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Forum: Do It Yourself 01/09/2008, 05:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,939
Posted By chicken
James if you are looking for a nice bar in San...

James if you are looking for a nice bar in San Ramon check out Izzy's Steakhouse. Its where the old O'Kanes Pub used to be. They did an amazing job rebuilding the place and the bar is one of the...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 12/21/2007, 05:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,072
Posted By chicken
bump... make me an offer.

bump... make me an offer.
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 12/18/2007, 06:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,072
Posted By chicken
FS: Rectangular 400g Water Tank

Hi, I am selling my rectangular (65T x 62W x 29D) water tank. I was planning on using this for my water changes on my large system. I ended up getting something larger and have no need for this...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/18/2007, 05:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 327
Posted By chicken
www.freckleface.com has the best prices I have...

www.freckleface.com has the best prices I have found for cast acrylic tubing. They stock up to 14" diameter.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/16/2007, 02:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,041
Posted By chicken
Unfortunately no updates yet. My friend came...

Unfortunately no updates yet. My friend came over today and helped me tear apart a few other things and get some other projects done. Hopefully tomorrow or Monday I'll have an update. Thanks!
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/12/2007, 07:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,041
Posted By chicken
Russ... You could potentially use a phosban...

Russ... You could potentially use a phosban reactor but you would need to convert it to be recirculating like a CA reactor. Also that size reactor would not be anywhere near large enough to deal...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/12/2007, 07:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 411
Posted By chicken
Do not trust any brand of heaters. I have had...

Do not trust any brand of heaters. I have had nearly ever brand have some sort of issues (thermostat stuck on, stuck off, water leaks into heater and shorts, etc) Remember it takes just one heater...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/11/2007, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,041
Posted By chicken
djfrankie I'll have an update by this weekend. ...

djfrankie I'll have an update by this weekend. Thanks for the shop comments. I love my shop. Gets me away from my damn job :)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/10/2007, 01:26 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 15,883
Posted By chicken
I dont know if 316 ss thumb screws exist. If...

I dont know if 316 ss thumb screws exist. If they do please let me know as I am looking for some. All I have been able to find is 304 SS thumb screws at $3 each. From the looks of that baby...
Forum: Feedback and Questions 12/07/2007, 09:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 790
Posted By chicken
Reef Club Forums

Now since you guys have broken the club forums down into 6 groups would it be possible to put those at the bottom of the main forums page? It would be nice to keep them how they used to be only one...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/07/2007, 05:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,041
Posted By chicken
DIY Sulfur Denitrator

Well with some information and motivation from Carlos over on the NJ Reefers Forum I am finally starting my Sulfur Denitrator. Hopefully I'll finish up this weekend but here are some pictures and...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 12/05/2007, 02:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 506
Posted By chicken
just started a new thread. Thanks

just started a new thread. Thanks
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 12/05/2007, 02:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By chicken
Evaporation and what are people doing about it?

I posted in another thread but wanted to start a dedicated thread about this. What are you guys doing about evaporation on your tanks for the winter?

Due to the large temperature difference...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 12/05/2007, 01:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 506
Posted By chicken
Sorta off topic but do most of you guys work on...

Sorta off topic but do most of you guys work on trying to get your evaporation down to a minimum during the winter? 2.5 gallons of evaporation causes about 6 kW/h of power needed to reheat the tank...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 12/05/2007, 01:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 255
Posted By chicken
LSM sold to hawaiianwargod & sharkie06. Hamilton...

LSM sold to hawaiianwargod & sharkie06. Hamilton MH bulbs still available. $55 each OBO
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 12/04/2007, 03:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 255
Posted By chicken
sharkie06 you have a PM

sharkie06 you have a PM
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 12/04/2007, 04:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 749
Posted By chicken
I buy them buy the case since I go through so...

I buy them buy the case since I go through so many between myself and a wholesale friend of mine. Air Ice and Water I have dealt with a little and they are good and I would check the vendor you...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 12/04/2007, 03:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 749
Posted By chicken
try flushing it for 10 mins or so but that only...

try flushing it for 10 mins or so but that only flushes the RO membrane which I HIGHLY doubt is the problem. Its just the particle filter and carbon block that just needs to be replaced.
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 12/04/2007, 03:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 749
Posted By chicken
Filters have to be replaced. They are not that...

Filters have to be replaced. They are not that expensive though if you buy them at the right place. The membranes should be fine. They last a few years at a minimum. If you dont have a flush...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 12/04/2007, 02:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 255
Posted By chicken
pm reply

pm reply
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 12/04/2007, 01:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 749
Posted By chicken
The particle filter SHOULD be the first one the...

The particle filter SHOULD be the first one the water runs through. It is a white material like a really dense foam/filter substance. Depending on how dirty it is it could still be white or any...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/03/2007, 11:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 376
Posted By chicken
If I remember correctly 4' bulbs are the F54T5HO

If I remember correctly 4' bulbs are the F54T5HO
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 12/03/2007, 11:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 150
Posted By chicken
FS: Hamilton 175w 14k MH bulbs and CaribSea LSM SF Bay Area

Posted this in the BAR forum but wanted to post a link here. Prefer local pickup. If no interest in a week or so then might consider shipping. Thanks
...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 12/03/2007, 08:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 130
Posted By chicken
Jack it depends on the media your friend is...

Jack it depends on the media your friend is using. Typical is between 6.5 and 6.7. Lower for coarser media, higher for finer media. If you run to low on fine media it will turn to mush.
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 12/03/2007, 08:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 749
Posted By chicken
Its the particle filter or carbon block that is...

Its the particle filter or carbon block that is plugged most likely. The pressure gauge is before the RO membrane itself (or on the housing of the RO membrane but still before the membrane itself)...
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