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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-11-2011, 05:57 PM
Replies: 138
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Forum: BWI Plumbing 04-11-2011, 03:54 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 20,355
Posted By sphelps
Nope but it looks just like a standard 4 stage...

Nope but it looks just like a standard 4 stage system, with 3 canisters on the base and one RO on the top. 2 Canisters are pre-filters and the 3rd is DI cartridge. The canisters are clear which is...
Forum: BWI Plumbing 04-11-2011, 03:43 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 20,355
Posted By sphelps
Just wanted to let people know I installed this...

Just wanted to let people know I installed this system last weekend and it works great. It reduces my TDS from 280 down to 3 after the RO and 0 after the DI. The waste ratio appears to be petty close...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 04-11-2011, 02:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,647
Posted By sphelps
Hahaha yeah the old showers made into aquariums...

Hahaha yeah the old showers made into aquariums obviously aren't tempered but the rest are :wink:

Typically if the tempered glass shatters it would have likely cracked or chipped fairly badly if...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 04-08-2011, 08:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,647
Posted By sphelps
I guess you don't believe in glass showers either...

I guess you don't believe in glass showers either or car and home windows? It takes a lot to cause thick tempered glass to shatter even by chipping the edge, it's not as easy as you might think. You...
Forum: Reef 04-08-2011, 07:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,988
Posted By sphelps
Could also use L shaped wall brackets and hang...

Could also use L shaped wall brackets and hang from those.
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 04-08-2011, 07:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,647
Posted By sphelps
Depends on the supplier or builder but for...

Depends on the supplier or builder but for something along the lines of a 90 gallon tank (custom built, not off the shelf price) you can expect to pay $100-$150 more to get three viewable sides in...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 04-08-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,647
Posted By sphelps
The other thing to consider on the subject of...

The other thing to consider on the subject of clarity which is often over looked is proper tank design with the correct thickness. I don't know how many times I see people brag about their superior...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 04-08-2011, 01:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,647
Posted By sphelps
It's only slightly easier to scratch than...

It's only slightly easier to scratch than standard glass, chances are if you scratched your starphire it would have scratched the standard as well in most cases. I've had a few starphire tanks and...
Forum: Reef 04-07-2011, 07:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 21,310
Posted By sphelps
Well Epcor charges $1.6084 per cubit meter in...

Well Epcor charges $1.6084 per cubit meter in your area correct? 1 cubic meter is equal to about 260 gallons so if you use 100 gallons of RO with a 1:3 ration that's 400 gallons total which should...
Forum: Reef 04-07-2011, 06:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 21,310
Posted By sphelps
You should measure your waste ratio so you can...

You should measure your waste ratio so you can find out exactly what you're using for water and be sure the RO is functioning properly and not constantly draining water. Something isn't right, no way...
Forum: DIY 04-07-2011, 04:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,213
Posted By sphelps
Will do, one of these days I'll update my build...

Will do, one of these days I'll update my build thread on some of my progress.

I just went with his 10K and blue leds, 56 of each. I then ordered some red and yellow LEDs from another supplier so...
Forum: DIY 04-07-2011, 01:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,213
Posted By sphelps
I ordered the Pressurizing Cooling Fans from...

I ordered the Pressurizing Cooling Fans from Steve's LEDs. I also ordered most of the LEDs for my build and drivers from him.
Forum: Tank Journal 04-07-2011, 01:41 PM
Replies: 762
Views: 301,459
Posted By sphelps
Nice looking work as always. I'm guessing the...

Nice looking work as always. I'm guessing the tank will be done before the drywall goes up :lol:
Forum: Reef 04-06-2011, 09:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,181
Posted By sphelps
I doubt the condo board would even have a clue...

I doubt the condo board would even have a clue what the load limits would be. Honestly that tank isn't large enough to raise any concerns relating to building structure.
Forum: DIY 04-06-2011, 09:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,213
Posted By sphelps
Yes I'm taking this approach, I considered...

Yes I'm taking this approach, I considered running a single fan but in the end I decided just to run 4 separate tubes each driven by a single fan.
Forum: Reef 04-06-2011, 05:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,181
Posted By sphelps
Sounds like the condo board will likely be...

Sounds like the condo board will likely be against aquariums all together, if they don't even allow reptiles and nothing that will endanger other residents they'll likely throw the water damage card...
Forum: DIY 04-06-2011, 05:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,213
Posted By sphelps
Anyone looking for the square tubing for heat...

Anyone looking for the square tubing for heat sinks can get it at Metal Supermarkets, the location in Calgary has plenty of 1.25x1.25x0.125 6061 in stock. Cost me $80 for 16 feet.
Forum: DIY 04-06-2011, 04:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,061
Posted By sphelps
I was going to use these but I decided against...

I was going to use these but I decided against them as it would have added close to $200 to my build which I figured wasn't worth it to avoid soldering. I mean realistically the idea of LEDs is never...
Forum: DIY 04-06-2011, 04:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,061
Posted By sphelps
Aluminum is definitely one of the easiest metals...

Aluminum is definitely one of the easiest metals to drill and tap however when I worked in electronic manufacturing the amount of taps our production staff would break off was astounding. No mater...
Forum: DIY 04-06-2011, 01:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,061
Posted By sphelps
You can get LEDs with 90 degree spread as appose...

You can get LEDs with 90 degree spread as appose to 120 which eliminates the need for optics for most applications. However keep in mind these connectors may only work with certain LEDs and require a...
Forum: Reef 04-05-2011, 11:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,167
Posted By sphelps
The only head pressure will be from pipe friction...

The only head pressure will be from pipe friction so something rate at about 900gph will be perfect, just use a little bigger pipe if possible
Forum: Reef 04-05-2011, 09:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,812
Posted By sphelps
It's a good idea if it's needed. If you can turn...

It's a good idea if it's needed. If you can turn your equipment off and your sump can handle the extra water from the siphon then don't drill any break holes. If it can't, drill them just below water...
Forum: Reef 04-05-2011, 09:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,769
Posted By sphelps
Latex or silicone tubing would be the best for...

Latex or silicone tubing would be the best for vibration if you can find it in the right size.
Forum: Calgary 04-05-2011, 06:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,308
Posted By sphelps
The cabinet guy I mentioned built my cabinets for...

The cabinet guy I mentioned built my cabinets for less than I could get the material for and he color matched the stain in the rest of the house. He claims to be cheaper than HD and Ikea and have...
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