Forum: Reef
04-09-2002, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,071
FYI how GFCI's work
How GFCI's work... (http://industryclick.com/Magazinearticle.asp?magazineid=31&magazinearticleid=143732&releaseid=9987&siteid=)
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Forum: Reef
03-30-2002, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 987
algea bloom!
I had a SEVERE hair algae problem and I feel it was caused by using a skimmer that was undersized... I'm using crushed coral as a substrate and when I moved my tank I found the substate was in bad...
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Forum: DIY
03-11-2002, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,034
electronics question
Ya Darren the middle picture...
Trying to quit drinking coffee, messing my brain up.. smile.gif
I'm looking for the frequency of the "DC Output" halfwave rectifier.
If you have the...
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Forum: DIY
03-11-2002, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,034
electronics question
Anybody have access to a diode and a digital multimeter? I have my meter here but no diode.
What is the frequency reading when you connect the diode into a 60HZ source?
I'm looking for the...
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Forum: DIY
03-05-2002, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,426
calcium reactor DIY question
what kind of glue are you using on the acrylic. I bought some methyl something. Tried using a syringe and it ate the plastic. Looking for manufacturer and place to buy, or maybe just suggestions on...
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Forum: DIY
03-03-2002, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,236
water proof plugs
You may want to reconsider using them if they are not rated for the proper voltage.
The pins look way too close to each other for ballast output. Arcing may be a concern.
A light sprinkle of...
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Forum: DIY
03-03-2002, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,107
soft start for powerhead
If we all agree that powerheads are a shaded pole motor(not sure??) then here is a website that suggests using choke coils.
Universal/Shaded Pole Motors (http://www.tpub.com/ceb/109.htm)
Any...
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Forum: DIY
03-03-2002, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,236
water proof plugs
What are the voltage and current ratings on the plugs?
They don't look like a standard configuration.
Gord
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Forum: Reef
02-24-2002, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 663
reefpure
I bought one of Reefpure's 50GPD RO/DI units before their difficulties. When I got it there was a damaged pressure gauge, and two sediment filters missing from my order.
Called Reefpure and spoke...
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Forum: DIY
02-13-2002, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,861
Reflector material
Hey Steve,
I just spewed in another post about reflectors, take a look in "mirrors". You might want to reconsider using mylar. I'm not sure about it's emissivity, but I doubt it's as good as...
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Forum: DIY
02-13-2002, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,802
Mirror
I'm almost afraid to post, naaahhh!
You need to keep a few things in mind;
1. You want both visible and "invisble light" reflected.
2. Several things can happen to the light that interacts...
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Forum: Reef
02-13-2002, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,020
need help with rverse osmosis system
Marco I have a 50GPD reefpure and the DI cartridge doesn't fill up either..
The slow trickle is right.
Don't hesitate to send a message to Dave. Great guy to deal with.
I have found that if...
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Forum: Reef
02-02-2002, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,913
Rid-Volt Grounding Pole
For what it's worth!
1. GFCI's measure for a difference in current flowing between the line and the neutral. "Supposed" to trip at 8mA, this is when humans begin to feel it.
2. Grounding probes...
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Forum: Reef
01-20-2002, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,774
New tank
Hey Steve,
Do you have a website for the guys that made the tank for you.. That's the sizing that I'm looking for and would like to get pricing on one.
Thanks,
Gord
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Forum: Reef
01-18-2002, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,616
Andrew!
Hi Christy,
out of curiosty, how much dust/sediment do you have on your rocks?
i've noticed that I have alot of sediment, and that's where the hair algae seems to grow quickest.
Just trying...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
01-15-2002, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,124
frags for sale.. trade if interesting.
i've traded frags through Canada Post, As long as you are shipping between major centers it works... sometimes
You can expect that it will be in transit for 24hrs..
If you're shipping between...
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Forum: Reef
01-13-2002, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 922
Tap water purifier and algae growth.
What kink of tap water purifier is it? Alot of purifiers use carbon.
Anybody ever buy some cheap carbon for their tank and have a bloom of algae?
Not all carbon is Phosphate and nitrate...
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Forum: Reef
01-12-2002, 12:19 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 858
RO/DI for your CA Reactor??
Well it started in another post, and I didn't want to take away from Darren's CA Reactor.
So lets ask again..
Is it better to use RO/DI for your CA Reactor or to take a loop out of your sump?
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Forum: DIY
01-11-2002, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,294
New reactor design. big pics.....
take this with a grain of salt because I haven't built mine yet... but I would reverse the flow of your mag 3.. suction from the top and feed into the bottom. That way the CO2 doesn't get trapped at...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
01-10-2002, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,133
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Forum: Reef
01-06-2002, 04:56 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,509
SPS help
I have a 15gal sump, the MaxiJet 1200 is in the tank for circulation along with the RIO 2100 and the Hagen 402. The coral hasn't been receding over time, but actually growing quite quickly IMO. The...
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Forum: Reef
01-05-2002, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,509
SPS help
images/smiles/icon_mad.gif I caused it!! Sitting here talking to my wife and thinking about what I've done differently.. I've been battling hair algae since the summer.. Some had moved onto my SPS...
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Forum: Reef
01-05-2002, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,509
SPS help
Set Up Date :Aug '99
Tank Size (LxHxW | Volume):48"x18"x18" 65G
Sump Size (LxHxW | Volume):15Gal
Live Rock (Mass): appox 75lbs
Live Sand (Mass):100lbs of caribmax seeded with live sand
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Forum: Reef
01-05-2002, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,509
SPS help
Looking for some suggestions to help my corals.
My SPS corals are dieing off slowly, one by one. Parameters are all ok. Fish inverts and softies all growing well..
The corals start to go white in...
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Forum: Reef
01-04-2002, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 920
Found Electical Problem. Need Help
Put it on the shelf with the letters NFG on it. Small expense as compared to losing something from you tank because the power went out while you were away...
Keep it just in case the GFI trips...
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