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Forum: Reef Discussion 10/28/2007, 08:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 606
Posted By L98-Z
I'd guess 1/8th to 1/4th of an inch. What...

I'd guess 1/8th to 1/4th of an inch.

What causes so many issues with the overflows? I mean, yours being level but still failing to work properly?
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/28/2007, 08:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 606
Posted By L98-Z
Interesting. That could be very bad. How...

Interesting. That could be very bad.

How does that work?
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/28/2007, 04:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 321
Posted By L98-Z
Pet. If it sleeps, eats, and well... uses the...

Pet. If it sleeps, eats, and well... uses the restroom. My furniture will never do that.
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/28/2007, 04:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 606
Posted By L98-Z
Things I've learned in the process of preparing my first aquarium.

There are probably alot more, but these stood out the most.



-One way check valves are important.

-You can never have too many ball/gate valves. The more water you can control, the better....
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/01/2007, 06:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 891
Posted By L98-Z
I had the same problem with all four bulkheads. ...

I had the same problem with all four bulkheads. I read on here in regards to only make them hand tight. All four leaked, one of which was pretty severe. I redid them with some pliers, and none of...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/04/2007, 04:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 490
Posted By L98-Z
I took one out, looked inside it, placed it back...

I took one out, looked inside it, placed it back together. It appears to be working. It's quite possible that's the case, and I just didn't notice as I was taking it apart.


I found it hard to...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/04/2007, 04:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 490
Posted By L98-Z
Within the time it took to post that, 1 locked up...

Within the time it took to post that, 1 locked up again. Maybe this water is dirtier than it appears?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/04/2007, 04:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 490
Posted By L98-Z
Push starting the propeller managed to get 2 of...

Push starting the propeller managed to get 2 of the 3 stopped ones working again. One tries, but won't keep moving. Sounds like I'm crank starting a lawn mower or something.

The manual has a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/04/2007, 04:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 490
Posted By L98-Z
Brand new out of the box.

Brand new out of the box.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/04/2007, 03:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 490
Posted By L98-Z
I have not tried this, but I'm pretty certain the...

I have not tried this, but I'm pretty certain the power did not go out.

I'll give this a try.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/04/2007, 03:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 490
Posted By L98-Z
I agree, three is very odd. That's the reason...

I agree, three is very odd. That's the reason I'm posting, I'm confused about it.

I'll switch outlets. I'm running all four through surge protectors in two different outlets.

One 1 outlet,...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/04/2007, 03:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 490
Posted By L98-Z
Koralia 4 issues

Alright, hopefully I didn't just lose three pumps for some unforeseen reason.


I'm filling up my 180 gallon. Due to leaks between the sump and the main tank, I've allowed the water in the main...
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/03/2007, 02:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 301
Posted By L98-Z
Just so you know, chances are, you'll find those...

Just so you know, chances are, you'll find those LEDs cheaper at Digikey.
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/31/2007, 05:51 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 66,590
Posted By L98-Z
Yes, an affordable one. That's the goal.

Yes, an affordable one. That's the goal.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/07/2007, 08:14 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 20,975
Posted By L98-Z
Has anyone found an equivalent pump (DC?) or...

Has anyone found an equivalent pump (DC?) or found a place just to buy the pump yet?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/05/2007, 10:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 490
Posted By L98-Z
Hah. I'll post up a picture tomorrow. I don't...

Hah. I'll post up a picture tomorrow. I don't have one at the moment.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/05/2007, 10:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 490
Posted By L98-Z
That's what I was thinking it was, but I wanted...

That's what I was thinking it was, but I wanted to be sure. Thank you.

The last part is an attachment that I can't see to see where it goes. The guy had placed carbon and looks like a brillo pad...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/05/2007, 09:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 490
Posted By L98-Z
At the very top of it (6 ft up or so) there is a...

At the very top of it (6 ft up or so) there is a small line connection. What is that for? There's another part I'm confused about as well, but I'll have to take another picture to show it.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/05/2007, 09:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 490
Posted By L98-Z
No, I did not buy it new. The guy that sold it...

No, I did not buy it new. The guy that sold it to me gave me a quick run down, but I couldn't remember it. I've basically finished all my plumbing on my tank, this is the last piece... and I...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/05/2007, 07:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 490
Posted By L98-Z
Help with hooking up a MRC skimmer

Any help on how to hook this thing up?

I have four connections. 2 on the side, 1 in the middle, and 1 small one at the very top.


http://www.mattsgarage.com/random/skimmer1.jpg...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/22/2007, 12:29 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 20,975
Posted By L98-Z
It's a basic 555 timer. It's not nearly as...

It's a basic 555 timer. It's not nearly as accurate as what you can do with a microcontroller, but it's simple enough for anyone to understand.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/21/2007, 03:58 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 20,975
Posted By L98-Z
Tenths of a second aren't hard with a...

Tenths of a second aren't hard with a microcontroller. I'm pretty certain I could figure it out. The problem is I don't want to buy their controller and pump, only to get the pump. It's a waste of...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/15/2007, 06:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 906
Posted By L98-Z
That's not really a DIY ballast if you're buying...

That's not really a DIY ballast if you're buying it from lowes or home depot.

On that note, I don't have an answer to your question.
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/10/2007, 06:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 778
Posted By L98-Z
How does restricting output not still affect the...

How does restricting output not still affect the pressure be placed back onto the motor?
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/09/2007, 10:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 778
Posted By L98-Z
Yes, that's what I meant. Sorry, obviously the...

Yes, that's what I meant. Sorry, obviously the bottleneck would be the limiting factor, despite where it may be, which ideally is the inlet to the pump.




Good question. I'm not exactly...
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