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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/03/2008, 02:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 522
Posted By ErikS
Can't see why not - CO2 is CO2 is CO2. The...

Can't see why not - CO2 is CO2 is CO2.

The only issue is if they put some sort of lubricant into the tank? (no clue, never owned any of the equipment)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/03/2008, 10:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 335
Posted By ErikS
I've been running halides & T5's off a GFCI...

I've been running halides & T5's off a GFCI circuit for 5 years = never had a single trip (for those devices)..............but I do run them through an Neptune controller (AC 3 - it has soft start...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/02/2008, 03:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 940
Posted By ErikS
Nah, if you were impatient you'd use dillute...

Nah, if you were impatient you'd use dillute muratic acid - works in a few seconds to a minute (no steel parts though)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/02/2008, 02:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 335
Posted By ErikS
One GFCI per circuit. First outlet is GFCI,...

One GFCI per circuit. First outlet is GFCI, protects all outlets "downstream"..................OR......you can use a GFCI breaker = same-same.

Number of circuits = add up all devices on each leg....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/02/2008, 09:08 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 59,329
Posted By ErikS
See above, purchased on 10-29.....crapped out...

See above, purchased on 10-29.....crapped out yesterday. One is still running fine. They were on intervals....but long ones, like 15 minutes.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/02/2008, 09:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,023
Posted By ErikS
Good pumps, not in Eheim's league - they will not...

Good pumps, not in Eheim's league - they will not last as long. OR pumps last about 5 - 7 years, not decades.

And that's about the lifespan. You'll buy 1 OR pumps during the lifespan of a single...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/01/2008, 12:40 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 59,329
Posted By ErikS
They worked fine for me for a couple of months =...

They worked fine for me for a couple of months = now one chatters like a big dog. Can't see trimming the prop - it's a medium on a 1200 (new).

The other one is still working fine :confused: Maybe...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 12/13/2007, 11:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 519
Posted By ErikS
Sorry everyone, my fault for not finding/updating...

Sorry everyone, my fault for not finding/updating this post.

It's been sold.
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/19/2007, 04:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 740
Posted By ErikS
Ditto - a 6x16" in my case.

Ditto - a 6x16" in my case.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/19/2007, 04:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,747
Posted By ErikS
Okay, so let's talk "ripoff". We'll compare a...

Okay, so let's talk "ripoff". We'll compare a deltec 851 to an ER RC250 - both 8x30 Eheim powered skimmers.

The cost difference is about 17%, 998.00 to 1,190 = wow, that's huge :rolleyes:

Do...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/18/2007, 08:35 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 59,329
Posted By ErikS
#1...

#1 (http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=253928&perpage=25&pagenumber=1)

#2 (http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=611354&perpage=25&pagenumber=1)...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/16/2007, 05:02 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,607
Posted By ErikS
And yet the Japanese makers are still copying...

And yet the Japanese makers are still copying their designs AND trying to take the "drivers sedan" title away from BMW - go figure.

But I agree, to label a product by country of origin is silly -...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/16/2007, 01:09 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 59,329
Posted By ErikS
' Nope, they just showed up............IIRC he...

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Nope, they just showed up............IIRC he ships via USPS?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/16/2007, 12:54 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 59,329
Posted By ErikS
IIRC a week or so.................just email...

IIRC a week or so.................just email Matt, he'll tell you.

I'd wager it's because of this thread - many replies = many orders :D
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/16/2007, 12:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 279
Posted By ErikS
Unless it has some anti-bacterial additives it...

Unless it has some anti-bacterial additives it should be fine.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/16/2007, 12:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 486
Posted By ErikS
Not since the 80's ;)

Not since the 80's ;)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/16/2007, 09:40 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,607
Posted By ErikS
Sorry to hear of your troubles. OR pumps are...

Sorry to hear of your troubles. OR pumps are generally reliable for 3 - 5 years.

As the others said - Eheims last a LONG time. I have a 1262 that gets turned off once a day, every day........has...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/16/2007, 09:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By ErikS
I agree - I've used them many times with success....

I agree - I've used them many times with success. Easier than bending & gluing......though not quite as professional looking.................but then not many professionals are looking at my equip...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/16/2007, 08:49 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 59,329
Posted By ErikS
Fixed it for ya :lol: Not certain what...

Fixed it for ya :lol:

Not certain what Tunze conversation is doing in a maxi-jet thread...........but........they are in their own league. If you want controllable powerheads with a lot of flow...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/15/2007, 08:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 297
Posted By ErikS
Sure flow good, Gulfstream kits are a tad better.

Sure flow good, Gulfstream kits are a tad better.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/15/2007, 08:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 360
Posted By ErikS
It's not the kits, it due to the AC pumps. I...

It's not the kits, it due to the AC pumps. I believe the Seio controller can overcome this but other than that it's DC pumps like Tunze or Vortech.

Triton Aquatics kits are as good as it gets -...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/15/2007, 03:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By ErikS
You can use pics of a lot of the professional...

You can use pics of a lot of the professional grade stuff for a guide........but the process is to bend a piece of scrap to match the outside of the tube. Glue down the piece (full surface), drill...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/15/2007, 02:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 372
Posted By ErikS
Since it's for a skimmer & you can get an OR pump...

Since it's for a skimmer & you can get an OR pump already configured that way I'd say it's a no brainer.

Overall OR pumps are nice - quiet & efficient.

If it were for pumping I'd say the Eheim...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/15/2007, 01:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By ErikS
Well they do come in different...

Well they do come in different sizes...................but if you're referring to the standard 1/4" RO size then it's a 1/4" NPT tap.

What's the thickness of the tube? If it's 1/8" wall you might...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 11/15/2007, 10:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 489
Posted By ErikS
Unit sold - thanks!

Unit sold - thanks!
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