub has a 3/4" outlet. If I had hard plumbed it I would have done as you suggested.
...
Forum: DIY 07-24-2003, 09:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,726
Posted By ReefVan
:biggrin: Still waiting for some pictures and...

:biggrin: Still waiting for some pictures and dimensions of some typical Eurobracing from anyone who may be interested in one....... :razz: Jonathan?

Come September it'll be time to get back...
Forum: DIY 07-24-2003, 03:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,726
Posted By ReefVan
:biggrin: Just a little update so you can see the...

:biggrin: Just a little update so you can see the improved ReefRat

http://pages.infinit.net/lambertv/images/DSC00800.jpg

Rats ready for a new home
...
Forum: DIY 07-05-2003, 10:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,726
Posted By ReefVan
:biggrin: Hello Everyone, I have...

:biggrin: Hello Everyone,

I have accumulated in quantity all the materials required to provide the DIY challenged and those who can't be bothered to build, ReefRat 1.0"'s. :wink:

please...
Forum: DIY 05-19-2003, 02:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,726
Posted By ReefVan
:biggrin: Fudge, Sounds neat eh? It'll be...

:biggrin: Fudge,

Sounds neat eh? It'll be 1" for sure, the only thing I'm wondering about is whether I should use a single feed pipe with an external Tee feeding the 2 outlet nozzles. :confused: ...
Forum: DIY 05-17-2003, 12:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,726
Posted By ReefVan
:biggrin: After fiddling in the garage again last...

:biggrin: After fiddling in the garage again last weekend I built a Rat with the outlet assembly on the left-hand side of the unit. Actually looks pretty neat!

This I figured would allow me to...
Forum: DIY 05-14-2003, 07:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,726
Posted By ReefVan
:biggrin: Send me a PM or e-mail for further info...

:biggrin: Send me a PM or e-mail for further info on availability. This thread will kept be for technical info. :biggrin:

Van :cool:
Forum: DIY 05-14-2003, 10:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,726
Posted By ReefVan
:biggrin: Hi Steve, Tests went real well,...

:biggrin: Hi Steve,

Tests went real well, this thing shoots like a fire hose. Have already started to put another couple of Rats together.

Nice thing is not to have to worry about any...
Forum: DIY 05-14-2003, 01:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,726
Posted By ReefVan
:biggrin: dbdavid, Good deduction about the...

:biggrin: dbdavid,

Good deduction about the eduction, hehe!! :idea:

Seriously, it did cross my mind the other day but I thought that the exiting flow pressure was probably too low to have...
Forum: DIY 04-28-2003, 12:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,726
Posted By ReefVan
:D Hi again, Thought I'd let you see some...

:D Hi again,

Thought I'd let you see some of the close-up pics to further peak your curiousity... :razz:

This one has all fixed plumbing and use a swivel-action jet nozzle to divert the...
Forum: DIY 04-28-2003, 12:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,726
Posted By ReefVan
:D Update time, Had some spare time on my...

:D Update time,

Had some spare time on my hands this weekend so I finished up this project to 99.9%. The only thing left is to get a better linkage at an RC hobby shop, no that doesn't mean Reef...
Forum: DIY 03-19-2003, 11:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,219
Posted By ReefVan
:D Fudge, Everything you need to know is on...

:D Fudge,

Everything you need to know is on the AquaGate thread farther down the DIY listing. :wink: The last reply links to my home page...

This unit is capable of 1100 gph and addresses the...
Forum: DIY 03-19-2003, 02:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,219
Posted By ReefVan
:D Fudge, Gotta check that profile, not...

:D Fudge,

Gotta check that profile, not getting e-mail notices!

Yep, like anything else there are limitations. I've had good luck with mine so far. Part of it is that you need a real good...
Forum: DIY 03-15-2003, 11:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,219
Posted By ReefVan
I see that you guys (and gals) are gonna make me...

I see that you guys (and gals) are gonna make me work to get this thing going.

First, the inner pipe rotates, it's not fixed. The outer pipe does not exist.

Second, the water enters thru a...
Forum: DIY 03-15-2003, 05:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,219
Posted By ReefVan
I figure this circumvents that b.s I keep getting...

I figure this circumvents that b.s I keep getting from RC...

It's posted here now so play with it and enjoy.
Forum: DIY 03-15-2003, 05:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,219
Posted By ReefVan
DIY Rotating Return Thingy

Alright guys and gals,

A few coffees on a Saturday morning and...

Here are some pics, took an hour to throw this together.

Pipe with ports and 4 o-ring grooves...
Forum: DIY 03-15-2003, 12:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,398
Posted By ReefVan
:D Canadian Man, Well, after much creative...

:D Canadian Man,

Well, after much creative thinking, I think I can answer your question on how you can fix your broken rotating return unit.

Visit my newly posted R&O page for broken rotating...
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