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Forum: Reef 01-06-2011, 02:17 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 34,948
Posted By golf nut
I do like the supersaturated method but was...

I do like the supersaturated method but was warned against it for some reason when I posed a similar question, I will need to dig up the thread that is out there someplace.

A plastic auger...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-05-2011, 09:59 PM
Replies: 762
Views: 265,957
Posted By golf nut
Where to start, as usual there will be lots of...

Where to start, as usual there will be lots of questions.

What type of coral would you like to keep..
Do you have an idea of the aquascaping,
Can we plumb both ends,
Can we drill the bottom...
Forum: Oceans Motions 01-04-2011, 02:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,689
Posted By golf nut
They are all adjustable but come in ranges to...

They are all adjustable but come in ranges to suit your needs.

"THCU-E offers three time ranges: 0.1 second to 102.3 seconds in 0.1-second increments, 1 second to 1023 seconds in 1-second...
Forum: Oceans Motions 01-03-2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,689
Posted By golf nut
Airotronics units come with different values,all...

Airotronics units come with different values,all adjustable, you can easily obtain a timer that gives you the delay values you require,from seconds to hours, your choicethere are only a few options...
Forum: Oceans Motions 01-03-2011, 09:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,689
Posted By golf nut
Thank You I try to please.

Thank You I try to please.
Forum: Oceans Motions 01-03-2011, 05:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,689
Posted By golf nut
Certainly, the drains are switched to pull in the...

Certainly, the drains are switched to pull in the same direction as the returns push, this will give you the maximum amount of water movement, the time delays would be controlled by the same timer I...
Forum: Oceans Motions 01-03-2011, 05:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,689
Posted By golf nut
This is the motorized unit, ...

This is the motorized unit,


http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af205/oceansmotions/dnasp.jpg

this is the 1 1\2" unit with just 4 ports, the previous pics are for the 8 port unit, I will...
Forum: Oceans Motions 01-03-2011, 03:28 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 31,791
Posted By golf nut
This was a valve to suit just your needs, if I...

This was a valve to suit just your needs, if I get some extra time I will build one to see exactly how it will react, the weight of the spool is going to be correct and the upper bleed in the spool...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-03-2011, 03:20 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 44,027
Posted By golf nut
I agree 100% it wasn't designed to do that, just...

I agree 100% it wasn't designed to do that, just to show how using inlets and outlets correctly can greatly increase the flow potential, and to show that you do not need a dirty great big box in the...
Forum: Oceans Motions 01-03-2011, 03:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,689
Posted By golf nut
multidirectional flow

Continuing MitchM's post and Stir Crazy's request here is another option for mass movement.
Below is the simple line drawing for a pumped surge device.

...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-03-2011, 04:32 AM
Replies: 567
Views: 175,770
Posted By golf nut
Curious as to why you would do this, is there...

Curious as to why you would do this, is there something that you don't like about your sump turnover rate?

Paul
Forum: Tank Journal 01-02-2011, 06:53 AM
Replies: 567
Views: 175,770
Posted By golf nut
Did your wife not suggest to reinforce the...

Did your wife not suggest to reinforce the corners that haven't split yet?
Forum: Tank Journal 01-02-2011, 06:46 AM
Replies: 567
Views: 175,770
Posted By golf nut
Any idea what caused it to leak?

Any idea what caused it to leak?
Forum: Oceans Motions 01-01-2011, 05:04 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 31,791
Posted By golf nut
I have never built one, I just invented this just...

I have never built one, I just invented this just for you, trust me it will work fine, I did some R&D back when I first dremt up the revs, lots of different designs and this was similar to one of...
Forum: Oceans Motions 01-01-2011, 04:48 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 31,791
Posted By golf nut
I highly doubt it, your outlets would have to be...

I highly doubt it, your outlets would have to be near the surface anyway to prevent a siphon in case of a power out, you could even mount this thing in the top middle of the back of the tank and...
Forum: Oceans Motions 01-01-2011, 04:08 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 31,791
Posted By golf nut
This would mount onto the pump and be plumbed...

This would mount onto the pump and be plumbed with 2 pipes back to the left and right hand end of the tank where you wanted them.

You make it as large as you wish to suit the pump, 1 1/2 shuttle...
Forum: Oceans Motions 01-01-2011, 03:46 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 31,791
Posted By golf nut
http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af205/oceansmo...

http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af205/oceansmotions/shuttleswitch2.jpg

You would need a blocker in the shuttle of course :)

Paul
Forum: Oceans Motions 01-01-2011, 03:01 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 31,791
Posted By golf nut
Let's back up for a moment, this design was for...

Let's back up for a moment, this design was for Mitch to find an inexpensive way to redirect the flow for MitchM, he simply wanted to change direction every 5 hours from his sump return this will...
Forum: Reef 01-01-2011, 07:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,740
Posted By golf nut
He better be back, it was a nightmare getting his...

He better be back, it was a nightmare getting his avatar to work properly... all the best bud.
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 12-31-2010, 08:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,667
Posted By golf nut
Other way around, smaller motor same volute and...

Other way around, smaller motor same volute and different impeller, it will be quieter, the AO Smith motor will be less effective as the Baldor. marginally as performance but way worse on longevity.
Forum: Oceans Motions 12-31-2010, 08:37 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 31,791
Posted By golf nut
You are looking at a cross section, there are...

You are looking at a cross section, there are four ports, 2 are not used and the drum has a port all the way through, it all works fine.

I could do it with just a 2 port switch you just change...
Forum: Oceans Motions 12-31-2010, 04:36 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 31,791
Posted By golf nut
and a quick sketch to show how it would work... ...

and a quick sketch to show how it would work...

http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af205/oceansmotions/shuttleswitch.jpg
Forum: Oceans Motions 12-31-2010, 03:44 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 31,791
Posted By golf nut
http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af205/oceansmo...

http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af205/oceansmotions/rev360-sm.gif



http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af205/oceansmotions/IMG00553-20101231-1133.jpg

This is a standard revolution...
Forum: Oceans Motions 12-31-2010, 02:30 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 31,791
Posted By golf nut
If you simply want the water to flow from left to...

If you simply want the water to flow from left to right every 5 hours,then I can show you how to do this without an OM unit, do you plan on leaving the pump off for a one hour period or do you want...
Forum: Oceans Motions 12-30-2010, 06:07 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 31,791
Posted By golf nut
This does exactly what you describe with one pump...

This does exactly what you describe with one pump and one valve,same controller as on the previous video, both suction and discharge are reversed as you wanted, I happen to be moving it quicker than...
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