jhnrb 150 reef - Page 18

Dentoid · 05-09-2007, 09:51 PM

John I came across this quote by Longfellow and thought of your thread!

Quote:

Perseverance is a great element of success. If you only knock long enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody.

jhnrb · 05-13-2007, 10:07 PM

Update on progress.
Makeup water automated and also kalk reactor when needed.

Saltwater barrel circulation pump.

Inside ro/di barrel - pump for export, pickup line for makeup, and air stone for circulation and oxygenation.

Feed water line connected.

RO/DI system.

THE ABOVE ARE NOT YET FINISHED. MORE TO COME.

Frankie · 05-13-2007, 10:48 PM

Looking good. I like the ro/di system. Also everything looks very secure. Keep up the good work!

Craig Manoukian · 05-13-2007, 11:27 PM

What elevation in inches do you have for the salt barrel supply and return circulation. Looks like you have them set fairly low which is awesome as salt settles to the bottom when it loses suspension.

jhnrb · 05-14-2007, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig Manoukian

What elevation in inches do you have for the salt barrel supply and return circulation. Looks like you have them set fairly low which is awesome as salt settles to the bottom when it loses suspension.

The bottom intake to the pump is 6" to center of line off bottom of barrel and the return center of line is at 13" off bottom of barrel. This will provide a very good mix at the bottom of the barrel and throughout. I also will push air to oxygenate and circulate the salt water. The air will run 24/7, the pump will run 72 hrs with OSMO prep and another 72 hrs with new saltwater. when water change is to be done the pump will be run at least 24 hours prior to export to main sump. The intake and outtake are positioned for consideration of circulation only.

Craig Manoukian · 05-14-2007, 12:46 AM

Way cool beans! You and I are on the same track, eh?

jhnrb · 05-20-2007, 01:21 AM

Finally. The RO system is pumping water. Added a mixing pump to the ro barrel also. Feed water in 280 TDS, product water to barrel 0 TDS. I added a .35 pleated prefilter ahead of the ro system. The TDS is reading the feed water after the Prefilter. Im very impressed with this R/O system. (Spectrapure 2000 5 stage). Electrical wiring has started.

Frankie · 05-20-2007, 09:32 AM

Sweet! Did i hear you say water?

aquaman3680 · 05-20-2007, 09:46 AM

how many gallons per day is that RO system?

jhnrb · 05-20-2007, 03:31 PM

35 gpd, however, I have already found out that my pressure at 44 lbs is not sufficient to get the product amount, so, I have a booster pump and flush kit from spectrapure on the way. If I decide that the 35gpd is not enough I can always piggyback another membrane to increase daily production. anyway I feel the 35 per day will be just fine. water changes will only be monthly as now planned, and if increased then will revisit the ro amount. (of course spectrapure has higher gpd units. The current rage is the max cap 5 stage).

Dentoid · 05-20-2007, 04:07 PM

Woo Hoo! W-A-T-E-R!

Craig Manoukian · 05-21-2007, 01:00 AM

Nice clean electrical work!

Woodstock · 05-21-2007, 10:16 AM

Very nice Mike!
I too am thinking of a dual membrane and booster pump because they will significantly reduce waste water!

sasquatch · 05-21-2007, 11:37 AM

What kind of champagne are you christening the tank with? Truly a wild build, congrats!

Dentoid · 05-21-2007, 01:41 PM

John, where is the Sports Illustrated swimsuit models calendar. You must have some space left on the wall for that!

05-13-2007, 10:07 PM	#257 (permalink)
jhnrb Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eureka, CALIF. Posts: 495 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: jhnrb 150 reef Update on progress. Makeup water automated and also kalk reactor when needed. Saltwater barrel circulation pump. Inside ro/di barrel - pump for export, pickup line for makeup, and air stone for circulation and oxygenation. Feed water line connected. RO/DI system. THE ABOVE ARE NOT YET FINISHED. MORE TO COME.

05-13-2007, 11:27 PM	#259 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,405 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: jhnrb 150 reef What elevation in inches do you have for the salt barrel supply and return circulation. Looks like you have them set fairly low which is awesome as salt settles to the bottom when it loses suspension. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

05-14-2007, 12:46 AM	#261 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,405 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: jhnrb 150 reef Way cool beans! You and I are on the same track, eh? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

05-20-2007, 01:21 AM	#262 (permalink)
jhnrb Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eureka, CALIF. Posts: 495 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: jhnrb 150 reef Finally. The RO system is pumping water. Added a mixing pump to the ro barrel also. Feed water in 280 TDS, product water to barrel 0 TDS. I added a .35 pleated prefilter ahead of the ro system. The TDS is reading the feed water after the Prefilter. Im very impressed with this R/O system. (Spectrapure 2000 5 stage). Electrical wiring has started.

05-20-2007, 09:46 AM	#264 (permalink)
aquaman3680 Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,155 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: jhnrb 150 reef how many gallons per day is that RO system? __________________ Check it out! The 90 gallon Road Trip

05-20-2007, 03:31 PM	#265 (permalink)
jhnrb Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eureka, CALIF. Posts: 495 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: jhnrb 150 reef 35 gpd, however, I have already found out that my pressure at 44 lbs is not sufficient to get the product amount, so, I have a booster pump and flush kit from spectrapure on the way. If I decide that the 35gpd is not enough I can always piggyback another membrane to increase daily production. anyway I feel the 35 per day will be just fine. water changes will only be monthly as now planned, and if increased then will revisit the ro amount. (of course spectrapure has higher gpd units. The current rage is the max cap 5 stage).

05-20-2007, 04:07 PM	#266 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,827 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: jhnrb 150 reef Woo Hoo! W-A-T-E-R! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

05-21-2007, 01:00 AM	#267 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,405 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: jhnrb 150 reef Nice clean electrical work! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

05-21-2007, 10:16 AM	#268 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,157 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: jhnrb 150 reef Very nice Mike! I too am thinking of a dual membrane and booster pump because they will significantly reduce waste water! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

05-21-2007, 11:37 AM	#269 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: jhnrb 150 reef What kind of champagne are you christening the tank with? Truly a wild build, congrats!

05-21-2007, 01:41 PM	#270 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,827 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: jhnrb 150 reef John, where is the Sports Illustrated swimsuit models calendar. You must have some space left on the wall for that! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

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