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Old 05-27-2010, 09:43 PM
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<raises hand> Oh! Oh! I can answer that Mr. Teacher! A booster pump is a good idea if your source water has low pressure, like that if you're on a well system, because you want your inlet pressure to be >80psi or even closer to 100psi if possible.

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Old 05-27-2010, 10:34 PM
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<raises hand> Oh! Oh! I can answer that Mr. Teacher! A booster pump is a good idea if your source water has low pressure, like that if you're on a well system, because you want your inlet pressure to be >80psi or even closer to 100psi if possible.

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Old 05-27-2010, 10:35 PM
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Tagging along..look forward to seeing it come together!
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Tony you weren't one of those kids I used to throw erasers, gum balls and stuff at sitting in front of the class where you ? Yes I'm on a well out here in the good old country, so yes I need a good steady pressure as my my pressure tank runs between 40 psi to 60 psi so I need something steady. The computer piece is for a few different things like doing an auto back flush, TDS sensor/display for in and out readings and so on. Having a little issue with it I think. The middle canister seems to get air in it and is usually only half full of water or half full of air - depends on how you wanna look at it. Anyone have one to compare ?

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<raises hand> Oh! Oh! I can answer that Mr. Teacher! A booster pump is a good idea if your source water has low pressure, like that if you're on a well system, because you want your inlet pressure to be >80psi or even closer to 100psi if possible.

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Old 05-29-2010, 01:21 AM
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A couple of new goodies. Thought I'd give the pellets a try. Seems most people are having some good results with them. I do have a heavy bio load as I feed my fish a good amount. I do also run Zeovit at the moment so I'll see how they work together. I'm a Tunze fan but this pump sure looks like a Sicco pump, I'll have to do a little digging to see if there is any connections. I really like the twist off top of the Vertex reactor, may have to get another one for my carbon.


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The Tunze 1073.02 pump for the reactor



The Vertex UF 20 reactor

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WOW! You've got a really long one there Ande.
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WOW! You've got a really long one there Ande.
I'm not sure that this came out exactly like you wanted it to...lol.
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Old 05-29-2010, 03:33 AM
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I'm not sure that this came out exactly like you wanted it to...lol.
Hmm.. Perhaps.. But still, I'm a little jealous that Ande's is a lot longer than mine and has a greater capacity for all that white stuff. Anyway, can't wait to see it in action. Make a video!
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Old 05-29-2010, 04:46 AM
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Tanks going to be great when it's up and running Mike! Might need a few more frags for it....
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Old 05-29-2010, 03:41 PM
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As long you don't have a kink anywhere and you have good head pressure I'm sure yours is just fine.

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Hmm.. Perhaps.. But still, I'm a little jealous that Ande's is a lot longer than mine and has a greater capacity for all that white stuff. Anyway, can't wait to see it in action. Make a video!
I have some good contacts.......

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