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Forum: Do It Yourself 01/11/2008, 09:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,315
Posted By MeuserReef
I have used the WH7 for years and have nothing...

I have used the WH7 for years and have nothing but good things to say about them. You can often find them cheap on eBay.

IIRC, when I wired my PC bulbs (4 pin) to the WH7, I had to create a...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/10/2008, 10:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,055
Posted By MeuserReef
The silicone will be much easier to remove from...

The silicone will be much easier to remove from the plastic than the glass. Keep in mind that the silicone and the silicates in the glass are strong bonders. There is much less silicate in the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/10/2008, 08:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,315
Posted By MeuserReef
I would try what you have described. Most...

I would try what you have described. Most electronic ballasts have a wiring diagram on them. Post a pic if possible
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/10/2008, 08:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,055
Posted By MeuserReef
Yes, you can reuse it.

Yes, you can reuse it.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/10/2008, 08:12 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,429
Posted By MeuserReef
pescadero, Do you think that the SuperLuft...

pescadero,

Do you think that the SuperLuft 38 model would work for just the skimmer alone without the extra bleeding that you found that you needed to prevent cavitating the pump? I like the idea...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/07/2008, 10:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 814
Posted By MeuserReef
The compressor on a mini-fridge wont last long...

The compressor on a mini-fridge wont last long trying to cool a 210 gallon. The compressors in these units require low-temp refrigerant to cool the motor windings. The refrigerant temp would return...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/07/2008, 10:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,436
Posted By MeuserReef
If it meant losing heat mode, I wouldnt mess with...

If it meant losing heat mode, I wouldnt mess with it. You have a better chance of failure with many of the other components on a reef system to go hacking into a $1500 chiller IMO.
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/07/2008, 08:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 950
Posted By MeuserReef
SA = Super Actinic?

SA = Super Actinic?
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/07/2008, 07:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 814
Posted By MeuserReef
Yep... but no pics yet as Im still testing it. ...

Yep... but no pics yet as Im still testing it.

I made one out of a 5000 BTU Window A/C unit and a Titanium heat exchanger.

You will need a qualified HVAC/R person to help, otherwise the cost...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/07/2008, 07:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,436
Posted By MeuserReef
In that case.... I dont know. Do you have...

In that case.... I dont know.

Do you have any documentation (ie. wiring diagram) that came with the unit? (Im guessing that if you did, you would have posted it.)

Its going to be tough to...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/06/2008, 11:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,436
Posted By MeuserReef
Just find the hot and common voltage going into...

Just find the hot and common voltage going into the thermostat (PCB). Now find where the 120V comes out of the thermostat and where it connects to the compressor/capacitor (may require a volt...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/31/2007, 08:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,436
Posted By MeuserReef
Yep... I used the little night lights with the...

Yep... I used the little night lights with the photocell switches on them along with some blue night light bulbs. They really add a cool effect to the tank at night.

I think I spent $6-7 bucks on...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/30/2007, 11:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 365
Posted By MeuserReef
I believe that it removes organic compounds from...

I believe that it removes organic compounds from the water coulmn. I know that if I run w/o carbon for a while, I can see a yellow-ish tint in the water when looking through the tank from end to end....
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/28/2007, 12:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,436
Posted By MeuserReef
The ballasts are attached to the back of my...

The ballasts are attached to the back of my stand. I installed a plug in between the ballast and the lamps to allow me to take the canopy completely off without having to remove the ballasts.


...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/27/2007, 10:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,436
Posted By MeuserReef
Ask... and ye shall receive :D I retro'd two...

Ask... and ye shall receive :D

I retro'd two Brinks outdoor security housings into pendants for my 150W halides. These have been working great for about 14 months now.
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Forum: Do It Yourself 12/27/2007, 10:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 336
Posted By MeuserReef
Yes. The ballast that you have linked will fire...

Yes. The ballast that you have linked will fire one M81 (150W) Double Ended Metal Halide lamps.

I use these:...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/27/2007, 02:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 531
Posted By MeuserReef
I built a Kalk Reactor out of a plastic filter...

I built a Kalk Reactor out of a plastic filter housing and I have it on the output line coming from the RO unit. There is very minimal pressure with this design.

I cannot understand why you would...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/24/2007, 12:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 689
Posted By MeuserReef
Thanks. Heres the link for others that may be...

Thanks. Heres the link for others that may be interested

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1170073
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/23/2007, 10:18 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,156
Posted By MeuserReef
I dont think this design would work without holes...

I dont think this design would work without holes in the glass.

Drilling a tank is not as hard as it may sound.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/23/2007, 12:18 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,156
Posted By MeuserReef
Correct. If you look at uhuru's pic at the top of...

Correct. If you look at uhuru's pic at the top of this page (pg 2). you can see that he's using 1" PVC 90 degree elbows to hold the horizontal pipe in place. If you were to get a larger diameter...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/22/2007, 07:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 689
Posted By MeuserReef
Pescadero, When mesh-modding the QO3000, do...

Pescadero,

When mesh-modding the QO3000, do you start with the NW version impeller or the stock impeller? I dont want to pay for something that I wont end up using.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/22/2007, 07:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,190
Posted By MeuserReef
ClayWagner, Your skimmer looks great (sweet...

ClayWagner,

Your skimmer looks great (sweet car BTW too)

I have a 6" x 24" piece of PVC sitting in my garage that I picked up at Lowes a few weeks back to make one of these skimmers (inspired...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/22/2007, 07:24 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,156
Posted By MeuserReef
Im almost convinced that you could use a "double...

Im almost convinced that you could use a "double pipe" system that would have a slit cut in the top of the outside pipe, and a slit cut on the bottom of the inside pipe, basically creating a linear...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/21/2007, 08:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 350
Posted By MeuserReef
Cheapest place to buy 150W 14K DE Phoenix bulbs??

The 150W Phoenix 14K DE bulbs on my tank are 14 months old.... I think my corals would appreciate some new lamps for Xmas. Shame on me... Im a terrible father! :( LOL

So... Who has 'em the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/21/2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 531
Posted By MeuserReef
I use the 150W Phoenix's and I love them.

I use the 150W Phoenix's and I love them.
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