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Forum: Pump Specific 03-14-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 74,108
Posted By sphelps
Smart meters can measure apparent power and...

Smart meters can measure apparent power and therefore a power factor for the whole house. Pretty sure any more modern digital meter probably can as well, smart or not. But they don't charge...
Forum: Calgary 03-14-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,451
Posted By sphelps
There's a big difference between throwing some...

There's a big difference between throwing some stuff on the BBQ that's wheeled up to the patio door so you don't technically have go outside to hosting a party that requires your guests to huddle...
Forum: Calgary 03-14-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,451
Posted By sphelps
Well it certainly could be arranged. Early April...

Well it certainly could be arranged. Early April might be premature to BBQ weather though, especially this far east.
Forum: Calgary 03-14-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,451
Posted By sphelps
Apparently I did yes

Apparently I did yes
Forum: Calgary 03-14-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,451
Posted By sphelps
Can we get more detail? Who's hosting this on...

Can we get more detail? Who's hosting this on April 6th? And we have trade frags for food?
Forum: Tank Journal 03-14-2013, 03:16 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 47,775
Posted By sphelps
Yeah you certainly butchered that :razz: If you...

Yeah you certainly butchered that :razz:
If you haven't already you should probably check how many receptacles are on that circuit now, you limited to something like 12 (don't remember exact number)...
Forum: Reef 03-14-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,884
Posted By sphelps
You can only change the speed of the fan if it...

You can only change the speed of the fan if it the fan itself uses a multi-speed motor which is not likely for the type of fan you have. If it did it would either come with a speed controller or...
Forum: Reef 03-14-2013, 03:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,253
Posted By sphelps
With two large heaters only one would have to...

With two large heaters only one would have to fail on to cook the tank which can happen faster than it cooling off and livestock tends to be sensitive to heat vs cold. Also two heaters means twice...
Forum: Reef 03-14-2013, 03:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,253
Posted By sphelps
BTW I also agree with redundancy like others have...

BTW I also agree with redundancy like others have talked about but don't forget about control redundancy as well. If you run multiple heaters all large enough to do damage an external controller for...
Forum: Reef 03-14-2013, 03:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,253
Posted By sphelps
It would take a while for a tank to cool off...

It would take a while for a tank to cool off enough to cause problems, however for some reason heaters rarely fail in the off position. For this reason two small heaters is better than one large...
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-14-2013, 12:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,281
Posted By sphelps
I heard it's the same as a standard stereo aux...

I heard it's the same as a standard stereo aux cable
Forum: Reef 03-13-2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,489
Posted By sphelps
Nope, my SM-250 is better than that.

Nope, my SM-250 is better than that.
Forum: Aqua Digital 03-13-2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 44,978
Posted By sphelps
Yeah but you rambled on for two pages so I didn't...

Yeah but you rambled on for two pages so I didn't see all your posts
Forum: Reef 03-13-2013, 02:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,489
Posted By sphelps
Here we go

Here we go
Forum: Reef 03-13-2013, 02:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,489
Posted By sphelps
That's not a bubble king, it's a bebble king....

That's not a bubble king, it's a bebble king. Totally different.

On another note I think there's a rule about linking for sale items from other sites.
Forum: Pump Specific 03-13-2013, 05:37 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 74,108
Posted By sphelps
It's not a debate anymore, it's already been...

It's not a debate anymore, it's already been established and some people in the know have posted and confirmed. We don't pay for apparent power and power factors make virtually no difference when it...
Forum: Aqua Digital 03-13-2013, 05:15 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 44,978
Posted By sphelps
Water level in the overflow needs to be lower...

Water level in the overflow needs to be lower than the display for effective surface skimming so you can't use standpipes or the gate valve to adjust tank level. The tank water level is set by the...
Forum: Calgary 03-12-2013, 10:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,531
Posted By sphelps
That was Lee, I know it's all sold but I'll see...

That was Lee, I know it's all sold but I'll see if I can find it for ref.

Edit, found it :)
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=93640
Forum: Calgary 03-12-2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,869
Posted By sphelps
I can build you an acrylic one if you're...

I can build you an acrylic one if you're interested. My rate is 4 Guinness per hour plus material cost. The refugium you describe is likely only an hours work, material probably around $40 :biggrin:
Forum: Pump Specific 03-12-2013, 08:20 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 74,108
Posted By sphelps
Not only that but she really didn't answer the...

Not only that but she really didn't answer the question at all, honestly I think she has no idea what we're talking about. This is the inquiry I sent:



Judging by the response it's pretty clear...
Forum: Pump Specific 03-12-2013, 06:16 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 74,108
Posted By sphelps
Yeah she gave me a similar response today as...

Yeah she gave me a similar response today as well...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-12-2013, 06:04 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 75,412
Posted By sphelps
I guess that's one of the benefits of living...

I guess that's one of the benefits of living outside of town, keeps the crazies away :wink:

Thanks, I'm not overly optimistic but most of the coral is SPS and Brad's gives me some hope. I don't...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-12-2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 75,412
Posted By sphelps
It's not terrible as I have monkey arms but...

It's not terrible as I have monkey arms but reaching the very back bottom corners requires some sort of extension but far from impossible. I only clean the front glass, don't plan on ever cleaning...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-12-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 75,412
Posted By sphelps
While we often joke about your stalking abilities...

While we often joke about your stalking abilities it's comments like this that make second guess the joke aspect of it all. Not only did I not state where the fish was from but the two are from...
Forum: Fragbox 03-12-2013, 05:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,296
Posted By sphelps
What does the heart button on the remote do?

What does the heart button on the remote do?
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