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Forum: Reef 06-28-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,527
Posted By sphelps
Would it not be more economical and practical to...

Would it not be more economical and practical to build some kind of enclosure around your tank equipment to separate it from your mechanical room? The enclosure could be vented separately and you...
Forum: Reef 06-28-2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,527
Posted By sphelps
Yeah in theory but depends if we're talking about...

Yeah in theory but depends if we're talking about real humidity or relative humidity. We measure relative humidity which is a percentage of how much moisture is in the air relative to how much...
Forum: Reef 06-28-2013, 05:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,527
Posted By sphelps
But it's not pulling "more moisture" than just a...

But it's not pulling "more moisture" than just a fan alone would. Unless you agree with that statement you don't completely understand.

If heat isn't an issue without the dehumidifier and you have...
Forum: Reef Wonderland 06-28-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,693
Posted By sphelps
I pointed out before that July 1st is a Monday....

I pointed out before that July 1st is a Monday. Perhaps this wasn't clear before but your website states you're closed Mondays. So I presume you will in fact be open this Monday? :razz:
Forum: Reef 06-28-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,527
Posted By sphelps
Correct but why remove moisture from air you're...

Correct but why remove moisture from air you're pumping outside? The dehumidifier by itself will certainly lower humidity in the room but if you're taking all the air that it is exhausting out of it...
Forum: Reef 06-28-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,527
Posted By sphelps
That's a pretty must the most inefficient way of...

That's a pretty must the most inefficient way of doing it but yes you're lowering humidity however not anymore than removing the dehumidifier and just using the fan would. Whatever goes through the...
Forum: Reef 06-26-2013, 11:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,691
Posted By sphelps
I think someone will eventually pick up the BK...

I think someone will eventually pick up the BK distribution chain in Canada. Proline dropping them really sucks as they were really good for warranty and support but I assume this a temporary set...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 06-26-2013, 11:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,355
Posted By sphelps
I was referring to the super marine 300 which is...

I was referring to the super marine 300 which is an internal. I assumed that's the model you were referring to as that's what Doug was using last time I checked. The deluxe models are different but...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 06-26-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,355
Posted By sphelps
I personally hate the SM300, the 250 is a much...

I personally hate the SM300, the 250 is a much more stable skimmer. I swear the 300 was originally designed for one pump but later discovered it needed more punch so they threw on a second dinky pump...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 06-26-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,355
Posted By sphelps
From experience two things I would avoid: 1)...

From experience two things I would avoid:
1) Multiple pumps - more issues relating to consitant water level
2) Pumps mounted vertical - start up issues & propeller wear issues.

The diablo looks...
Forum: Reef 06-25-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,729
Posted By sphelps
What he said. It will always echo up the back up...

What he said. It will always echo up the back up drain when tied together, nothing much you can do about it, the pipes have to be completely separate.
Forum: Reef Wonderland 06-25-2013, 06:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,793
Posted By sphelps
July 1st is a Monday :wink:

July 1st is a Monday :wink:
Forum: Tank Journal 06-22-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 2,110
Views: 1,569,537
Posted By sphelps
Sounds like quite the adventure. Glad everything...

Sounds like quite the adventure. Glad everything kinda worked out in the end.
Forum: Calgary 06-22-2013, 01:11 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 21,695
Posted By sphelps
Everything is normal by me, water seems fine, not...

Everything is normal by me, water seems fine, not even raining anymore. We have a canal behind the house that often rises with heavy rain and snow melt but it hasn't risen at all that I can tell.
...
Forum: Calgary 06-22-2013, 12:16 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 21,695
Posted By sphelps
No water changes :lol: Unless you're dumping...

No water changes :lol: Unless you're dumping water outside. Help reduce load on treatment plants to prevent water from being shut off for others.
Forum: Calgary 06-21-2013, 10:52 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 21,695
Posted By sphelps
Latest update suggests nothing relating to...

Latest update suggests nothing relating to additional power or water shut off for unaffected zones. Those outside the zones are better off staying home rather than adding to the traffic issues to...
Forum: Calgary 06-21-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 21,695
Posted By sphelps
Is there a link to this? Nothing on Calgary blog...

Is there a link to this? Nothing on Calgary blog (http://www.calgarycitynews.com/) or enmax (http://www.enmax.com/Corporation/Media+Room/Whats+New/2013_Calgary.htm)suggesting anything close to this....
Forum: Calgary 06-21-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,351
Posted By sphelps
If you can get it to me I can house it all.

If you can get it to me I can house it all.
Forum: Calgary 06-21-2013, 02:05 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 21,695
Posted By sphelps
Hard to believe considering the weather is kind...

Hard to believe considering the weather is kind of nice where I am, don't think I'll be heading to the city anytime soon. Hope everyone in the zones are come out OK and the power cuts don't destroy...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 06-20-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,295
Posted By sphelps
I like the use of wider lenses but I still...

I like the use of wider lenses but I still predict big issues relating to color blending with the uneven colored clusters, especially if the fixtures are mounted parallel instead of perpendicular....
Forum: Tank Journal 06-18-2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 675
Views: 748,396
Posted By sphelps
Nope, seems rather pointless for that kind of...

Nope, seems rather pointless for that kind of money. I might consider it the new version if I was buying new fixtures but upgrading all clusters for a couple more white LEDs in place of the red and...
Forum: Lighting Specific 06-17-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,613
Posted By sphelps
I think it's perfectly reasonable, it'll will...

I think it's perfectly reasonable, it'll will provide a perfectly fine comparison of overall aesthetics which at the end of the day is all that really matters. Both grow SPS and comparing growth...
Forum: Tank Journal 06-17-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 675
Views: 748,396
Posted By sphelps
Looking good Scott, coming together nicely.

Looking good Scott, coming together nicely.
Forum: Pictures 06-16-2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,720
Posted By sphelps
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/nul...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/null-2.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/m3%20tank%20build%202012/20121224_4_zps7b1ab718.jpg
Forum: Pump Specific 06-14-2013, 07:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,718
Posted By sphelps
I seem to recall eductors needing around 20psi @...

I seem to recall eductors needing around 20psi @ 500GPH to be effective so since you may be in the ball park it makes sense to try them out considering they are an inexpensive addition. However I...
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