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10/15/2009, 08:31 PM | #276 |
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Thanks rbnice1... I use paper towels and reach into the neck to wipe it clean. Hands get a little dirty but cup and neck get clean. I've yet had to take off the cup.
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10/15/2009, 09:15 PM | #277 |
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Yeah, I'll probably end up doing that since I had it that way w/ my old ETSS and a 2-liter bottle. Just wondering if it's okay to unscrew skimmer cup while pump is on or not.
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10/15/2009, 09:31 PM | #278 |
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I recommend shutting it down for any maintenance, I do. Otherwise, you run the risk of it bubbling all over the place.
'05 Audi S4??? What kind of aquarium equipment is that? LOL
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10/15/2009, 10:10 PM | #279 |
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So what's everyone running their revised 170's at? Mine is currently at 9" of water, 2 full turns open at the pump and 80-90% closed. 24 hour pics...
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10/16/2009, 11:46 AM | #280 |
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hey nuuze i got the same thing but running it with 2.5 turns out.. much darker skimmate!
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10/16/2009, 11:50 AM | #281 |
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Mine is a little darker, nozzle turned all the way out, the standpipe at about 90% closed.
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10/16/2009, 12:19 PM | #282 |
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10/16/2009, 02:40 PM | #284 |
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The 170 definitely makes a much denser foam now, as others have mentioned as well.
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10/16/2009, 03:34 PM | #285 | |
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10/16/2009, 03:37 PM | #286 |
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Yeah, I am pleased with the color of the skimmate. What it indicates to me is that I can adjust this to be a bit more watery, or dark....Without the mod, I had 2 options, dark stuff or overflowing the cup.
After it settles in at this setting for a few more days, I will probably screw the screw all the way in, and back out right after the surging stops. then see which of the two I like better, and adjust thereafter accordingly. |
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10/17/2009, 12:57 AM | #288 | |
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So I decided to pull out the kill-a-watt meter. This is the one used. Riser and water was left the same with the pump screw adjusted. -Screwed in all the way was surging that can be seen in the intake tube and silicone tube between the pump and skimmer. 28 watt / 1.11 amp -1 full turn. Surging in the intake tube was gone but can still be seen in the silicone tubing between pump and skimmer. 29 watt / 1.11 amp -2 full turns where I had it. Surging completely gone and foam was pretty thick for the last couple days with very little skimmate but very dark. 30 watt / 1.11 amp -3 turns you can start to see more bubble activity in the cone. 31 watt / 1.11 amp -4 turns same as last, maybe a little better. (this is where I'll leave it for now) 32 watt / 1.12 amp -5 turns appears the same, bubbles may be appearing a little bigger. 32 watt / 1.12 amp -6 turns bubbles looks like it's starting to get waeker/less. 33 watt / 1.12 amp So I'll leave it at 4 turns and see how it goes...more to come. HTH! I also posted this and some other reading on my tank thread here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...3#post15870563 Last edited by Nuuze; 10/17/2009 at 01:37 AM. |
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10/17/2009, 06:39 AM | #290 |
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Nuuze,
Where can you get a Kill-a-watt meter like that? Also, about how much would it cost?
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10/17/2009, 06:43 AM | #291 |
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Nevermind, I found it on amazon and some other sites. Thanks anyway! Sometimes, if I would just look before asking! lol...
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10/19/2009, 07:18 AM | #293 |
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What is everyone talking about with the white adjustment screw? Is there an adjustment screw on the pump I was unaware of? I have an Alpha 250.
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10/19/2009, 09:41 AM | #295 |
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If anyone is looking for a killawatt meter we have them in stock ready to ship!
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10/19/2009, 03:44 PM | #298 |
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Add me to the 170 club....
Stupid question, but are our old volutes, pinwheels, etc. of any value to the rest of the community ??? Im assuming theyre going to start coming from the factory with the new revised pump and not the old setup, but if we could sell these old ones or something that might be nice.
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10/20/2009, 11:29 AM | #299 |
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220V Vertex Alpha 250?
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I wanna join the Vertex Alpha club Any indication on when the 220V Alpha 250's will arrive/ship? I've ordered mine about 4 weeks ago. Thanks for the reply. Best regards, Danny |
10/20/2009, 11:57 AM | #300 |
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There is a shipment that is arriving here in the states the end of next week. It will need to clear customs and head are way.
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