Forum: DIY
01-15-2010, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 9,084
OK lets think about this for a minute, do most...
OK lets think about this for a minute, do most people actually use 30 gallons a day? Yes many will make up 30 gallons or more on occasion for water changes but we don't have to. It wouldn't much...
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Forum: DIY
01-14-2010, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 9,084
Zero Waste RO
This appears to be a very simple concept to save wasted water from your RO unit. I recall looking at this before but only recently did I become interested as a result from another thread.
So they...
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Forum: Red Deer
01-14-2010, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,298
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Forum: BWI Plumbing
01-14-2010, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,667
Technically speaking if you're using your RO...
Technically speaking if you're using your RO water then you're using water from your cold water supply so the RO unit will continue to make more water and if the waste is plugged into the cold water...
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Forum: BWI Plumbing
01-14-2010, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,667
The RO filter uses water from the cold water...
The RO filter uses water from the cold water line, so if you discharge waste back into the cold line the filter may be forced to reuse some of that discharge making your filter less efficient. The...
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Forum: BWI Plumbing
01-14-2010, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,667
I would assume an accumulator of some sort is...
I would assume an accumulator of some sort is used for the waste water so it can be stored when tap water isn't being used and discharged quickly when tap water is used. It's not ideal if you want to...
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Forum: BWI Plumbing
01-13-2010, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,667
Isn't that the same as a regular RO system? I...
Isn't that the same as a regular RO system? I mean once the tank is full it won't make water until you use it. Either way it's just about having the right storage tank for you needs, not really much...
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Forum: BWI Plumbing
01-13-2010, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,667
There are zero waste RO systems out there,...
There are zero waste RO systems out there, referred to as ZRO I believe but these are simply standard RO units with an additional system that recirculates the waste water back into the household...
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Forum: Reef
01-13-2010, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,210
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Forum: Reef
01-13-2010, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,210
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Forum: Reef
01-13-2010, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,210
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Forum: Reef
01-13-2010, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,210
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Forum: Lounge
01-12-2010, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,373
I'm fully aware of the FTA scene but when it...
I'm fully aware of the FTA scene but when it comes down to it there's nothing of real interest on the actual FTA satellites, to get the good stuff you gotta hack the non-FTA satellites which is not...
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Forum: Lounge
01-12-2010, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,373
Yes essentially the "direct satellite" software...
Yes essentially the "direct satellite" software is a kind of scam in the sense it's not exactly clear what it does and isn't exactly what it says it is. It's just a simple piece of software that is...
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Forum: Lounge
01-12-2010, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,373
Yes I've done the satellite thing as well but...
Yes I've done the satellite thing as well but this is different. You watch everything through your PC and internet connection, no dish or receiver required. Plus it's 100% legal and other than the...
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Forum: Lounge
01-12-2010, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,373
satellite direct tv
OK so I'm curious if anyone else is sick of paying a high cable bill these days because apparently you can download software for a one time fee to have access to 3500 channels. Basically you watch TV...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
01-11-2010, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,028
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Forum: Reef
01-08-2010, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,154
Depends on what you keep, deeper water species...
Depends on what you keep, deeper water species will likely prefer colder water and shallow species like sps will be more adapted to warmer temperatures. I know from diving most reefs are close to 80F...
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Forum: Lounge
01-07-2010, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 8,355
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Forum: DIY
01-07-2010, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,745
For glue Oatey is a common brand available at...
For glue Oatey is a common brand available at most hardware stores. Be sure to use primer as well, which is applied prior to the cement. This will create a better seal and reduce the chances of a...
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Forum: DIY
01-06-2010, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,971
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Forum: Reef
01-06-2010, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,139
I believe the Profilux III is web based which...
I believe the Profilux III is web based which means that any phone with internet access should be able to access everything. I believe there is also a web based app for it. Still fairly new and...
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Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific
01-05-2010, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 10,566
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Forum: DIY
01-05-2010, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,971
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Forum: Reef
01-05-2010, 03:09 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,750
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