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Forum: Reef 08-24-2011, 11:51 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 46,349
Posted By sphelps
I guess I guy could have just checked out there...

I guess I guy could have just checked out there website
http://www.acrylicaquariums.com/aquariums_life_support.htm
Forum: Photography 08-24-2011, 10:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,405
Posted By sphelps
The olympus cameras are really just water proof...

The olympus cameras are really just water proof for some fun in the pool or maybe snorkeling, I wouldn't use one diving without a case.

I use a canon G9 with a canon underwater case to match...
Forum: Reef 08-24-2011, 09:59 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 46,349
Posted By sphelps
Anyone got any info on what these guys use for...

Anyone got any info on what these guys use for filtration? I'm assuming just a wet-dry system and nothing special. Also are they really just using straight tap water and setting up these fully...
Forum: Reef 08-24-2011, 03:16 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 46,349
Posted By sphelps
I have episode 2 so it already aired.

I have episode 2 so it already aired.
Forum: Calgary 08-24-2011, 12:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,261
Posted By sphelps
Different story if you designed, built and...

Different story if you designed, built and installed a piece of equipment that failed, however simply maintaining someones tank would not leave you liable if something failed, even if it killed...
Forum: Reef 08-24-2011, 12:40 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 46,349
Posted By sphelps
:lol: ^ Funniest thing I've seen in a while ...

:lol: ^ Funniest thing I've seen in a while

I thought the show was decent, just remember it's TV not real life so just like every other reality TV show don't take it so seriously. I do however...
Forum: Calgary 08-23-2011, 04:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,261
Posted By sphelps
I'd like to see these tanks in Calgary that can...

I'd like to see these tanks in Calgary that can cause 2 million dollars in damages :wink:
Forum: Reef 08-23-2011, 04:49 PM
Replies: 14
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Views: 4,191
Posted By sphelps
That's somewhat annoying, leave questions up for...

That's somewhat annoying, leave questions up for others to follow and maybe learn from...
Forum: Lounge 08-23-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,350
Posted By sphelps
Your sprinklers have a rating in terms of psi and...

Your sprinklers have a rating in terms of psi and flow rate so go by that, then any sprinkler supplier should have a pump or point you in the right direction. Same type of pump you would use for a...
Forum: Calgary 08-23-2011, 02:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,261
Posted By sphelps
Depends on the industry and being an independent...

Depends on the industry and being an independent contractor is much different and how much revenue you bring in makes a difference. Typically more revenue means a more reliable and established...
Forum: Pump Specific 08-22-2011, 10:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,565
Posted By sphelps
3', 7" including friction losses or just static...

3', 7" including friction losses or just static head?

Those charts aren't necessary that accurate anyway and you'll find similar pumps will have the same pattern so just go by something similar.
Forum: Calgary 08-22-2011, 08:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,261
Posted By sphelps
While partially true and good advice you will...

While partially true and good advice you will have a hard time finding a person with such insurance. Most these guys are not likely to even have business licenses and getting proper liability...
Forum: Lounge 08-19-2011, 03:10 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 35,078
Posted By sphelps
I have LEDs but they've been in my closet in an...

I have LEDs but they've been in my closet in an unopened shipping box for months. I'm too lazy to put them together so I'm still using a T5 fixture, can I join??
Forum: Lounge 08-13-2011, 01:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,086
Posted By sphelps
Didn't look very hard :wink: ...

Didn't look very hard :wink:

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=43562&highlight=topic
Forum: Reef 07-21-2011, 02:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,010
Posted By sphelps
Sump size and amount of room available for pump?...

Sump size and amount of room available for pump? Budget? Noise level requirements? Internal/External?

A typical return pump for the tank size is a reeflo dart or something similar but it depends...
Forum: DIY 07-19-2011, 05:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,473
Posted By sphelps
Personally I would still suggest going 2" for the...

Personally I would still suggest going 2" for the amount of weight. If you do use 1-1/2 then be sure it is actually HSS (structural steel, cold forged). If it's just hot rolled square tubing 1-1/2 is...
Forum: DIY 07-19-2011, 05:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,473
Posted By sphelps
Wasn't recommending anything, just trying to...

Wasn't recommending anything, just trying to answer the question at hand, will it hold.... What material? You tell me.
Forum: DIY 07-19-2011, 04:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,473
Posted By sphelps
Yes there is stronger steel out there but A36 is...

Yes there is stronger steel out there but A36 is pretty common even here in Canada and you'll also have a hard time finding 1-1/4 in anything cold rolled, likely it will be hot rolled and at best...
Forum: DIY 07-19-2011, 01:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,473
Posted By sphelps
Without going into too much detail I ran half the...

Without going into too much detail I ran half the frame with half the weight using A36 steel in the size you're planning and you barely get a safety factor of 2, typically for this application I like...
Forum: DIY 07-19-2011, 12:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,473
Posted By sphelps
what size wall will the tubing have?

what size wall will the tubing have?
Forum: DIY 07-19-2011, 12:27 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 22,496
Posted By sphelps
I'm going to agree with most and say build a...

I'm going to agree with most and say build a standard tank, install a baffle like you would in a sump and then fill the one portion with base rock and use your stand to conceal that section. It will...
Forum: DIY 07-18-2011, 07:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,747
Posted By sphelps
If it helps the NuTone bathroom fan from HD that...

If it helps the NuTone bathroom fan from HD that is rated at 70cfm and costs $100 is very quiet. Given the size of the room it wouldnt need to run very often so I doubt you'll exceed its duty cycle....
Forum: Reef 07-08-2011, 02:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,226
Posted By sphelps
Pretty interesting to hear of people not using...

Pretty interesting to hear of people not using heaters, I guess if you keep the house consistantly warmer at around 74 as stated there really isn't much need for a heater. Perosnally I think you guys...
Forum: DIY 07-08-2011, 02:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,816
Posted By sphelps
You can get silicone remover from most hardware...

You can get silicone remover from most hardware stores but it doesn't work very well, what was mentioned above is usually the best approach.
Forum: Lighting Specific 07-07-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,729
Posted By sphelps
You're looking at a fixture that uses budget 1W...

You're looking at a fixture that uses budget 1W LEDs and likely offers zero flexibility on upgrades or repairs. Really not anywhere near the vertex. You're getting what you pay for.
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