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Forum: Reef 07-07-2011, 08:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,226
Posted By sphelps
What temp is your house kept at, still find it...

What temp is your house kept at, still find it somewhat unbelievable that the tank temp doesn't drop more at nght. 21C is 70F so I'm guessing the lighting adds most of the heat to bring it up to 77F...
Forum: Reef 07-07-2011, 05:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,226
Posted By sphelps
Seems like an odd thing to do, how do you prevent...

Seems like an odd thing to do, how do you prevent a temp drop over night?
Forum: Reef 07-07-2011, 01:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,060
Posted By sphelps
We stayed in Run Away Bay not too far from there...

We stayed in Run Away Bay not too far from there and snorkeling right off the beach was quite good. It was a very new resort though so the beach was still very natural. Diving however was much better...
Forum: Reef 07-06-2011, 06:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,226
Posted By sphelps
You'll probably end up about 1-2 degrees F above...

You'll probably end up about 1-2 degrees F above room temp depending on equipment so if you can keep your basement at a constant 20C then you'll probably pull it off. The type of livestock you're...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 07-06-2011, 06:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,712
Posted By sphelps
RC is still setting up so not sure they'll have...

RC is still setting up so not sure they'll have the selection she's looking for but you could call ahead of time. I assume she's heading out north so the closest place is Big Als although I'm not a...
Forum: Polls 07-05-2011, 09:06 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 24,587
Posted By sphelps
This really is irrelevant, like I said earlier...

This really is irrelevant, like I said earlier you can beet this argument to death as everyone has a different example of how much they spend on bulbs and energy and how much they would invest in a...
Forum: Reef 07-05-2011, 02:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,280
Posted By sphelps
MHs are certainly not outdated, still by far my...

MHs are certainly not outdated, still by far my personal favourite for color and effect. LEDs can't offer the effect from the single source which creates stunning rays and shadows for contrast. By...
Forum: Polls 07-04-2011, 09:06 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 24,587
Posted By sphelps
Take the poll for what it's worth guys, no point...

Take the poll for what it's worth guys, no point calling people out. There are many reasons why people might not be happy with LEDs. Could have been a lower grade fixture which didn't perform as...
Forum: Pictures 07-03-2011, 06:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,293
Posted By sphelps
Those are much better, stunning really. Some...

Those are much better, stunning really. Some still a little soft, make sure you're always shooting perpendicular to the glass. I don't have much experience with teleconverters for macro shots, not...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 07-02-2011, 03:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,238
Posted By sphelps
Stick me on the list as well, I'll take it if the...

Stick me on the list as well, I'll take it if the others don't.
Forum: Pictures 07-02-2011, 03:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,293
Posted By sphelps
Nice pics RR, I noticed they are a little soft....

Nice pics RR, I noticed they are a little soft. Your aperture was pretty wide for this kind of shot at f/4.0 try a few more with a much smaller aperture like f/16. You will need a tripod and a very...
Forum: Reef 06-30-2011, 09:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,053
Posted By sphelps
Actually just to switch things up completely if...

Actually just to switch things up completely if you can plan out the sump design so the first chamber water level is at the same hieght as the desired overflow water level you can just run all three...
Forum: Reef 06-30-2011, 09:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,053
Posted By sphelps
I assume you mean horizontal not vertical? No it...

I assume you mean horizontal not vertical? No it wouldn't matter you don't need much drop at all. In a typical setup (non-herbie) the drain is limited to the small amount of pressure that builds up...
Forum: Reef 06-30-2011, 08:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,022
Posted By sphelps
^ Another good tip! Be sure to also install a...

^ Another good tip!
Be sure to also install a 20 amp receptacle (or two/however many) and if this is a permanent job and you plan on doing it yourself I would advise you also pull a permit and get...
Forum: Reef 06-30-2011, 08:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,053
Posted By sphelps
Just wanted to add another tip which you may or...

Just wanted to add another tip which you may or may not have already considered. If the sump is located behind the tank it would be wise to place it on a stand so it's as high as possible but still...
Forum: Reef 06-30-2011, 08:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,053
Posted By sphelps
No standpipe on the main drain but you could put...

No standpipe on the main drain but you could put a short length of pipe to extend up a few inches below the second drain standpipe if you want. This will prevent the entire overflow box from draining...
Forum: Reef 06-30-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,053
Posted By sphelps
For me personally, I would run three separate...

For me personally, I would run three separate lines if it was easy to do so. One main with a gate valve. One secondary with a Durso standpipe and one for emergency only (straight pipe, ending just...
Forum: Reef 06-30-2011, 07:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,022
Posted By sphelps
You can also change a standard single pole...

You can also change a standard single pole breaker to a double pole if the box is full.

http://www.buildmyowncabin.com/electrical/a-single-circuit-breaker.jpg...
Forum: Reef 06-30-2011, 07:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,053
Posted By sphelps
The other two drains could be tee'd together into...

The other two drains could be tee'd together into one line if you want and can go into any section of the sump you want since they are for emergency only unless you plan on running some water through...
Forum: Reef 06-30-2011, 06:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,053
Posted By sphelps
The main drain line should have a gate valve...

The main drain line should have a gate valve installed directly before the pipe drops into the sump. When you adjust the valve the main line will be full of water so there won't be a cascading...
Forum: Reef 06-30-2011, 05:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,022
Posted By sphelps
Well honestly I think you should bring in an...

Well honestly I think you should bring in an electrician to discuss your options as a tank should have at least one dedicated line especially one with such a high load. Even if you manage to get this...
Forum: Reef 06-29-2011, 09:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,465
Posted By sphelps
I'm no chiller expert but would think cleaning...

I'm no chiller expert but would think cleaning would be necessary to maintian peek performance. I've replaced and removed plumbing from many tanks in the past and it doesn't take long to form a thick...
Forum: Polls 06-29-2011, 06:19 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 24,587
Posted By sphelps
Kind of my point regarding people not being happy...

Kind of my point regarding people not being happy in general with equipment after so many years with new and better stuff always coming out. Since LEDs in general require you to keep them for about 5...
Forum: Reef 06-29-2011, 06:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,465
Posted By sphelps
Sounds alright to me, not sure what else could be...

Sounds alright to me, not sure what else could be done.
Forum: Reef 06-29-2011, 05:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,465
Posted By sphelps
Yeap the stagnent water in the chiller will...

Yeap the stagnent water in the chiller will become depleted of oxygen which makes it possible for sulfide production which isn't something you flowing back into the tank.
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