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Forum: Do It Yourself 08/15/2007, 03:33 PM
Replies: 0
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Posted By beaker020
DIY Icecap Fan?

Anyone try this chip for a Fan speed control circuit?

http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/devicedoc/21448c.pdf

here is a first draft of a circuit diagram with an over temp warning LED.
...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/19/2007, 02:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,327
Posted By beaker020
peyjax: They did not offer ME my money back....

peyjax:
They did not offer ME my money back. They offered to give a credit to the company who sold it to the company who sold it to the company I bought it from so THEY could give me a credit.
...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/15/2007, 04:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,327
Posted By beaker020
I just got this reply from PCI: I dont...

I just got this reply from PCI:



I dont buy it. Regardless of what the packaging says, their own website claims it is adjustable. Plus I find the comment "nor do we need to" arrogant and smug....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/30/2007, 02:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,327
Posted By beaker020
I posted a complaint to the Federal Trade...

I posted a complaint to the Federal Trade Commision the other day. Anyone else with these units, I suggest you do the same since they only investigate patterns of complaints.

They have an online...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/26/2007, 01:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,327
Posted By beaker020
I received confirmation from Jason Delp of...

I received confirmation from Jason Delp of Pacific Coast Imports this week that the POT used to be connected to an air pump in older models but the manufacturer has removed the pump from production....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/05/2007, 02:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,327
Posted By beaker020
warning to Gen-x ozone users

The Gen-x ozone generator model GX-OZ250 from Pacific Coast Imports, also marketed under the Resun brand name, which is supposed to be adjustable form 0-250mg/hr may NOT be adjustable. (this is the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/02/2007, 02:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 328
Posted By beaker020
I use medium sized Magfloats. Siliconed or hot...

I use medium sized Magfloats. Siliconed or hot glue gunned to a maxijet. Works great, safe and inexpensive
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/01/2007, 10:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 342
Posted By beaker020
No, I didnt figure it out. Like a fool, I bought...

No, I didnt figure it out. Like a fool, I bought another one. It definitly workss but it is stuck on full. I popped the cover off of it and its variable resistor is not connected to anything either....
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/07/2007, 03:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 342
Posted By beaker020
I cant tell if it smells or not, my nose is tone...

I cant tell if it smells or not, my nose is tone deaf. My daughter said she thought it smelled a little different on vs off but was not sure and the result may have been suggestive.

It is...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/07/2007, 03:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 342
Posted By beaker020
Trying to fix a defective O3 generator

I bought a Gen-X (AKA-Resun) Ozone generator on ebay a while ago and have been wondering why I wasnt noticing any difference and my ORP wasnt increasing. So I took the cover off to look around,...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/26/2006, 07:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 900
Posted By beaker020
Safir: That myth has been largely debunked....

Safir:
That myth has been largely debunked. The minerals we get from drinking water are so minute that it is insignificant. RO/DI water however, doesnt taste very good and its a waste of your DI...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/21/2006, 02:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 287
Posted By beaker020
www.digikey.com

www.digikey.com
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/21/2006, 02:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 334
Posted By beaker020
I think thats UHMW-PE for Ultra High Molecular...

I think thats UHMW-PE for Ultra High Molecular Weight PolyEthylene.

I hope its safe cause thats what I put into my tank a month ago. :eek1:

They say its chemical resistant and food safe.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/14/2006, 12:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 359
Posted By beaker020
Reefoptic Bulbs

Anyone try these? What is your opinion?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7764976251&fromMakeTrack=true
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/11/2006, 11:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 129
Posted By beaker020
The holder for the magnet is held in by a set...

The holder for the magnet is held in by a set screw. The magnet has detached from the holder. If you look close at the picture you can see the holder still attached to the motor.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/11/2006, 09:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 129
Posted By beaker020
Genx mak4 problem

My mak4 had been getting a little noisier lately so I pulled it apart for a good cleaning. All went well until I reconnected it and powered it back up. It made an awful racket and barely pumped any...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/09/2006, 12:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 163
Posted By beaker020
Current occupants are: 2 false percs 2...

Current occupants are:
2 false percs
2 firefish
2 cleaner shrimp
1 yellow tang
various hermit crabs

favia brain
lobophilia brain
trachaphilia brain
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/08/2006, 09:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 163
Posted By beaker020
help me go bare bottom

I have a 72 gal reef now that I have been battling pest algae, dinoflagellates (the yellow snotty kind) red slime, low PH and a host of other problems. I have been reading a lot about bare bottom...
Forum: Saltwater Enthusiasts Association of St. Louis (SEASL) 02/20/2006, 02:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 275
Posted By beaker020
Kent is currently having a problem with their...

Kent is currently having a problem with their mix. Read these 2 threads:
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=767696&highlight=kent+salt
...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/21/2006, 06:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 351
Posted By beaker020
The hands down best site for sump (and other DIY)...

The hands down best site for sump (and other DIY) info is Marc Levensons (sp?) site

http://www.melevsreef.com/


http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html

Lance
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/16/2006, 12:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 958
Posted By beaker020
Check out Flame*angel's web site ...

Check out Flame*angel's web site

http://www.sjwilson.net/reef/
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2006, 02:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 269
Posted By beaker020
As far as the scientist go, there is no...

As far as the scientist go, there is no difference between brittle and serpent stars, they are all the same. To us aquarium hobbyist, the brittle stars have spikes and the serpents have smooth...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/07/2005, 03:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 832
Posted By beaker020
I built the circuit shown here...

I built the circuit shown here http://www.heatsink-guide.com/content.php?content=control.shtml . Instead of PC power connectors I used a small 12V wall wart and also enclosed it in a small project...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/22/2005, 12:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 424
Posted By beaker020
The aerosol can cap would have to extend below...

The aerosol can cap would have to extend below the water surface. I think the strainer holes going all the way to the bottom would prevent this.

The drain line exiting under water, if it is too...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/22/2005, 12:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 353
Posted By beaker020
How long to wait after glueing pipe?

Normally I would wait a couple of days to a week before running tank water thru a newly glued joint, especially into a populated tank, but I have a problem. I am getting a new pump and skimmer and I...
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