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Thank you for documenting this.The S650 has 4 Hydra 26 lights which are now around 5 years old, and in the last week 3 of the power supplies have blown, the third of them last night, so I’m expecting the 4th to go and have ordered another ready
I was sat yesterday evening, ok slumped, having sampled a glass or two of refreshments, when I noticed all the lights were out on the S650, and it must therefore be late, it was also very quiet
I walked up to it and noticed the water level in the display had dropped and the sump was full, so I thought I knew I should have changed the pump but it wasn’t a year yet so I’d been leaving it!
Anyway I put the spare pump in, which only takes a few minutes, pressed the power switch, and nothing happpend, which caused my brain all sorts of confusion....
Ive got an RCD unit on the S650’s plug, and for the first time in nearly 5 years it had tripped. The power supply of the Hydra had obviously tripped it, which is worrying if you might be away.
Anyway, for anyone with ageing Hydra‘s it might be worth making enquiries about power supplies. Were I get them from said they sold a load of them last weekend
Just an up date on the change to my own Red Sea Foundation elements
The magnesium and calcium seem to be fairly comparable in terms of strength, but the alkalinity version seems to be around 1/3 stronger from initial testing
In the S650 I was dosing around 275-295 mls per day of the Red Sea version over a long period, many months. When I changed to my version, I stayed at the same dosage but have to reduce this significantly to 225 last week and I’ve just reduced to 175 mls per day. When things are settled I’m guessing the dose will be around 200 or thereabouts.
I keep alkalinity around 8.–8.5, originally it crept up to 10.5 after changing to my version, today it was 9.5 and I’m testing every 3 days just until it settles.
I tell you what, it makes my head hurt the amount of kit and technology I’ve got in operation with the big tank sometimes!
Ive just received the replacement part from Deltec Germany for the damaged Deltec NFP512 Nitrate Reactor and Ive set it up and it’s maturing for a 3-4 days.
Im using it with a Kamoer FX STP2 continuous pump to control water through it precisely, and a DD P1 Pro single head dosing pump to add the vodka as a food source. I’ve also added Seachem Stability to start it off.
Now a little tip on the Kamoer. If you look at the picture below you will see on right hand side of the unit an arm, with a plastic piece and spring and then the locking screw. It comes shipped with the plastic piece and spring on the other side, I think for protection or whatever, but nowhere in the instructions does it tell you you have to switch it around. There’s a picture on the first page, but one assumes that’s how it’s sent and short of a forensic examination you have no idea.
I sat for 30 minutes thinking why is no water being moved around....... then I did a search and someone else @Deep here on R2R (thank you!) had the exact same problem
Heres the instructions
Anyway it’s all up and running so I’ve got to wait about 3-4 days before testing the output water.....
I’ve tried to keep it simple Rev, but it’s not happening! lolFancy!!
So do you keep barrels of alk? Goodness a quarter of a L a day is not child’s play ;Hilarious
I guarantee he does none of the heavy lifting though...Shaun saves all barrels for "heavy" water!
I guarantee he does none of the heavy lifting though...
The dosing container is 5 litres so lasts for a few weeks, but the alkalinity usage was the only reason I looked into alternatives additives.So do you keep barrels of alk? Goodness a quarter of a L a day is not child’s play ;Hilarious
I am actually ‘experimenting’ with some Kentucky/Wild Eagle bourbon I’ve m..., (sorry purchased!) which im soaking in Tennessee wood chippings from an oak barrel that contained bourbon.Shaun saves all barrels for "heavy" water!
I’ve been told to stay away from Kentucky.I am actually ‘experimenting’ with some Kentucky/Wild Eagle bourbon I’ve m..., (sorry purchased!) which im soaking in Tennessee wood chippings from an oak barrel that contained bourbon.
Its been in for around 3 weeks, and to be honest it’s quiet delightful. Only problem is I keep drinking it! Lol
Why did they catch you in the woods doing something compromising! ?I’ve been told to stay away from Kentucky.
Bourbon? Oh the shame.I am actually ‘experimenting’ with some Kentucky/Wild Eagle bourbon I’ve m..., (sorry purchased!) which im soaking in Tennessee wood chippings from an oak barrel that contained bourbon.
Its been in for around 3 weeks, and to be honest it’s quiet delightful. Only problem is I keep drinking it! Lol