Forum: Reef
05-22-2012, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,993
If you can find a way to position a top off...
If you can find a way to position a top off container above your sump, you can set up a gravity fed ATO through a mechanical float valve. No electricity or pump involved. My system is sumpless, not...
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Forum: Reef
05-21-2012, 03:21 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,384
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Forum: Reef
05-20-2012, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,567
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Forum: Photography
05-20-2012, 04:13 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,002
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Forum: Reef
05-19-2012, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,567
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Forum: Nano Tank Talk
05-18-2012, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,307
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Forum: Reef
05-14-2012, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 9,068
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Forum: Reef
05-14-2012, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 9,068
GFI device will trip without having a ground as...
GFI device will trip without having a ground as well. That's the whole premise behind it actually protecting us from shock. If you contact the hot lead of a GFI protected circuit & sufficient current...
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Forum: Reef
05-13-2012, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,866
Every winter I go on at least two, one week...
Every winter I go on at least two, one week backcountry ski trips. An email won't help me out there since the only communications at most remote lodges is satellite phone, although some of them do...
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Forum: Reef
05-12-2012, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 20,032
Each method of measurement in the hobby has its...
Each method of measurement in the hobby has its limitations. From my personal experience, the swing arms appear to be the least reliable & messy to use. The floating hydrometer & refractometer are...
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Forum: BC Interiors
05-12-2012, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 81
Views: 19,693
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Forum: DIY
05-12-2012, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,716
Two coats of MinWax mahogany stain on the...
Two coats of MinWax mahogany stain on the outside, bare wood on the inside, although I did stick some aluminum tape along the lower portion of the inside to reflect some of the light, sideways I...
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Forum: BC Interiors
05-12-2012, 05:08 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 19,693
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Forum: BC Interiors
05-12-2012, 05:02 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 19,693
I'm with Shaw since moving to Vernon. Getting a...
I'm with Shaw since moving to Vernon. Getting a bit annoyed with the TV side of things these days, although I'm not sure Telus would be any better in that regard. My daughter & her partner are with...
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Forum: Reef
05-12-2012, 04:39 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 20,032
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Forum: Reef
05-12-2012, 03:08 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,811
Adhesive is fine, but when the LED burns out,...
Adhesive is fine, but when the LED burns out, you'll be cursing the stuff when trying to remove it. Taking a little extra time to drill/tap & use screws might save some frustration down the road.
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Forum: Reef
05-11-2012, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 9,068
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Forum: Lighting Specific
05-10-2012, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 8,466
LEDs from 2 years ago most definitely don't...
LEDs from 2 years ago most definitely don't compare to today's versions. You only need to look back a few months to see what Cree has been doing with their 3 watt X series in terms of efficiency....
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Forum: DIY
05-10-2012, 01:33 AM
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Replies: 106
Views: 76,475
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Forum: DIY
05-09-2012, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 76,475
A little over a month now running the fixture....
A little over a month now running the fixture. Not completely finished, but I've stained the wood & half attached some of the trim to make it a little nicer to look at. Still need to figure out how...
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Forum: DIY
05-09-2012, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,716
Pics taken this morning. Voltage is dialed down...
Pics taken this morning. Voltage is dialed down low for dawn effect. Typical forward voltage for maximum current of around 900mA for most of the LEDs is between 9-12 volts. I've never run them any...
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Forum: DIY
05-09-2012, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,716
Several reasons. Price, more flexibility as to...
Several reasons. Price, more flexibility as to colour blending, availability of the heatsink/fan combos for cooling, forward voltage of 9-12 volts (more common voltage for power supplies, possible...
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Forum: DIY
05-09-2012, 05:18 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,716
I'm about 90% done with my DIY fixture using 10...
I'm about 90% done with my DIY fixture using 10 watt multi chip emitters. I've had it hanging over the tank for just over a month but need to take a more recent picture since I've stained the wooden...
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Forum: Reef
05-09-2012, 02:35 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,641
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Forum: Reef
05-08-2012, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,024
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