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Forum: Do It Yourself 07/10/2006, 08:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 478
Posted By exmt
Instead of spending time painting the acrylic,...

Instead of spending time painting the acrylic, why not try some ABS sheet? Its black already, so no painting is required, plus most varieties have a nice textured finish. And its a bit cheaper than...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/21/2006, 12:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 285
Posted By exmt
I've used the Stealths before in a canopy. They...

I've used the Stealths before in a canopy. They are extremely quiet, but they are expensive for what they are. If your looking for cheap but relatively quiet ones, get some CoolerMasters.
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/21/2006, 12:26 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,179
Posted By exmt
All I can say right now is......Damn! Holy ****!...

All I can say right now is......Damn! Holy ****! I always wished I could do stuff like that.
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/20/2006, 04:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,554
Posted By exmt
This is looking pretty good so far. I can't wait...

This is looking pretty good so far. I can't wait to see it up and running. :D
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/07/2006, 02:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,554
Posted By exmt
Actually this has been done before(with great...

Actually this has been done before(with great results): http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=58540

I think this skimmer will turn out great if you did the recirculating mod on page...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/06/2006, 08:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 456
Posted By exmt
Yes, it looks strong enough. Looks like it could...

Yes, it looks strong enough. Looks like it could actually hold a small vehicle...:D
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/06/2006, 08:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,930
Posted By exmt
You need a feed pump that pumps 1 to 1.5 times...

You need a feed pump that pumps 1 to 1.5 times tank volume...so approx 75 to 115 gph for it to be efficient. A 600-900gph is way too powerful for use as a feed pump.

And a drawing....check my...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/06/2006, 07:48 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,930
Posted By exmt
Posting random things to gain posts is a fairly...

Posting random things to gain posts is a fairly common practice on all forums, but post count does not indicate experience level. I don't know why people do it.

Well anyways...about the skimmer. I...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/06/2006, 07:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 655
Posted By exmt
You can order it from US Plastics: ...

You can order it from US Plastics:
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/category.asp?catalog%5Fname=USPlastic&category%5Fname=115&Page=1

But as for flanges I think it is "foam core" or somthing like...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/05/2006, 03:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 100
Posted By exmt
Yeah, there are also the Fulham Workhorse series...

Yeah, there are also the Fulham Workhorse series that seem to be relatively popular. Check out their site at: http://www.fulham.com/Detail_BallastClass.php?ID=WH and use the ballast finder to see...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/04/2006, 09:22 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,715
Posted By exmt
Wow, that needlewheel looks real nice! :D ...

Wow, that needlewheel looks real nice! :D

How did you make it? Are those needle pins made of acrylic rods?
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/02/2006, 04:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,203
Posted By exmt
Good job there. :D edit: sorry, missed your...

Good job there. :D

edit: sorry, missed your last post.
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/02/2006, 02:29 PM
Replies: 478
Views: 36,398
Posted By exmt
That string wheel looks pretty nice. And easy to...

That string wheel looks pretty nice. And easy to make too. It think they sell some of that plastic material at the hardware store.

When the page is translated:...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/31/2006, 07:51 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 12,633
Posted By exmt
Err........nothing against you. Really. Its...

Err........nothing against you. Really.
Its just hard to hear a person's tone due to the anonymous nature of the net. :mixed: Guess I heard it differently than what you really meant.

Now back to...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/31/2006, 06:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 207
Posted By exmt
I think that you could use weld on 16 for...

I think that you could use weld on 16 for pvc-acrylic bonds. Its kind of a viscous cement, not water-thin like weld on 3 and 4.
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/31/2006, 05:44 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 12,633
Posted By exmt
Number 5 is the most convincing IMO. So maybe a...

Number 5 is the most convincing IMO. So maybe a MJ is not such a viable option.

The donut coil on page 3 sounds like a good idea.
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/31/2006, 04:35 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 12,633
Posted By exmt
Notice how the title of this thread is "Magnetic...

Notice how the title of this thread is "Magnetic Torque Transfer Vortech Pump" not "Maxi-mod?" If you have nothing to contribute or add, then don't say it. This adds nothing to the value of the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/30/2006, 11:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 255
Posted By exmt
Wow, that hole looks so smooth. I wish I was that...

Wow, that hole looks so smooth. I wish I was that neat..
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/29/2006, 06:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 868
Posted By exmt
Are the T5HO considered to be overdrived normal...

Are the T5HO considered to be overdrived normal T5s, or are they of their own special class?
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/29/2006, 05:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 255
Posted By exmt
What brand tank is it? If it is an...

What brand tank is it? If it is an AllGlassAquarium(AGA), then take a look at this link:
http://www.all-glass.com/services/techinfo.shtml

Yes, it is tempered. But only the bottom. The sides...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/29/2006, 11:14 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 868
Posted By exmt
Okay, I found the post, it is here: ...

Okay, I found the post, it is here:
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=7451372#post7451372

I think that Horace sourced this from a test The Grim Reefer did, where the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/29/2006, 09:45 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 868
Posted By exmt
So let me get this straight....the best...

So let me get this straight....the best reflectors are in order:

Icecap SLR
Aqualux
Tek
Aquatinics

Is this the right order? I thought I saw one of Horace's posts mentioning this, but can't...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/29/2006, 06:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 196
Posted By exmt
Hmm, judging from the picture, that looks like a...

Hmm, judging from the picture, that looks like a waterblock and heatsink from a H2O-cooled PC. I guess that they are pumping water through the waterblock, letting the heatsink dissipate heat, and...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/29/2006, 06:14 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 12,633
Posted By exmt
We reefers need to begin to think outside the box...

We reefers need to begin to think outside the box .....

Who said we needed to use an air-cooled motor? Although it may be more compact, it is only ONE of the many options we have available.
...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/28/2006, 09:04 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 12,633
Posted By exmt
I found the answer to this earlier in the thread....

I found the answer to this earlier in the thread. So they do need a controller...
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