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Forum: Reef 02-03-2015, 02:11 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 17,000
Posted By mike31154
Unfortunate, but perhaps a lesson learned. May...

Unfortunate, but perhaps a lesson learned. May not be feasible or convenient for folks with in wall tanks that are not easily accessible, but personally the only time my cleaning magnet is in the...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 01-27-2015, 04:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,939
Posted By mike31154
Well then, the instructions for that one say the...

Well then, the instructions for that one say the CFL or LED lamp used "must be marked as dimmable", so you need to confirm if your PAR38 LED is in fact dimmable or not. Chances are, it is not. Have a...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 01-27-2015, 02:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,939
Posted By mike31154
Here's a Lutron dimmer with dimming 'range'...

Here's a Lutron dimmer with dimming 'range' control. There's a separate dial behind the faceplate that is used to fine tune how the dimmer works with a given lamp. Slightly different than the one I...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 01-27-2015, 02:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,939
Posted By mike31154
Is the Lutron dimmer an in wall type that fits...

Is the Lutron dimmer an in wall type that fits into a normal electrical box? If so, pull it back out & check it for a small adjustment screw, usually at the top. Some have them, some don't but worth...
Forum: DIY 01-24-2015, 11:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,725
Posted By mike31154
What size? I've found some larger JG type...

What size? I've found some larger JG type fittings/valves at Can Tire. Failing that, you should have an "Andrew Sheret" or two in Vancouver. We have one in Vernon & they have the smaller JG fittings....
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 01-23-2015, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,562
Posted By mike31154
Don't have Radions, but bought into the MP40 pump...

Don't have Radions, but bought into the MP40 pump technology early in the game, April '08. There were certainly issues with the original design (rusting magnet on wet side) original non ecosmart...
Forum: Lounge 01-20-2015, 02:46 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,567,835
Posted By mike31154
Did I kill this thread with my off the wall...

Did I kill this thread with my off the wall stuff?

Ok, so how many award shows are there & who cares other than the narcissistic entertainers themselves?
Forum: Lounge 01-18-2015, 11:57 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,567,835
Posted By mike31154
Probably not politically correct, but another...

Probably not politically correct, but another classic. Unlikely an artist could get away with this today...

Mexican Americans go to night school take Spanish & get a B.....

A line from the...
Forum: Lounge 01-18-2015, 11:48 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,567,835
Posted By mike31154
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKP06aWPQhg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKP06aWPQhg
Forum: Lounge 01-18-2015, 11:38 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,567,835
Posted By mike31154
I have a twisted, dry sense of humour, so even...

I have a twisted, dry sense of humour, so even the feigned idioticity (not a real word) in my post is an attempt at soliciting a grin, if not a chuckle, laugh or guffaw.

EDIT: The fact that you...
Forum: Lounge 01-18-2015, 11:31 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,567,835
Posted By mike31154
I can relate! My 1st language was not English...

I can relate! My 1st language was not English either & many of the grammatical conventions & pronunciation of certain words (like "one") made no sense to me. "Won" sounds the same as "One"? Won...
Forum: Lounge 01-18-2015, 11:25 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,567,835
Posted By mike31154
Thought for the day. Idiots are not defined...

Thought for the day.

Idiots are not defined by or confined to a nationality. They may be found anywhere & include a certain percentage of our own fine country.

I've done some idiotic stuff over...
Forum: Lounge 01-18-2015, 11:09 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,567,835
Posted By mike31154
For your sake, I hope there are not many Inuit...

For your sake, I hope there are not many Inuit reef hobbyists that frequent this board. You're probably OK, your post & this one should soon be buried never to be seen by humans again!
Forum: Lounge 01-18-2015, 11:05 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,567,835
Posted By mike31154
So does spelling fall under the realm of English...

So does spelling fall under the realm of English language arts? If not, you're OK, his educator will probably take care of it at school. If so, sir, you need to bone up on that aspect. "aggravating"!...
Forum: Polls 01-17-2015, 01:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,961
Posted By mike31154
Why chop the large rock at all? Shame to cut up a...

Why chop the large rock at all? Shame to cut up a nice piece like that. Lay it on it's side and it won't be as tall, or is that not an option?
Forum: DIY 01-16-2015, 03:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,023
Posted By mike31154
Hey there M. I've located the waterproof T5HO end...

Hey there M. I've located the waterproof T5HO end caps/sockets. 4 pairs, sufficient to build up 4 tubes. Do you want them? Shoot me a pm with mailing details & they'll be on their way.
Forum: DIY 01-12-2015, 02:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,023
Posted By mike31154
The tubes will not be over driven if you use the...

The tubes will not be over driven if you use the appropriate wiring diagram. According to the chart for the T5HO F39 tubes, to run 2 lamps on one of the ballasts, you would use wiring diagram 9....
Forum: DIY 01-12-2015, 06:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,023
Posted By mike31154
Found the text file that has the info for you....

Found the text file that has the info for you. Web links that still work! Your WH5 ballast(s) is(are) able to run either 1, 2 or 3 F39 T5HO tubes. Use wiring diagrams 14, 9 or 8 respectively. Top of...
Forum: DIY 01-12-2015, 01:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,023
Posted By mike31154
I used a couple of Workhorse 7 or 8 ballasts to...

I used a couple of Workhorse 7 or 8 ballasts to overdrive some 48 inch T5HO tubes. They're great ballasts and very flexible in their ability to run different tube combos. I have some additional data...
Forum: DIY 01-11-2015, 03:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,883
Posted By mike31154
I should mention that I run a couple of low power...

I should mention that I run a couple of low power RGB strips to supplement the more powerful 10 watt multi chips. My build thread shows them near the end I think. My lights are on timers, not a...
Forum: DIY 01-09-2015, 05:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,883
Posted By mike31154
These LEDs are designed for a purpose other than...

These LEDs are designed for a purpose other than specifically lighting up a reef tank. It doesn't matter how much they cost originally, without actually measuring PUR/PAR & knowing exactly what...
Forum: Lounge 01-07-2015, 04:02 AM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,567,835
Posted By mike31154
Maybe they're not gone! Just 'cause they don't...

Maybe they're not gone! Just 'cause they don't post any longer.... perhaps they have nothing relevant to say or ask at the moment, simply lurking. The ebb & flow of interweb forums. Facebook is the...
Forum: Lighting Specific 01-06-2015, 09:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,476
Posted By mike31154
Backcountry avatar pic indeed! Taken 19 Feb 2011...

Backcountry avatar pic indeed! Taken 19 Feb 2011 in the vicinity of Mt. Levesque in the Boulder Hut Adventures tenure by Kirsten Knechtel, one of our guides. I've been making an annual 7 day trip...
Forum: Lounge 01-06-2015, 09:35 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,567,835
Posted By mike31154
No no Doug, you don't got that smily just quite...

No no Doug, you don't got that smily just quite right.... one of these is more the ticket...

:Banane49::Banane49::Banane49::Banane49::Banane49:


.... although in my case, since I'm a tele...
Forum: Lounge 01-04-2015, 10:30 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,567,835
Posted By mike31154
Yeah baby, I'm going to be up to my armpits in...

Yeah baby, I'm going to be up to my armpits in pow pow on the ski hill bright & early tomorrow!
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