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Forum: Do It Yourself 12/11/2007, 02:03 PM
Replies: 16
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Posted By bori
OK i upgraded my intake to 1" and can crank up...

OK i upgraded my intake to 1" and can crank up the pump all the way. The noise is slightly better but still not a comfortable level. I was going to go with a 1 1/2 " but the existing hole drilled...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/03/2007, 04:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 401
Posted By bori
Perfect sense. Thanks again. Maybe I can get...

Perfect sense. Thanks again. Maybe I can get this noise down to a bearable hum and enjoy my tank again.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/03/2007, 04:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 401
Posted By bori
Kim when you say upgrade the intake do you mean...

Kim when you say upgrade the intake do you mean by adding a slip adaptor to go from 3/4 - 1 1/2" Sorry if I'm a bit slow, just want to understand. Thanks --Rob--
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/03/2007, 04:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 401
Posted By bori
scbadiver. So you think if I change the bulkhead...

scbadiver. So you think if I change the bulkhead to a 1 1/2" opening to the inlet that might due the trick? It makes sense sinse that's where the noise seems to be coming from. That would save me...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/02/2007, 05:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 401
Posted By bori
I hate having to re plumb all over again, being...

I hate having to re plumb all over again, being that I just rearranged it to make way for the 2nd over flow. Unless I come up with an easier solution I may just have to take your advice Kgross. ...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/02/2007, 04:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 401
Posted By bori
KGross, I agree with you on the plumbing size. ...

KGross, I agree with you on the plumbing size. The pump is one I picked up and used for over 8 yrs with no problem as long as it was tuned down. Now that I open it up all the way, even with the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/02/2007, 04:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 401
Posted By bori
OK here are some pics... <b>Notice the pump...

OK here are some pics...

<b>Notice the pump turned down by approx 1/3
<a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h82/Bori62/reef/IMG_0062.jpg"...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/02/2007, 11:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 401
Posted By bori
OK I took apart the Iwaki & gave it a thorough...

OK I took apart the Iwaki & gave it a thorough cleaning. Looks & runs brand new. But the noise has not dropped 1 decibal. I'm assuming it's one of the union ball valves. As everything else is hard...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/01/2007, 08:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 401
Posted By bori
Noise from Iwaki 70

Hello. Maybe someone here can help me out here. I recently added a 2nd life reef over flow to my 110 aga. I wanted more flow and always had to tune down my Iwaki 70 about 1/3 so it wouldn't overflow...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/22/2007, 05:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,091
Posted By bori
I just did this exact mod to my ER CS6-3. I...

I just did this exact mod to my ER CS6-3. I drilled the bottom of the collection cup with a 1/4" wood boring bit (probably not recommended) but it was the only bit I had that was the right size for...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/05/2007, 08:58 PM
Replies: 708
Views: 346,056
Posted By bori
I have an older model cs6-3 and whenever I...

I have an older model cs6-3 and whenever I restart it I have to actually blow into the airhose against its natural flow & it starts right up. I've been restarting it this way for years. HTH --Rob--
Forum: Vendor Experiences 10/25/2007, 06:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 671
Posted By bori
I visited Aquatic Express today. This has to be...

I visited Aquatic Express today. This has to be the most immaculate fish store in the city. The live stock looked exceptional and the prices were very competitive. I was intent on restocking after a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/20/2007, 05:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 338
Posted By bori
Sounds too good to be true. I figured maybe...

Sounds too good to be true. I figured maybe someone tried them by now.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/20/2007, 03:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 338
Posted By bori
MH lights for $10@

I found these on ebay 2-175w mh 14K bulbs for $19.99. The seller is a company called cbconcept http://www.cbconcept.com/buyMH.htm.
Has anyone ever bought from them? If so how was the quality of...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/19/2007, 03:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 220
Posted By bori
Thanks guys. It's too bad. It's a great,...

Thanks guys. It's too bad. It's a great, relatively quiet and powerful pump. A real work horse. That's really the only downside it has. I'm still open to anything anyone has tried to minimize...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/17/2007, 04:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 220
Posted By bori
Unhappy heat output from Iwaki MD70RLT Water Pump (Japanese Motor)

I've had this pump circulating my 110 gal fowlr for around 8+ yrs now. With my 2-175w mh lights and my 1/4 hp arctica chiller turned off the tank will run at around 94*F, summer and winter. I...
Forum: Vendor Experiences 07/06/2006, 06:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 349
Posted By bori
I finally gave in to my long time desire and...

I finally gave in to my long time desire and ordered an Pterois Antennata and a BTA from Marine Depot live. Not my first order from them. I have a 110 gal FOWLR and some soft corals but have found...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/23/2005, 12:36 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,913
Posted By bori
:D Sweet tank Paul B. :thumbsup:

:D

Sweet tank Paul B. :thumbsup:
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/23/2005, 11:02 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,913
Posted By bori
Hey Katana_user, I think the title "ashamed" is...

Hey Katana_user, I think the title "ashamed" is more tongue in cheek. If we didn't experiment with what was available at that time, we probably wouldn't have the succes we do with alot of our...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/22/2005, 07:47 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,913
Posted By bori
I remember buying a packet of "Sea Green," aka...

I remember buying a packet of "Sea Green," aka hair algae, to seed my bleached corals to give it a "natural look." The magazine of choice was the "Marine Aquarist." I traded in my pair of 8" Oscars...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/05/2005, 06:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 224
Posted By bori
The only problem I foresee is that you have to...

The only problem I foresee is that you have to make sure that it's completely clean of any residue used to clean them. ie bleach or any other chemicals. I would guess soaking in clean fresh water...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/28/2005, 11:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 183
Posted By bori
This is a copy of an email I sent to Perfecto re...

This is a copy of an email I sent to Perfecto re my 110 gal. & their response.
Subject: Center brace broke on 110 gallon Perfecto


Hello, I have a 4 year old 110 gallon salt water reef tank. ...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/27/2005, 02:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 129
Posted By bori
Thanks Dubbin1. What's another $$ added to this...

Thanks Dubbin1. What's another $$ added to this hobby anyway.:rolleyes:
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/27/2005, 02:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 129
Posted By bori
I bought it in 7/2002. Maybe I should just...

I bought it in 7/2002. Maybe I should just replace it, unless it can be recharged. I don't want to attempt it just yet.
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/27/2005, 02:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 129
Posted By bori
? Recharging RO/DI reserve tank?

I've noticed that my 4 1/2 gallon reserve tank for my RO/DI is full but the output of water is now very slow. I checked for kinks & then replaced the filters with still the same problem. I know...
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