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Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 12/02/2006, 08:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 557
Posted By Playfair
Fully automatic generators are not practical for...

Fully automatic generators are not practical for many of us, but an automatic backup system is!

I upgraded my own DIY backup to a Tripp lite APS 512 a couple years ago. The main reason was the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/18/2006, 04:47 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 43,909
Posted By Playfair
I found the original schematic, though alpha did...

I found the original schematic, though alpha did a fine job!

http://www.frontiernet.net/~playfair/reef/xferschematic.jpg
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/18/2006, 10:01 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 43,909
Posted By Playfair
Thanks, Musicmaker! How can I fail to respond to...

Thanks, Musicmaker! How can I fail to respond to an intro like that? :D

I had been hoping this thread would eventually fade out, as in hind sight, I probably shouldn't have posted a project with...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 02/14/2006, 07:15 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,760
Posted By Playfair
Doug, PLEASE stop trying to "help"! I'd like...

Doug, PLEASE stop trying to "help"!
I'd like someone to actually want this job! :eek:

Since your involvemnet I've come to an understanding with the zoo that isn't much unlike dealing with a...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 02/13/2006, 09:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,028
Posted By Playfair
The Future of the Seneca Park Zoo Reef Aquarium

This thread is a continuation from Not trying to start a fire but... (http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=773747) addressing the future of the URS role with the Seneca...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 02/11/2006, 10:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,760
Posted By Playfair
Mel, we need to have a talk! Hey everyone! ...

Mel, we need to have a talk!

Hey everyone! Thanks so much for the considerate words!

Yes, I'm still around!

I still have the 120, but it's been downgraded to "maintenance free" mode to...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/29/2005, 06:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,908
Posted By Playfair
Switched service providers a while back, so...

Switched service providers a while back, so here's the original pics, including the "schematic" of the LED's and X-10 dimmable "powersupply":
...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 11/29/2005, 05:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 293
Posted By Playfair
Looking for a 250w MH ballast!

Hey all-
One of the IceCap MH ballasts blew at the zoo, and while it's in for repair it would be nice to "borrow" one to keep things happy.
Let me know if you have one collecting dust... Doesn't...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 06/17/2005, 07:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 552
Posted By Playfair
Make sure you keep the top of your tank LOCKED...

Make sure you keep the top of your tank LOCKED down, as in a latch or brick. These guys get curious, and WILL find a way out even if it's only a crack. I kept one many years ago in a 29, and had it...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 05/23/2005, 06:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 493
Posted By Playfair
My kids loved it, except for the short segment...

My kids loved it, except for the short segment where we agreed to cover their eyes near the end...

We went to one of the DLP showings at Tinsel Town. I figured the "digital" thing was some hype,...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 05/16/2005, 10:51 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 837
Posted By Playfair
Nice job Keith. My only concern is that picture...

Nice job Keith. My only concern is that picture is starting to look like the cover of The Reef Aquarium Vol3 ... I always hated how those authors crammed a bunch of cutout coral pictures together...
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/17/2005, 07:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,759
Posted By Playfair
It's pretty cool when "old" threads get...

It's pretty cool when "old" threads get referenced!
Sjm817. that same external Mag18 from the thread you referenced is still in use, and is now 4.5 years old run 24/7.
I've only cleaned it once,...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 03/31/2005, 09:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 402
Posted By Playfair
The tally is in, and Tom has given the zoo tank a...

The tally is in, and Tom has given the zoo tank a credit slip worth...

$500!

Thanks to all that supported The Shoppe last Saturday, and to Tom for his generosity!
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 03/30/2005, 09:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 688
Posted By Playfair
Thanks Allen! Type in the large group pic...

Thanks Allen!

Type in the large group pic description; it's actually 3000 pixels wide.

Nobody else would know this, but in the original pic, Doug (far left) snuck a kiss on the cheek of MY...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 03/29/2005, 10:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 688
Posted By Playfair
Ok... The pics Allen took are all online, reduced...

Ok... The pics Allen took are all online, reduced to half-size (about 200k each).

Here is the route directory (http://www.raymondstacy.com/dplayfair/URS%20zoo%20meet/)

The only editing I've...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 03/27/2005, 10:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 583
Posted By Playfair
Thank you to everyone for coming, it was a great...

Thank you to everyone for coming, it was a great time!

Still can't believe how large a group we've gotten, I believe there were close to 90 people total (minus the younuns :c)

I'll make sure...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 03/27/2005, 10:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 688
Posted By Playfair
Allen- Can you FTP? I just got a gig of space...

Allen-
Can you FTP? I just got a gig of space I can edit them and put them on. Give me a shout and I'll give you the login info.
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 03/25/2005, 07:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 402
Posted By Playfair
Thumbs up The Reef Shoppe "Super Saturday" donation program!

Tom from The Reef Shoppe paid a visit to the Seneca Park Zoo reef today. Though he liked what he saw, he would like to help improve it...

For one day only (Saturday, March 26) he is donating 20%...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 03/24/2005, 08:56 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 7,180
Posted By Playfair
Not a coral frag, but I have an old RSB skimmer...

Not a coral frag, but I have an old RSB skimmer available (no pump) for $20! Email only if interested.
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 03/24/2005, 08:53 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,598
Posted By Playfair
Ok! The head count was reported to the zoo staff...

Ok! The head count was reported to the zoo staff today; this will surely be a great event!

The zoo publically closes it's doors at 4. When you get there, just say you are part of the URS party...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 03/21/2005, 07:11 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,598
Posted By Playfair
You guys are AWESOME! Sorry to those that...

You guys are AWESOME!

Sorry to those that can't make it...

We needed 50 to get the current deal, now we'll start working on a discount :D

Rick, I don't plan on doing much fragging...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 03/19/2005, 09:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 241
Posted By Playfair
Not to hijack this thread or anything :p , ...

Not to hijack this thread or anything :p ,
but since it seems Glenn has sold his, I too have one of these hanging around; PM with an offer.
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 03/18/2005, 09:06 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,598
Posted By Playfair
March 26 "Meet at the Zoo" update and signup

The next URS meeting is finalized!

Saturday, March 26th
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Rocky Coasts Gallery, Seneca Park Zoo

Admission will be *gulp* $11 pp, payable at the door. But,

We did get...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 03/03/2005, 07:14 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 7,180
Posted By Playfair
Wholly candystore, batman! :) Everyone be...

Wholly candystore, batman! :)

Everyone be forewarned...

...................................................... We need to walk over to here \/...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 03/01/2005, 10:22 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,687
Posted By Playfair
Oh... Easter! Geez, I hope this isn't too big...

Oh... Easter!
Geez, I hope this isn't too big of a conflict... Several said that it had to be after the 12th, and the 19th is out for me (I assumed Sat was the best for people who need to travel)....
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