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Post by StevenPG on Jul 15, 2013 19:17:25 GMT -5
Is it normal to loose 2 gallons of water in about two days? Does this have something to do with the break in period?
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Post by StevenPG on Jul 15, 2013 19:23:43 GMT -5
Correction. One gallon.
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Post by TREVOR on Jul 15, 2013 20:06:31 GMT -5
How big of a tank? 30g?
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Post by kevincp on Jul 15, 2013 20:07:49 GMT -5
very possible..ruling out any obvious leaks, there are several factors that could contribute to excessive water evap...Is the tank near an ac supply or return grill?
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Post by StevenPG on Jul 15, 2013 20:16:17 GMT -5
very possible..ruling out any obvious leaks, there are several factors that could contribute to excessive water evap...Is the tank near an ac supply or return grill? Oh lord. It's right next to a return for my AC. Never even considered that to be a problem. |
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Post by StevenPG on Jul 15, 2013 20:25:23 GMT -5
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Post by kevincp on Jul 15, 2013 20:28:08 GMT -5
There ya go. When I had my old tank set up, I had no choice but to place it by the return. Yes, I had to top off more often and yes the grill didnt look so hot after the salt creep got a hold of it, but I didnt experience any temp swings due to it being return and not supply. Consider that was a 120 gallon with a 30 gallon sump. Not sure what size your tank is but I would monitor for temp swings just to be safe.
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Post by StevenPG on Jul 15, 2013 20:37:38 GMT -5
There ya go. When I had my old tank set up, I had no choice but to place it by the return. Yes, I had to top off more often and yes the grill didnt look so hot after the salt creep got a hold of it, but I didnt experience any temp swings due to it being return and not supply. Consider that was a 120 gallon with a 30 gallon sump. Not sure what size your tank is but I would monitor for temp swings just to be safe. Mine is a 30 gallon with 10 sump. So ill have to do a ton of topping off. Already have the misses looking for a new spot in the house. |
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Post by TREVOR on Jul 15, 2013 20:45:18 GMT -5
Yea it's very possible, I go threw about. .5-.75 g per day on my 10g
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Post by StevenPG on Jul 15, 2013 22:17:38 GMT -5
Well I am going to have to move it because I cannot invest into a good RO/DI system at this moment.
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Post by TREVOR on Jul 15, 2013 22:28:35 GMT -5
88 cents at Walmart for distilled, buy like 1 or 2'weeks worth at a time
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Post by firemanreese on Jul 18, 2013 15:15:12 GMT -5
Come by the house and get some RO/DIwater a couple of 5 gal buckets at a time will make it less of a hassle call me. Problem solved  |
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