DRThompson
2018 FMAS President
Citric Acid is an alternative also. I use it to remove scaling and to clean pumps/equipment. You can buy citric acid at grocery store or online.
HCL is VERY caustic, not sure it's for everyone.:twitch:
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Citric Acid is an alternative also. I use it to remove scaling and to clean pumps/equipment. You can buy citric acid at grocery store or online.
HCL is VERY caustic, not sure it's for everyone.:twitch:
AquamanE
Active member
Dr. T- Did Red Sea mention why they put GFO in the salt? Thats strange but interesting.
What is the common name for Citric Acid, or at least what its sold for in grocery stores so we know where to find. I agree HCL is very strong. Ive used it VERY diluted for pumps but would be terrified for AWC lines.
SpectraPure
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citric acid should be in the baking section
mrx66699
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Made some new acrylic shelves for my LM3 and pumps and moved everything from where it was to its new location....this was just setting them up in their new location ...need to setup up the float switches now...
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This is a great thread for any of you that have any questions about using a LM3 and setting it up for your AWC......http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2113252&highlight=salt+water+storage
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This is a great thread for any of you that have any questions about using a LM3 and setting it up for your AWC......http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2113252&highlight=salt+water+storage
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AquamanE
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[QUOTE
This is a great thread for any of you that have any questions about using a LM3 and setting it up for your AWC......http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2113252&highlight=salt+water+storage[/QUOTE]
OR ANY OTHER AWC SYSTEM THAT WORKS FOR YOU. :mixed:
This is a great thread for any of you that have any questions about using a LM3 and setting it up for your AWC......http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2113252&highlight=salt+water+storage[/QUOTE]
OR ANY OTHER AWC SYSTEM THAT WORKS FOR YOU. :mixed:
mrx66699
New member
OR ANY OTHER AWC SYSTEM THAT WORKS FOR YOU. :mixed:[/QUOTE]
No Eddie that thread only shows the setup of the LitermeterIII. ...if your using a different system it does not show anything on other setups...that thread will answer most questions for somone seaking answers to a LitermeterIII
DRThompson
2018 FMAS President
Agree! Probably the culprit and solution to most aquarium problems is water changes.
shellsea
Member
Dave
I have been following your thread. About to set up AWC myself. Looking at the Stenner and the Reeffiller pumps. Are you still happy with yours?
AquamanE
Active member
Dont know about Dr. T- but i followed his lead and chose the Stenner and love it. I also did a trial with the LMIII and it performed extremely well, love it also. Cant go wrong with either IMHO.
SpectraPure
.Registered Member
No Eddie that thread only shows the setup of the LitermeterIII. ...if your using a different system it does not show anything on other setups...that thread will answer most questions for somone seaking answers to a LitermeterIII[/QUOTE]
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AquamanE
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Sounds like my kind of place. I owe you guys some pictures of crystal clear salt water in a clean bucket, but I also have a surprise. I will soon unveil the superiority of our pump.
For all of you supporters out there we send a big thanks, and to all FMAS members I will give each and every one of you 5 reward dollars to our website for purchase of anything you wish to apply it towards. Email me with what product of ours you have, or if you are FMAS member with dues paid.
Thank you very much for letting me be a part of a cool place here on your thread!
Jeremy@spectrapure.com
Jeremy[/QUOTE]
Jeremy, and all Spectrapure folks, thanks for the support towards FMAS. I dont care what Matt (MrX) says about you, you guys are awesome. :wave::love1:
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Jeremy
If any of you have any questions about water filtration or level control not pertaining to AWC please feel free to pm me or email me at support@spectrapure.com
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Jeremy
DRThompson
2018 FMAS President
Very happy with my Stenner. Been running strong since Nov 2013. Other than the Automatic system I have not done any other type of water change.
mandarin417
New member
Some quick Stenner pump questions.
Some quick Stenner pump questions.
What a great thread!
The prices are better for fixed rate than they are for variable rate pumps. I also see some fixed rate double head pumps at 170gpd. I see the fixed rate double head Stenner at $290 (http://www.lockewell.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_6_31_38)
Am I understanding correctly that a 170gpd pump is actually 85 gallons per head?
Is there any advantage or disadvantage to getting one with a higher rate over lower rates?
I may have missed this but can the Stenner sit 40 feet away from input tanks and still pull the liquid? I have a tank in the family room. There is a large closet behind the tank. My wife allows me to use some of the closet. Our garage is behind the large closet. Our laundry room is next to the closet. My thought is to have my fresh saltwater in the garage pulled by a Stenner in the closet and deposited into the tank. Also to pull old saltwater from the tank and to deposit it down the laundry room drain.
Are there connectors to make 90 bends in the tubing easier to manage?
Even without setting up a hands free water change I find it would make life simpler to use a double head Stenner to do a once a week manually started water change.
Thanks,
Bob
Some quick Stenner pump questions.
What a great thread!
The prices are better for fixed rate than they are for variable rate pumps. I also see some fixed rate double head pumps at 170gpd. I see the fixed rate double head Stenner at $290 (http://www.lockewell.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_6_31_38)
Am I understanding correctly that a 170gpd pump is actually 85 gallons per head?
Is there any advantage or disadvantage to getting one with a higher rate over lower rates?
I may have missed this but can the Stenner sit 40 feet away from input tanks and still pull the liquid? I have a tank in the family room. There is a large closet behind the tank. My wife allows me to use some of the closet. Our garage is behind the large closet. Our laundry room is next to the closet. My thought is to have my fresh saltwater in the garage pulled by a Stenner in the closet and deposited into the tank. Also to pull old saltwater from the tank and to deposit it down the laundry room drain.
Are there connectors to make 90 bends in the tubing easier to manage?
Even without setting up a hands free water change I find it would make life simpler to use a double head Stenner to do a once a week manually started water change.
Thanks,
Bob
