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Forum: Reef 08-06-2008, 08:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,619
Posted By spreerider
my frogspawn does good in higher flow but not...

my frogspawn does good in higher flow but not direct current from a powerhead
Forum: Reef 08-06-2008, 04:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,619
Posted By spreerider
i like softies and LPS but sps are also good, but...

i like softies and LPS but sps are also good, but i like the swaying and movement from LPS and Softies
Forum: DIY 08-02-2008, 08:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,815
Posted By spreerider
I have access to a bunch of melsec A1S PLCs and...

I have access to a bunch of melsec A1S PLCs and have started building a controller out of one, the chassis size is a bit large but compared to all the recepticles and contactors that will be in the...
Forum: Reef 08-02-2008, 08:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,975
Posted By spreerider
a PLC is a Programmable Logic Controller, its...

a PLC is a Programmable Logic Controller, its like a small computer that you can program via a regular computer and have it take inputs from any source and then output to any source, the ones i have...
Forum: Reef 08-02-2008, 01:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,975
Posted By spreerider
i use the noma ones now and just plug a power bar...

i use the noma ones now and just plug a power bar into them to control more than one device.

Jaws we will have to see how mine works out first then i may put them into production depending on the...
Forum: Reef 07-31-2008, 03:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,975
Posted By spreerider
im working on building my own, its using a...

im working on building my own, its using a 160input/output PLC and about 15 contactors, it will also connect to my computer so that i can program any device in my tank or around it to do exactly what...
Forum: DIY 07-30-2008, 06:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,340
Posted By spreerider
i have used those clamps on fish farms and they...

i have used those clamps on fish farms and they do not last, i would go with the ones made for coupling PVC that are a bit more expensive, but very reliable, or you could use a straight coupler and...
Forum: Reef 07-30-2008, 06:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,975
Posted By spreerider
A standard Cdn Tire Digi Timer is rated at 1500W...

A standard Cdn Tire Digi Timer is rated at 1500W so you should be fine with the load you have.
Forum: Reef 07-28-2008, 07:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,392
Posted By spreerider
your sink should be grounded if its metal and it...

your sink should be grounded if its metal and it its not it wont matter as it wont conduct anyways.

A GFCI works by measuring the current entering (hot) and leaving (the identified conductor...
Forum: Reef 07-27-2008, 10:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,863
Posted By spreerider
im up to 2L per day

im up to 2L per day
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 07-25-2008, 10:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,870
Posted By spreerider
check out silenx fans on NCIX.com they are very...

check out silenx fans on NCIX.com they are very quiet i have used many of them in near silent computers that i build. For their size and air movement they are the quietest fans available.
Forum: Reef 07-24-2008, 07:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,077
Posted By spreerider
interesting looking anyways, wouldent mind it in...

interesting looking anyways, wouldent mind it in my sump...
Forum: Reef 07-19-2008, 05:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,861
Posted By spreerider
my lights come on at 9pm and go off at 6am

my lights come on at 9pm and go off at 6am
Forum: DIY 07-18-2008, 07:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,010
Posted By spreerider
most pond pumps are not rated for saltwater and...

most pond pumps are not rated for saltwater and will degrade quickly if used for salt.
Forum: BC Interiors 07-10-2008, 02:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,210
Posted By spreerider
i had my clean up crew shipped from J&L by...

i had my clean up crew shipped from J&L by greyhound to the island, eneded up stuck in naniamo overnight but everything was alive and healthy when i got it.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 07-05-2008, 01:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,348
Posted By spreerider
are you willing to ship?

are you willing to ship?
Forum: Reef 07-02-2008, 11:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,611
Posted By spreerider
i ahve seen some at canadian tire for christmas...

i ahve seen some at canadian tire for christmas lights, you could also plug a powerbar into your timmer and it would then turn on all the lights at the same time that are plugged into the powerbar.
Forum: Reef 07-02-2008, 11:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,440
Posted By spreerider
i have chaeto in a 10g sump with a 18w bulb, and...

i have chaeto in a 10g sump with a 18w bulb, and its growing like a weed, i went from a baseball size piece to a basketball sized in a month. i have a few hermits in my sump (not plummed into main...
Forum: Reef 07-01-2008, 02:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,878
Posted By spreerider
watts is a measure of power so there is no way...

watts is a measure of power so there is no way 100w of mh could be more than 100w of T5... 100w is 100w of power, and yes there is a surge of power when a coil and core ballast is first turned on but...
Forum: Reef 06-29-2008, 07:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,878
Posted By spreerider
how many watts is a 8 tube tek in total, compared...

how many watts is a 8 tube tek in total, compared to your 500W now?
thats how much power it uses doesnt matter that its MH, incandescent or T5.
432 is a 8 bulb tek if i remember correctly, so thats...
Forum: FOWLR 06-28-2008, 02:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,754
Posted By spreerider
i dont think you need any with FOWLR

i dont think you need any with FOWLR
Forum: Reef 06-26-2008, 12:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,912
Posted By spreerider
i cant see why not, more flow is better... as...

i cant see why not, more flow is better... as long as the water stays in the tank still.
Forum: DIY 06-25-2008, 06:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,325
Posted By spreerider
computer supply stores sell many devices to...

computer supply stores sell many devices to silence fans, i have silicone gaskets and o-rings around my fans in my computer to silence the vibration sounds.
www.ncix.com has good prices
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 06-24-2008, 04:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,649
Posted By spreerider
i will ask some friends offline, one friend is...

i will ask some friends offline, one friend is big into fresh and wants to try out salt, he may be interested, but its a long drive from Port Alberni to pick a tank up...
Forum: DIY 06-20-2008, 01:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,852
Posted By spreerider
ive used a few evaporator coolers and they all...

ive used a few evaporator coolers and they all used wicks and a mesh but this method looks alot more reliable for salt water.
good idea, but i bet you will be using alot of water, do you have an...
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