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  1. steamman

    Sunscreen - bad for reefs?

    I think they are trying to protect the coral reefs in Mexico and not the fish with that policy.
  2. steamman

    Need help in Bulkhead selection

    Teflon tape is only used on threaded joints. You should wrap it around facing the threads in a clockwise motion about 6 to 8 times around. If you don't apply it properly it may not seal correctly. Very simple if you know how to apply it.
  3. steamman

    Sunscreen - bad for reefs?

    Not tank problems reef problems.
  4. steamman

    Sunscreen - bad for reefs?

    I don't have any scientific evidence to add. When I go to Cancun I love to visit the National Parks. They are on the coast (xelha and xcaret) with an abundant of salt water life. Mexico is home to the second larges coral reef on the planet. If you go into the water you must use...
  5. steamman

    Need help in Bulkhead selection

    I agree thread x thread you can easily change or reuse somewhere else. Being a pipefitter I prefer Teflon tape. It is easier to use and less mess. Pull out a dry roll of tape or a wet caulk. You can always cement a slip x thread adaptor in a slip x slip fitting. Then you basically have a...
  6. steamman

    Chiller Service Info?

    It is basically an air conditioner. You should probably be able to take it to an small appliance repair shop or hvac guy. Cost is usually by the pound of refrigerant. Hopefully you won't need a repair.
  7. steamman

    Need help

    When I saw the post from rafal07013 I went right to marcorocks and ordered some aragonite myself. I have been trying to find a decent deal and there it was. http://www.marcorocks.com/
  8. steamman

    Kold Sterile

    It is a freshwater purifier. Instead of RO water. There is no waste with this unit. http://www.poly-bio-marine.com/
  9. steamman

    What is shout it out for?

    Days gone by. Never to come back?
  10. steamman

    Kold Sterile

    Does anyone use this filtration system and what do you think?
  11. steamman

    Need help

    W ???hat do you mean you have cement ???
  12. steamman

    What is shout it out for?

    Thanks for the info. I try to figure out what is being said but I can't figure out where the conversation comes from?
  13. steamman

    What is shout it out for?

    I am new to the forum. I am confused on what shout it out loud is used for. If anyone can shed some light on it for me would be greatly appreciated.
  14. steamman

    Blue Long Tentacle Anemone or another species?

    It is not a carpet :o. My advice would be go somewhere else :-\.
  15. steamman

    Water temperature

    Great short term fix. You need to get to the root of the problem. Good luck.
  16. steamman

    fixing exposed wire on maxijet

    Trade it in at Ocean Gallery 2 with their cash for clunkers program!
  17. steamman

    Vacation Time

    That's the way to do it. Keep it simple.
  18. steamman

    Water temperature

    A chiller puts the heat that it removes from the tank in the room. If you cannot remove the air warm air the chiller puts out to a remote location you are working twice as hard to keep cool. Remote locations are garage, basement, outside, or another room you would like to heat up. Fans work by...
  19. steamman

    Tank automation ideas

    That was kind of what I was saying.
  20. steamman

    Tank automation ideas

    Your method is pretty fail safe and simple Nickjr000. I was just rattling off something that popped into my head when auto change came up. The way my system operates what I mentioned would work for me although I forgot that you would need to cut off your return pump. I would drain the main...
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