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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2008, 05:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,148
Posted By frag master flash
I went with ER several years ago due to the...

I went with ER several years ago due to the reasons trmiv mentioned and have been happy with my choice.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/02/2008, 10:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 940
Posted By frag master flash
Sorry, double post.

Sorry, double post.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/02/2008, 10:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 940
Posted By frag master flash
Mr James - Nice pics and excellent cleaning job. ...

Mr James - Nice pics and excellent cleaning job. That pump looks brand new!

What is everyone that scrubs using to clean their pumps? I use old tooth brushes.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/02/2008, 09:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 940
Posted By frag master flash
Did not mean to start that. My post should read...

Did not mean to start that. My post should read that muriatic acid is MUCH more dangerous to work with than vinegar and I don't reccomend others use it. The "too much time on my hands" comment was...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/02/2008, 04:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 940
Posted By frag master flash
ErikS - Funny you should mention that. I...

ErikS - Funny you should mention that. I actually do use dilute HCl most of the time. Been using it for years with great success. Vinegar is only when I feel I have too much time on my hands :) I...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/01/2008, 07:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 699
Posted By frag master flash
The manufacturer usually lists both the maximum...

The manufacturer usually lists both the maximum head pressure and the maximum flow rate. The two are mutually exclusive. In order to better understand what you will get in your particular...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/01/2008, 09:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 699
Posted By frag master flash
I think sjm817 is correct. Running Mags thruough...

I think sjm817 is correct. Running Mags thruough 1 inch plumbing and running the flow through other things such as reactors will sig cut down on flow. I changed out a mag 7 with slightly lower flow...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/31/2007, 11:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 940
Posted By frag master flash
Becuase I am impatient, I scrub the pieces of the...

Becuase I am impatient, I scrub the pieces of the pump with a tooth brush every 30 minutes or so. This seems to "reinvigorate" the break down of stubborn deposits - particulary if I am removing...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/30/2007, 07:48 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,049
Posted By frag master flash
I would go with the 2 x 150 watt if the room is...

I would go with the 2 x 150 watt if the room is not going to be subjected to temperature extremes (leaving the house heater off for days at a time in the middle of winter) and you will not be using a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/29/2007, 09:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 341
Posted By frag master flash
Another vote for the RS 80.

Another vote for the RS 80.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/29/2007, 09:38 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,049
Posted By frag master flash
I like Jagers as well. I have used several and...

I like Jagers as well. I have used several and have never had one fail or any trouble with them. Two smaller heaters are better than 1 as you you won't have as much trouble if one gets stuck in the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/04/2007, 11:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 332
Posted By frag master flash
I don't remember seeing bearings at the end of...

I don't remember seeing bearings at the end of the shaft (or in the front housing) on my pan world 30px. One side of the shaft sits in a plastic casing and the other sits in a rubber gromet if I...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/28/2007, 11:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 332
Posted By frag master flash
Soak it in vinegar for a longer period of time -...

Soak it in vinegar for a longer period of time - maybe all day. It it is like mine, it is tough to get the acidic solution down between the shaft and impeller. I think I could have gotten mine out...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/28/2007, 11:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 332
Posted By frag master flash
I believe that the shaft should come loose from...

I believe that the shaft should come loose from the impeller. The impeller should also freely spin on the shaft (when outside of the pump body). The shaft itself should not spin once seated in the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/01/2007, 11:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 227
Posted By frag master flash
I don't think that I have seen a muffler...

I don't think that I have seen a muffler available through ER. I made one myself by drilling a few small holes in a mini tupperware container and positioning a few pieces of airline tubing so that...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/21/2007, 07:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,412
Posted By frag master flash
I also agree with swapping the mag5 for an eheim...

I also agree with swapping the mag5 for an eheim 1260. I noticed a temp drop when I switched out my mag 7 return pump for a very small pan world pump. It may not solve the heat problem totally, but...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/17/2007, 08:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,083
Posted By frag master flash
I have a sedra 5000 (the one the skimmer came...

I have a sedra 5000 (the one the skimmer came with), a sedra 9000, and eheim pump. I have all three because I like to tinker and like equipment. Both sedras predate the new designs and the eheim...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/16/2007, 09:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,083
Posted By frag master flash
double post

double post
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/16/2007, 09:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,083
Posted By frag master flash
I would consider leaving the skimmer on when...

I would consider leaving the skimmer on when feeding. Not saying that that will fix the problem, but I don't think there is a reason to turn it off unless you are adding something that makes "the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/15/2007, 09:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 249
Posted By frag master flash
I have been using one for a few years and really...

I have been using one for a few years and really like mine. Skimmer feels very solid and well put together. It has performed really well - but it is oversized for my tank. Don't know if it would...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/15/2007, 08:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,083
Posted By frag master flash
I have a gate valve mod, but mine is set and...

I have a gate valve mod, but mine is set and forget. I only shut it down to clean the cup and never have to reset the level. How long does it take for the level to settle back down after beginning...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/11/2007, 08:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 237
Posted By frag master flash
I have had good luck with diluted muriatic acid. ...

I have had good luck with diluted muriatic acid. I try to take proper safety precautions (gloves, safety glasses, adding acid to water, mix in a ventilated area). However, it is more dangerous and...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/08/2007, 10:35 PM
Replies: 708
Views: 345,994
Posted By frag master flash
I am pretty sure Euroreef has a conversion kit...

I am pretty sure Euroreef has a conversion kit (RS to RC) available on their website. However, I share the opinion of melev. I do my best to avoid any possible "critical failure" spots. A extermal...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/07/2007, 04:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 425
Posted By frag master flash
Sorry, but I don't know if there is a definative...

Sorry, but I don't know if there is a definative answer. It would also depend on what is in the sump (no lighting, refugium, frags, etc). You could always increase your supplements, by say 25% for...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/04/2007, 03:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 300
Posted By frag master flash
No question - skimmate generally stinks - and...

No question - skimmate generally stinks - and usually very badly. I think that this is due to the organics and the bacteria present that continue to break the organics, but someone else will have to...
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