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Forum: Reef Discussion 12/30/2005, 05:40 PM
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Posted By weatherson
You can't go wrong with ESV....

You can't go wrong with ESV. (http://www.esvco.com/) They are the makers of the B-Ionic. You definitely will want the Calcium and Alk test kits as well as Magnesium.

The "jumping" I mentioned...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/30/2005, 02:53 PM
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Posted By weatherson
Bryan, First of all, both the Torch and...

Bryan,

First of all, both the Torch and Frogspawn corals are aggressive towards anything within their reach. The Torch can send out sweepers that extend beyond the length of the typical tentacle....
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/29/2005, 02:04 AM
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Posted By weatherson
Here's a link to some of the European hinges...

Here's a link to some of the European hinges available. Their main advantage is that the hinge can be completely hidden from view when the door is in the closed position.
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Forum: Reef Discussion 12/27/2005, 03:20 PM
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Posted By weatherson
It's coming right along and looking quite nice. I...

It's coming right along and looking quite nice. I wonder though if you could utilize European hinges on your access door? If so, it would be cleaner looking and may possibly aid in keeping the door...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/02/2005, 09:22 PM
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Posted By weatherson
I'm thinking maybe it's Oriented Strand Board...

I'm thinking maybe it's Oriented Strand Board (OSB). Maybe? If it's Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) or particle board, get rid of it as Marc mentions.
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/07/2005, 11:56 AM
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Posted By weatherson
Hmm... A motorized, flip up, water tight, water...

Hmm... A motorized, flip up, water tight, water detection device actuated door threshold water detainment apparatus. Hmm. :D
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/20/2005, 01:26 AM
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Posted By weatherson
For better clarity, I snapped a few photos to...

For better clarity, I snapped a few photos to better explain what I was referring to above regarding the addition of a threaded nipple to a bulkhead. In the first photo, there is a 1" bulkhead with...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/19/2005, 04:20 PM
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Posted By weatherson
My experience with failed bulkheads are from the...

My experience with failed bulkheads are from the need to over tighten to alleviate a slow leak (salt creep). Then the bulkhead lower housing cracks and you have a slightly larger leak. ;) Again, I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/19/2005, 04:09 PM
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Posted By weatherson
I'd suggest you consider a threaded/slip...

I'd suggest you consider a threaded/slip bulkhead. This allows you to have threaded on the box side and slip on the bottom if you find the right version. You can then get a threaded nipple (short...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/14/2005, 09:22 PM
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Posted By weatherson
FPT = Female Pipe Threads MPT = Male Pipe...

FPT = Female Pipe Threads
MPT = Male Pipe Threads

I believe "Standard Threaded" refers to threaded and slip on oposite ends. Slip is the type that accepts PVC pipe directly with gluing. The other...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/10/2005, 01:03 PM
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Posted By weatherson
Bulkheads... ah yes. Here's a can of worms for...

Bulkheads... ah yes. Here's a can of worms for you. ;) Unfortunately, there are huge differences in quality between different bulkheads. The Marine Depot units have been discussed before and the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/09/2005, 11:54 AM
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Posted By weatherson
Dependent on the flow required but yes, that's...

Dependent on the flow required but yes, that's what I was referring to.
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/09/2005, 11:28 AM
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Posted By weatherson
But... you wouldn't use five pipes of the same...

But... you wouldn't use five pipes of the same diameter of the one pipe. The five pipe scenario would include five pipes whose total inside diameter equaled that of or was just slightly greater than...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/08/2005, 07:06 PM
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Posted By weatherson
Bryan, I don't believe your thoughts on...

Bryan,

I don't believe your thoughts on alleviating some head pressure are correct. My understanding of vertical-height head pressure would remain the same for the same given amount of flow. It's...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/17/2005, 03:22 AM
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Posted By weatherson
Very nicely done! The room looks very cozy now....

Very nicely done! The room looks very cozy now. Beer, TV and a tank. What more do you need? :D

Quick question since you are talking about setting the tank in place soon. What do you plan to do...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/27/2005, 12:16 PM
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Posted By weatherson
I'd suggest the best quality enamel paint you can...

I'd suggest the best quality enamel paint you can afford. Similar to what is used in kitchens and baths where water is present. A couple of coats would be best as well.

Joseph
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/26/2005, 01:10 PM
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Posted By weatherson
Utilizing this sump pump seems a very viable...

Utilizing this sump pump seems a very viable option. Although, I know little of these being in California. Is it simply a housing sunk in the floor with a pump and a automatic control switch? When...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/25/2005, 04:10 PM
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Posted By weatherson
A picture will probably do a better job of...

A picture will probably do a better job of explaining...

http://www.weatherson.com/photos/540_level_hose_device.jpg



Yes. Just so you have plenty of points where the weight of the tank is...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/25/2005, 01:07 PM
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Posted By weatherson
Yes, but is your level... level? ;) I'd double...

Yes, but is your level... level? ;) I'd double check it since there is such a discrepancy from the original findings. Here's a quick and simple way to do this: Get a piece of clear hose that's...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/05/2005, 12:10 AM
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Posted By weatherson
My suggestion would be to take it off and place...

My suggestion would be to take it off and place the sump on the bare floor if it will sit flat enough. If it doesn't, Styrofoam may work to make it do so but without the desired temp transfer. What's...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/01/2005, 05:02 PM
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Posted By weatherson
I think anything using aside from the original...

I think anything using aside from the original wood of the stand is a compromise. There's a risk involved using small pieces of wood in that the structural integrity is not there. Not to mention the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/01/2005, 02:55 PM
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Posted By weatherson
"plane, saw, file, sand" were verbs in this case....

"plane, saw, file, sand" were verbs in this case. I suppose it's going to depend on how much material you will need to remove. Unless there are waves of concrete in your floor ;) , I would imagine...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/01/2005, 01:35 PM
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Posted By weatherson
With a properly sized exhaust fan running 24/7...

With a properly sized exhaust fan running 24/7 and a place for fresh air to enter the room adjacent to the tank room, you'd have ample PH leveling, fresh air passing through. It would be ideal...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/30/2005, 06:32 PM
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Posted By weatherson
A few thoughts I have for you... From your...

A few thoughts I have for you...

From your previous questions:
#1. I wouldn't do a fan that draws outside air into the fish room. The potential problem is that someone could inadvertently spray...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/03/2005, 02:17 PM
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Posted By weatherson
bheron, Excellent planning and design so far....

bheron,
Excellent planning and design so far. The Powerpoint presentation is a great idea for exchange of design ideas. A few initial comments I have...

If you can, I'd recommend (also) having...
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