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Forum: Do It Yourself 11/01/2007, 11:50 AM
Replies: 3
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Posted By stereomandan
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.p...

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=944863&highlight=pvc

Exactly what you are looking for. This is what I did and it worked great for me.

Dan
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/04/2007, 05:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 132
Posted By stereomandan
Thanks for the replies. Well, that's good,...

Thanks for the replies.

Well, that's good, at least I'm measuring on the high side. I'm always using less than what I measure, unless the load is purely resistive.

Dan
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/04/2007, 11:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 132
Posted By stereomandan
Question EE's, Clamp on Ammeter and Power Factor?

I've always used my clamp on ammeter to determine how much power I'm drawing for equipment. I just multiply the voltage (120) by the amps drawn to get power. Does the power factor still come into...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/24/2007, 04:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 353
Posted By stereomandan
Cool Best Skimmer for $200-$300? 90g Tank

Since I've been away for a little while and not up on the newest skimmer technology...

Just looking for which skimmers I should be looking at for my 90g. It will be in-sump in my 38g sump, and...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/22/2007, 11:33 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 9,821
Posted By stereomandan
I should post some pics, but it may be a while. ...

I should post some pics, but it may be a while. Sorry. I'll try to get some when I get it all cleaned up and back in shape after the basement is finished...

Dan
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/22/2007, 08:06 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 9,821
Posted By stereomandan
Just a general update. The tank is hanging in...

Just a general update. The tank is hanging in there despite the fact that I've ignored it for quite a while while I'm finishing off the basement. I don't want to try to keep it perfect while I have...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/22/2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 9,821
Posted By stereomandan
Thanks. Snapper is doing great. I still...

Thanks.

Snapper is doing great. I still have the Mag 3 in there for the sump, working fine. I don't like a lot of flow through my sump.

Dan
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/22/2007, 08:01 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 9,821
Posted By stereomandan
Feel free to copy the closed loop idea. I...

Feel free to copy the closed loop idea. I plugged off two of the outlets to get more velocity of flow. I plugged one outlet on each of the back two branches.

The 2" intake strainer came from...
Forum: The Lounge 06/12/2007, 12:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 493
Posted By stereomandan
I always wanted a bike until my friend died on...

I always wanted a bike until my friend died on one in college. (older man put on turn signal to turn right, friend went around on left, old guy turned left instead of right. Friend T-boned the car)...
Forum: The Lounge 03/25/2007, 10:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 206
Posted By stereomandan
Nasty. Sad. Dan

Nasty. Sad.

Dan
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/24/2007, 11:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 266
Posted By stereomandan
Thanks! Yeah, it is a tad unconventional. :D ...

Thanks! Yeah, it is a tad unconventional. :D

I'm very happy with the spectrum that it puts out, especially when all the bulbs are being driven. I'm starting to wonder if I have too much light...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 03/24/2007, 10:15 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 257,868
Posted By stereomandan
Thanks for the full tank shots. Love the...

Thanks for the full tank shots. Love the rockwork Sanjay. That's going to be a beauty when filled in!

Dan
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/24/2007, 10:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 266
Posted By stereomandan
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.p...

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=924115

There is a link to my lighting setup. The pictures are near the bottom. I have T5, T8 and VHO T12 bulbs in there.

Dan
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/22/2007, 07:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 266
Posted By stereomandan
I overdrive 32W T8 bulbs with my IC660 all the...

I overdrive 32W T8 bulbs with my IC660 all the time. I'll tell ya, the daylight bulbs are BRIGHT. It works great.

Dan
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/18/2007, 12:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,099
Posted By stereomandan
Re: Lumens per Watt

Thanks for the reply.

Efficiency isn't what I'm looking for. I do expect the T5's to be more efficient. What I'm wondering is the actual light output for the 4' T5 or VHO bulb, regardless of the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/16/2007, 06:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,099
Posted By stereomandan
My T5's don't' run cool either. ...

My T5's don't' run cool either.

thriceanangel,
Thanks for the chart. Is it PAR? Hard to tell.

Without knowing the bulb combination, or if it was tested through water..., I can't compare it...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/16/2007, 11:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 194
Posted By stereomandan
I would guess about 18" spread max. You may get...

I would guess about 18" spread max. You may get some shadowing in the middle, but if you are using them for supplimentation, you may not notice.

Dan
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/16/2007, 11:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,099
Posted By stereomandan
Well, here is one last try hoping that someone...

Well, here is one last try hoping that someone will see this who's done some testing.

It still greatly surprises me that we don't have this data. Seems like something that would be in one of Grim...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/15/2007, 05:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,099
Posted By stereomandan
Hmm, noone knows? Dan

Hmm, noone knows?

Dan
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/15/2007, 10:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,099
Posted By stereomandan
Question Anyone compared T5 to VHO PAR yet???

I remember a few months back, I raised this question, and was shocked that no one knew the answer or had data, especially with so much talk of how good T5's are.

If you compare, say, a 48" 110W...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/12/2007, 08:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 157
Posted By stereomandan
Ahh, I tried to take a picture tonight, just...

Ahh, I tried to take a picture tonight, just about 15 minutes ago actually, and the batteries were dead! I thought about waiting for the batteries to recharge, but cleaned the skimmer cup anyway. ...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/11/2007, 08:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 379
Posted By stereomandan
6500 bulbs typically have more PAR than 10000...

6500 bulbs typically have more PAR than 10000 though. The only problem with 6500 bulbs is that they can look a little yellow by themselves.

Dan
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/11/2007, 08:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 731
Posted By stereomandan
:thumbsup: I think that the UVL SA T5's are...

:thumbsup:

I think that the UVL SA T5's are also excellent for actinic supplimentation since they cut through even strong light like the 250+ watt MHs

Dan
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/10/2007, 11:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,164
Posted By stereomandan
I would like to know if you experience a growth...

I would like to know if you experience a growth of nuisance algae, or if you start to measure nitrates or phosphates.

Please keep us posted since this is a new setup.

Dam
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/10/2007, 10:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 731
Posted By stereomandan
One question... who here commenting to this...

One question... who here commenting to this thread actually has a UVL T5 Super Actinic lamp? I do, so I feel that I can comment on it with a pretty good degree of confidence. I just feel that...
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