Forum: Reef
02-22-2002, 05:28 AM
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input needed. VHO testing...
I'd love to have automatic uninterrupted logging of data. But it's all the extra expenses. I am incurring a lot of them for this right now. Ballasts alone will hit almost $500.00 or more. ...
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Forum: DIY
02-22-2002, 05:19 AM
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soft start for powerhead
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I Kind of see where you are going Titus. Victor.. why? hmm? Using some form of integrator may work quite nicely. Nothing...
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Forum: Reef
02-22-2002, 01:04 AM
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Replies: 35
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input needed. VHO testing...
Victor,
I figured that most of the electronic will be quite good for a power factor. I'd still rather get all the numbers fom start to finish. I am not leaving any part of the data out if I can...
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Forum: Reef
02-21-2002, 11:08 PM
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Forum: Reef
02-21-2002, 10:33 PM
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Forum: Reef
02-21-2002, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,218
input needed. VHO testing...
Yes I have a multi meter. problem with that is it measures RMS voltage and RMS amperage. Those don't give you true watts. They give you Volt Amps(VA). In AC circuitry that is. In DC you will get...
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Forum: Reef
02-21-2002, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,218
input needed. VHO testing...
Little bit of an update.
After some thought I will now also be meauring the PAR as well as lumens for each ballast. I have ordered a PAR meter and hopefully it will be here in time to start this...
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Forum: Pictures
02-21-2002, 03:55 PM
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Forum: Pictures
02-21-2002, 03:52 PM
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Finally got a pic of my tank
Get used to the coralline Brad.. once you throw those 400s on I bet at least some of it does a disappearing act. images/smiles/icon_smile.gif Tho it sure looks good. ...
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Forum: DIY
02-21-2002, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 20
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soft start for powerhead
I have been looking into this myself and the voltage is not what is variable. That is why wavemakers are so frigging expensive. They ramp the current up and down for a soft start. Not voltage. I'll...
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Forum: DIY
02-20-2002, 10:38 PM
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Cheep bulbs at superstore
GE ultras are even cheaper at Wal Mart. tho the one in Vic gets cleaned out by the owner of Creatures regularly.
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Forum: Reef
02-20-2002, 09:07 PM
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input needed on back flow valve
Marco,
Two problems with teh backflow.
First one is abiggie.. Brass is made up of Copper. So that is a no go.
Secondly with all the stuff in a tanks water, including calcium, you will find...
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Forum: Reef
02-20-2002, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 35
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input needed. VHO testing...
Hey Andrew,
My plans for the box are so that it is only placed over the tube for measurements. Then teh lid is closed once it is taken. imagine a box 12" high 6 inches wide and 8" deep. A notch...
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Forum: Reef
02-20-2002, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 35
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input needed. VHO testing...
Titus,
I will be taking measurements of the lumens, lamp temp and ballast temp twice a day. IF anyone has any kind of data logging software tht woudl be cool. Other wise I was just goign to log it...
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Forum: Reef
02-20-2002, 05:20 AM
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Replies: 35
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
02-20-2002, 04:53 AM
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Replies: 3
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Christy
hey Christy.. didn't see your post..
If you want the little fella he/she is yours.
email me.. )
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Forum: Reef
02-20-2002, 04:49 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,218
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
02-20-2002, 04:49 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,414
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Forum: Reef
02-20-2002, 04:39 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,218
input needed. VHO testing...
Ok,
It is starting very soon. Before hand I want to ask for any ideas on what I should test for and post online about the VHO testing I will be doing. Here is what I was going to do so far.
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Forum: DIY
02-19-2002, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 5
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Poor man's 10K?
I have done a fair bit of research into this Steve and found that unless you pay big bucks for a photographic grade glass filter anything else you use will burn or shift its color due to the high...
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Forum: DIY
02-18-2002, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 10
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125 gal drilled overflows
Canadaboy,
I don't know how into trying out semi-new ideas you are but, here is why I made my post as I did.
I am seeing more and more tanks coming along with only a limited flow going through...
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Forum: Reef
02-18-2002, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 8
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Seattle Aquarium society meeting.
Titus,
The mods are just running a closed loop recirc of water n CO2 from the top of the reactor back into the CO2 feed line. If you take a peek at my pics in the DIY forum of my new reactor you...
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Forum: DIY
02-18-2002, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,701
125 gal drilled overflows
Welcome to the board! images/smiles/icon_smile.gif
I think it will depend on how much flow you want to have go through your tank and sump. What are your plans for a return pump(s)? Two flows...
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Forum: Lounge
02-18-2002, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 1
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darren...
Hey Shao,
It will be hopefully at the end of the month. images/smiles/icon_smile.gif I'll keep you posted.
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Forum: Reef
02-18-2002, 05:25 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,413
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