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Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/06/2007, 11:11 AM
Replies: 999
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Posted By steveweast
Jonathan, as you know, I've never been a fan of...

Jonathan, as you know, I've never been a fan of the Vortechs....and after seeing yours in person (even before the damage), I'd never consider using them.....there's just better options out there for...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/29/2007, 10:14 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,739
Posted By steveweast
I've always used the next size bulhead in...

I've always used the next size bulhead in 80....then metered down to 40 for the piping if necessary. If the piping were 1 1/2, then I'd use a 2" sch 80 bulkhead with a reducing bushing. I've also...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/28/2007, 11:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,739
Posted By steveweast
Here's another thought....perhaps a bulkhead's...

Here's another thought....perhaps a bulkhead's location should also play a part in whether to use 80 or not. If a bulkhead were located in a sump, overflow, or high on the tank's wall, it's quite...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/28/2007, 10:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,739
Posted By steveweast
Agreed....a properly installed bulkhead...whether...

Agreed....a properly installed bulkhead...whether 40 or 80....should work just fine. My point was just that...for a few dollars more....the 80 offers a greater tolerance. It's a personal choice...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/27/2007, 11:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,739
Posted By steveweast
I agree with this....for piping. But, we're not...

I agree with this....for piping. But, we're not talking about water pressure here...we're talking about torque on the threaded fittings (the achilles heel of a bulkhead)....and a beefier thread has a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/27/2007, 11:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,739
Posted By steveweast
Couldn't disagree more.... the allowable stresses...

Couldn't disagree more.... the allowable stresses are greater on a sch 80....resulting in greater tolerances. To me, peace of mind is directly related to a factor of safety and redundancies.....not...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/27/2007, 07:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,739
Posted By steveweast
Absolutely, of course it could still...

Absolutely, of course it could still fail....nothing is fail safe .....but why not have the added insurance for a few extra bucks ? It's just very cheap insurance against a common failure point. I'm...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/27/2007, 05:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,739
Posted By steveweast
It has nothing to do with pressure ratings....and...

It has nothing to do with pressure ratings....and it has everything to do with the wall thickness. There are two failure points on every bulkhead....the nut that clamps the bulkhead down....and the...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 11/24/2007, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 429
Posted By steveweast
This unit is as shown...controller, power source,...

This unit is as shown...controller, power source, and temp probe. Here's some info from Aquadyne's website. Scroll and click to the Octopus 3000 manual for capabilities.
...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 11/24/2007, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 429
Posted By steveweast
FS new in box Octopus 3000 controller

For sale....new in box.....Octopus 3000 controller with temperature probe. This controller was never used....but; it came with a cut cord on the temperature probe as shown. Replacement probes are...
Forum: Photography 11/17/2007, 10:21 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 58,580
Posted By steveweast
I use this camera and housing for trips like...

I use this camera and housing for trips like this.....although, I think it is discontinued now.

http://www.seaandsea.jp/products/di...000g/index.html

It takes pretty good pics above and below...
Forum: Photography 11/16/2007, 08:17 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 58,580
Posted By steveweast
Here's some "teeth in the wild". This 3 ft Titan...

Here's some "teeth in the wild". This 3 ft Titan trigger decided to taste my camera off of Bora Bora.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/steveweast/LRtriggerface.jpg
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 11/13/2007, 05:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,405
Posted By steveweast
I really need the external flash next time. Down...

I really need the external flash next time. Down around 100 ft, I couldn't capture the coral color very well....


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/steveweast/LRdeepwatertable.jpg ...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 11/13/2007, 05:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,405
Posted By steveweast
I use this camera and housing for trips like...

I use this camera and housing for trips like this.....although, I think it is discontinued now.

http://www.seaandsea.jp/products/digital/dx5000g/index.html

It takes pretty good pics above and...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 11/11/2007, 10:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,405
Posted By steveweast
Thanks......a little chum in the water does...

Thanks......a little chum in the water does wonders for a photo op.
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 11/07/2007, 10:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,405
Posted By steveweast
But...Bora Bora is really about this.... ...

But...Bora Bora is really about this....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/steveweast/LRbackdoorview.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/steveweast/LRdeck.jpg ...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 11/07/2007, 10:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,405
Posted By steveweast
And....life in the lagoon is amazing as well... ...

And....life in the lagoon is amazing as well...



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/steveweast/LRclowns.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/steveweast/LRclams.jpg ...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 11/07/2007, 10:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,405
Posted By steveweast
Ahhhh....Bora Bora. I really enjoyed my trip to...

Ahhhh....Bora Bora. I really enjoyed my trip to the "shark capitol of the world".....and, I look forward to returning soon. It looks your pics were taken just outside the mouth of the lagoon. Those...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/31/2007, 09:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 760
Posted By steveweast
I really don't think running a coldwater tank...

I really don't think running a coldwater tank costs any more than a typical warm water reef......and probably less than an SPS reef. A cold tank does require a chiller....but doesn't need the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/27/2007, 10:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 472
Posted By steveweast
http://www.oregonreef.com/sub_coldwater.htm

http://www.oregonreef.com/sub_coldwater.htm
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 10/16/2007, 12:08 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 260,606
Posted By steveweast
Why aren't you using the auxillary pumps from...

Why aren't you using the auxillary pumps from Spectrpure ? I used one LMIII ......but, topped off two tanks. Those auxillary pumps are pretty cheap and just plug into the LMIII.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 10/16/2007, 11:05 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 260,606
Posted By steveweast
I see....you were using your LMIII......I use my...

I see....you were using your LMIII......I use my RO unit directly....hence it is easy for me to employ a timer safeguard. I still think that you need to utilize some sort of automatic turn off when...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 10/16/2007, 10:31 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 260,606
Posted By steveweast
Jonathan....don't feel too bad....I've left the...

Jonathan....don't feel too bad....I've left the RO on too long a few times myself (although never to that extreme). I, long ago, bought one of those cheap programmable Home Depot timers and set it up...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 10/07/2007, 08:17 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,421
Posted By steveweast
My system is set up to completely eliminate ALL...

My system is set up to completely eliminate ALL sweating with a tank temp of 55 F....some of my condensation precautions can be down graded if you're keeping the tank in the upper 60 or lower 70...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 10/07/2007, 10:39 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,421
Posted By steveweast
I've been experimenting with a coldwater setup...

I've been experimenting with a coldwater setup for a few years now. I recently added a coldwater section to my website detailing some of my experiences. You might want to check it out to see if...
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