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Forum: Nano Reefs 09/18/2006, 06:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,223
Posted By Scottm
sorry about the website folks - I just sent...

sorry about the website folks - I just sent another round of graphics and some content over to the web developer end of last week. The alpha version of the home page is done, but we are tweaking the...
Forum: Nano Reefs 08/21/2006, 11:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,223
Posted By Scottm
Bower23 Here is a quick rundown of how a...

Bower23

Here is a quick rundown of how a reactor works.........

the reaction chamber holds a calcium based media. This reaction chamber is filled with system water by a feed pump. There is a...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/29/2006, 12:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 211
Posted By Scottm
Pricing varies alot depending on the supply here...

Pricing varies alot depending on the supply here lately. Many have run out of eheim from time to time. You'll have to do a search of the typical players and see who has the best deal right now and...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/29/2006, 12:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 343
Posted By Scottm
as mentioned before if your seams are good and...

as mentioned before if your seams are good and clear there shouldn't be a need to seal them up with anything addiontal, but if you want to do it just for safety, another good option, although a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/22/2006, 02:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 295
Posted By Scottm
I plumb a ton of Eheim pumps with standard PVC,...

I plumb a ton of Eheim pumps with standard PVC, and another trick I have found is - after you wrap the threads in teflon tape - remove the o-ring from the Eheim fitting and roll it down onto the base...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 03/15/2006, 09:21 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,566
Posted By Scottm
Rebecca, Looks like a good solution...

Rebecca,

Looks like a good solution with the pressure rated panworld pump. Initially it looked like you were trying to overcome the distance/head obstacle with volume - which will only work...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/28/2005, 11:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 855
Posted By Scottm
Awesome - thanks for the confirmation. I have...

Awesome - thanks for the confirmation. I have run into a couple applications where this could be used and wanted to get some feedback. They seem to be particularly helpful on smaller...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/24/2005, 11:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 855
Posted By Scottm
Eric, Now that you have the tank up...

Eric,

Now that you have the tank up and running, do you find any real value in the ability to use these to balance your water level in the tank and the flowrate of the pump required to...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/06/2005, 07:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 497
Posted By Scottm
Depends on the model. The 1046 and 1048 are 3/8....

Depends on the model. The 1046 and 1048 are 3/8. the 1250 is 1/2" and the 1260 and 1262 are 3/4.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/05/2005, 10:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 312
Posted By Scottm
This media it works well, but needs a little...

This media it works well, but needs a little lower pH to get it dissolving at the same rate IME. More along the lines of 6.5 vs 6.8 or so with the ARM media. It's great in larger reactors - it's...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/03/2005, 07:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 497
Posted By Scottm
I've really come to like the eheims. They are...

I've really come to like the eheims. They are engineered very well and the fit and finish on them is excellent.
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/24/2005, 01:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 246
Posted By Scottm
You should be fine. The lack of teeth make these...

You should be fine. The lack of teeth make these boxes very forgiving.
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/02/2005, 09:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 195
Posted By Scottm
Cast a fill with weldon 40 (it's the two-part...

Cast a fill with weldon 40 (it's the two-part product)
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/27/2005, 06:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 393
Posted By Scottm
Maybe it's just me but......how about sending it...

Maybe it's just me but......how about sending it back and getting it done the way it was supposed to be ?
Forum: Colorado Rocky Mountain Reef Club 10/25/2005, 04:19 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 21,136
Posted By Scottm
Eric, I think you missed a spot right...

Eric,

I think you missed a spot right in the middle of the tank - you might end up with a dead spot :D
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/08/2005, 06:27 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 184,043
Posted By Scottm
for what it's worth - when I have seen chipping...

for what it's worth - when I have seen chipping on overflow teeth I can almost always trace it back to vibration. I found that I have much better luck using double faced tape and adhering the jig to...
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/06/2005, 10:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 325
Posted By Scottm
I was afraid you were going to ask that question...

I was afraid you were going to ask that question - LOL. I don't have any pics. Of the skimmers I have built based on this pump I have never taken any pics of the venturi I build by itself.

I...
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/06/2005, 09:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 325
Posted By Scottm
scrap the stock venturi - they are poor and only...

scrap the stock venturi - they are poor and only draw about 4-5 lpm of air and 6-8" vacuum.

Hopefully I can make this part clear enough without pics for now......

Get a 1"mpt x slip adapter...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/20/2005, 08:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 172
Posted By Scottm
Kim - glad to hear your making progress on that...

Kim - glad to hear your making progress on that skimmer. I use 40 quite a bit so I can give you some feedback from my experience for what it's worth. Let me take a shot at your questions one at a...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/24/2005, 08:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 201
Posted By Scottm
I am assuming you are talking about the vertical...

I am assuming you are talking about the vertical joint where the front/back join the sides? If so, It's exactly the same as any other seam. You just have to roll the work so that it is always...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/24/2005, 08:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 188
Posted By Scottm
I put mine in after the shell (4 walls) is done,...

I put mine in after the shell (4 walls) is done, then the top or top bracing, and the bottom last.
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/24/2005, 08:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 223
Posted By Scottm
The desired reaction is that the Co2 is dissolved...

The desired reaction is that the Co2 is dissolved in the water (hence the low Ph) so it will exit with the effluent by default. Putting your effluent into a high flow area of your sump, or even into...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/22/2005, 04:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 173
Posted By Scottm
Your not going to really get any beefing up from...

Your not going to really get any beefing up from a bead of 16 - might seal off a small leak temporarily or somethign of that nature, but not adding much in the way of strength. If you are looking to...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/22/2005, 04:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 223
Posted By Scottm
There are two flow patterns in a calcium reactor...

There are two flow patterns in a calcium reactor and you need to consider them seperately.

First - recirculation flow "within" the reactor - depending on size you'll find most between 250-500 gph....
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/18/2005, 05:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 258
Posted By Scottm
I'm not aware of anyone out there that has "ready...

I'm not aware of anyone out there that has "ready made" collection cups for sale, although there are several that, given the specs, would likely be willing to make one up for you. There are just too...
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