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05/30/2017, 10:52 AM | #276 |
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I've got the same generator Mine turns on immediately on a power outage. Maintenance by a local generator company and 10 year warranty. Nice to have here where I live because our power goes out way too often, and typically takes a long time to get back on
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05/30/2017, 11:13 AM | #277 |
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Great thread. Amazing tank!
Sorry if you've already answered this and I missed it. What do you do for a living? |
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They do. My question was in reference to knowing what to power on and what to leave off in case of outage. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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That's what I was thinking of as a temp fix. I can power the hammerhead which would not be damaged by the dirty generator power of the generator I currently have. I would have to be home to crank it but it's good for a stopgap. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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05/31/2017, 09:41 PM | #281 | ||
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Wow, a 10 year warranty is amazing, Dave! Glad to know you are using the same backup generator as well.
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06/01/2017, 01:20 AM | #283 |
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The boxwoods were prettier. :0)
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06/10/2017, 09:36 AM | #286 |
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What size genset is that? I've been following so many threads, I cant recall if you've mentioned it already or not...apologies.
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06/11/2017, 01:55 PM | #289 |
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Thanks for the compliment ... I am getting closer to adding rock and water to the tank as well. I have been cooking over 400 pounds of large Pukani rock in complete darkness for the past few months.
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06/11/2017, 04:10 PM | #290 |
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How is the phosphate level on that rock?
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06/11/2017, 07:12 PM | #291 |
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I have that same generator, its great. Go to amazon and order an extra maintenance kit or two and keep oil on hand. Even if you contract with someone for maintenance, want to be prepared just in case there is an extended outage and you need to perform maintenance.
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06/12/2017, 05:43 AM | #292 |
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I have not tested for phosphates yet, just doing water changes and occasional dosing. Call it just being crazy busy and/or lazy or both right now. I am operating under the assumption that the rock will leach phosphates for a while and before I transfer the rock to the new display, the plan is to test on a regular basis.
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Thank you! I appreciate the recommendation.
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06/15/2017, 02:47 PM | #295 |
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Incredible build so far! I have been following this build for a year now. Looks like you are getting close to getting it up and running! I have a whole house generator as well. You will not regret investing into one at all. Remember to set the time for it to start up for when you are normally home. They can be programmed to start up and run for a few minutes once a week. That way you know it is still working in event of a real emergency/ power outage. You will also be the most popular guy in the neighborhood when the power goes out. Keep the pics coming.
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06/25/2017, 08:41 PM | #296 |
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thats a dream come true. love the on site build. so unique. prime dimensions.
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06/26/2017, 02:40 PM | #297 |
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Rockscaping? Water? Corals?
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Sorry for the delayed reply and thank you so much for the amazing compliments and tips for the generator.
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06/28/2017, 09:58 PM | #299 |
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So here is the back story on why I have not updated this thread in a while. For those who know me well, know that keeping SPS long-term (ie, years) and leaving for vacation takes a lot of planning and work to make sure everything survives without me for up to two weeks at a time.
And this year is no different as I just returned from an amazing 10 day beachfront island vacation. I already miss the amazing views from the past two weeks at Lido Key. When I recover from my beach blues, I will post more coral and build update pictures, no worries. Last edited by aquavista99; 11/06/2017 at 11:42 PM. |
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Looks like an awesome vacation, looking forward to seeing the updated pics!
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