FarmerTy Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Back then yes, ARM... Course. Now I use TLF Reborn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 welp, for $33 every 6mo, im not gonna worry about it too much the bubblecounter dries up pretty quick w/ just ro/di, i put half vegetable glycerin/rodi this time around. this way when the water evaps, theres still something there. I've noticed when my water evaps, it tends to clog.. who knows why, just does. we'll see if adding some VG to the mix helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 leaving this here.... jebao dct apex connectivity: dct bridge: http://www.fish-street.com/aqlink-a1-wifi-jebao-maxspect-controller DIY: https://www.banggood.com/Brushless-DC-Motor-Drive-Board-Controller-5V-12V-No-Hall-p-1020959.html or https://www.amazon.com/Doradus-Brushless-Motor-Controller-5V-12V/dp/B01KDVOOWA remove the POT and put the 0-10v varspeed from apex inline. I have a DC-9000, but if i ever need a replacement or upgrade, pasting these for ref! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 who has an apex online willing to test a new ARC feature out thats not completely ready for all yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 On 6/23/2017 at 2:09 PM, Isaac said: who has an apex online willing to test a new ARC feature out thats not completely ready for all yet? I have mine online through the Fusion interface... will that help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 3 hours ago, JamesL said: I have mine online through the Fusion interface... will that help? PM'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 So i picked up a milwaukee MA887, yesterday (thanks ross!), calibrated it, and ran my water... ugh. 32. which still in range, really makes some of my struggles make sense now. gonna take a reading a couple more times throughout the day before i adjust salinity accordingly. if you use anything else, throw it away, get one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 So i picked up a milwaukee MA887, yesterday (thanks ross!), calibrated it, and ran my water... ugh. 32. which still in range, really makes some of my struggles make sense now. gonna take a reading a couple more times throughout the day before i adjust salinity accordingly. if you use anything else, throw it away, get one of these.I love mine! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 36 minutes ago, FarmerTy said: I love mine! http://amzn.to/2tNHY8i - Milwaukee Instruments MA800 Protective Hardshell Case for Refractometer and Photometers cost about the same to print it myself.. so amazon'd it *lol* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 Found this handy calculator after failing w/ my own algebra: https://www.hamzasreef.com/Contents/Calculators/TargetSalinity.php current:32 target:35 change vol: 20g max water makeup salinity: 40 ugh, 5 water changes. set max to 45, makes it 3. stupid optical refractometer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 my manifold has a "bypass" extra valve... so im using this to raise my salinity. very low flow, through a cup fill w/ 1cup of salt. once a day, raises it slow about .7ppt (well, /7ppt over last day anyways). gotta love smoky moes cups, eh @Christyef? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 on a related note, i ordered (same-day amazon..makes me so lazy) some mortons pickling salt and will be making calibration solution. if you are in RR (or beyond) and want some, i can make a larger amount to split off. just bring a bottle. ill be calibrating my calibration solution w/ my calibrator (MA887) which was recently calibrated (OEM solution which is under a year old). if you have a MA887 and wanna test my tested tester, please come on over and test it... make it more valid! my head hurts from writing in circles now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 34.2 this morning. next dose in a couple hrs... should be last "full" dose, then fine tuning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 34.6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 finally took the plunge... a frag tank! its running vinegar at the moment. still debating if i want to figure out some water exchange w/ the main tank, or isolate it.anyone know of a dual peristaltic pump w/ a single motor? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 9 hours ago, Isaac said: finally took the plunge... a frag tank! its running vinegar at the moment. still debating if i want to figure out some water exchange w/ the main tank, or isolate it.anyone know of a dual peristaltic pump w/ a single motor? Frag tank! What a copy cat! I like it sir! If you are using it to store new frags, then independent of possible. If you are using it to store frags of your own corals you'll be selling, then plumb it in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 4 minutes ago, FarmerTy said: Frag tank! What a copy cat! I like it sir! If you are using it to store new frags, then independent of possible. If you are using it to store frags of your own corals you'll be selling, then plumb it in. thats was my exact frame of thought. I designed an overflow lastnight (or wee early this morning) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted August 8, 2017 Author Share Posted August 8, 2017 waiting sucks..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 cleaned, plumbed up... waiting overnight for glue. using tiny pump temp... The 3d printed overflow w/ minimal clearance for it....... and drains plumbed bypassing fuge to sump in garage... now tomorrow the trick is gonna be starting that siphon.....twice.. ugh. ok, looking for a decent light in the 50-100 range... anyone? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 And we're plumbed in!!! set to around 20-22gal/hr.. and the overflow isnt even breaking a sweat! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 That's pretty sweet Isaac! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Nice job man! Definitely taking good advantage of that 3D printer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 Darn thing leaked in between layers. super slow leak, but still. Reprinting after researching more w/ PETG and watertight in mind. 4 hours ago, Gig 'em @ NDstructible said: Nice job man! Definitely taking good advantage of that 3D printer. Aquarium was my primary excuse for getting it.... I just had to learn everything before i even tried! Gotta wait like 18hrs this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 version 2 installed... even leak tested it first! also printed a cover for it. JBJ RL overflow: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2474112 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 new light installed. printed the supports, used some 2020 extrusion for the bars... wall bracket: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2475500 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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