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Forum: DIY 12-13-2009, 10:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,816
Posted By Lampshade
As a quick fix.. you could change out the elbow...

As a quick fix.. you could change out the elbow above the checkvalve for a Tee, and put an arrestor above it. if you really want a quick fix you could even just drill and fill it in. Any building...
Forum: Reef 12-13-2009, 09:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,215
Posted By Lampshade
Crash Recovery

So.... I've had a 55g set up for about 9 months now. I started off with some well esablished live rock from other tanks(thanks guys :D), have about 50+lb's now. The rock had growth on it,...
Forum: DIY 09-30-2009, 06:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,100
Posted By Lampshade
If the glass is sharp use some fine sand paper to...

If the glass is sharp use some fine sand paper to take the edge off quickly, doesn't even need to be very fine paper. I had some old wood fine sandpaper that worked out great. I imagine a granite...
Forum: DIY 09-29-2009, 03:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,593
Posted By Lampshade
That looks pretty interesting, and would actually...

That looks pretty interesting, and would actually be pretty fun to set up. But after adding up all the parts you need, board, clock, IO, relays,LED's etc. I think the logo is still a far cheaper...
Forum: DIY 09-27-2009, 03:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,593
Posted By Lampshade
I picked up a PT100 thermocouple with a 4-10mA...

I picked up a PT100 thermocouple with a 4-10mA transmitter, seemed cheaper than the PT100 module for the LOGO!, i'll just have to see how accurate it ends up being.
Transmitter...
Forum: DIY 09-27-2009, 12:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,593
Posted By Lampshade
The new ones also have 4 analog inputs, which...

The new ones also have 4 analog inputs, which would be nice, i picked up a 0BA5, should work out alright, the TD display would have been nice though. The mini diplay screen is pretty customizeable...
Forum: DIY 09-26-2009, 09:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,593
Posted By Lampshade
Yes, i have 10g sump on a 55gal tank. And...

Yes, i have 10g sump on a 55gal tank.

And yes, it is a Siemens LOGO!, great little things, used them at work for pretty much anything, half the time they're cheaper than buying relays. I like the...
Forum: DIY 09-26-2009, 03:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,593
Posted By Lampshade
PLC Controller

So looking around EBay the other day i managed to pick up a PLC cheaper than most light timers. So, i bought it, and started thinking of the endless possibilities of having a PLC for my tank. It's...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 09-11-2009, 07:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 965
Posted By Lampshade
LF Live Rock or Base Rock, Surrey, BC

I need another 30+lb's of rock in my tank, so if anyone has any they are will to part with let me know and we can work out a price. I would prefer Live Rock, but anything would be helpful at this...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-11-2009, 07:37 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 954
Posted By Lampshade
Lampshade's 55g

So, it's been an adventure so far, but seems to be going well. I've been reading many many hours of forums, guides, books, whatever i can to find about saltwater setups, so thought i'd give it a...
Forum: DIY 09-07-2009, 11:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,029
Posted By Lampshade
That's most likly it, thanks. Maybe i'll hold off...

That's most likly it, thanks. Maybe i'll hold off on using it until i get my PLC and use ambient temp to shut it off. Thanks for the info :D
Forum: DIY 09-07-2009, 09:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,029
Posted By Lampshade
MH Ballast

I'm mounting my MH lighting, and the Ballast has "This Side Up" written on the top. I imagine it's there for a reason, i'm just wondering, how bad is it to have the ballast on end? It fits in my...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-03-2009, 01:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 864
Posted By Lampshade
If i was less than a 14 hour drive away...

If i was less than a 14 hour drive away...
Forum: Reef 08-31-2009, 12:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,722
Posted By Lampshade
I have a 55gal set up right now, in my 10 gallon...

I have a 55gal set up right now, in my 10 gallon sump i'm haveing a big problem keeping my max fill/on cycle calibrated. I filled the tank/sump with all the pumps off, it sat full, so this is my...
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