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Gasturbineguy
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Looks like it'll be a slick setup!
Cheers - looks great and nice to see the long time RS member Snelly's posting on RS, enjoyed the pics !
snelly50
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what's the size and name of the external pumps on ur setups ? We are thinking of using a submersible pump for circulating the water and to pump out the SW too. Any ideas ? Order the BRS 5 stage. Should be here right after Christmas. The water hook is right behind the unit do it should be an easy connection. You can see the hole left by my son's dog…… ur right….. it's not a chihuahua
Yes. I used the BRS uniseals and they are easy to install, don't leak and work great on a rounded surface like a barrel.
Snelly40
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Snelly40
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hey guys, quick question.... we will be having the external pump to pump out saltwater when needed and to circulate the salt water in the jug to help with the mixing. Is it necessary to add an air stone in their as well, I was thinking if there is enough surface tension it wouldn't be needed and lastly in the 30 gallon reservoir with the ambient temp this time of year being pretty cold in the garage I was thinking of about a 300 watt heater... overkill? not enough? thoughts?
and any other mixing expertise will be greatly welcomed haha, ive never mixed my own before. I am leaing towards brightwell salt mix
and any other mixing expertise will be greatly welcomed haha, ive never mixed my own before. I am leaing towards brightwell salt mix
Choff
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Hi snelly, what I do is keep the water level in my container below the return line from the pump to create turbulence. I mix at a slightly higher salinity level and then right before I do my WC I add a little bit of Rodi to the salt mix to bring it to the correct salinity level.
As for the heater temp variance from the room to desired temp plays busy as much a factor as the volume of water. I don't think 300w would be overkill, but there are calculators out there that you can input both variables to size the heater.
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As for the heater temp variance from the room to desired temp plays busy as much a factor as the volume of water. I don't think 300w would be overkill, but there are calculators out there that you can input both variables to size the heater.
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ziggy
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No. Having the pump/water agitation on the surface is fine for oxygenation and a stone is not needed.
