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Forum: Photography 03-12-2013, 05:02 AM
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Posted By sphelps
Misread, sorry

Misread, sorry
Forum: Tank Journal 03-12-2013, 04:51 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 75,412
Posted By sphelps
A couple new fish Peppermint hogfish ...

A couple new fish

Peppermint hogfish
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/m3%20tank%20build%202012/20130311_1.jpg

And an Emperor. Please join me in prayer that this new ruler will...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-12-2013, 04:40 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 75,412
Posted By sphelps
Lets hope some rubs off on the new addition :razz:

Lets hope some rubs off on the new addition :razz:
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-11-2013, 11:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 24,862
Posted By sphelps
Even that doesn't work out so well, I'm sure...

Even that doesn't work out so well, I'm sure Brett will agree :surprise:
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-11-2013, 11:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 24,862
Posted By sphelps
OK, I just noticed a huge flaw in my numbers. The...

OK, I just noticed a huge flaw in my numbers. The 0.84 kWh per day for the mitras is only one fixture. See correction below:

Executive Summary:
LED power used: 2.52 kWh per day
Metal Halide...
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-11-2013, 11:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 24,862
Posted By sphelps
Honestly my numbers aren't there to justify how...

Honestly my numbers aren't there to justify how much money you'll save on your tank if you switch to LEDs, the numbers will vary greatly. If you're using them for this purpose then you missed the...
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-11-2013, 11:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 24,862
Posted By sphelps
You'll have to ask him yourself.

You'll have to ask him yourself.
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-11-2013, 10:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 24,862
Posted By sphelps
Yes it's a debatable topic, which is why Kiens...

Yes it's a debatable topic, which is why Kiens translation was accurate because it goes both ways (just like Kien) and yours is inaccurate because it only goes one way to state LEDs will not save you...
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-11-2013, 10:52 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 24,862
Posted By sphelps
I said probably which doesn't mean they won't...

I said probably which doesn't mean they won't save you money and that's just a personal opinion, far from fact. Quite simply put the potential is certainly there but whether most will be able to take...
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-11-2013, 10:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 24,862
Posted By sphelps
Yes No

Yes



No
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-11-2013, 10:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 24,862
Posted By sphelps
The point wasn't to compare fixture cost at all,...

The point wasn't to compare fixture cost at all, only that LEDs can use substantially less power even with the added heater duty cycle considered. Something a few people have asked me.

PS, I...
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-11-2013, 10:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 24,862
Posted By sphelps
Yeah probably roughly $150 per year in power...

Yeah probably roughly $150 per year in power savings. If I only ran 3 halides which I somehow managed to run at 340W for 6 hours per day I'd probably only change the bulbs once a year so it depends...
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-11-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 24,862
Posted By sphelps
Could be people using a variable electricity...

Could be people using a variable electricity rate, which I had last year and it changed from $0.06 to $0.14 throughout the year. Otherwise could be those using chillers at certain times of the year...
Forum: Aqua Digital 03-11-2013, 10:05 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 44,978
Posted By sphelps
Should probably have the structural engineer...

Should probably have the structural engineer confirm :wink:
Forum: Reef 03-11-2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,320
Posted By sphelps
Well first of all, white LEDs are full spectrum....

Well first of all, white LEDs are full spectrum. The advantage of what is referred to as "Full Spectrum" LED fixtures is the additional color control, just like a running a bunch of T5 bulbs you can...
Forum: Aqua Digital 03-11-2013, 09:44 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 44,978
Posted By sphelps
I know where it is :lol: You can easily get a...

I know where it is :lol: You can easily get a drill and a guide in there, yes you'll have to drain the water but it's an idea if you're set on using MP10s
Forum: Aqua Digital 03-11-2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 44,978
Posted By sphelps
If you can pick a permanent location you could...

If you can pick a permanent location you could use a hole saw with a drill guide to remove the acrylic where the MP10 will sit.
Forum: Aqua Digital 03-11-2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 44,978
Posted By sphelps
I think he just want to warn you that MP10s don't...

I think he just want to warn you that MP10s don't work well on glass thicker than 10mm if at all.
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-11-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 24,862
Posted By sphelps
LEDs and electricity savings

Oh no another LED thread to discuss electricity savings :biggrin:

Actually I just wanted to share some results I recently measured. Not long ago I wondered how much power I was actually saving...
Forum: Aqua Digital 03-11-2013, 05:15 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 44,978
Posted By sphelps
Not to start a debate but I think I need to state...

Not to start a debate but I think I need to state a few things to prevent other readers from developing false concern regarding there tanks being improperly supported.

The support post is 100%...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-10-2013, 04:22 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,235
Posted By sphelps
Your notch for your external overflow box,...

Your notch for your external overflow box, curious what size it is as in height and width. These are the weird things I like to know but it's not dirty just weird.
Forum: Tank Journal 03-10-2013, 01:53 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 75,412
Posted By sphelps
Thanks guys, no book but the process is somewhat...

Thanks guys, no book but the process is somewhat documented in this build thread :)

The dc pumps are running internally. Had them external at one point but they leaked.
Forum: Tank Journal 03-09-2013, 12:01 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 75,412
Posted By sphelps
Could go either way

Could go either way
Forum: Tank Journal 03-08-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 75,412
Posted By sphelps
Here's a another pic with furniture. ...

Here's a another pic with furniture.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/20130308.jpg
Forum: Tank Journal 03-08-2013, 04:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,235
Posted By sphelps
I think that's just encase kien stops by to take...

I think that's just encase kien stops by to take a look.
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