PK's return to the addiction with 160g

[pk-sd]

Good on them!! It should have been a question number two, from the day they sold you the solar.

"sir, any reason we should have a generator on site for life support, or other issues while we drop power...?"

... none-the-less, glad you got it handled. I'd have let ya borrow one in a worst case scenario.

Thanks Johnny

It was my fault. I over estimated my UPS ability to run the powerheads. But I am glad it all worked out. I liked the generator they provided. Did not realize they were so compact. Looks like I am going to purchase one.

[JohnnyAirtime]

.......... I liked the generator they provided. Did not realize they were so compact. Looks like I am going to purchase one.

The best ones I've used (and I've used them all my life - off-road racer, desert, camper guy) are the Honda EUXXXXi versions. For example, EU2000i. Even though costly, they'll run for hours on a half gallon of gas. My 2000i runs for 6hrs on half gallon, and is super quiet. A 1000i, would be more then sufficient for a full-blow tank and refridge/freezer... and run forever on a tank of gas. Always good to have one around... "just in case".

[pk-sd]

The best ones I've used (and I've used them all my life - off-road racer, desert, camper guy) are the Honda EUXXXXi versions. For example, EU2000i. Even though costly, they'll run for hours on a half gallon of gas. My 2000i runs for 6hrs on half gallon, and is super quiet. A 1000i, would be more then sufficient for a full-blow tank and refridge/freezer... and run forever on a tank of gas. Always good to have one around... "just in case".

Thanks for the info.

None of the sites online(or the ones I visited) show price for Honda 1000i generator. I think they are about $800 each. Any experience with Generac generators like the one below:

$599 for 1400 watt.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...1862_200461862

I will still most likely go with the Honda though.

[pk-sd]

6.37kW solar is up....operating my reef just got a whole lot cheaper

[Bubblehead]

Nice system. I got a 5kW system installed 6 weeks ago and it has been offsetting ALL my electrical use in the house. Definitely makes the reef more affordable!

[sherrerb]

Question PK, about how deep is your substrate? I have the same foot print peninsula tank and im fixing to get my sand. Just curious how many gallons im going to need. Thanks in advance.

[pk-sd]

Question PK, about how deep is your substrate? I have the same foot print peninsula tank and im fixing to get my sand. Just curious how many gallons im going to need. Thanks in advance.

Its somewhere between 2.5-3" deep. I ordered 180lbs of Tropic Eden Reeflakes. But used only 165lbs of it. I think 150lbs should have been enough.

[pk-sd]

Check out this sand bed calculator on reefcentral

http://www.reefcentral.com/calc/SandBed.php

[sherrerb]

Its somewhere between 2.5-3" deep. I ordered 180lbs of Tropic Eden Reeflakes. But used only 165lbs of it. I think 150lbs should have been enough.

I think your right, thanks for the link, it came out to 153lbs for me. Nice tank BTW! awesome setup, hope mine looks that great when I'm done with aquascaping and stocking! If theres not an issue, maybe i can cruise on by one day and take a gander at your setup!

[pk-sd]

I think your right, thanks for the link, it came out to 153lbs for me. Nice tank BTW! awesome setup, hope mine looks that great when I'm done with aquascaping and stocking! If theres not an issue, maybe i can cruise on by one day and take a gander at your setup!

Sure, you are more than welcome to stop by

[ManTis]

PK's tank look more amazing in person than on this thread!

[nanoreefbro]

Its somewhere between 2.5-3" deep. I ordered 180lbs of Tropic Eden Reeflakes. But used only 165lbs of it. I think 150lbs should have been enough.

PK how do you like the Reefflakes? I was thinking about ordering some for my new setup but didn't know anyone on the West Coast that uses it. I've heard nothing but good things about it.

Also have you noticed a big difference in your electric bill since switching over to solar?

[pk-sd]

PK's tank look more amazing in person than on this thread!

In other words, what Michael is saying is that my photography skills suck.....which I already know

PK how do you like the Reefflakes? I was thinking about ordering some for my new setup but didn't know anyone on the West Coast that uses it. I've heard nothing but good things about it.

Also have you noticed a big difference in your electric bill since switching over to solar?

In my 10+ years in this hobby, I think Reefflake has been the best substrate I have use. Its super white and comes in three different grain sizes so you can mix different bags to get the look you want. I went with "Reeflake" size. Which is similar to 40lb pink aragonite sold at AW.

Solar, was tuned on a week ago. My system is designed to produce 75% of my yearly consumption. In seven days, it has produced 125% of my consumption, but during winter months it will produce less, but in the end, it should produce what its designed at(covered under warranty).

If you or anyone else is interested in solar install, send me a PM. I can refer you to them. Referral fee is $500, which I will be more than happy to split with you.

[unbereefable]

Where did you order the reef flakes from? I want to use for my tank, but haven't found anyplace local that has it. Thanks.

[sherrerb]

If you or anyone else is interested in solar install, send me a PM. I can refer you to them. Referral fee is $500, which I will be more than happy to split with you.

If this was facebook, I would be "liking" this comment! Great way to take care of the fellow reefers out there and put some dough in thier pockets to spend on some frags!