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Forum: Lounge 02-23-2010, 03:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,661
Posted By sphelps
We have to use alcohol in preparation for strain...

We have to use alcohol in preparation for strain gauge mounting (transducers). The washer and sump system are completely sealed and vented together. After the washing cycle the sump connections are...
Forum: Lounge 02-23-2010, 01:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,661
Posted By sphelps
probably going to need a little more than that....

probably going to need a little more than that. Main concern is removing the oil and other dissolved containment.
Forum: Lounge 02-23-2010, 12:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,661
Posted By sphelps
isopropyl alcohol filter

I'm looking for some ideas from you guys. I'm in the process of building a kind of automated parts washer which uses isopropyl alcohol as it's only solvent. The system works on a volume principal,...
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #1 02-22-2010, 03:14 AM
Replies: 303
Views: 266,006
Posted By sphelps
Rock looks good, going to put some new stuff in?

Rock looks good, going to put some new stuff in?
Forum: Tank Journal 02-21-2010, 07:13 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
Thanks so much, happy to help. I would...

Thanks so much, happy to help.


I would agree except for the caulerpa outbreak :sad: Taken measures now though, got a fox face and I'll be dosing some Kalk to reduce CO2.
Forum: DIY 02-21-2010, 06:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,551
Posted By sphelps
You could put it anywhere and it would make...

You could put it anywhere and it would make little difference, if you were to justify either or I would think after makes more sense. The two main reasons for running a refugium in my mind is...
Forum: DIY 02-21-2010, 06:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,551
Posted By sphelps
OK here's the general layout done in CAD followed...

OK here's the general layout done in CAD followed by the final product pictures. In the CAD drawing all features are not shown and I altered the final product slightly to accommodate for a higher...
Forum: DIY 02-21-2010, 04:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,551
Posted By sphelps
I just built a sump with very close dimensions...

I just built a sump with very close dimensions which contained a mechanical filtration chamber, carbon tray, skimmer chamber, refugium and a return run to an external pump. I have cad drawings but...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-20-2010, 05:46 AM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
Thanks, Yes I believe they are but I won't be...

Thanks, Yes I believe they are but I won't be raising the fry, not this time around anyway.
Forum: Tank Journal 02-20-2010, 04:21 AM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
Another interesting discovery was the...

Another interesting discovery was the interactions from the lionfish. These little things look awfully similar to mysis shrimp and I would have expected the lionfish to have his fill but they didn't...
Forum: DIY 02-20-2010, 03:53 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 13,775
Posted By sphelps
Yes it works, I did one a few years back. Setup...

Yes it works, I did one a few years back. Setup two of the pipes systems in one box and used 3/4". The tank was a 90 gallon and I believe the return rate was about 600gph. I also used clear pvc pipe...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-20-2010, 03:35 AM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
well this was interesting..... ...

well this was interesting.....

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/FRY/fry.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/FRY/fry_6.jpg
...
Forum: Reef 02-20-2010, 03:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,915
Posted By sphelps
I'm not sure why someone would use pex over other...

I'm not sure why someone would use pex over other alternatives but if you don't use the copper fittings then you could use it.
Forum: Reef 02-20-2010, 02:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,915
Posted By sphelps
Pex?

Pex?
Forum: DIY 02-19-2010, 05:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,315
Posted By sphelps
I use rubber sheet on flat bottom tanks (no trim)...

I use rubber sheet on flat bottom tanks (no trim) which is all you need provided your stand is flat.
Forum: Lounge 02-19-2010, 05:31 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 37,794
Posted By sphelps
Well back lit keys would be nice but it also has...

Well back lit keys would be nice but it also has the aluminum body and card reader, I don't think it has much else.
Forum: Lounge 02-19-2010, 02:20 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 37,794
Posted By sphelps
I considered a macbook when I was looking for a...

I considered a macbook when I was looking for a more portable notebook, the macbook was nice but for the money it was still missing a few things I wanted and would expect. I ended up getting an acer...
Forum: GHL Profilux Info & Support 02-18-2010, 10:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,416
Posted By sphelps
Boo! Now I got to upgrade.

Boo! Now I got to upgrade.
Forum: Lounge 02-18-2010, 08:59 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,952
Posted By sphelps
Glad to see someone else with a grasp on reality,...

Glad to see someone else with a grasp on reality, thanks for sharing Steve. I'll also pitch on that case of beer ;)
Forum: Lounge 02-18-2010, 05:49 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,952
Posted By sphelps
I didn't think the arm failing was a big deal, it...

I didn't think the arm failing was a big deal, it wasn't nearly as bad as some of the past problems in other places. From an engineering point of view it was a complex system and the recovery with 3...
Forum: Lounge 02-18-2010, 03:28 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,952
Posted By sphelps
Yeah he sure sets the standard for that...

Yeah he sure sets the standard for that competition. I think he was even holding back a little but still almost obtained a perfect score on that last little joy ride.
I swear the judges get put...
Forum: Reef 02-18-2010, 04:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,287
Posted By sphelps
Not likely but it could just be the plumbing, the...

Not likely but it could just be the plumbing, the pressure drop on the pump input might be too low which could in theory liberate dissolved gasses. To test for this try restricting the output and see...
Forum: Reef 02-18-2010, 04:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,218
Posted By sphelps
I'm not sure but apparently there's enough...

I'm not sure but apparently there's enough pressure in closed loops to cause PVC pipe to explode from "internal stresses" :lol:

Sorry could help myself
Forum: Reef 02-18-2010, 02:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,218
Posted By sphelps
The grey PVC is made for conduit but can be used...

The grey PVC is made for conduit but can be used in plumbing as well, I've used it a few times when the regular white pvc wasn't available. It's the same, just different color.
Forum: Marine Fish 02-18-2010, 01:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,535
Posted By sphelps
Sounds pretty sweet, just keep in mind they do...

Sounds pretty sweet, just keep in mind they do get pretty big, not exactly a dwarf since it gets close to 10". Other than that can't see any problems arising. It's also a rare fish to get so I would...
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