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Forum: Reef 07-11-2015, 05:36 AM
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Posted By mike31154
Yes, what everyone else has said already. Even...

Yes, what everyone else has said already. Even once a bta finds a place to land, there is never a total guarantee that it won't decide to wander again in the future, even years later. BTAs are...
Forum: Reef 07-11-2015, 05:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,186
Posted By mike31154
Magnetic ballasts, transformer & capacitor may be...

Magnetic ballasts, transformer & capacitor may be old school, but in my experience they are robust. Years ago when I was running two 250 watt MH mogul base lamps, I was itching to switch to...
Forum: DIY 07-09-2015, 08:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,323
Posted By mike31154
It appears True Lumen LED strips are a product of...

It appears True Lumen LED strips are a product of Current USA. I checked their site & they offer a timer/dimmer type controller. Not sure it will work with OPs model of light since he provides no...
Forum: Reef 07-08-2015, 07:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,186
Posted By mike31154
The Apex Reference Manual is full of little gems!...

The Apex Reference Manual is full of little gems! Remember my questioning of a logged current spike of 75 amps?

https://www.neptunesystems.com/downloads/docs/Comprehensive_Reference_Manual.pdf
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Forum: DIY 07-08-2015, 07:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,323
Posted By mike31154
Not sure, don't have an Apex, but I do have LED...

Not sure, don't have an Apex, but I do have LED lights & while reading the Apex Reference Manual in an effort to help another reefer with Apex issues, I've come across this... Relevant info to you...
Forum: Reef 07-08-2015, 07:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,186
Posted By mike31154
You might be on to something with the chiller and...

You might be on to something with the chiller and if you know one of the bars is at 12 amps, that's getting a bit tight. It's generally recommended to keep draw to 80% of maximum on any given 15 amp...
Forum: Reef 07-08-2015, 07:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,186
Posted By mike31154
Doing some additional reading, the Apex...

Doing some additional reading, the Apex Comprehensive Reference Manual provides some troubleshooting procedures when your lights don't work, pages 73-74. Even gives some instructions using a...
Forum: Reef 07-08-2015, 06:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,186
Posted By mike31154
I looked up the specs on the EB8 energy bar & had...

I looked up the specs on the EB8 energy bar & had a quick read. You probably know all this, but for the benefit of any further troubleshooting..... I see that it has a built in circuit breaker, 2...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 07-08-2015, 04:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,513
Posted By mike31154
Go for 3 now, you know you want to.

Go for 3 now, you know you want to.
Forum: Reef 07-08-2015, 04:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,186
Posted By mike31154
Probably best to get an electrician in then. ...

Probably best to get an electrician in then.

Troubleshooting what you're describing without circuit diagrams, proper test equipment & being able to physically see your equipment is a guessing game...
Forum: Reef Supplies 07-07-2015, 05:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,658
Posted By mike31154
Well I'm no pro but have been in the hobby long...

Well I'm no pro but have been in the hobby long enough that I thought I've seen & read about everything! Who comes up with this stuff? Really? I run an old school wooden air diffuser skimmer & it...
Forum: Lounge 07-05-2015, 01:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,301
Posted By mike31154
Buttermilk pancake topped with butter, maple...

Buttermilk pancake topped with butter, maple syrup & fresh raspberries from my garden.
...
Forum: Lower Mainland 06-25-2015, 03:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,780
Posted By mike31154
We all make mistakes. I'm sure your daughter...

We all make mistakes. I'm sure your daughter feels bad about the mishap with the A/C. I still trust my daughter over any controller or other technology (webcams, emails, etc) when I'm away for more...
Forum: Reef 06-23-2015, 03:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,243
Posted By mike31154
I used a 2 tube Hagen Glo 48" fixture when...

I used a 2 tube Hagen Glo 48" fixture when starting up my 77 gallon years ago. Kept a BTA & some softies alive, but not sure it would have kept the nem happy long term. One white & one actinic tube.
Forum: DIY 06-16-2015, 03:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,293
Posted By mike31154
12 volt 3 amp with alligator clips! That would...

12 volt 3 amp with alligator clips! That would work great. Just because you only need 1400 mA, doesn't mean a 3 amp power supply can't be used. It will only supply what the fan draws, no more. Better...
Forum: DIY 06-15-2015, 02:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,293
Posted By mike31154
You don't have a Can Tire or Wal Merde in...

You don't have a Can Tire or Wal Merde in Saskatoon? $s to donuts they'll have a 12 volt wall wart. They will probably also have a cheap digital multi-meter for sale. A useful tool for figuring out...
Forum: Reef 06-15-2015, 02:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,158
Posted By mike31154
Could be a while until the juvenile gains much if...

Could be a while until the juvenile gains much if any size, so not sure that's a viable strategy. Even if he gains an inch in size, being a new introduction, he's going to be chased for a while & the...
Forum: DIY 06-15-2015, 02:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,293
Posted By mike31154
^ This! Looks like these folks will have pretty...

^ This! Looks like these folks will have pretty well anything you need. No need to wait for shipping with online shopping for these kind of parts since you have a bona fide electronics supplier in...
Forum: DIY 06-14-2015, 05:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,293
Posted By mike31154
Photo would certainly help sort things out. What...

Photo would certainly help sort things out. What colours are the 3 wires on the fan? There is a standard colour coding for DC circuits, but you never know these days. It's 12VDC so to run the fan you...
Forum: Reef 06-07-2015, 04:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,969
Posted By mike31154
Seems like it's just one of those things. Pretty...

Seems like it's just one of those things. Pretty well any type of power head or pump that moves sufficient water to keep a healthy reef tank is capable of mangling/shredding/attracting your critters....
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 06-07-2015, 04:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,513
Posted By mike31154
Haha, yeah, retired HVAC "Guy", must be deaf from...

Haha, yeah, retired HVAC "Guy", must be deaf from bangin' sheet metal for years! Funnin' aside though, you know you're screwed now, right? Only a matter of time until the itch to get a 2nd pump will...
Forum: Lounge 06-07-2015, 03:58 AM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,567,835
Posted By mike31154
... and the telephone poles looked like a picket...

... and the telephone poles looked like a picket fence..... son, you gonna drive me to drinkin' if you don't stop drivin' that Hot.....Rod......Lincoln....!

https://youtu.be/3R7l7nDuj1o
Forum: Lounge 06-03-2015, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,567,835
Posted By mike31154
Come now gentlemen, no kitchen no toast? Time to...

Come now gentlemen, no kitchen no toast? Time to get creative,. Got a BBQ or fire pit, Coleman stove? Are you the bread winners of the house or not?

http://www.coghlans.com/images/Toaster.jpg
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 06-01-2015, 03:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,421
Posted By mike31154
Very expensive to fix? Of course a complete wet...

Very expensive to fix? Of course a complete wet side, dry side, controller are not inexpensive. But at least you have that option with a VorTech. In my experience running MP40s for 5 years +, the...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 05-31-2015, 11:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,421
Posted By mike31154
I purchased my first & only new MP40 at J&L on a...

I purchased my first & only new MP40 at J&L on a trip from Vernon to Burnaby in 2008. Other 2 pumps I'm running are used. Took a few years, but finally an LFS here in Vernon is able to provide parts,...
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