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Forum: Do It Yourself 01/27/2006, 08:28 AM
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Posted By craby
To chop up the CO2 gas into finer bubbles,...

To chop up the CO2 gas into finer bubbles, helping distribute it to the reactor media.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/20/2006, 06:17 AM
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Posted By craby
You use a Kalk reactor.

You use a Kalk reactor.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/05/2005, 08:26 AM
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Views: 88,560
Posted By craby
McMasterCarr has Nylon screw in metric. Here is a...

McMasterCarr has Nylon screw in metric. Here is a 4mm .07mm thread pitch 10mm long for $6.41/100 pk.Part Number: 94879A220

Otherwise, your local hardware store would be a best bet. Allot of the...
Forum: Advanced Topics 11/08/2005, 08:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 528
Posted By craby
Great info guys. Thanks. flyboydave, I had...

Great info guys. Thanks.

flyboydave,
I had an old U-tube siphon box that I was reluctant to use as it has a lower flow rate than my CPR 150 (1600 GPH). I learned my lesson. Now I have both...
Forum: Advanced Topics 11/07/2005, 06:28 PM
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Posted By craby
flyboydave, I have a CPR continuous siphon...

flyboydave,
I have a CPR continuous siphon overflow ilo the U-tube type. I've already experienced a weekend long overflow of about 50 gal over the top of the main tank when my RO/DI kept running as...
Forum: Advanced Topics 11/02/2005, 11:07 PM
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Views: 528
Posted By craby
Time delay capacitor?

I'm currently using a water level control board to control my sump pump w/ a float switch submerged in the sump (normally closed circuit when floating) and a second float switch mounted on my main...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/25/2005, 11:41 AM
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Views: 88,560
Posted By craby
lbrty9, 1) Yep. 2) The water recirculation...

lbrty9,
1) Yep.
2) The water recirculation loop retains water so the pump doesn't initially run dry so that it can self regenterate. The time it takes the feed pump to refill the 1st chamber is...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/25/2005, 09:51 AM
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Views: 88,560
Posted By craby
BTW, I would build if I had to do it all over...

BTW, I would build if I had to do it all over again. Not only for the satisfaction of saying I made it, but also the fact that you can throw this thing up against the wall, roll over it twice (not...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/25/2005, 09:48 AM
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Views: 88,560
Posted By craby
lbrty9, 1) I used no glue to build mine. If...

lbrty9,

1) I used no glue to build mine. If you are using a PVC fitting cut down to make the CO2 dispersal base plate for your standpipe, then gluing that joint is optional but not necessary for...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/18/2005, 08:05 AM
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Views: 88,560
Posted By craby
You put the probe in a 1/2" cord grip that screws...

You put the probe in a 1/2" cord grip that screws into a 1/2" FPT fitting/tapped hole in-line on the recirculation loop. Some people used a threaded Tee for this. There are some picks of this about...
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/30/2005, 08:51 PM
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Views: 88,560
Posted By craby
I've been wandering if the Milwaukee solenoid can...

I've been wandering if the Milwaukee solenoid can be used for RO/DI top off water w/ a float switch or is it just made for gas. Any idea?
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 09/25/2005, 06:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 218
Posted By craby
Here's a pic of when it was set up, but is now...

Here's a pic of when it was set up, but is now dry & ready for pick up.
http://wamas.org/photos123/data/513/13970_tall.jpg

I was using it as a room divider in front of my bar top so you could...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 09/24/2005, 08:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 218
Posted By craby
70 gal tall set up 4 sale in DC

I just upgraded to a bigger set-up & need to sell my 70 gal tall reef ready set-up.

Tank is (8) months old.
Tank dimensions: 36" long x 18" deep x 25" tall.
Upgraded w/ euro bracing around top...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/19/2005, 08:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 224
Posted By craby
I have been thinking of this same problem &...

I have been thinking of this same problem & believe I have a solution. It requires the use of a 3 way solenoid valve. You plumb the solenoid valve in line from the osmolator pump to your kalk...
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/16/2005, 12:58 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 88,560
Posted By craby
The JBJ has a built in check valve. Not to hard...

The JBJ has a built in check valve. Not to hard to put one in line if using the Milwaukee.
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/06/2005, 08:23 AM
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Views: 88,560
Posted By craby
Gipsy, Did you add some faucet & stem grease to...

Gipsy,
Did you add some faucet & stem grease to the housing/lid threads? It's food grade & perfect for this application as it does not harden over time & will help seal the canister & make it easier...
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/02/2005, 09:42 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 88,560
Posted By craby
Here are some pics of my Kalk reactor. I just...

Here are some pics of my Kalk reactor. I just took pics of the 1st chamber to give you an idea as it's still under contstruction. If (3) housings are overkill, I can make the 3rd housing the 2nd...
Forum: Advanced Topics 09/02/2005, 09:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 197
Posted By craby
Is the bacteria in FW the same as the bacteria in...

Is the bacteria in FW the same as the bacteria in SW?
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/31/2005, 05:46 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 88,560
Posted By craby
I went from a 1/2 filled 5 lb bottle to an empty...

I went from a 1/2 filled 5 lb bottle to an empty bottle in a day. How, you ask... Well, the tubing I used on the bubble counter was old & reused from a previous CA reactor & the tubing had split at...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/30/2005, 04:09 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 88,560
Posted By craby
havoc1010, Although there is some science to...

havoc1010,
Although there is some science to make sense of the mystery of reef keeping, there is also some logic required. Asking how many sps qualify for a tank to be heavily loaded is like asking...
Forum: Advanced Topics 08/30/2005, 09:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 197
Posted By craby
Using LR in FW tank

I am converting my SW set up to FW. Is there any issue w/ using LR in a FW set up. Do I need to clean it in a special way, & can I every reuse it for SW again after it's been in a FW set up?
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/30/2005, 09:34 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 88,560
Posted By craby
Has anyone tried to get the cap off one of these...

Has anyone tried to get the cap off one of these jumbo bad boy chambers after it's been running for awhile. Pretty difficult, huh.

Here's a little tip. Get some faucet & stem grease at Lowes or a...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/30/2005, 09:20 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 88,560
Posted By craby
havoc1010, This CA reactor will support a 400...

havoc1010,
This CA reactor will support a 400 gallon tank w/ soft corals & a 55 gal tank heavily loaded w/ sps.

The 2nd chamber is for using up excess CO2 so that it does not end up int the tank....
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/22/2005, 12:06 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 88,560
Posted By craby
jojokeo, Nice idea for CO2 recirculation. I...

jojokeo,
Nice idea for CO2 recirculation.
I believe you might have the CO2 from your tank go directly to the top of the reactor the way you have it plumbed. The only way this would not happen is if...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/17/2005, 03:07 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 88,560
Posted By craby
dirty59rt, CO2 = 60 BPM, Effluent = 100 ml/min....

dirty59rt,
CO2 = 60 BPM, Effluent = 100 ml/min. Effluent is high now because if I back it down the pump runs dry (CO2 builds up).
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