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Forum: Do It Yourself 12/24/2007, 01:20 PM
Replies: 2
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Posted By bhbell
Why? If you're trying to keep your Chaeto in...

Why? If you're trying to keep your Chaeto in place I recommend you use Gutter Guard instead. Otherwise a piece of plexi is my recommendation. I do stained Glass and cut & gring a lot of glass. To...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/17/2007, 09:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 519
Posted By bhbell
You may want to got to the 1.25 " spaflex....

You may want to got to the 1.25 " spaflex. Mathematically your two 3/4 lines have a combined area of .88" and the 1" gives you an area of .78"
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/17/2007, 09:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 519
Posted By bhbell
Spaflex is great stuff. It has the best features...

Spaflex is great stuff. It has the best features of both flexible hose and full flow connections of rigid pvc. Of course the down side is that it costs more than either. It will actually help the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/17/2007, 09:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 473
Posted By bhbell
I just went to the garage workbench and looked at...

I just went to the garage workbench and looked at the same type relay as you have. You're in business when you change out the adapter to DC. I recommend that you wrap or insulate 2 to reduce any...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/16/2007, 03:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 473
Posted By bhbell
You don't need the socket. Get the appropriate...

You don't need the socket. Get the appropriate crimp on connectors and you're in business. Then use a little piece of double stick tape on the side of the relay to secure it to keep from flopping...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/14/2007, 08:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 519
Posted By bhbell
The 3/4 bulkheads are adequte for what you're...

The 3/4 bulkheads are adequte for what you're trying to use them for. Are they barb connection bulkheads? You can either buy or assemble a T fitting to take your two 3/4 lines from the bulkheads and...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/13/2007, 09:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 519
Posted By bhbell
What size is the hose you're using from the sump...

What size is the hose you're using from the sump up to the T? If you have two 3/4" lines joining together into one 3/4" then you're probably overdriving it. You're onto something by talking about...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/12/2007, 10:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 744
Posted By bhbell
To reduce shipping costs on some of the small...

To reduce shipping costs on some of the small tanks they use tempered glass. It's thinner & lighter and the cost for tempered is minimal to them.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/07/2007, 08:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 387
Posted By bhbell
I hit CompUSA for the fans and than used a 12v...

I hit CompUSA for the fans and than used a 12v powersupply "wall wart" to power them.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/07/2007, 07:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 387
Posted By bhbell
It has been my experience that AC fans are noisy,...

It has been my experience that AC fans are noisy, really noisy compared to a comparable DC fan. I've changed mine over to dc 12v fans because of the noise. I highly recommend it.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/05/2007, 07:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 682
Posted By bhbell
You should do fine with an 8th.

You should do fine with an 8th.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/05/2007, 07:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 682
Posted By bhbell
My wife tried that "I'm saving you money by...

My wife tried that "I'm saving you money by spending money" theory once and I didn't buy it then either. Of course I could see the wisdom of it if the liquor store is next to the hardware store. You...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/04/2007, 11:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 682
Posted By bhbell
Ahh yes, but this way I'd have $15 dollars worth...

Ahh yes, but this way I'd have $15 dollars worth of beer and the baffle.
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 12/04/2007, 11:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,195
Posted By bhbell
The 3mm will be fine. Besides, you can always use...

The 3mm will be fine. Besides, you can always use the wetsuit heater if you get a little cold. Seriously a good fitting 3mm will be warmer than a poorly fitting 5mm suit. I'm 6'2" 270ish & would...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 12/04/2007, 11:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,072
Posted By bhbell
Practice practice practice. Sometimes thrusting...

Practice practice practice. Sometimes thrusting your lower jaw forward can help. I start clearing as soon as the water goes into my ears . As I sat here typing this I cleared my ears half a dozen...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 12/04/2007, 11:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,352
Posted By bhbell
Theoretically the biggest risk of injury is in...

Theoretically the biggest risk of injury is in the 0-33' depth. you gain one atmosphere of pressure and subsequently the risks of injury from not maintaining an open airway on ascent or properly...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 12/04/2007, 11:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 793
Posted By bhbell
If you were family I'd tell you to take the...

If you were family I'd tell you to take the refresher and then follow up with an advanced open water diver course. So much of the Open Water course is spent on getting comfortable with the whole idea...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 12/04/2007, 10:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 759
Posted By bhbell
I shopped for the housing first and then got a ...

I shopped for the housing first and then got a strobe and camera for it. The housing can be the most expensive part, next is the strobe, then the camera. I found that with a standard digital...
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 12/04/2007, 10:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 867
Posted By bhbell
Anyone know what the water temps will be like in...

Anyone know what the water temps will be like in that time/area? I'm headed there, as well as to see the mouse, at the same time.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/04/2007, 10:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 274
Posted By bhbell
Starphire is the brand name of a PPG low iron...

Starphire is the brand name of a PPG low iron glass product. It's marketed more than some other manufacturers low iron glass, but is essentially the same. Tempering is used to increase the strength...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/04/2007, 10:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 687
Posted By bhbell
Piece of 1/2" ridgid airline tubingvertical into...

Piece of 1/2" ridgid airline tubingvertical into sump with top above level of top of bucket. Feed linefrom pump into top of ridgid tube. As long as you alow an air break between the ridgid tube and...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/04/2007, 09:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 682
Posted By bhbell
Look for a stained glass store or studio in the...

Look for a stained glass store or studio in the yellow pages. A quarter is not hard to cut and with the right tools it is done very quickly. It takes a standard glass cutter and a pair of breaking...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/01/2007, 09:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,954
Posted By bhbell
They have exposed metal in them.

They have exposed metal in them.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/01/2007, 09:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 281
Posted By bhbell
I use an appropriate size hole saw. You need to...

I use an appropriate size hole saw. You need to check your bulkhead and see what size hole to drill. A 3/4" bulkhead will likely take a 1.25"hole. I drill about 1/2 way from one side and then finish...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/28/2007, 02:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 872
Posted By bhbell
Thats correct. If you start right at the edge...

Thats correct. If you start right at the edge you'll likely chip the edge of the glass.
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