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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/24/2007, 01:01 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,231
Posted By hpglow
Well considering that in Arizona "professionals"...

Well considering that in Arizona "professionals" don't have to pass an exam to do electrical work I think you should use that word loosely.

When you chose to single me out in your original post,...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/24/2007, 11:44 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,231
Posted By hpglow
Well you obviously have never worked with an...

Well you obviously have never worked with an electrical inspector. They don't catch very much. Deciding weather to put in a gfci or not is a question of your health vs dead fish. The point I am...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/24/2007, 01:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 227
Posted By hpglow
I can't tell you what % is from the ballast but I...

I can't tell you what % is from the ballast but I can tell you that when I went to change the lamp in my setup last month I didn't turn the power off and that 96 w lamp is way hot. Its too hot to...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/24/2007, 12:30 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,231
Posted By hpglow
Have you ever gone into a house that had a gfci...

Have you ever gone into a house that had a gfci trip while the family is out of town? Well, the point I'm about to make is that while the national electric code says that they are required within so...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/24/2007, 12:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 402
Posted By hpglow
As someone who spent $250 on a remora and then...

As someone who spent $250 on a remora and then had to go back and spend another $250 on something that worked I would say stay away from the AquaC remora at all costs. It is noisy, dosn't pull much,...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/22/2007, 11:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 312
Posted By hpglow
Is there any way you can measure the temp its...

Is there any way you can measure the temp its opperating at? Oh yeh, just looked at the pic, thats pretty common for an over heated ballist. Are you sure its electronic though? The newer ones...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/22/2007, 11:46 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 6,612
Posted By hpglow
I was looking into building my own led fixture. ...

I was looking into building my own led fixture. A simple one without all the complicated circuits and what not that could dim at the beginning and end of every day. From doing a bit of research I...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/21/2007, 05:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 881
Posted By hpglow
I'm in the middle of setting up a new tank myself...

I'm in the middle of setting up a new tank myself so I have been doing a bit of time looking into lighting. A think the 250w MH would be plenty for you as long as it has a 14k to 20k lamp in it. If...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/18/2007, 11:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 650
Posted By hpglow
Re: koralia factory problems

I have not heard of any issues with them other than some users claim that after an power outage they will not restart without your assistance. I can say that I have never had any problems with mine....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/15/2007, 10:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 481
Posted By hpglow
I am leaning in the direction of a 14k lamp...

I am leaning in the direction of a 14k lamp myself, but that is just because I don't want any pc or t5 supplimentation.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/15/2007, 10:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 481
Posted By hpglow
I'm in the middle of a new tank build so I can...

I'm in the middle of a new tank build so I can give you some suggestions. I'm having a 24" cube built, so I'm facing the same light penitration issues as you. What I chose to go with is a retrofit...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/03/2007, 10:51 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 275,679
Posted By hpglow
Ok, what is the output difference between going...

Ok, what is the output difference between going with a fixture with individual reflectors as opposed to one single reflector?

I am just asking because the fixtures with one reflector are vastly...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/02/2007, 10:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 311
Posted By hpglow
Because heat rises I would put a couple vents...

Because heat rises I would put a couple vents behind the canopy and have the fans on the top blowing the air out of the canopy.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/30/2007, 10:04 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 275,679
Posted By hpglow
I have a setup question for the experts here. I...

I have a setup question for the experts here. I am having a 24x24x24 cube with a built in refuge in the back. I really want to get a 24" fixture with 8 lamps or put two 4 lamp fixtures back to...
Forum: Southern Colorado Marine Aquarist Society (SCMAS) 09/08/2007, 03:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 380
Posted By hpglow
There is definitely the sleep factor! Thanks for...

There is definitely the sleep factor! Thanks for the info, I think you're right. It was just a steal for a bowfront, I wasn't sure if fixing it would be a problem!
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 08/11/2007, 11:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,502
Posted By hpglow
If they are available individually I would like...

If they are available individually I would like to pick one up sometime this week - looks like your zip isn't too far from where I live. PM me with when would be a good time for you (as late as next...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/29/2007, 10:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 80
Posted By hpglow
As far as I know yes they would put out the same...

As far as I know yes they would put out the same amount of light per 1" or per watt. The problem with PCs is diffusing them since the space between the two shafts is so small some of the light gets...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/29/2007, 10:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 318
Posted By hpglow
Hummm... The store I buy from here in town all...

Hummm... The store I buy from here in town all know me so the receipt wouldn't be an issue. I would try and contact Coralife and see if they can help you.

If it is just the lamp then you can find...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/29/2007, 10:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 318
Posted By hpglow
If your turbo twist stopped working in less than...

If your turbo twist stopped working in less than two months is it not still under warranty?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/26/2007, 08:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 609
Posted By hpglow
Drop a vote under the LPG (liquid propane gas)...

Drop a vote under the LPG (liquid propane gas) gen... if you don't mind.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/26/2007, 08:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 609
Posted By hpglow
Most do not, but there is a type that resets when...

Most do not, but there is a type that resets when the power goes out. Generally that type is the plug in kind, not the type that is built into the receptacle or the braker. So if you are using a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/24/2007, 10:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 609
Posted By hpglow
power outages... what do you do

I had a 5 hour outage today, so I was wondering what you all do in case of outages. Thankfully nothing died, I lost a couple gal onto the floor via the wet/dry but not much (could have been worse I...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/09/2007, 07:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 160
Posted By hpglow
May be I should have made the subject something...

May be I should have made the subject something like "your skimmer sux" or something to get more views.

Nobody knows of any cheap CO2 stuff worth a damn?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/08/2007, 01:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 160
Posted By hpglow
I hate to bump but man does this forum move fast.

I hate to bump but man does this forum move fast.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/08/2007, 12:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 160
Posted By hpglow
Question CO2 Help, where to get inexpensive parts

Howdy all, I have been lurking for some time and now I have a ? for someone who knows about CO2 and Calcium reactors. I picked up a calcium reactor from a shop in town that was going out of business...
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