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  1. J

    T-5 Lights trip my GFCI

    Sounds like it will work out great for both of us. I'm excited for you to come and take a look at it all setup now!
  2. J

    T-5 Lights trip my GFCI

    Not a problem Duane, wasn't sure if your pm box was full but this time of the year is busy for everyone. I'm out of town also at work until Monday so that should work just fine! Happy holidays, talk to you soon!
  3. J

    T-5 Lights trip my GFCI

    Thanks guys, great info, I will have to check the size of the breaker before proceeding! Once again, thanks for your the help! Happy Holidays!
  4. J

    T-5 Lights trip my GFCI

    is it possible to increase the 20 amp breaker to a larger one or would that break code also?
  5. J

    T-5 Lights trip my GFCI

    Well the circuit is for the dining room only, the GFCI unit is actually located in the adjacent kitchen (which is not being used by anything). There are three standard outlets in the dining room, only one outlet is being used for all the equipment that I've listed. I'm unsure how many amps the...
  6. J

    T-5 Lights trip my GFCI

    I assume you mean the "little slit" is on the left hand side? Near the black reset button?
  7. J

    T-5 Lights trip my GFCI

    Alright, I have finally setup and established my 160 gallon tank. I'm running two K-5's, a mag 12 return pump, two 300 watt heaters, a Vertex Skimmer, 4 48" T-5 lights and LED Night lighting. My issue is that when I start up my T-5 lights at the same time, they almost always appear to trigger...
  8. J

    Padding between Tank Stand and Acrylic

    Will they know what I'm talking about when I ask for R-Tech 1/2" foam?
  9. J

    Padding between Tank Stand and Acrylic

    Great, thanks guys! I will go and look for it at Home Depot!
  10. J

    Padding between Tank Stand and Acrylic

    Does it serve any purpose or just protect the acrylic?
  11. J

    Padding between Tank Stand and Acrylic

    Maybe a basic question but I'm just about finished rebuilding the tank stand for a 160 gallon acrylic aquarium. Do you need to put down anything between the wood and the tank?
  12. J

    How to pump water up to the 2nd floor!

    Can you specify what this is: " 3/4" FPT to GHT " and where I would find it? I'm guessing its a reducer for the hose to convert it to 3/4" but I'm not certain...Thanks
  13. J

    How to pump water up to the 2nd floor!

    I like this, I do currently have a 25' python, which I'm sure I could also use inline with this tubing to make it work!
  14. J

    How to pump water up to the 2nd floor!

    I'm pumping RO water for water changes upstairs to the 2nd floor from the garage below. I have the bin setup and I'm going to pump the water up through a hose to the 2nd floor utilizing the mag 18 pump. What kind of hose should I use though? I want to make sure it won't harm the water....
  15. J

    How to pump water up to the 2nd floor!

    Alright guys, I've purchased a Mag 18 pump to get it up stairs, and I also purchased a 32 gallon Brute garbage can to to store the water, now I'm curious what type of hose should I use to pump it up with? I assue some hoses will add unwanted chemicals to the water, I need it to be flexible so I...
  16. J

    How to pump water up to the 2nd floor!

    I'm still in the planning stages and hope to be making some progress shortly but I'm planning on putting the aquarium on the 2nd floor. There is access to a window nearby and the garage sits directly below. I'm planning on pumping all the water from a bin in the garage that will be connected...
  17. J

    What brand and type of Heater do I need?

    Do you guys use controllers with this? If so, is there any cheap and reliable ones out there?
  18. J

    What brand and type of Heater do I need?

    Setting up a 160gallon with a sump. I'm planning on keeping the heater in the sump and was wondering what are good brands for heaters? I was told to stick with a titanium and preferably one that has a controller to regulate the heat and prevent runaways. I've found a lot on ebay that are...
  19. J

    How to protect laminate wood floors

    I like this idea! I'll look into it, probably would be easier to do and would do the job! Thanks
  20. J

    Is a G3 Skimmer right for me?

    So they offer controllers for heat and lights in one unit? Such as?
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