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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/28/2004, 12:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 221
Posted By scotmol
You're correct about the reducer. A coupling is...

You're correct about the reducer. A coupling is a fitting which can be unscrewed and seperates a section of pvc. Take a look at your local hardware store. If you have a Home Depot they carry...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/28/2004, 12:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 221
Posted By scotmol
Mark, Mark, let me start off by saying that...

Mark,

Mark, let me start off by saying that I am no expert at plumbing, but what I have done has worked out well for me. I dont think that I would clamp the hose. I would use a reducer to get...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/28/2004, 11:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 221
Posted By scotmol
Mark, Flex is the way to go if you don't...

Mark,

Flex is the way to go if you don't mind the additional cost. You will get much better flow without the resistance you would get from having to use all those 90 and 45 bends in the rigid...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 06/12/2004, 01:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 265
Posted By scotmol
Jimmy, Sent you a PM. Scott

Jimmy,

Sent you a PM.

Scott
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 05/15/2004, 03:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 265
Posted By scotmol
Jimmy, Sent you an email... Scott

Jimmy,

Sent you an email...

Scott
Forum: Buyer/Seller Feedback 05/14/2004, 05:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 150
Posted By scotmol
I have more very positive feedback for Jaystew. ...

I have more very positive feedback for Jaystew. I bought an Ampmaster 3000 for a very good price. Jaystew sent out the pump very quickly and I received everything in great condition.

Thanks...
Forum: Buyer/Seller Feedback 05/14/2004, 05:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 115
Posted By scotmol
I bought an ORP meter from Tren. He shipped it...

I bought an ORP meter from Tren. He shipped it out very quickly. Packaging could have been better (he just put it in a shipping envelope, no padding) but everything appears to work. Thanks Tren!
...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 05/08/2004, 01:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 501
Posted By scotmol
heedicus, Sent you a PM on the ORP... ...

heedicus,

Sent you a PM on the ORP...

Scott
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 04/09/2004, 04:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 298
Posted By scotmol
I'll stand third in line...

I'll stand third in line...
Forum: Advanced Topics 03/29/2004, 07:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 287
Posted By scotmol
Dennis, I use a Medo pump on my CC skimmer...

Dennis,

I use a Medo pump on my CC skimmer (4"x6'). Found one for cheap on Ebay. It's an excellent industrial pump but it is noisy (mine is in the basement so no problem). I wired in a dimmer...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/19/2004, 09:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 286
Posted By scotmol
Rovert, A couple of years ago, I...

Rovert,

A couple of years ago, I experimented with it on the advice of a LFS. I saw ZERO difference to my tank. IMO, the words "charlatan" and "snake oil" are right on when it comes to most if...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/13/2004, 09:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 159
Posted By scotmol
Nick, My bad...I'm on pain killers from...

Nick,

My bad...I'm on pain killers from surgery. No, different animals the Kalk and Calcium reactors. Guess you can ignore the first link but the second should still apply.

Sorry about the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/13/2004, 08:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 452
Posted By scotmol
I have to put a vote in for the K2R reactors. ...

I have to put a vote in for the K2R reactors. Once it's dialed in, it works flawlessly. My 2 cents...

Scott
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/13/2004, 08:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 159
Posted By scotmol
Nick, I assume you're alk readings are in...

Nick,

I assume you're alk readings are in mEq/L. If so, you are a little low. How's your PH? A calc reactor will tend to drive PH a little low and if not properly dialed in, you will have...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/13/2004, 12:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,325
Posted By scotmol
sfsu, I'm pretty sure most of your questions...

sfsu,

I'm pretty sure most of your questions can be answered between these two links. The first is all about the theory of the CC skimmer and the second are the plans for the Snailman skimmer.
...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/08/2004, 06:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,325
Posted By scotmol
Mindy, Not sure where I confused you but my...

Mindy,

Not sure where I confused you but my skimmer IS Counter Current. Same basic design as the Snailman Skimmer.

Scott
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/08/2004, 01:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 145
Posted By scotmol
If you are planning on going reef in the future...

If you are planning on going reef in the future and you can afford it now, I would seriously consider metal halide with VHO actinics. I only say that because I started out with a 4 bulb Icecap 660...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/08/2004, 12:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,325
Posted By scotmol
Mindy, You're welcome. The output on...

Mindy,

You're welcome.

The output on the skimmer is the same as any other skimmer, that is water goes in and water goes out. It's just that with a "counter current" skimmer you want the water...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/07/2004, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 450
Posted By scotmol
And a shot inside...I painted the inside with a...

And a shot inside...I painted the inside with a metalic silver paint then sealed it (I stained the outside with a natural oak stain and sealed it with a mat finish sealer). I have two Iwasaki 400w,...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/07/2004, 03:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 450
Posted By scotmol
Another shot with doors open...

Another shot with doors open...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/07/2004, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 450
Posted By scotmol
Here's mine, I didn't build it, just gave the...

Here's mine, I didn't build it, just gave the specks to someone much more talented than me...It's 18" tall made from oak veneer and solid oak trim...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/07/2004, 03:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,325
Posted By scotmol
sfsuphysics, The reaction chamber is just...

sfsuphysics,

The reaction chamber is just 4"id clear acrylic tubing. I found it at a local plastics manufacturer and got 6' for $19. I chose this instead of PVC for the same reason as you state,...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/07/2004, 03:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,325
Posted By scotmol
Here's my Medo air pump which I found cheap on...

Here's my Medo air pump which I found cheap on Ebay. This is a great pump and I recommend this if you decide to build this type of skimmer. I wired in a dimmer switch to that I can vary the air...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/07/2004, 03:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,325
Posted By scotmol
And finally, introducing the "Scotmol 2000" waste...

And finally, introducing the "Scotmol 2000" waste collection system (patent pending). It is positioned over the sump so that if I have an over flow problem, the water will just drain back to the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/07/2004, 03:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,325
Posted By scotmol
Here's the collection cup, (also from my old Red...

Here's the collection cup, (also from my old Red Sea skimmer). I once again used 1" spa flex for the drain to my waste collector. The size of this drain is larger than in Snailmans plans. I wanted...
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