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Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/14/2007, 07:31 PM
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Posted By steve the plumb
you are not slow its all that heavy gun fire...

you are not slow its all that heavy gun fire thats making you crazy.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/14/2007, 07:13 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 96,324
Posted By steve the plumb
jnarowe had a problem with the ecotech(power...

jnarowe had a problem with the ecotech(power heads).They crazed his tank due to the heat of the motor.I don't like the look of powerheads either.I bought a wave box.I know its and eye sore but at...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/14/2007, 10:26 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 96,324
Posted By steve the plumb
Its a 24000 BTU Sanyo.Sanyo has a 6 year warranty...

Its a 24000 BTU Sanyo.Sanyo has a 6 year warranty on all parts and labor.You can get yourself a cheaper brand.You will pay a lot less for a cheaper china model.Most of these units are made in China...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/13/2007, 08:46 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 96,324
Posted By steve the plumb
now if you don't mind the look of the tunze will...

now if you don't mind the look of the tunze will you save money in the end?Yes you will.The tunze aren't cheap but if you can get the large ones they push a lot of water and use less wattage.Plumbing...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/13/2007, 08:32 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 96,324
Posted By steve the plumb
by the way not to burst your bubble but I had a...

by the way not to burst your bubble but I had a 30" tall tank and it was nice to look at but a pain in the *** to get my hand down to the bottom.Your tank will be 5 ft wide.You will need to get a...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/13/2007, 08:28 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 96,324
Posted By steve the plumb
Well I have one 8 way and some of my outlets are...

Well I have one 8 way and some of my outlets are split with tees and its not enough flow.Its not a bad flow but I also have a dart for a return pump.I don't know if you want to keep acros or not.Do...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/13/2007, 08:17 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 96,324
Posted By steve the plumb
yes its an A/C unit cools the air and removes the...

yes its an A/C unit cools the air and removes the humidity.The only reason I call it European style is because most homes in Europe have these type of A/C units.You won't see window types.I never saw...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/13/2007, 08:04 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 96,324
Posted By steve the plumb
this one is 24000 BTU does the top floor of my...

this one is 24000 BTU does the top floor of my house.I have an old home(1930) so I don't have ducts.I should have not listen to my wife and installed one downstairs for the basement.They are very...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/13/2007, 08:03 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 96,324
Posted By steve the plumb
you can get a unit like mine.I just took a pic...

you can get a unit like mine.I just took a pic http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z47/stevetheplumb/pics.jpg
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/13/2007, 08:00 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 96,324
Posted By steve the plumb
The problem with de humidifiers is they heat up...

The problem with de humidifiers is they heat up the room like crazy so this will add heat to your tankYes the crawl space.You can place the european A/C units on the wall.You only need to drill a 2"...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/13/2007, 07:56 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 96,324
Posted By steve the plumb
I would put one of those European A/C units in...

I would put one of those European A/C units in the room.Very easy to use.I have one upstairs in my house.I regret not installing one in my basement.I bought a portable A/C unit and they are not as...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/13/2007, 07:53 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 96,324
Posted By steve the plumb
You would need at least 3x 8 ways and 3 strong...

You would need at least 3x 8 ways and 3 strong pumps barracuda I would think or the tarpon.I forget witch one pushes more water.If you do want to save on electricity the new tunze pumps push 5000 GPH...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/13/2007, 07:48 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 96,324
Posted By steve the plumb
Thats good.You will have to have some sort of...

Thats good.You will have to have some sort of HVAC unit along with an A/C unit for the heat and humidity issues.Thats going to be a lot of salt water and corrosion would be my concern along with the...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/13/2007, 07:34 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 96,324
Posted By steve the plumb
What will you keep under the stand?Your the one...

What will you keep under the stand?Your the one who will have to get in there to work on something unless the sump and everything else are kept in another section of the house.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/13/2007, 07:18 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 96,324
Posted By steve the plumb
so from the looks of it you have to dig out the...

so from the looks of it you have to dig out the entire basement to the same level.You are in the army so I am sure you have done some form of digging in your time.I hate digging!I think its time...
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