Recent content by tcollins

I'm curious if this is the first time you've added top off water, how old is your tank that it can support so much livestock?

There are quite a few reefers, like myself, that run carbon 24/7 in phos-reactors. I run two reactors, the other with phos-ban for phosphate control. Change out monthly.

My washer tends to ruin the plastic ring I have on mine, even on gentle. I just turn them inside out, blast the large piece's off in the sink, then run them under water until the water squeezes kind of clean, then soak them in a bucket with some bleach. Let them sit overnight and rinse well...

Good thread, I hope to see more responses. I'm looking to automate this also. Right now I'm torn between an auto top off and a doser and haven't quite figured out how a contoller unit like the RK2 would fit into this. Also, is it best to feed the unit directly from the RO/DI or do I need a...

Phyl, How big of tank and how much do you think your changing through the sump when you do this out of total water volume?

I tried changing the bulbs, as I bought new ones for the swap, and still no luck. I was concerned that maybe I damaged the ballast but I don't think so, given the response I got from Ice Cap's forum on RC.

Carlo, Thanks for the reply, I didn't know you could take them apart. Exactly what I was seeking. The end caps are relativley cheap, but the drive to the LFS to get them is at least a two hour round trip. I'll pull one off and see if I can re-wire it and avoid the trip. If I have to go, it...

Read the thread on RC, read the comments on this thread. How do explain his success, if he's testing and it's proving out?

Went to the hidden reef yesterday and got the replacement part, cheap under $7.

I would expect that the ballast is good if one of the two lights will light. Any thoughts?

I just re-installed my Ice Cap 660 and T12 lights into my new canopy and now only one light, lights up. My wiring is the same and I changed the new buld that's not lighting with one of the old ones and nothing. Is it possible that I've got a wire loose in the end caps? Can you tighten these...

Surprisingly enough, the wall it back's up against is exactly 6' long and it will catch/span the other two joists. I figure it won't hurt and maybe give me a little more piece of mind. That and the fact I'll get another two feet of cabinet space for new equipment down the road isn't a bad side...

Thanks for the response, I figured I'd just check as this will be the time to do it. Appreciate all the help.

I've just finished my new canopy and am getting ready to mount two 250W SE, spider reflectors/ice cap ballast, lights. Do I screw the reflector directly up tight to the wood top or should I put some type of heat resistant material between the reflector and the wood? Thanks for the reply's.

Thanks!! Now I've got a reason to go the the Hidden Reef tomorrow!!