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Forum: Lounge 01-30-2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 14,853
Posted By sphelps
The point of the chart is to show these smart...

The point of the chart is to show these smart meters put less or about the same RF in the environment as many other devices we use every day, and not that cell phones will fry our brains. I believe...
Forum: Lighting Specific 01-30-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,473
Posted By sphelps
Some of us must have different definitions of...

Some of us must have different definitions of plug and play. Modular LEDs are no different than other DIY leds besides not requiring soldering although there are also non-soldering options available...
Forum: Lounge 01-30-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 14,853
Posted By sphelps
From the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)...

From the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)

http://www.buildinggreen.com/articleimages/2004/Radio.gif
Forum: Lighting Specific 01-29-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,473
Posted By sphelps
Well just keep in mind with the LEDs is you're...

Well just keep in mind with the LEDs is you're not going to save a ton, realistically you'll be saving 400W max and that's if you downgrade. 400W is about $100 per year for electricity on a typical...
Forum: Lighting Specific 01-29-2012, 04:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,473
Posted By sphelps
If I had that fixture I'd either replace the...

If I had that fixture I'd either replace the ballast and bulbs and forget about LEDs or retrofit in some kind of DIY LED system within that fixture to replace the halides while keeping the T5s. The...
Forum: DIY 01-29-2012, 03:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,526
Posted By sphelps
same type, it can be used safely for sure.

same type, it can be used safely for sure.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 01-28-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,088
Posted By sphelps
Thanks to everyone for showing up on time and for...

Thanks to everyone for showing up on time and for purchasing. If anyone isn't happy or even slightly disappointed with the quality or size of the frag please PM me.

Cheers!
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 01-28-2012, 09:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,589
Posted By sphelps
Got some, thanks all.

Got some, thanks all.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 01-28-2012, 03:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,252
Posted By sphelps
Pretty sure I've seen some at western pump here...

Pretty sure I've seen some at western pump here in town so I suspect some hut tub supply type stores may have them. I'm also thinking Lowes has something similar, although pretty sure it didn't have...
Forum: DIY 01-28-2012, 02:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,233
Posted By sphelps
lockrookie is correct regarding the tank not...

lockrookie is correct regarding the tank not actually being euro braced so the centers are structural. However it is still overkill and I can suggest two new options that may not have been discussed...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 01-27-2012, 11:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,088
Posted By sphelps
I had one guy forfeit his frag so last chance for...

I had one guy forfeit his frag so last chance for anyone looking for this. I'll be in the city tomorrow at noon.
Forum: DIY 01-27-2012, 10:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,233
Posted By sphelps
Honestly I would wager the center brace is not...

Honestly I would wager the center brace is not needed, many tank builders know little regarding what's actually needed for structural integrity and those "center braces" are often just scraps put in...
Forum: DIY 01-27-2012, 10:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,431
Posted By sphelps
Yeah you're probably right, 9lbs is minimal. ...

Yeah you're probably right, 9lbs is minimal.

The cups don't have to routered in though, I've always just screwed them to the inside surface. Unless you're really trying to get the panels flush...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 01-27-2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,964
Posted By sphelps
Would be better if the flow rates were higher....

Would be better if the flow rates were higher. While it is an alternative it really doesn't appear to offer any advantage over RO. Yes no waste water but somehow I'm thinking the need for using those...
Forum: DIY 01-27-2012, 09:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,431
Posted By sphelps
Yeah I know but the rare earths stick pretty...

Yeah I know but the rare earths stick pretty good, the bond between the stand and magnet maybe more than the glue and the magnet. Not sure but the cup sets are cheap enough.
Forum: DIY 01-27-2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,431
Posted By sphelps
5/8" is fine, it really doesn't offer any...

5/8" is fine, it really doesn't offer any additional support. The stand should be shimmed to be level and distribute the weight properly, it shouldn't wobble.

For the magnets, the link I provided...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 01-27-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,589
Posted By sphelps
Yeap a whole 1.

Yeap a whole 1.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 01-27-2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,589
Posted By sphelps
Thanks, I'll call, I find them hit or miss on...

Thanks, I'll call, I find them hit or miss on pricing though. Hoping to to trio for less than $100.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 01-27-2012, 08:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,589
Posted By sphelps
Was there a couple days ago and nut'n.

Was there a couple days ago and nut'n.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 01-27-2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,589
Posted By sphelps
LF: bangai cardinals

Let me know if anyone as seen some around Calgary for reasonable price recently.
Forum: Calgary 01-27-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 32,076
Posted By sphelps
Totally

Totally
Forum: DIY 01-27-2012, 04:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,431
Posted By sphelps
I did a skirt for a metal stand once, it was two...

I did a skirt for a metal stand once, it was two pieces held on with rare earth magnets from lee valley:
http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=58750&cat=1,42363,42348
The 1/2" ones will be...
Forum: Reef 01-27-2012, 12:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,985
Posted By sphelps
lol, fairly obvious now who's hard to deal with.

lol, fairly obvious now who's hard to deal with.
Forum: Reef 01-27-2012, 12:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,985
Posted By sphelps
If you just replied "yes" to the first email it...

If you just replied "yes" to the first email it would have ended there. It certainly didn't need to take 4 emails.
Forum: Reef 01-27-2012, 12:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,985
Posted By sphelps
First off consider when you order from places...

First off consider when you order from places like Quebec you may very well be dealing with a language barrier so don't expect exception 2 way communication. Second in terms of customer service what...
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