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    MH Bulbs & power consumption

    Update: November is the beginning of the winter power prices for 94501 and my bill dropped to 30.00 with the exact same power consumption of 22 khv usage (thats how the bill reads in khv) due to zero tier 3 usage. Better get the new Maxspect lights before it changes back! Thank you all for help.
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    MH Bulbs & power consumption

    What a great hobby! and Thank you reefers. Wish I could be there saturday, I send the Seahorse Queen Sonia.
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    MH Bulbs & power consumption

    Nice solar setup Mike good job. I'm in alameda so pretty even temps and sump is under tank in front room. Did some testing using the RKL and the system in full ops with 2 flourescent on draws 1.3-4 Amps, adding in the 2 MH it draws 4.3 Amps. My conclusion is to run the MH 4 hours/day and turn...
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    MH Bulbs & power consumption

    Thanks Mike! Very helpful, the guesstamation was that new MH rig wouldn't break or shock me (pun intd! Lol). I did solve a nasty stray voltage problem which was the suspect. After a reread I'm still using 21kWh p/day (01/12=21kHv at 85.00) with 38% of my usage in tier3 that's 57% more...
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    MH Bulbs & power consumption

    Thanks all, after additional research I see my ballasts are old style large power hogs. So my new plan is to use another twin 96w pc fixture making the setup 4x96w pc total. The setup then consists of 2-470nm royal blue bulbs and 2-10000k (not yet purchased, open to suggestions) running PCs 5...
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    MH Bulbs & power consumption

    Hello, I purchased a used Coralife Pro 48" twin MH 250w light fixture and have not replaced the MH bulbs and do not know their age. My electric bill has doubled to 112.00 p/mo running them only 4 hours a day. Question would new MH bulbs make a significant difference in power consumption...
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    Romberg Tiburon Center-Tour, Barbecue, & Gear Swap - July 14th - 12:00PM Noon

    Definitely sounds like fun! Please count us in as well... Scott and Sonia. We also may have some gear, so we'll get back to you on that...
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    Circulation pumps/wavemaker

    Watched some UTubes and understand now, MP60 moves the mass, Koralia moves sweeper column. MP60 has some super wave action! Thanks for the help. Scott
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    Circulation pumps/wavemaker

    Thanks Kmooresf and Coral reefer, Real partial to the Tunze system, but also intrigued by the simplicity of a single Vortec mp 60. Fill me in a bit, When running 1 mp60 I presume it's placement would be lengthwise in tank, 1/3 of the way down from the top?
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    Circulation pumps/wavemaker

    Hi Reefers! Circulation analysis is holding up the dream 48" 120 reef… Powerhead variables; Cost, Reliability, Noise, Directional flow choice, Flow focus, Wavemaker or Aquarium controller, Night mode, Feeding mode, Random flow, Storming modes. Sure I'm missing something. After due...
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    Steinhart Aquarium Tour

    Thank you... we're looking forward to it!
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    Steinhart Aquarium Tour

    Please include (Scottmo+1) Scott Morrison & Sonia Carrillo as back up for the Steinhart tour, Thank You!
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    BOD + Rockscaping Demo w/jestersix - April 2012 - room 2338

    Sounds GREAT thanks! The Newbie(s) are IN!
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