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Forum: Reef 12-17-2011, 02:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,089
Posted By cwatkins
I must say though, other than this experience,...

I must say though, other than this experience, the Apex has been solid and I love it.
Forum: Reef 12-16-2011, 11:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,089
Posted By cwatkins
Well if you can believe it, the un-trusty old...

Well if you can believe it, the un-trusty old Coralife dual timer has now failed on my housesitter. It won't come on at the scheduled time reliably. I guess those cheap mechanical timers wear out....
Forum: Reef 12-13-2011, 06:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,089
Posted By cwatkins
Firmware flash worked, then 10 minutes later it...

Firmware flash worked, then 10 minutes later it crapped out again.

Base unit must be fried. Stupid electronics. I guess they don't build them for Apollo missions.

I'll have to call up Neptune...
Forum: Reef 12-13-2011, 03:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,089
Posted By cwatkins
I'm trying to re-flash the firmware. We'll see if...

I'm trying to re-flash the firmware. We'll see if I have any luck. Otherwise I'll have to switch over to the old coralife timer light bar :(
Forum: Reef 12-13-2011, 02:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,089
Posted By cwatkins
Are you serious?!?

I'm on a flight out of town tomorrow at 6pm and today my Apex Controller decides to die. As in poof, just stops working.

WTF? Why me?

Now I have to train the house sitter how to dose, check...
Forum: Reef 12-12-2011, 06:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,953
Posted By cwatkins
Mine only has sponges growing in it. I would get...

Mine only has sponges growing in it. I would get rid of the hair algae.
Forum: DIY 12-11-2011, 07:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,799
Posted By cwatkins
Ya, that's how I know that the bucket is empty if...

Ya, that's how I know that the bucket is empty if I hear the pump running dry (it's rather loud and difficult to ignore).

Sometimes my wife will hear it while I'm at work and fill it up for me.
Forum: Reef 12-11-2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,362
Posted By cwatkins
I swapped my bulbs around (still running both...

I swapped my bulbs around (still running both Artemis) and double checked that they were seated correctly, and it ran for about 5 hours last night without issue. So let's see how they run today....
Forum: Reef 12-10-2011, 06:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,362
Posted By cwatkins
The outlets are GFCI, not the breaker. The...

The outlets are GFCI, not the breaker.

The strange thing is the bulbs will light fine and work for a few days then trip the GFCI. And it doesn't trip at startup, it's always later on.

Like...
Forum: Lounge 12-10-2011, 07:16 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,687
Posted By cwatkins
I figured a 9 footer was meant for a 9 foot...

I figured a 9 footer was meant for a 9 foot ceiling. We only have to bend the top branch down a little bit :)

I came home one day in mid to late november and my wife says "I put up the christmas...
Forum: Reef 12-10-2011, 07:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,362
Posted By cwatkins
The fixture used to be dual 150W and I replaced...

The fixture used to be dual 150W and I replaced the sockets/wiring/ballast with 250W, but it's been running for well over a year with the Pheonix bulbs and no issues. Sockets are the new push in...
Forum: Lounge 12-10-2011, 05:20 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,687
Posted By cwatkins
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dMoyd6jAYUM/TuL...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dMoyd6jAYUM/TuL7yPM8D0I/AAAAAAAAEC8/G9i3rbkrxwA/s640/xmastree2011.jpg

9 foot Costco xmas tree with a 9 foot ceiling...
Forum: Reef 12-10-2011, 05:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,362
Posted By cwatkins
At first I thought I had a GFCI going faulty, so...

At first I thought I had a GFCI going faulty, so I switched the controller (Energy Bar 8) over to the other GFCI, and then the devices on the other one (power bar with Vortech power adapters, and...
Forum: Reef 12-10-2011, 04:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,362
Posted By cwatkins
Why do my new HQI bulbs trip my GFCI (Somewhat urgent)

Hi All,

There's some urgency to this issue as I'm going out of town in a week, and I don't want the house sitters to have to worry about my tank crashing because of this.

So the story goes...
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Forum: DIY 12-09-2011, 12:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,799
Posted By cwatkins
Then the Tunze ATO wouldn't be the best option...

Then the Tunze ATO wouldn't be the best option for him.

With this option, he'd need to have a controller hooked to a solenoid on the RO/DI input, and then run it directly to the tank.
Forum: Reef 12-09-2011, 12:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,245
Posted By cwatkins
HRV sounds like a winner to me. If I ever...

HRV sounds like a winner to me.

If I ever went with an HRV, I'd probably do a self install. I like to think of myself as pretty handy DIY.

My house is 5 years old and is pretty tight. The...
Forum: DIY 12-09-2011, 12:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,799
Posted By cwatkins
5 Gallon empty salt bucket. In my case, Instant...

5 Gallon empty salt bucket. In my case, Instant Ocean. Cut a little slot in the rim of the lid so that the lid can go back on and not interfere with the pump tubing.

Also fits in the stand next to...
Forum: Reef 12-03-2011, 07:08 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,180
Posted By cwatkins
One of mine died after a few weeks. He is sending...

One of mine died after a few weeks. He is sending out anew one.
Forum: Polls 11-30-2011, 04:48 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,059
Posted By cwatkins
Mine swings from min 78 to max 81 when the...

Mine swings from min 78 to max 81 when the controller switches from MH to PC.

I only hit 81 in the summer. Usually it maxes out around 80.7 each day.
Forum: Polls 11-24-2011, 07:36 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 32,231
Posted By cwatkins
27 and feeling old :(

27 and feeling old :(
Forum: Pump Specific 11-22-2011, 12:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,643
Posted By cwatkins
If you get a deal on a used one that's sweet, but...

If you get a deal on a used one that's sweet, but the black Friday sales will be sick! I bet $399/us for a mp40.
Forum: Reef 11-21-2011, 09:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,465
Posted By cwatkins
I think I lose about 5 gallons every 4 days as...

I think I lose about 5 gallons every 4 days as well on a 90 open top with hood and 2x 250W MH. My ATO uses a 5 gallon old salt bucket.
Forum: Reef 11-18-2011, 11:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,534
Posted By cwatkins
LOL. Ya, my Ph problem went away too when I...

LOL. Ya, my Ph problem went away too when I stopped measuring and actually caring about it.

It's displayed on my controller but is all over the place depending on the time of day and what part of...
Forum: Calgary 11-18-2011, 09:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,888
Posted By cwatkins
Wow 120 psi? Surrey aims to provide 40psi at...

Wow 120 psi? Surrey aims to provide 40psi at street level.
Forum: Calgary 11-18-2011, 05:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,888
Posted By cwatkins
What you should really do is (have a plumber) tap...

What you should really do is (have a plumber) tap into your water line before the main PRV. This way you get the higher city pressure, and thus better efficiency. Then he can just ensure that there...
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