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MeuserReef
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Do It Yourself
01/11/2008, 09:55 AM
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Sunpaq/Current ballast replacement
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MeuserReef
I have used the WH7 for years and have nothing...
I have used the WH7 for years and have nothing but good things to say about them. You can often find them cheap on eBay.
IIRC, when I wired my PC bulbs (4 pin) to the WH7, I had to create a...
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Do It Yourself
01/10/2008, 10:05 PM
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Is tank trim reusable?
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Posted By
MeuserReef
The silicone will be much easier to remove from...
The silicone will be much easier to remove from the plastic than the glass. Keep in mind that the silicone and the silicates in the glass are strong bonders. There is much less silicate in the...
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Do It Yourself
01/10/2008, 08:50 PM
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Sunpaq/Current ballast replacement
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Posted By
MeuserReef
I would try what you have described. Most...
I would try what you have described. Most electronic ballasts have a wiring diagram on them. Post a pic if possible
Forum:
Do It Yourself
01/10/2008, 08:38 PM
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Is tank trim reusable?
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MeuserReef
Yes, you can reuse it.
Yes, you can reuse it.
Forum:
Do It Yourself
01/10/2008, 08:12 PM
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61
Pump Questions for a 6-inch Recirc Skimmer
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5,429
Posted By
MeuserReef
pescadero, Do you think that the SuperLuft...
pescadero,
Do you think that the SuperLuft 38 model would work for just the skimmer alone without the extra bleeding that you found that you needed to prevent cavitating the pump? I like the idea...
Forum:
Do It Yourself
01/07/2008, 10:28 PM
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chiller
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814
Posted By
MeuserReef
The compressor on a mini-fridge wont last long...
The compressor on a mini-fridge wont last long trying to cool a 210 gallon. The compressors in these units require low-temp refrigerant to cool the motor windings. The refrigerant temp would return...
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Do It Yourself
01/07/2008, 10:15 PM
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remove (built-in) temp controller from chiller - always on?
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1,436
Posted By
MeuserReef
If it meant losing heat mode, I wouldnt mess with...
If it meant losing heat mode, I wouldnt mess with it. You have a better chance of failure with many of the other components on a reef system to go hacking into a $1500 chiller IMO.
Forum:
SPS Keepers
01/07/2008, 08:15 PM
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which is more meneficial to SPS: 420nm or 450nm
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950
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MeuserReef
SA = Super Actinic?
SA = Super Actinic?
Forum:
Do It Yourself
01/07/2008, 07:59 PM
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chiller
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814
Posted By
MeuserReef
Yep... but no pics yet as Im still testing it. ...
Yep... but no pics yet as Im still testing it.
I made one out of a 5000 BTU Window A/C unit and a Titanium heat exchanger.
You will need a qualified HVAC/R person to help, otherwise the cost...
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Do It Yourself
01/07/2008, 07:53 PM
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remove (built-in) temp controller from chiller - always on?
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Posted By
MeuserReef
In that case.... I dont know. Do you have...
In that case.... I dont know.
Do you have any documentation (ie. wiring diagram) that came with the unit? (Im guessing that if you did, you would have posted it.)
Its going to be tough to...
Forum:
Do It Yourself
01/06/2008, 11:20 PM
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remove (built-in) temp controller from chiller - always on?
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1,436
Posted By
MeuserReef
Just find the hot and common voltage going into...
Just find the hot and common voltage going into the thermostat (PCB). Now find where the 120V comes out of the thermostat and where it connects to the compressor/capacitor (may require a volt...
Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/31/2007, 08:53 PM
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Show off your DIY lights
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2,436
Posted By
MeuserReef
Yep... I used the little night lights with the...
Yep... I used the little night lights with the photocell switches on them along with some blue night light bulbs. They really add a cool effect to the tank at night.
I think I spent $6-7 bucks on...
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New to the Hobby
12/30/2007, 11:18 AM
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carbon
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365
Posted By
MeuserReef
I believe that it removes organic compounds from...
