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Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 01/07/2008, 08:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,411
Posted By Editour2
sump volume

My sump, although small, can handle the amount of water that would drain in the case of a power shut-off. I have tested it many times. It's just that it couldn't handle all the water in the 4" by...
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 01/05/2008, 08:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,411
Posted By Editour2
I have a Savko union ball valve on my drain line...

I have a Savko union ball valve on my drain line as well. My tank is a converted Tenecor Simplicity Plus system, (essentially the back 4" of the tank was a wet/dry system and is now a giant overflow...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/02/2008, 09:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 328
Posted By Editour2
Having problems with Alk & PH readings

I have an 85gal tank with an 18gal capacity sump/refugium, (half filled), total water volume of approx 85 to 95 gallons, (estimated since I don't know how much water is displaced by the rock and...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/01/2008, 02:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 285
Posted By Editour2
I have the tank running over 2 wks, and I usually...

I have the tank running over 2 wks, and I usually leave the adjustment alone for hours. It only takes 30 seconds to make a minor adjustment, (the problem is that it doesn't remain constant). What's...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/31/2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 285
Posted By Editour2
Drainage vs Return

I have an 85 gallon tank with a converted amiricle wet dry utilized as the sump/refugium. Total system is approximately 100 gallons. The return pump is a pan world rated at approx 1110gph. I have...
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 12/28/2007, 03:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,174
Posted By Editour2
Quiet, is a relative term. I have my system in...

Quiet, is a relative term. I have my system in my den so it's a little different than having it in a bedroom, etc. I have a piece of a rubber mat under the pump and it just gives off a low hum. I...
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 12/28/2007, 02:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,174
Posted By Editour2
Look into the Pan World, it is made by a former...

Look into the Pan World, it is made by a former employee/chief engineer of Iwaki, and it has the specs you are looking for.

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~idProduct~JW1135.html
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 12/27/2007, 08:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,174
Posted By Editour2
I have a Pan World external pump, 50px-x, 90...

I have a Pan World external pump, 50px-x, 90 watts, 1110gph and it's pretty quiet.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/24/2007, 01:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 215
Posted By Editour2
new tank ph

My tank was just completed and water added about 1wk ago. I have an 85 gal acrylic. I have Marco Rock, (which was dry rock). I tested the ph yesterday and the reading was low, (Salifert Kit). I...
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 12/23/2007, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 393
Posted By Editour2
Thanks Vinny, I already put a hole in the...

Thanks Vinny,
I already put a hole in the phosban reactor line, and that worked. I think I'll follow your suggestion on the ball tubing and possibly eliminate a section and/or raise it a little. ...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/23/2007, 01:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 419
Posted By Editour2
Return Questions

1) I have a single return pump returning water to the main display via two flexible ball socket tubing. The split returns come off individual threaded 3/4" elbows which each has a small hole to break...
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 12/22/2007, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 393
Posted By Editour2
Return questions

1) I have the return pump returning water to the main display via two flexible ball socket tubing. Both come off a threaded 3/4" elbow which each has a small hole to break suction in case of a power...
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 12/20/2007, 05:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 545
Posted By Editour2
Hey Scott, I saw 50 lb bags of calcium...

Hey Scott,
I saw 50 lb bags of calcium chloride at the Depot in Setauket this weekend, I can't remember the name of the product but it was pellets and the composition was 94% ca cl with the balance...
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 12/20/2007, 04:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 643
Posted By Editour2
Jnfallon: thanks for your help. The durso was...

Jnfallon: thanks for your help. The durso was not glued. The bulkhead was threaded on the inside part and slip on the outside. Originally I had connected the durso to a 1" threaded pvc pipe and...
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 12/20/2007, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 643
Posted By Editour2
I could use some as well, I live nearby, (Pt....

I could use some as well, I live nearby, (Pt. Jeff Station).
Frank
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 12/15/2007, 10:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 643
Posted By Editour2
You are correct, the nut is on the...

You are correct, the nut is on the outside/bottom, in the stand. Thinking back I am not sure if I glued the durso to the bulkhead. It's been about 4 days now and the tank overflow is almost empty,...
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 12/14/2007, 04:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 643
Posted By Editour2
The tape was only used on the threads where the...

The tape was only used on the threads where the nut tightens the bulkhead to the tank. All pvc were glued to the bulkhead slip fittings. I would appreciate further help.
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 12/14/2007, 01:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 643
Posted By Editour2
There is no leak in the plumbing, (or in the...

There is no leak in the plumbing, (or in the stand), only into the sump. I used slip bulkheads with teflon tape and the rubber is on the wet side. No other comments or suggestions?
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 12/13/2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 643
Posted By Editour2
Sump/overflow question

Okay, finally finished the plumbing in my tank and began filling with water. I have a Tenecor simplicity plus system that I customized. The simplicity plus system utilized the rear 4 inches of the...
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 12/13/2007, 04:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 545
Posted By Editour2
Are they recommending a substitution?

Are they recommending a substitution?
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 12/13/2007, 04:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,691
Posted By Editour2
If you have some livesand left I can use it for...

If you have some livesand left I can use it for my tank. PM sent.
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 12/04/2007, 05:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 537
Posted By Editour2
Thanks guys!!!!!!!!!! I already have them set,...

Thanks guys!!!!!!!!!! I already have them set, without the tape, and then thought about it after the fact.
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 12/04/2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 537
Posted By Editour2
Scott, all the pvc are slip connections. I was...

Scott,
all the pvc are slip connections. I was referring to the threaded unions. So you're saying the inner o-rings should suffice?
Frank
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 12/04/2007, 12:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 537
Posted By Editour2
Teflon tape on Union Ball Valves?

Just a quick afterthought: should I be using teflon tape on the Union Ball Valve threads? (or is it okay as is).
thanks,
Frank
Forum: Long Island Reef Association (LIRA) 11/17/2007, 11:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 303
Posted By Editour2
adding live sand to new tank

I finally finished all the plumbing, purchased needed equip etc for my tank and will be filling it this weekend. I have some live sand/rock in a 10 gal QT and want to seed the new tank. Since the...
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