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Forum: Reef 06-04-2012, 11:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,806
Posted By sphelps
I'm an actual engineer, first person I would call...

I'm an actual engineer, first person I would call are the hut tub guys :lol:
Forum: Tank Journal 06-04-2012, 10:40 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 16,694
Posted By sphelps
LOL i didn't recognize him at first. That...

LOL i didn't recognize him at first. That explains a lot :lol:
Forum: Tank Journal 06-04-2012, 10:34 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 16,694
Posted By sphelps
What are you pointing at and why is it so cold in...

What are you pointing at and why is it so cold in your basement?
Forum: Reef 06-04-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,711
Posted By sphelps
I think the slower return rate is related more to...

I think the slower return rate is related more to effective surface skimming than skimmer contact time. I don't believe for a second the theories relating to matching skimmer flow rates with return...
Forum: Reef 06-04-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,806
Posted By sphelps
Extra support is obviously needed but any posts...

Extra support is obviously needed but any posts will have to be placed on piles, just placing them on the slab is probably a bad idea. The posts already in place should be on top of large piles, the...
Forum: Lighting Specific 06-04-2012, 01:32 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 34,946
Posted By sphelps
Mine bleached in a day, like you I thought things...

Mine bleached in a day, like you I thought things were on the low end for light and figured I could adjust if needed before things went south. Not the case for me but I'll admit I had other issues at...
Forum: Lighting Specific 06-03-2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 34,946
Posted By sphelps
Well I think it was discussed to cover a 24x24...

Well I think it was discussed to cover a 24x24 area properly with one sole you'd have to switch out the 40 degree lenses to 70 and lift them a little higher than 6-7", I think even manufacturer...
Forum: Lighting Specific 06-03-2012, 05:29 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 34,946
Posted By sphelps
Did you change the lenses to all 40?

Did you change the lenses to all 40?
Forum: Lighting Specific 06-03-2012, 05:08 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 34,946
Posted By sphelps
Keep in mind LEDs are significantly dimmer than...

Keep in mind LEDs are significantly dimmer than traditional halides, it takes time for your eyes to adjust. When I first setup mine I ran them at 100% and still thought they looked dim, after...
Forum: Aqua Digital 06-01-2012, 10:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,210
Posted By sphelps
While I've never heard or calibrating a...

While I've never heard or calibrating a refractometer prior to every use if such a new digital device would prove as reliable without the "every use calibration" it would certainly change things and...
Forum: Lounge 06-01-2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,073
Posted By sphelps
Thanks all but at the end of day this is just a...

Thanks all but at the end of day this is just a friendly warning regarding parking there, I'm over it so no sympathy required, it's just a car. The only part that really bothers me is that some...
Forum: Lounge 06-01-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,073
Posted By sphelps
Probably relates somehow to public property...

Probably relates somehow to public property causing damage to your vehicle, just like a pot hole or missing sign the city could be held liable. However I assure you if I took a bat to your car the...
Forum: Lounge 06-01-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,073
Posted By sphelps
My insurance is actually cheaper now in AB than...

My insurance is actually cheaper now in AB than when I was in SK however when I first moved from AB to SK my insurance was a lot cheaper. Just depends on your age and what kind of discounts you get....
Forum: Aqua Digital 06-01-2012, 08:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,210
Posted By sphelps
I would agree with ease of reading but that's...

I would agree with ease of reading but that's about it. Despite the fact it won't require a specific kind of calibration fluid you will still need a verified fluid so that's really a moot point....
Forum: Aqua Digital 06-01-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,210
Posted By sphelps
Exactly however unlike other testing equipment...

Exactly however unlike other testing equipment refractrometers don't require the hopeless attempt of matching a color to another set that all look the same :lol: So digital kits like Hanna are quite...
Forum: Aqua Digital 06-01-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,210
Posted By sphelps
I'm not debating marketing or getting upset, just...

I'm not debating marketing or getting upset, just stating I don't see any valuable gains to such a product and my reasons why as per your request. I wasn't stating you were being unethical or...
Forum: Aqua Digital 06-01-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,210
Posted By sphelps
Well if you're using a calibration solution for a...

Well if you're using a calibration solution for a digital meter anyway then you can certainly do the same for a refractometer. No matter what kind of refractometer you have if you calibrate with a...
Forum: Lounge 06-01-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,073
Posted By sphelps
Yeah for sure, it'll depend on the policy.

Yeah for sure, it'll depend on the policy.
Forum: Lounge 06-01-2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,073
Posted By sphelps
Yeah that seems high for a vehicle. Even our home...

Yeah that seems high for a vehicle. Even our home has $1000 deductible and our cars are $450 and those where the standard rates AFAIK, we didn't request lower deductibles.
Forum: Lounge 06-01-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,073
Posted By sphelps
Vandalism is covered under comprehensive so...

Vandalism is covered under comprehensive so depends on your policy but typically it carries a lower deductible and won't effect premiums. However anything involving another vehicle doesn't fall under...
Forum: Lounge 06-01-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,073
Posted By sphelps
Home and auto, no discounts will be affected.

Home and auto, no discounts will be affected.
Forum: Lounge 06-01-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,073
Posted By sphelps
The quarter panel is damaged as well. So new...

The quarter panel is damaged as well. So new taillight, new bumper, quarter panel repair and bunch of paint and blending = $3500. It's actually significantly cheaper than I expected.

Insurance is...
Forum: Aqua Digital 06-01-2012, 05:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,210
Posted By sphelps
So it requires some kind of solution for...

So it requires some kind of solution for calibration, ideally I would assume something like NSW. I would assume RO water not being good enough to produce accurate results?
Forum: Aqua Digital 06-01-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,210
Posted By sphelps
So in regards to calibrating this digital meter,...

So in regards to calibrating this digital meter, what is used for a fluid?
Forum: Lounge 06-01-2012, 05:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,073
Posted By sphelps
Warning to those in Calgary visiting LFS in SE

Just wanted to share a friendly warning regarding parking outside of Golds. This is nothing relating to actual store, just the parking lot.

Avoid parking in the first few perpendicular row of...
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