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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    So what salt is best? I would assume I add RO/DI water to tank then the appropriate salt and mix. Then add sand, base rock and start the cycle.. Maybe a singleton LR and some dead shrimp.? Only thing running is Pump and 40's? Or do I even need the 40's running during cylce? No lights no...
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    Woot woot.. pump in plumbing in..no leaks lookin good! Now to drain the tap water and start aquascaping! Hmm something dramatic is in store I think.. So let's think.. What rock to use.. probably base rock? OR is it worth it getting man made live rock? Things to ponder. How did you do your...
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    RO/DI expectations

    No worries. You all were quick and very helpful! Thanks!
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    RO/DI expectations

    Update: So Tim from BRA came to my house and replaced the housing and viola all was good. He also changed my filter out with a fresh new one. Nice service! Thanks BRA. My TDS is looking perfect now. Now to wait..and wait...for the filling of the real water in the tank.
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    Eric has done a lovely job. So we got water in. Sump full. Tried the pump...whhhaaa waaaaa..no go. So Eric is taking it back to OBD to see if he can fix it. If not I get to spend more money.. :( But on the good side..the floor didn't cave in.. the in plumbing, overflow pipes and sump do not...
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    RO/DI expectations

    Well lucky me..they haven't had this one before..so they don't know. At least I feel better that I put it correctly together. :) Seems to be defective equipment. They will get back to me tomorrow with a new membrane container to see if that fixes it.
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    RO/DI expectations

    Yes they are on their way now :) Yea!
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    RO/DI expectations

    Tap water going in reads 49-80ppm, at 35 PSI. Water coming out reads 0-7 first day PPM then 10-12 second day PPM. Too high I want zero to under 10%. I will have to check where the water regulator is..seems like I should get more than 35psi at home. I will go look near the water heater when I get...
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    RO/DI expectations

    The faucet connector was already attached to the black hose. I connected it to the in labeled side. The yellow was preconnected. So that left me with placing the blue in the out side. The unit labeled in and out. I also loaded the membrane on top. That was it. When I backflushed it was zero...
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    RO/DI expectations

    Hi all. The unit was new. Barrier Reef's 100 GPD Deluxe RO/DI - Barrier Reef Aquariums here is the model from Barrier Reef Aquariums. I am in a home. I expected my water pressure to be better than 35..but it looks like it is not.. of course I don't know how else to check. I believe I have it...
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    Updates for today...posted about the RODI in the equipment forum so hopfully can get some help there.. I shop vaced out the overflow. The last guy who owned the tank for some reason loaded up the overflow with rocks..all that is going to do is build up debris that I don't want in the tank and...
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    RO/DI expectations

    Hey all RO/DI folks, I started filling my 180g tank with RODI water since it is supposed to take several days. I want to make sure the RO DI unit is working correctly.. I have it hooked up but it is only getting about 35 PSI. It seems to be making water faster than waste water...so something...
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    So Eric is going to work on my plumbing on Friday. YIPPY! To prepare to test the plumbing.. I started filling the tank with RODI water since it is supposed to take several days. I want to make sure the RO DI unit is working correctly.. I have it hooked up but it is only getting about 35 PSI...
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    Fun day today... bought my LED's and Apex controller. Oceans by Design folks are going to wire them up for me. Since plumbing is out of my ability..I have Oceans by D..coming to take a look and help me out. I think it is Eric who is coming by on Monday.
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    Probably your phone.. I loaded 20 pics I believe the sump was pre-built but it is older so I can't find the brand or pics online.
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    haaa funny..Bill. It was tough he lasted about 2 minutes then said..done with this and left me with the rest of the work. Totally worth it though since I spent maybe 500 bucks for the tank, stand, sump, pump, and not so great light.
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    Let see.. Here are pics. I labeled them hopefully that will be good. The pipe's I have look 1.5 inch and 1 inch mix.. WP_000379 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! I have the Reef Octopus NW-200 6540B in sump. I believe it will fit nice and snug in the right compartment. Then PhosBan 550 reactor. with...
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    Ahh man I am so lost on what to do with the plumbing.. I pulled out all the parts I have..but it looks like he cut some of them..so I will have to rework the whole thing. I have to plumb the skimmer and media reactor and pump things back up. I want little noise. I also want to make sure water...
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    Here are the shots.. Before: WP_000332 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! After: WP_000335 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! of course you can look at the photo stream and see the action shots..my son really loved to help me out on this one..the full tank picture looks cloudy but it is the debris on the...
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    YEA! Tank refinished looking shiny.. Thanks Red C for the tip.. I did the sanding from P600 up to 12000 grit and it didn't polish I still had a subtle haze.. So I grabbed the polish and finished the job with a drill and buffing wheel with a homemade bonnet using some safety pins.. I still have a...
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