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I have one on my pond and I can't kill it. Just didn't know how quiet it was since it's outside and I never tried it anywhere else.
93 Cube for under a grand. It can be done... I think. UPDATED GRAND TOTAL! :)
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I have one on my pond and I can't kill it. Just didn't know how quiet it was since it's outside and I never tried it anywhere else.
OMGitsManBearPig
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the dcp-6500 on my office aquarium (10 feet from my chair) is dead silent. I hear the air intake on the reef octopus. I have that skimmer on a 3 minute delay. I can just hear the whir of the jebao until the overflow starts in. I don't hear it for the rest of the day.
Suffice it to say I am satisfied. and it's cheap enough that I can have an extra on standby in the event of a main return pump failure.
Suffice it to say I am satisfied. and it's cheap enough that I can have an extra on standby in the event of a main return pump failure.
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I searched for the best deal and found this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/253081970138
I added the three year warranty. For $8.49 it's solid insurance.
Total: $57.49
Running total: $659.26 + 57.49 = $716.95
$283.05 left to spend!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/253081970138
I added the three year warranty. For $8.49 it's solid insurance.
Total: $57.49
Running total: $659.26 + 57.49 = $716.95
$283.05 left to spend!
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dantimdad
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So I had put in that I was going to spend $35 on an ink bird controller. I actually spent $16 on one on amazon. So, $19 back in the budget!
$716.95 - $19 = $697.95 $302.05 left to spend.
I like the way this one is going to work because there aren't extra cords to it. It will be a lot more neat. I will just wire it to an outlet/switch specifically for the heater. This is another advantage of building my own switch panel rather than the DJ thing.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0152LYY0I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I read several reviews from aquarists on it and it seems to work well.
$716.95 - $19 = $697.95 $302.05 left to spend.
I like the way this one is going to work because there aren't extra cords to it. It will be a lot more neat. I will just wire it to an outlet/switch specifically for the heater. This is another advantage of building my own switch panel rather than the DJ thing.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0152LYY0I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I read several reviews from aquarists on it and it seems to work well.
Quinnchero
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Can I ask where you got that ceramic tile? I searched for a long time for something close to that and ended up DIYing my own tile with heavy card stock paper spray glued to cheap bathroom tiles. They turned out nice, but I really like what you have there.Inspiration tile for the new stand:
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dantimdad
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I actually bought the last 5 the guy had on ebay. I planned on using them as kind of my signature when I build a stand.
He has some chipped up ones left I thought about getting them and making a mosaic.
OMGitsManBearPig
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I've been on the hunt for just a device. Perfect. I just don't trust the built in thermostats on cheap heaters. I've never had a cheap heater's element fail... but the thermostats? Those fail all the time. Thanks for the $16 solution.
Brew12
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Cheapest one I've ever seen. I would never run a reef tank without a heater controller!
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dantimdad
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Like I said earlier, I would have paid the $35. This I would have paid more for. It will be much, much cleaner of an install.
Glad I could help!
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Picking up the skimmer and possibly second power head tonight!
Well, after a follow up Dr. appointment. Been having some residual issues from the stroke and they drew about 50 vials of blood a couple weeks ago. ;Vamp Is it legal to donate my blood without asking first? LOL.
Today I find out what the results are.
Wish me luck!
(BTW, warned everyone I would be updating on everything going on!
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Well, after a follow up Dr. appointment. Been having some residual issues from the stroke and they drew about 50 vials of blood a couple weeks ago. ;Vamp Is it legal to donate my blood without asking first? LOL.
Today I find out what the results are.
Wish me luck!
(BTW, warned everyone I would be updating on everything going on!
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Picking up the skimmer and possibly second power head tonight!
Well, after a follow up Dr. appointment. Been having some residual issues from the stroke and they drew about 50 vials of blood a couple weeks ago. ;Vamp Is it legal to donate my blood without asking first? LOL.
Today I find out what the results are.
Wish me luck!
(BTW, warned everyone I would be updating on everything going on!
Good luck!
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dantimdad
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I forgot to mention: I started laying out the electrical panel. It will look like crap with the switch covers I have.
Does anyone have a CNC machine or laser cutter they can help me out with something I have designed?
I could do it with a router and a template, but then it would require a LOT of hand filing to get it right.
I think I will try a test piece and see where that gets me.
Does anyone have a CNC machine or laser cutter they can help me out with something I have designed?
I could do it with a router and a template, but then it would require a LOT of hand filing to get it right.
I think I will try a test piece and see where that gets me.
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This came in today:
The guitar pick is for reference.
This thing is TINY!
It will easily incorporate into my switch panel. Ya know, for under a grand, this thing is gonna turn out pretty slick.
The guitar pick is for reference.
This thing is TINY!
It will easily incorporate into my switch panel. Ya know, for under a grand, this thing is gonna turn out pretty slick.
OMGitsManBearPig
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Mine comes in tomorrow!
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dantimdad
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I will say the mounting system is clever for this thing, but, there will be a very narrow margin of error on the opening or it will show.
I am going to do a template for my router so I can sneak up on an exact fit then router it out and chisel/sand the corners square.
I will take pics along the way.
OMGMBP - I will send you the template if you want when I am done. It'll be a couple weeks though.
I am going to do a template for my router so I can sneak up on an exact fit then router it out and chisel/sand the corners square.
I will take pics along the way.
OMGMBP - I will send you the template if you want when I am done. It'll be a couple weeks though.
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