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Forum: Do It Yourself 09/21/2007, 09:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 653
Posted By douggiestyle
i used a rubber band accross the door pulls. ...

i used a rubber band accross the door pulls.
it was when the kids got older and decided to help when i came home with a couple containers of mrs. wages. my seven year old daughter poured the mrs....
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/15/2007, 03:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 817
Posted By douggiestyle
i seen people using the stuff for sumps and such....

i seen people using the stuff for sumps and such. i believe the moisture issue is more a concern for stand construction. i hate pressure treated lumber for that reason. when i redid the front porch i...
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/14/2007, 05:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 817
Posted By douggiestyle
copper being a main element, hence the green...

copper being a main element, hence the green color. though not so toxic anymore since the switch from cca to acq ect.
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/02/2007, 02:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 610
Posted By douggiestyle
nah, most are acrylic and actually have five...

nah, most are acrylic and actually have five sides. probably because of the corners. :)
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/02/2007, 02:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 610
Posted By douggiestyle
lots of "triangle" shaped tanks available. ...

lots of "triangle" shaped tanks available.
often referred to as corner tanks.
Forum: Photography 05/21/2007, 10:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,076
Posted By douggiestyle
i aggree.

i aggree.
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/19/2007, 07:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 415
Posted By douggiestyle
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/75358lime_...

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/75358lime_reactor.JPG

i had a simple one made out of a salt bucket with lid, old power head, jg fittings and a new plug. get rid of that green thing and...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/19/2007, 06:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,403
Posted By douggiestyle
you always offer up good info andy.

you always offer up good info andy.
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/19/2007, 06:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,091
Posted By douggiestyle
my waste goes in the pond. no waste. how...

my waste goes in the pond. no waste.

how could you go for months with dead animal, poo smell..... :)
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/18/2007, 07:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 506
Posted By douggiestyle
its insulation thickness for voltage thats...

its insulation thickness for voltage thats important. wire gauge is for amperage. fwiw

for instance a spark plug wire carrys very high voltage (50,000 or so?) but, low amperage. the wire itself is...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/18/2007, 05:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 499
Posted By douggiestyle
i would use polyester thread. i think cotton...

i would use polyester thread. i think cotton would rot. could use monofilament nylon. im sure thats what they use on the commercial socks. but as rick said, i dont think it really matters.
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/18/2007, 05:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,403
Posted By douggiestyle
http://refresearch.vip-page.net/ c'mon its...

http://refresearch.vip-page.net/

c'mon its not that hard.
nice link andy, i never heard of them. good to know.

check karls thread that i linked to earlier. i believe he lists the part # for...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/18/2007, 03:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 499
Posted By douggiestyle
when wet drys where the rage, i looked into...

when wet drys where the rage, i looked into converting a dishwasher into a wet dry filter.
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/18/2007, 03:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 499
Posted By douggiestyle
the big thing with a front loader is how the soap...

the big thing with a front loader is how the soap is dispensed. look in the soap dispenser. if its like mine its gunked up with all kinds of stuff. the front loaders on the order of maybe 1 -2 qts. ...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/18/2007, 03:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 499
Posted By douggiestyle
not trying to be a kill-joy but if you are...

not trying to be a kill-joy but if you are washing the filter socks in a washing machine, i suggest at least one empty wash before washing socks. a washing machine can have 1 or 2 gallons of grunge...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/18/2007, 08:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,091
Posted By douggiestyle
Re: DI

dont get me wrong i am a pusher when it comes to using HCl. but i never tell anyone they are safe and common household products. i always suggest proper precautions. such as, HCl WILL BLIND YOU as...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/18/2007, 07:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,091
Posted By douggiestyle
Re: DI

you are correct that muriatic acid (HCl) and lye (NaOH) are in common household products (though usually in a more diluted form). how many cleaners do you own that fume when the bottle is opened? not...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/17/2007, 07:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 856
Posted By douggiestyle
well flippa, i tried to be helpful.... enjoy your...

well flippa, i tried to be helpful.... enjoy your project.
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/17/2007, 07:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,091
Posted By douggiestyle
they are hazardous chemicals. cant do it in the...

they are hazardous chemicals. cant do it in the house, the wife thinks they smell bad. cant do it around my kids. many would never play with them period. i play with them. i recharge my carts. ive...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/17/2007, 07:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 856
Posted By douggiestyle
???????? read the thread i linked. become...

????????

read the thread i linked. become knowledgeable on the subject (do some research on your own first) then come back and repost your question.
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/17/2007, 06:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 856
Posted By douggiestyle
maybe thermodynamics isnt the right word, laws of...

maybe thermodynamics isnt the right word, laws of thermal conduction would be better.
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/17/2007, 06:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 856
Posted By douggiestyle
thats asking an awful lot :) im not using...

thats asking an awful lot :)

im not using any formulas, just quoting basic thermodynamic laws. laws that i do understand btw.

youve got all sorts of variables involved. there is no right answer...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/17/2007, 06:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 856
Posted By douggiestyle
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.p...

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=817756
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/17/2007, 06:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 856
Posted By douggiestyle
when using a system that recirculates the idea is...

when using a system that recirculates the idea is to maintain a large dT. more flow means more go (heat that is). there is a point where it all converges to give the best efficiency. but you are...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/17/2007, 05:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 856
Posted By douggiestyle
your plan will require a very large coil. you...

your plan will require a very large coil. you will want to put as much heat into the well water as possible before it goes to the lawn.
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