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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/12/2007, 10:38 PM
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Views: 34,907
Posted By mquinn
It appears that the sulfur source I found is 99.9...

It appears that the sulfur source I found is 99.9 pure also - but in order to create the pellets (as it is normally a powder or crystal) - the bentonite is the structure glue.... It is all in the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/12/2007, 05:52 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 34,907
Posted By mquinn
Opps - that is bentonite clay - my brain is not...

Opps - that is bentonite clay - my brain is not functioning.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/12/2007, 05:03 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 34,907
Posted By mquinn
I found a source of the smaller chip it is about...

I found a source of the smaller chip it is about $11/ 5 lbs - it is 90% Sulfur - 10% bentoite clay. Wish is were the large ball (have had very good luck with Midwetaquatic on a smaller tank with...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/12/2007, 02:35 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 9,029
Posted By mquinn
I found a local source for sulfur - but it also...

I found a local source for sulfur - but it also contains bentonite clay (10%). I saw someone using bentonite in their formula for DIY rock w/ no ill affects. the wiki says nothing that looks really...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/20/2007, 02:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,587
Posted By mquinn
interesting discovery. If I pull the om stepper...

interesting discovery. If I pull the om stepper motor off - the magnetic thingy (technical term) stays on the drum. If I rotate this thingy I can get it to hammer in either direction. Now for...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/20/2007, 08:11 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,587
Posted By mquinn
Have not replumbed yet. I am taking the stepper...

Have not replumbed yet. I am taking the stepper motor off and testing manually rotating the drum (by rotating the stepper motor w/ the 2 screws removed). and trying to find which 2 legs are giving...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/18/2007, 08:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,587
Posted By mquinn
Does _anyone_ have the OM mounted above their...

Does _anyone_ have the OM mounted above their tank? I did this as to reduce the backpresure on the OM (by not having to pump up). But in retrospect, the net result would only be the delta of where...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/17/2007, 07:48 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,587
Posted By mquinn
Do most people have their OM mounted high...

Do most people have their OM mounted high relative to the output or low - under where the water comes out?
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/17/2007, 07:46 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,587
Posted By mquinn
Now I have sheet rock dust everywhere and the...

Now I have sheet rock dust everywhere and the knocking is still going on... JK! I assume you are refering to around the drum spaced between the two main outlets... Did this - been there - still...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/16/2007, 09:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,587
Posted By mquinn
I wish my -err pipes- looked that good...

I wish my -err pipes- looked that good...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/16/2007, 07:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,587
Posted By mquinn
BeanAnimal - good point - mine are 1 1/4 for that...

BeanAnimal - good point - mine are 1 1/4 for that reason - but I have them reduced to 1" on both ends for the rest of my plumbing. To go to new plumbing post OM4 I guess I am going to have to bite...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/16/2007, 02:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,587
Posted By mquinn
I have unions just outside of the OM4 - 1". Do...

I have unions just outside of the OM4 - 1". Do you think I can save them? This means the OM4 output is 1 inch - then travels about 1' (aprox. after the 45 degree angles and the unioins) - then...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/16/2007, 01:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,587
Posted By mquinn
Not certain if I understand the drawing or...

Not certain if I understand the drawing or explanation - do you propose a "T" before the OM or on each of the legs out of the OM? I have reduced the output of the pump and it does not seem to make a...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/16/2007, 01:41 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,587
Posted By mquinn
I have 2" lines from the tank - thru the pump and...

I have 2" lines from the tank - thru the pump and up to the OM4 (with a reducer to the 1 1/2" inlet. It gets to the OM4 and the outlets of it are only 1" x 4 (2 "active" at one time). Cward - are...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/16/2007, 12:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,587
Posted By mquinn
OM4 thumping

I have this horible water hamer action going on with my OM4. I have been talking with Paul at OM and we have tried 5 or 6 different things and I think I got him stumped!

This is on a closed loop...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 02/13/2007, 07:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 234
Posted By mquinn
Asside from a massive water change, what is the...

Asside from a massive water change, what is the best way to reduce very high alk.? From say 16!!!
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/21/2007, 10:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 124
Posted By mquinn
How does temp. affect crypto and other parisites...

How does temp. affect crypto and other parisites in QT. I know that fish usually have a temp range and it should not be altered quickly. If I drop the temp of the QT to 70 degrees will this be...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/19/2006, 10:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 376
Posted By mquinn
GE Silicone I (NOT II!). M.

GE Silicone I (NOT II!).

M.
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