I believe that it removes organic compounds from the water coulmn. I know that if I run w/o carbon for a while, I can see a yellow-ish tint in the water when looking through the tank from end to end....
Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/28/2007, 12:10 AM
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Show off your DIY lights
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2,436
Posted By
MeuserReef
The ballasts are attached to the back of my...
The ballasts are attached to the back of my stand. I installed a plug in between the ballast and the lamps to allow me to take the canopy completely off without having to remove the ballasts.
...
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Do It Yourself
12/27/2007, 10:07 PM
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Show off your DIY lights
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2,436
Posted By
MeuserReef
Ask... and ye shall receive :D I retro'd two...
Ask... and ye shall receive :D
I retro'd two Brinks outdoor security housings into pendants for my 150W halides. These have been working great for about 14 months now.
...
Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/27/2007, 10:03 PM
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ballast's
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336
Posted By
MeuserReef
Yes. The ballast that you have linked will fire...
Yes. The ballast that you have linked will fire one M81 (150W) Double Ended Metal Halide lamps.
I use these:...
Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/27/2007, 02:08 PM
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13
RO line pressure kalk reactor
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531
Posted By
MeuserReef
I built a Kalk Reactor out of a plastic filter...
I built a Kalk Reactor out of a plastic filter housing and I have it on the output line coming from the RO unit. There is very minimal pressure with this design.
I cannot understand why you would...
Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/24/2007, 12:54 PM
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Recirc pump placement
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689
Posted By
MeuserReef
Thanks. Heres the link for others that may be...
Thanks. Heres the link for others that may be interested
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1170073
Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/23/2007, 10:18 PM
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61
Overflow out of horizontal PVC Pipe
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5,159
Posted By
MeuserReef
I dont think this design would work without holes...
I dont think this design would work without holes in the glass.
Drilling a tank is not as hard as it may sound.
Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/23/2007, 12:18 AM
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61
Overflow out of horizontal PVC Pipe
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5,159
Posted By
MeuserReef
Correct. If you look at uhuru's pic at the top of...
Correct. If you look at uhuru's pic at the top of this page (pg 2). you can see that he's using 1" PVC 90 degree elbows to hold the horizontal pipe in place. If you were to get a larger diameter...
Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/22/2007, 07:42 PM
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16
Recirc pump placement
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689
Posted By
MeuserReef
Pescadero, When mesh-modding the QO3000, do...
Pescadero,
When mesh-modding the QO3000, do you start with the NW version impeller or the stock impeller? I dont want to pay for something that I wont end up using.
Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/22/2007, 07:32 PM
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33
Skimmer finished...pics
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2,190
Posted By
MeuserReef
ClayWagner, Your skimmer looks great (sweet...
ClayWagner,
Your skimmer looks great (sweet car BTW too)
I have a 6" x 24" piece of PVC sitting in my garage that I picked up at Lowes a few weeks back to make one of these skimmers (inspired...
Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/22/2007, 07:24 PM
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61
Overflow out of horizontal PVC Pipe
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5,159
Posted By
MeuserReef
Im almost convinced that you could use a "double...
Im almost convinced that you could use a "double pipe" system that would have a slit cut in the top of the outside pipe, and a slit cut on the bottom of the inside pipe, basically creating a linear...
Forum:
Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
12/21/2007, 08:08 PM
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0
Cheapest place to buy 150W 14K DE Phoenix bulbs??
Views:
350
Posted By
MeuserReef
Cheapest place to buy 150W 14K DE Phoenix bulbs??
The 150W Phoenix 14K DE bulbs on my tank are 14 months old.... I think my corals would appreciate some new lamps for Xmas. Shame on me... Im a terrible father! :( LOL
So... Who has 'em the...
Forum:
Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
12/21/2007, 08:02 PM
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14
Phoenix 250 DE - yes or no?
Views:
531
Posted By
MeuserReef
I use the 150W Phoenix's and I love them.
I use the 150W Phoenix's and I love them.
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