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Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 04-08-2007, 05:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,729
Posted By beaker020
Gen-x ozone generator-Warning

The Gen-x ozone generator model GX-OZ250 from Pacific Coast Imports, also marketed under the Resun brand name, which is supposed to be adjustable form 0-250mg/hr may NOT be adjustable. (this is the...
Forum: DIY 04-02-2007, 07:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,592
Posted By beaker020
yes they are polarized. you should probably be...

yes they are polarized. you should probably be looking in the range of 100uF
Forum: DIY 04-02-2007, 05:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,592
Posted By beaker020
an electrolytic capacitor is packaged in a metal...

an electrolytic capacitor is packaged in a metal can. Although, I've never seen an electrolytic under 1uF, I understand they are available as low as 0.47uF. I dont think a 0.1 uF electrolytic exists....
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 02-14-2007, 07:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 956
Posted By beaker020
Your mailbox is full, I'll call you in a day or 2...

Your mailbox is full, I'll call you in a day or 2 to arrange a time. I'll be on dialup only for the next week but will check my mail about once a day.

Lance
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 02-10-2007, 08:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 808
Posted By beaker020
WTB: Ozone generator

Like the title says: looking to buy an ozone generator. I live in Prince George BC so you must be willing to ship (at my expense, of course)
Forum: DIY 01-25-2007, 03:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,619
Posted By beaker020
I've used this timer for years with no problems....

I've used this timer for years with no problems. It gets salt spray on it all the time. ...
Forum: DIY 01-25-2007, 03:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,309
Posted By beaker020
Thanks mark, I've been waiting for them to go on...

Thanks mark, I've been waiting for them to go on sale. They had the 1200w motomaster one on before xmas but I missed it. This looks like an even better deal. I've got the marine deep cycle battery...
Forum: DIY 11-14-2006, 08:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,465
Posted By beaker020
to prevent cycling you can add the $20 reset...

to prevent cycling you can add the $20 reset switch upgrade. Highly recommended
Forum: DIY 11-14-2006, 08:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,465
Posted By beaker020
nope, same problem only worse. And Yikes! did you...

nope, same problem only worse. And Yikes! did you see the price of that? You are paying alot for optical sensors and dosing pump.

Think simpler. A quick google search turned up this for tank...
Forum: DIY 11-14-2006, 07:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,465
Posted By beaker020
That controller is specifically designed as a top...

That controller is specifically designed as a top off controller only. It has 2 major drawbacks for your purpose. 1.)it has an audible alert when pump is active. Which for you would be all the time....
Forum: DIY 11-14-2006, 05:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,465
Posted By beaker020
The Madison M8000 is the standard float switch...

The Madison M8000 is the standard float switch used by many. I special ordered one at Acklands-Grainger a few years back, cost me $20. You can pick up similar ones on eBay periodically for much...
Forum: DIY 11-13-2006, 08:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,465
Posted By beaker020
Well, you could put the gutter around 3 sides but...

Well, you could put the gutter around 3 sides but not the front and unless you tilted the tank slightly to the rear to ensure that the tank overflowed into your gutter and not your living room It...
Forum: DIY 11-12-2006, 05:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,962
Posted By beaker020
here is a pic of one. they come in white too....

here is a pic of one. they come in white too. Home depot carry these and ball valves too, along with just about any hardware/building supply store.

...
Forum: DIY 11-12-2006, 07:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,962
Posted By beaker020
You are probably right about the orientation not...

You are probably right about the orientation not being a problem but take my advice on this: put in unions and ball valves. That pump is going to require servicing periodically, you are going to want...
Forum: Reef 11-12-2006, 01:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,296
Posted By beaker020
I built mine using the ideas, drawings and...

I built mine using the ideas, drawings and photo's from this site:
http://jjgeisler.com/reeftank/diy_calcium_reactor.htm
Forum: DIY 11-12-2006, 01:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,962
Posted By beaker020
hmmm...just thinking out loud here. If the outlet...

hmmm...just thinking out loud here. If the outlet is down you may have a problem on startup. Typically, when first installed, before the power is turned on, the impeller is dry. When the valves are...
Forum: Lounge 09-10-2006, 07:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,076
Posted By beaker020
Now that it is working It is easy to find the...

Now that it is working It is easy to find the right breaker to turn it off so you wont get electrocuted. If you have a loose connection it could cause a fire. Trip the breaker and pull down the...
Forum: Q&A 04-10-2006, 07:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,491
Posted By beaker020
Its doing it for me too. here is a snip of the...

Its doing it for me too.
here is a snip of the source for this page:

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Forum: DIY 03-17-2006, 09:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,401
Posted By beaker020
The best places I have found to get off-cut sheet...

The best places I have found to get off-cut sheet is glass shops. They make countertop protectors and shatter proof windows out of it and small pieces are almost worthless to them. Just dont let them...
Forum: Reef 02-21-2006, 01:08 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 16,941
Posted By beaker020
after reading this thread I tested my salt...

after reading this thread I tested my salt yesterday and came up with:
Alk 1.9dKH
pH 8.2
Ca 620ppm
Temp 78F
SG 1.025

I've been wondering why my calcium and alk and PH readings seemed so out...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 02-15-2006, 01:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,070
Posted By beaker020
Lightbulb a screw in intake screen for a one inch bulkhead...

a screw in intake screen for a one inch bulkhead fits nicely
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 02-08-2006, 11:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 734
Posted By beaker020
WTB: ORP controller or monitor

Looking for a used ORP controller or monitor.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 01-20-2006, 06:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 761
Posted By beaker020
Question WTB: impeller magnet for magnum 350

Like the title says I need an impeller magnet for a magnum 350. I pulled mine out of the closet the other day and the magnet is all swollen up, it looks like its pregnant.

In case your wondering,...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 01-14-2006, 12:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 921
Posted By beaker020
I bought a 10# tank at a place called Simgo in...

I bought a 10# tank at a place called Simgo in surrey last year for about $100. They also have 2.5# and 5# tanks

www.simgo.com
Forum: Reef 12-03-2005, 05:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,534
Posted By beaker020
The other thing to consider with lionfish in a...

The other thing to consider with lionfish in a reef tank is that they are copious waste producers. They eat a lot, all at once and they poop a lot, all at once which can overload your bio-filter....
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