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Forum: DIY 09-11-2005, 02:11 PM
Replies: 26
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Posted By outtafocus
Update: I wasnt happy with my pervious...

Update: I wasnt happy with my pervious contraption so I set out to build a Durso. This proved to be a fun task seeing as my overflow box is only 4"x4", a standard T and street90ell would not fit.
I...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 09-09-2005, 12:21 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 16,254
Posted By outtafocus
After several emails with Roland at ESU...

After several emails with Roland at ESU (coralife) we have decided the best solution to my leaking red adjustment knob on my 65gal super skimmer is to return the main body of the beast back to them...
Forum: DIY 09-09-2005, 12:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,054
Posted By outtafocus
The system is basically completely new. -used...

The system is basically completely new. -used tank, used pump, new sump.
I am not having issues with the overflow keeping up, its almost the opposite, the air flow cant keep up.

I have however...
Forum: DIY 09-08-2005, 10:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,054
Posted By outtafocus
I really appreciate the help everyone has given...

I really appreciate the help everyone has given me.
Thanks for the tip on the stand pipe idea,Tony, it will work so if nothing else I can do that. (I am about to try it out anyway)

Since I am...
Forum: DIY 09-08-2005, 03:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,054
Posted By outtafocus
I just added the full height stand pipe and began...

I just added the full height stand pipe and began the process of trying to find the sweet spot with cap hole size.
All to no avail.
The system that seems to work best is the complete removal of...
Forum: DIY 09-08-2005, 12:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,054
Posted By outtafocus
Originally the stand pipe was as tall as the...

Originally the stand pipe was as tall as the overflow. I was testing to see if the height of the stand pipe had any thing to do with the burping. It seems this was not the case. I am picking up the...
Forum: DIY 09-07-2005, 02:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,054
Posted By outtafocus
I will have to go pick up a new pvc end cap and...

I will have to go pick up a new pvc end cap and try out your method. When you finally found the right size, how was the noise?

In taking my stand pipe in and out of my overflow I managed to knock...
Forum: Reef 09-07-2005, 12:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,661
Posted By outtafocus
open brain colour/ zoo?

I have a red open brain coral, which up until the other day was always a nice deep constant red.
The other day, a portion of it became an almost flourescent pink. It is still eating as before and...
Forum: DIY 09-07-2005, 12:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,054
Posted By outtafocus
I have a long length of the air line tubing which...

I have a long length of the air line tubing which came with my mj1200 (the cool black stuff). The air line drops inside the standpipe to about an inch or two below the water inlet holes.
I tried to...
Forum: DIY 09-06-2005, 11:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,054
Posted By outtafocus
low water level ...

low water level
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high water level
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Forum: DIY 09-06-2005, 10:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,054
Posted By outtafocus
By replacing the Rio pump with the less GPH mag7,...

By replacing the Rio pump with the less GPH mag7, I feel I have reduced the burping to the point of it being undetectable and the piping entering the sump is at a 45 degree angle. I have also...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-04-2005, 04:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,460
Posted By outtafocus
Golds sells them. FYI

Golds sells them.
FYI
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 09-03-2005, 04:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,197
Posted By outtafocus
I have decided I will take the Rio 20HF back....

I have decided I will take the Rio 20HF back. Mostly because of reasons discussed here- http://www.canreef.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=19054

I feel I had too much flow, but I also had to believe I...
Forum: DIY 09-03-2005, 04:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,054
Posted By outtafocus
Adding the 45 helped reduce some of the sloshing...

Adding the 45 helped reduce some of the sloshing and burping, but because it is also adding more back pressure, I feel I am getting more fluctuation in the water in my overflow chamber. Bigger water...
Forum: DIY 09-02-2005, 09:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,054
Posted By outtafocus
I will try adding a 45 elbow right below my tank,...

I will try adding a 45 elbow right below my tank, as it passes into the stand. I will let you know if it worked.
Its kinda funny, my original plan had the 45 in my drain, but after several...
Forum: DIY 09-02-2005, 01:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,054
Posted By outtafocus
My overflow drain has gas

I have found the water in my overflow constantly rises and falls. It goes up an inch higher than I want it, then drops and causes that horrible sucking sound. I am using the hoffer gurgle buster...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 09-02-2005, 01:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,197
Posted By outtafocus
Its already installed and works to my...

Its already installed and works to my satisfaction, I think I am just going to continue to use it. A year is a long time away, and judging by the way I alreay want to change my tank, I am pretty sure...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 08-31-2005, 10:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,197
Posted By outtafocus
Which part actually corroded away? The impeller...

Which part actually corroded away? The impeller bearings which spin on the shaft?
I still have the option of taking it back, was told I could if I wasnt happy.
I may have to go back in and see.
...
Forum: DIY 08-30-2005, 11:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,819
Posted By outtafocus
Or should I just use 1" vinyl tubing?

Or should I just use 1" vinyl tubing?
Forum: DIY 08-30-2005, 11:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,819
Posted By outtafocus
I decided to go with a Rio 20HF return pump, it...

I decided to go with a Rio 20HF return pump, it puts out excellant flow. I do believe my plumbing set up is limiting my potential flow, and I just dont like the way I did it. So I will be replumbing...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 08-28-2005, 12:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,197
Posted By outtafocus
I broke down and picked up the Rio 20HF. It...

I broke down and picked up the Rio 20HF.
It was a little bit more expensive than I would have liked but none the less it was in my price range.
This pump is rated at 1290GPH at 1ft, and 990GPH at...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 08-27-2005, 08:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,232
Posted By outtafocus
I may have one for sale, I just want to see if...

I may have one for sale, I just want to see if the flow from my new return pump will be sufficient.
Stay tuned
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 08-25-2005, 10:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,197
Posted By outtafocus
Rio hyper flow pumps reviewed

Has any one had any experience with the Rio line of hyper flow return pumps?
I tried a Mag7 as a return pump but it proved to be too weak. So my next purchase would have been a Mag9.5, but I was...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 08-25-2005, 10:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,076
Posted By outtafocus
Someone has to need a mag7? Anyone?

Someone has to need a mag7?
Anyone?
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 08-23-2005, 11:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,076
Posted By outtafocus
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