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Forum: New to the Hobby 04/14/2006, 04:05 PM
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Posted By wave_happy
It is green . . .

It is green . . .
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/26/2006, 11:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 276
Posted By wave_happy
You are very fortunate to have the availability...

You are very fortunate to have the availability of a utility closet.!! My main concern is that the tank will overflow if the plumbing to the sump does not drain correctly.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/26/2006, 11:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 276
Posted By wave_happy
EchoFish, That is a great link to basic...

EchoFish,

That is a great link to basic plumbing. I would suggest though, that it does not begin to address the possible issues that you may encounter with a long horizontal run from the tank to...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/25/2006, 05:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 276
Posted By wave_happy
I am not trying to scare you! Just want you to...

I am not trying to scare you! Just want you to be aware of what to consider. You did say that you have never done anything like this before.

Now, since this is a very volatile subject, let me...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/25/2006, 03:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 276
Posted By wave_happy
I am a little concerned when you say that the...

I am a little concerned when you say that the sump will be "down the hall". Long horizontal runs must be well planned to avoid water backing up because of trapped air.

Exactly how far away will...
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/01/2005, 03:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 167
Posted By wave_happy
The only time that I can think that a 25% water...

The only time that I can think that a 25% water change would be bad thing, is if the new water is in worse condition than the water in the tank.
Forum: Advanced Topics 08/24/2005, 10:45 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,611
Posted By wave_happy
Sometimes I change so many things on my tank at...

Sometimes I change so many things on my tank at the same time, that I cannot tell what may be making an improvement.

All of the corals in the tank are showing improved polyp extension and...
Forum: Advanced Topics 08/24/2005, 10:12 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,611
Posted By wave_happy
Great news on getting a skimmer going! ...

Great news on getting a skimmer going!

Before you remove the sand bed, make that the source of Nitrites was not caused by a lack of having a skimmer. I would suggest to go slow. See what effect...
Forum: Advanced Topics 08/18/2005, 11:48 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,611
Posted By wave_happy
Jimbo045, Not only that . . . He should...

Jimbo045,

Not only that . . .

He should take the skimmer apart and clean the body, pump and impeller with a vinegar solution. A calcium buildup can affect skimmer efficiency.

But I bet he...
Forum: Advanced Topics 08/17/2005, 03:36 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,611
Posted By wave_happy
It seems strange that the skimmer has never...

It seems strange that the skimmer has never worked since you got it . . .

Is your system set up to feed the skimmer raw water from the surface overflow?

Is the skimmer in a location where...
Forum: Advanced Topics 08/17/2005, 03:28 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,611
Posted By wave_happy
Have you taken the skimmer apart and cleaned the...

Have you taken the skimmer apart and cleaned the body, pump and impeller with a vinegar solution? A calcium buildup can affect skimmer efficiency.
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/11/2005, 04:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 814
Posted By wave_happy
Spec Sheet...

Spec Sheet (http://www.aubetech.com/manuel/2/TI033.pdf) for 2400 watt timer.
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/10/2005, 05:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 814
Posted By wave_happy
Oooooo!! It does D.C. too!! "Special...

Oooooo!! It does D.C. too!!

"Special applications
Because of it’s unique “hard contact� switch feature, your timer may be used for applications not previously possible
for electronic wall...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/10/2005, 04:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 814
Posted By wave_happy
I saw those too, they look nice. The down side...

I saw those too, they look nice. The down side to them is their lack of backup memory (when power goes out the timer must be reset - not really a big deal) and the minimum control setting of 20...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/10/2005, 01:04 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,788
Posted By wave_happy
I think that nearly everyone will agree that an...

I think that nearly everyone will agree that an overflow is better than no overflow. So I am glad that you are considering installing one.

I would go with 3/16" or 1/4" in either glass or Plexi. ...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/10/2005, 12:36 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,788
Posted By wave_happy
Ruminari, Please do not highjack this...

Ruminari,

Please do not highjack this thread!! :D


I was just scrolling the top of the thread to see if your problem was ever resolved. It seems that you were lost in the shuffle 2 pages...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/10/2005, 12:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 814
Posted By wave_happy
I just got off of the phone with a technical...

I just got off of the phone with a technical support person from Intermatic (http://www.intermatic.com/?action=subcat&sid=114) . I specifically asked about using the 7 Day Heavy-Duty Grounded Digital...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/10/2005, 12:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 163
Posted By wave_happy
Elephen, I just got off of the phone with a...

Elephen,

I just got off of the phone with a technical support person from Intermatic (number is on the website in your link). I was specifically asking about using the 7 Day Heavy-Duty Grounded...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/10/2005, 11:37 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,788
Posted By wave_happy
The Durso is intended to reduce noise. However,...

The Durso is intended to reduce noise. However, since the flow from the return pump is constant, a properly tuned Durso should not affect the flow. If it did then either the water level in the tank...
Forum: Advanced Topics 08/09/2005, 03:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 621
Posted By wave_happy
You could use multiple buckets and replace one...

You could use multiple buckets and replace one every few months. Changing one 5 gallon bucket is easy. Depending on your comfort level the buckets could be changed more frequently. Depending on...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/09/2005, 02:08 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,788
Posted By wave_happy
Gee Whizz!!! :mixed:

Gee Whizz!!!

:mixed:
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/09/2005, 08:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 814
Posted By wave_happy
Same as above, DT 17 digital timer Rated at 15...

Same as above, DT 17 digital timer Rated at 15 amps with grounded plug.

I have been using them to control water pumps so I have no experience on their performance with lighting.

sales weasel -...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/08/2005, 02:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 814
Posted By wave_happy
Sanjay, I have been using the "heavy duty"...

Sanjay,

I have been using the "heavy duty" digital timers for a while now with no problems. No problems with the mechanical ones either. I like the granularity of the digital units. They can be...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/08/2005, 02:31 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,788
Posted By wave_happy
You may want to restrict the flow at the outlet...

You may want to restrict the flow at the outlet of the drain (the end that goes into the sump). Without a slight restriction, a full siphon may not be able to form. It may seem counter intuitive at...
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/08/2005, 01:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 216
Posted By wave_happy
Well to each his own. . . . I prefer my...

Well to each his own.

. . . I prefer my RO water to be tastless and without "Added Minerals".
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