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Forum: Tank Journal 10-01-2015, 03:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,029
Posted By sphelps
I think protruding it out is a mistake, it would...

I think protruding it out is a mistake, it would look much better flush with the wall with a nice frame around the tank and fit better with a modern contemporary design if that is what you are going...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 10-01-2015, 01:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,341
Posted By sphelps
A quick search yielded this ...

A quick search yielded this

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=114821
Forum: Saskatchewan 09-18-2015, 09:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 119,219
Posted By sphelps
I knew a guy that bought the domain saskreef.com,...

I knew a guy that bought the domain saskreef.com, he may still have it lol. Just saying..
Forum: DIY 09-16-2015, 01:34 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,479
Posted By sphelps
You give up too easily. Take some some of that...

You give up too easily. Take some some of that extra aluminum tube and cope in a knee brace on each support, rivet it in for a clean look. A knee brace deceases L which is cubed in the formula I...
Forum: DIY 09-14-2015, 10:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,479
Posted By sphelps
Another option if you're rebuilding is to use...

Another option if you're rebuilding is to use stainless 304 tube. Switching to 304 from aluminum with the same dimensions will give you close to 3x the stiffness and and can be brushed to look just...
Forum: DIY 09-14-2015, 05:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,479
Posted By sphelps
This process doesn't need to be done with trial...

This process doesn't need to be done with trial and error. Simple beam formulas exist that anyone could follow.

Max deflection of a cantilevered beam is dmax=P*L^3/(3*E*I)

P = Load or weight of...
Forum: DIY 09-13-2015, 10:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,479
Posted By sphelps
Epoxy has a modulus of 3 GPa or less, while...

Epoxy has a modulus of 3 GPa or less, while aluminium is around 70. Doesn't matter how long the tubes are, it won't do jack.
Forum: DIY 09-13-2015, 08:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,479
Posted By sphelps
You'll probably need a knee brace or something to...

You'll probably need a knee brace or something to add the strength your looking for. Filling the tube with foam or composites wont do anything.
Forum: Reef 09-04-2015, 03:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,862
Posted By sphelps
Wow :surprise:

Wow :surprise:
Forum: Reef 09-03-2015, 06:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,862
Posted By sphelps
Hardware stores rent them for around $10. Some...

Hardware stores rent them for around $10. Some smaller ones like home hardware often even rent them for free provided you pay the deposit.
Forum: Tank Journal 08-28-2015, 01:49 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 155,916
Posted By sphelps
That Pectina is pretty much the coolest thing...

That Pectina is pretty much the coolest thing I've ever seen. I don't know why people bother with SPS when stuff like that is available :mrgreen:
Forum: Tank Journal 08-27-2015, 06:58 PM
Replies: 675
Views: 654,634
Posted By sphelps
Not mine either, just a good example.

Not mine either, just a good example.
Forum: Tank Journal 08-27-2015, 06:29 PM
Replies: 675
Views: 654,634
Posted By sphelps
LOL! Yeah Scott, great work!

LOL! Yeah Scott, great work!
Forum: Livestock 08-13-2015, 02:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,086
Posted By sphelps
You guys got freshwater stuff in yet?

You guys got freshwater stuff in yet?
Forum: Reef 08-04-2015, 11:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,972
Posted By sphelps
Oh yeah no worries, a 4 ft tank on 3 joists which...

Oh yeah no worries, a 4 ft tank on 3 joists which only span 8'. Sounds like lots to me so I wouldn't sweat it. I've setup and seen bigger tanks on less.
Forum: Reef 08-04-2015, 09:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,972
Posted By sphelps
Well first off it wouldn't be considered a live...

Well first off it wouldn't be considered a live load, but in any case how big is the tank? Also take what's said here lightly, an engineer is only as good as the accountability he or she offers which...
Forum: Lounge 08-04-2015, 07:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,843
Posted By sphelps
In terms of effort the ratio is about 1000 to 1...

In terms of effort the ratio is about 1000 to 1 but I kept a few reef gadgets around to help out. I'm around 6 months in, zero losses and it continues to look better each day and I literally do...
Forum: DIY 08-01-2015, 01:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,311
Posted By sphelps
You have to drill from both sides to avoid...

You have to drill from both sides to avoid chipping on the breakthrough. Also silicone on bulkheads is just silly.
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 07-30-2015, 01:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,098
Posted By sphelps
To start you need to set your ph controller to...

To start you need to set your ph controller to the optimal ph for the media, usually 6.4 but it should be stated on the container. The bubble rate doesn't matter as much as the controller will shut...
Forum: Reef 07-28-2015, 06:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,645
Posted By sphelps
You can use sprinkler solenoid valves, in my...

You can use sprinkler solenoid valves, in my experience they are more reliable (fail closed) and last longer. The valves are cheap at around $20 and available locally, replacement solenoids are also...
Forum: Reef 07-28-2015, 03:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,645
Posted By sphelps
What's it for?

What's it for?
Forum: Lounge 07-23-2015, 10:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,178
Posted By sphelps
Don't focus too much on the negative, that could...

Don't focus too much on the negative, that could be a pretty good story that pretty much no one else could tell. Maybe you even to super powers...
Forum: Lounge 07-23-2015, 05:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,605
Posted By sphelps
+1, just roll it up to the door when it's -30 ...

+1, just roll it up to the door when it's -30

Did chicken wings tonight, short ribs tomorrow, pork Wellington Friday :)
Forum: Lounge 07-23-2015, 05:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,178
Posted By sphelps
Notable is close to you. I'd say that's probably...

Notable is close to you. I'd say that's probably one of the best in that area otherwise I can recommend some nice places downtown.

http://www.notabletherestaurant.ca/
Forum: Lounge 07-14-2015, 09:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,860
Posted By sphelps
In general the law actually allows you to defend...

In general the law actually allows you to defend yourself with the same amount of force being applied. For example knives against knives, guns against guns. Going beyond that can actually get you in...
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