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    which choice of RO/DI is best

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    No, the 100gpd membrane sucks. The rejection rate is low which causes it to consume your DI more quickly. Get the 75gpd and then upgrade to the 150 later. I highly recommend the dual electronic TDS meter - you hook this up after your RO and after your DI and just push a button to see the TDS of your output water - it helps you identify problems early - whether it's your RO membrane not filtering out enough or your DI being exhausted.

     

     

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    LFS finder

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    AS a vendor member and long time major sponsor of WAMAS, I think its a great idea to make this list easily accesable. As far as listing stores that dont support the club, list all the sponsoring vendors first in alphabetical order and make note that they are sponsors, then list the rest in their own alphabetical order. I encourage people to go to those other stores, it only makes mine look better when the see the other junk thats out there....

     

    John

     

    Jonny is a competitor. I like it!

     

    That is the right spirit!

    Drain Noise - Air/Bubbles

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    This is timely for me. I have the tee, and the four way (two exits) on my 120 with a basement sump. It is really LOUD. I am planing on adjusting my durso with air limiters. I am afraid my drains may be too small (two 1 inch returns, I inherited them) for my Pan World 200 PS. The amount of air in the system is amazing. I think I can get 1.5 inch drains with the current setup. Certainly 1.25" drains. Do you think that would help?

     

    Anyway, I do not want to hijack this tread, I just want all the information I can get.

    moisture from tank

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    You need one of these: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_0...rd=dehumidifier

     

    The good news is that in a couple of weeks as highs drop into the 30's, you will be thankful for the extra mosture produced by the tank.

     

     

     

    Ok, so I just recently bought a house that has plaster walls, with my tank being open top I have noticed more moisture build up. I have a couple of windows cracked and a ceiling fan running to help move the air around. I do not have central AC and have baseboard heat. I notice the moisture build up more so in the evening's and can see moisture on the windows in the morning. I moved my dehumi upstairs and It doesnt seem to help.

     

    Any other suggestions?

    Stray current

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    It is very easy to install a GFI outlet. If you have ever replaced a light switch, replacing an outlet is similar. Just make sure you turn off the electricity to the outlet :eek:

     

    I have found the GFI surge protectors to be too fussy and trip too easily. But I have only used one.

    Tank heat and what to do with it??

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    I run the furnace fan 24x7 in the summer. I also have a dehumidifier in the basement. In the winter, the humidifier does not come on, and the humidifier in the furnace DOES come on. The aquariums help, but the winter dry is a mother.

     

    Right now I am running about 130 gallons. I am about to add another 120 or so gallons, so we will see what happens.

     

    I would not add more duct work before you try more furnace fan time. First things first. Moisture in the duct works should not be a problem. It has not been so for me.

    Changing lighting in my 75 Gallon AGA

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    FWIW I have used over-driven NO bulbs. They are not quite as bright, and they need to be replaced within 3 months if you are keeping SPS. But, as you said, you are not keeping corals now, and you are planning LPS, so your situation is more forgiving.

     

    In your current situation there is no downside to NOs other than reduced bulb life. That is compensated by the lower cost of the bulbs.

    Changing lighting in my 75 Gallon AGA

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    Larry,

    VHO bulbs are only $21 and will last you for 18 months. That's a pretty low cost of bulbs.

     

     

    I agree with Steve, spend the extra bucks and go with true VHOs. However, my corals get very unhappy after 8 months of bulb life. After 10 months, their colors are bad and I start losing sps.

     

    Since you have a 660, I would go with 2 VHO bulbs and 2 T5 bulbs with reflectors. I have this over my 55, the the color and light intensity is terrific. I use VHO: Actinic and 50/50 T5: 2-50/50s.

     

    I recommend hellolights.com for bulbs.

    RO Filter wrench

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    The wonders of having children is the magic of "lost stuff". Apparently, my RO filter wrench was cool. Now it is MIA. Any idea where I can buy one locally? I tried Lowes.

     

    I do have a strap wrench, so I can change my DI. But, I would like to find the plastic wrench again.

    Anyone regret their large tank??

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    · Edited by quazi

    For those interested in how much electricity you new tank will gobble up, I have developed an excel file for estimating the cost. It does not take into account the house heating savings and cooling costs.

     

    Since I cannot attach this file, please contact me for a copy @ quazimeto @ aol.com

     

    I just generated this to estimate my monthly costs for my 120 gallon tank. It looks like it will add at least $42/month to my electricity bill. Upgrading my primary pump will add $15 a month. I am considering what I want to do about that. It changes a lot of construction parameters.

     

    Electric Bill Poll

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    My bill is way more in the summer and less in the winter. So, I averaged. BUT - I am about to start up a 120 with 500 watts of HD. I expect my bill to go up $30/month. Based on what I have heard, I may be optimistic.

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