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Forum: DIY 01-20-2010, 11:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 118,869
Posted By sphelps
The cross sectional area between the 2" and the...

The cross sectional area between the 2" and the 1.25" pipe is very close to the area of a 1.25" pipe. So both the primary and secondary should each be capable of flowing what is typical for a 1.25"...
Forum: DIY 01-20-2010, 10:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 118,869
Posted By sphelps
If you did this then the full overflow box would...

If you did this then the full overflow box would drain when the flow is shut off, not always a good thing unless you have the sump volume, but an option for sure.
Forum: Reef 01-20-2010, 07:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,531
Posted By sphelps
You really only need to test for nitrite, the...

You really only need to test for nitrite, the rest are optional. Nitrite will start to climb in the beginning and eventually reach a high and start to drop down near the end of the cycle. Once...
Forum: DIY 01-20-2010, 05:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 118,869
Posted By sphelps
The 1.25" pipe goes all the way through (it's one...

The 1.25" pipe goes all the way through (it's one piece) and acts as the secondary or back up drain. It's supported inside the 2" pipe by the bushing.

The primary drain is created by the 2" pipe....
Forum: DIY 01-20-2010, 04:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 118,869
Posted By sphelps
No, that's a common myth. ABS is completely...

No, that's a common myth. ABS is completely potable and safe for aquariums. ABS is used in drains because it has a higher resistance to chemicals. Also most of the plastic parts already in your...
Forum: DIY 01-20-2010, 04:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 118,869
Posted By sphelps
You can do a herbie with a single large hole (2")...

You can do a herbie with a single large hole (2") but if you're having issues finding parts for a 2" standpipe then building a single drain herbie will be a much greater challenge. Here's a drawing...
Forum: DIY 01-20-2010, 04:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 118,869
Posted By sphelps
Well either way you should be using a 2"...

Well either way you should be using a 2" standpipe to match your 1.5" drain. You could always use 2" ABS which may be easier to find in your area, it also typically comes in 4 foot lengths.
Forum: DIY 01-20-2010, 02:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 118,869
Posted By sphelps
Durso standpipes should be one size bigger than...

Durso standpipes should be one size bigger than the drain to work properly, so if you're using 1.5" pipe for the drain, your durso standpipe should be 2". This should fix your problem.

FYI many...
Forum: DIY 01-20-2010, 02:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,629
Posted By sphelps
You're not moving enough water through the...

You're not moving enough water through the overflow tube, a higher flow rate will prevent bubbles from building up.
Forum: Reef 01-20-2010, 02:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,012
Posted By sphelps
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Forum: Reef 01-19-2010, 09:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,972
Posted By sphelps
All those corals will survive out of water for at...

All those corals will survive out of water for at least a few hours provided they don't dry out. I see no problem in keeping them out of water for the amount of time it will take to catch one fish....
Forum: Reef 01-19-2010, 07:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,240
Posted By sphelps
For the most part, when comparing the basics of...

For the most part, when comparing the basics of each brand, salt is salt and every SPS tank will likely require some kind of Ca and Alk supplement to maintain these levels between water changes. The...
Forum: DIY 01-19-2010, 06:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,122
Posted By sphelps
ebay Different types of bulkheads will...

ebay

Different types of bulkheads will require different hole sizes, best to figure out which bulkheads you're going to use then buy the holes saws to match.
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 01-19-2010, 02:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,672
Posted By sphelps
Sounds like your problem is with the store you...

Sounds like your problem is with the store you purchased the unit from. I had an issue with a Vertex RO but my LFS took care of it right away and I have no complaints so I'm sure Proline will help...
Forum: DIY 01-15-2010, 09:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,084
Posted By sphelps
True but more than likely it does. Of course...

True but more than likely it does.

Of course it's not the same but RO waste water for some people will have a lower TDS than other peoples supply. For example if someone has a supply of 100ppm and...
Forum: DIY 01-15-2010, 09:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,084
Posted By sphelps
Looking at some statistics this is how the...

Looking at some statistics this is how the average household water usage is distributed:...
Forum: DIY 01-15-2010, 08:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,084
Posted By sphelps
I've assumed that this kind of thing is up to...

I've assumed that this kind of thing is up to code since systems are already available but I'm no expert. It would be nice if a plumber was around to offer some insight.
Forum: DIY 01-15-2010, 07:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,084
Posted By sphelps
Agreed, the main purpose of this is certainly not...

Agreed, the main purpose of this is certainly not to save money, it's to save water but saving water usually has a side effect of saving you money but the payback period on something like this may...
Forum: DIY 01-15-2010, 07:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,084
Posted By sphelps
Sure about that?? Sounds more like an additional...

Sure about that?? Sounds more like an additional initiative to make people conserve water as a result of them not conserving enough.
Forum: DIY 01-15-2010, 07:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,084
Posted By sphelps
Well we do pay for water, maybe the saving...

Well we do pay for water, maybe the saving potential isn't that high but it's there. But the main purpose is to simply save water, perhaps you feel that you have an unlimited supply so you can be...
Forum: DIY 01-15-2010, 05:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,084
Posted By sphelps
How much RO water do you use on an daily average?

How much RO water do you use on an daily average?
Forum: DIY 01-15-2010, 05:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,084
Posted By sphelps
You can post anywhere you want but it doesn't...

You can post anywhere you want but it doesn't mean it will always be helpful or serve a purpose. Like I already mentioned a few times, the point here is to improve on a design that already exists and...
Forum: DIY 01-15-2010, 04:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,084
Posted By sphelps
OK, so a system that wastes 4 times the amount of...

OK, so a system that wastes 4 times the amount of water than it makes WORKS flawlessly? I wouldn't use flawless to describe how such a system works.

If you're not interested in the idea I'm not...
Forum: DIY 01-15-2010, 03:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,084
Posted By sphelps
There is always room for improvement, I hardly...

There is always room for improvement, I hardly see how a system that wastes more water than it produces is flawless.

How about a simple pressure switch and solenoid valve to control when the RO...
Forum: DIY 01-15-2010, 03:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,084
Posted By sphelps
OK well the idea here is reuse your waste water...

OK well the idea here is reuse your waste water from your RO units. To say that it's better to waste the water since it has potential to help out sewage issues is somewhat ridiculous in my mind. If...
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