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Forum: Do It Yourself 01/08/2008, 06:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,504
Posted By kcress
A realllll dealll.

A realllll dealll.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/08/2008, 06:11 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,403
Posted By kcress
Hi RandyStacyE. I think you're getting way...

Hi RandyStacyE.

I think you're getting way too complicated.

I run what jmc74 has depicted with the exception of the multiple bladders. I also don't bother with the DI canister.

I run the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/03/2008, 06:36 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,083
Posted By kcress
Sounds interesting! A few suggestions would...

Sounds interesting!

A few suggestions would be: Push a button once to run the draining and refilling of the sump. All automatically.

Then require a button push to transfer from the new water to...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/03/2008, 05:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,262
Posted By kcress
ludiNano; Thanks for that link. I'm learning a...

ludiNano; Thanks for that link. I'm learning a lot here.

Oh and thanks for the number play you two. It's a solid angle to work with.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/03/2008, 06:03 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 144,703
Posted By kcress
I suspect he's a bit like me.. The real...

I suspect he's a bit like me.. The real challenge is setting up. I like the design, the selection of products, the assembly, and troubleshooting. Once it's all running... It's just a nice moving...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/02/2008, 03:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,262
Posted By kcress
I had no problem with the "box price" Seems very...

I had no problem with the "box price" Seems very reasonable. It was the $274 for two for the corner structures that had me doing the fish outta water gasping.

RandyStacyE; Thanks for the link. ...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/02/2008, 01:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 571
Posted By kcress
jiperalta; Sounds like you are making the common...

jiperalta; Sounds like you are making the common mistake of thinking that restricting a centrifugal pump's output puts some sort of strain on it. On the contrary the more restriction, the less work...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/02/2008, 01:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,262
Posted By kcress
Thanks for the links guys. Those bulkhead...

Thanks for the links guys.

Those bulkhead boxes are intriguing. Anyone used one of them? What's the noise like? They have a nice video but then play noxious music over it all. :mad:
...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/01/2008, 05:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,262
Posted By kcress
Overflow Barrier.

I'm building a glass tank and would like to incorporate those black plastic corner structures with the comb teeth for the overflows.

Does anyone know if that material can be bought anywhere? I'd...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/01/2008, 06:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,570
Posted By kcress
BTW You can make a really inexpensive 1/8"...

BTW You can make a really inexpensive 1/8" acrylic pan with sides to drop into your bottomless stand.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/01/2008, 05:48 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,083
Posted By kcress
What is the point of the top-off reservoir gizmo?...

What is the point of the top-off reservoir gizmo?

I understand its operation completely..

It's the 'why' I'm missing.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/01/2008, 05:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 978
Posted By kcress
So hey? Do these hole saws (not bits) have a...

So hey? Do these hole saws (not bits) have a centering drill in them?

And why not drill half way thru then come from the other side? Unless the answer to the first Q is no. LOL
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/30/2007, 03:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,723
Posted By kcress
Nicely done! First useful comparison I've...

Nicely done!

First useful comparison I've actually seen.

I'm impressed with the LED result showing the difference between 1" and 6" - not a lot of difference!

Do you know what angle lens...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/30/2007, 03:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,397
Posted By kcress
shyland83; Thanks for the shot. Nice method. ...

shyland83; Thanks for the shot. Nice method.

I like beans spec grade outlets method as frankly a lot of the outlets-in-the-55-gallon-drum variety are probably worse than some power strips.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/29/2007, 03:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,397
Posted By kcress
No offence taken BeanAnimal. Your responses...

No offence taken BeanAnimal.

Your responses are clear. You've applied sound logic to them.

I think I have a less pessimistic view of the quality of most of this stuff. I have not had a...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/29/2007, 02:57 AM
Replies: 331
Views: 59,726
Posted By kcress
Thanks for the info! Nuther question, if you...

Thanks for the info!

Nuther question, if you would be so kind..

I'm confused by several references to "tides" I don't see the 'level' of this tank actually changing appreciably in a cyclical...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/28/2007, 12:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,397
Posted By kcress
Oh hey Erik! Make sure you have three available...

Oh hey Erik! Make sure you have three available positions in your sub panel. (Unless I'm misunderstanding your whole scheme.)
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/28/2007, 12:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,397
Posted By kcress
I believe that's what the 20% is to cover. ...

I believe that's what the 20% is to cover.



Well put.

So Erik you're gonna run three new circuits? You have the walls apart? Sounds pretty major.

Don't forget to run any water lines...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/27/2007, 11:57 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 59,726
Posted By kcress
Whew.. I'm bushed. I just read the whole thing...

Whew.. I'm bushed. I just read the whole thing in one bite.

This thread is just about as great as the system. Thanks for the effort to bring it to us.

Question: I'm about to build a smaller...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/27/2007, 08:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,397
Posted By kcress
Yes you can get a quality powerstrip in plastic! ...

Yes you can get a quality powerstrip in plastic!
Guys, guys, guys.. Sometimes plastic IS better. Especially in wet locations covered with salt.

cannarella; I do not understand why you think...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/27/2007, 03:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 874
Posted By kcress
WoW That is clever. The upper tank is not open...

WoW That is clever. The upper tank is not open to the atmosphere. Fill up your kitchen sink. Fill a bottle with water under the surface. Turn it mouth down and remove it from the water. Just...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/27/2007, 03:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,494
Posted By kcress
Man.. I have NEVER had a "Lights of America" CFL...

Man.. I have NEVER had a "Lights of America" CFL ever last more than 3 months. I will never buy them again.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/27/2007, 03:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,397
Posted By kcress
Lets be rational here. You cannot possibly want...

Lets be rational here. You cannot possibly want to afford to run 15A of load all the time. That would be 15A x 120V = 1800W

Now if you run 1,500W x 24hrs x 30days x $0.15/kwhr x 1kw/1000w =...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/23/2007, 12:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 481
Posted By kcress
I'd find a battery eliminator. And skip the 12V...

I'd find a battery eliminator. And skip the 12V to whatever conversion.

Then just use it instead of the batteries.

Say you have 2 batteries. 1.5V + 1.5V = 3V

Go to Radio Shack or someplace...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/23/2007, 12:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 481
Posted By kcress
Find a battery eliminator. Then just use it...

Find a battery eliminator.

Then just use it instead of the batteries.

Say you have 2 batteries. 1.5V + 1.5V = 3V

Go to Radio Shack or someplace similar and by a wall-wart that puts out 3V...
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