tench1 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Had a big scare this morning, imagine waking up to no electricity! Its pitch dark, and you cant see any moving things in the tanks.... After switching off all equipments, the Switch board still doesnt kicks in! Lucky CO pointed out to check the main SB from outside the corridor. And then, you can see light to the end of the tunnel! Luckily, everything is fine. Fishes still swimming and no cloudy water! What had caused the trip? - switching on each equipment one by one, and the fault lies with the ATO that i had installed last night. Seems like thats the cause, and had been removed for investigation tonite! What a start of the day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Soul Posted January 11, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted January 11, 2011 Faulty ATO or pump attached to it. Run it w/o pump see if it trips Quote Visit My new 3x2x2.5 setup's thread My old 3ft setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tench1 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Seems like the trip happens close to dawn... I suspect its the pump plug to the ATO as well.... Noted Soul...will check on it today evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tench1 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 Alright, its a blessing to be able to write my log today... I had found the culprit that cause SB to trip...(faulty skimmer pump!!1) I reach home yesterday, and its pitch dark! no Electricity at all....FXXX!!! Haizzz... After power is on, everything went back to normal... Luckily for me, all livestocks seems to be in good shape except for 1 mini nano goby (proof dead, after missing for so long) Its not the ATO & Pump fault...Its the Skimmer Pump. One of the 2 pumps seem not working, with no bubbles produced. Hence, i took it out to maintance after switching off the pump's power. Puting it back, and try again, no movement...hmmm, thinking its the popeller's problem, i pulled the cable from the top (With power on). The next moment, i see a tiny spot of light from the pump accompanied by instantly, a loud "POP" sound, and then pitch darkness (due to power trip). LESSON LEARNT - Never finger with equipment underwater with electricity on. If i had placed my hand inside, who knows what will happen.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tench1 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 In Reefing, there seems to be countless unforeseen event going on everyday... This AM, after turning the light on for the 24G, i almost stepped on my cutie Yellow Wrasse on the floor! It must had got frightend by the sudden light on... I managed to save it, and it became the 1st fish to inhabbit the 3FT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Soul Posted January 12, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted January 12, 2011 Wrasses like jumping out of tanks, esp flashers so if u wanna keep them in a nano make sure u use a netting cover over the surface of ur tank. Quote Visit My new 3x2x2.5 setup's thread My old 3ft setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tench1 Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 Hoorah!!!! After 3days of hidding, the yellow cutie is out swimming in its new home!!! So happy!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tench1 Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 My ATO wasnt working last night...Yellow light on pump but wasnt pumping water I off the switch and on the ATO again...and then the pumping start... - Pump must be kinda faulty in a way... Then after the water level reached sensor1, the pump stopped....BUT, after awhile, i go back and view the reservior level, it was BACK to the original level again!!! FINDINGS 1. Never place ur pipe output submerged in the water. Though the pump stopped, due to the pressure in the pipe and the level of the pipe and pump, the siphoning of water turned direction, sucking water from the sump back to the reservior! 2. Use reputable pump... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tench1 Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 A good reefer fren borrowed me his skimmer pump. And after abit of modification to the output head (whichout changing anything to his pump), my skimmer is back in action! Many thanks BRO!! (You know who you are.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tench1 Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 Shifting my Teco chiller and external thermosat from 24G to 3FT... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsontantw Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Hey dude. You using DIY wavebox hidden at the back of tank yeah?? Show a video of the wave leh? Think it'll be quite power... Quote decommissioned 2.5x2x2 Videos: | | Your mind is like a parachute. It only works when it is open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tench1 Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 Hey dude. You using DIY wavebox hidden at the back of tank yeah?? Show a video of the wave leh? Think it'll be quite power... Nah, im not using DIY wavebox. Was planning to do that, but removed the idea due to the RISK. Instead, i got 2 2nd handed Tunze wavebox. Its not as power as i tot it will be...video will have to wait ya.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsontantw Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 2 wavebox, should be quite power. Minimum 1-2" wave. Else, try adjust the timing. Start as low as possible and slowly (very) tune up step by step. Stop and wait 3-5secs after each step. Hope it helps bro. Quote decommissioned 2.5x2x2 Videos: | | Your mind is like a parachute. It only works when it is open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tench1 Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 Ok. I try your recommendation later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tench1 Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 Guys, I m running my chiller with Ab2000 pump. I had been trying to chill from 31 deg to 27. And it takes hours to reach 29.3...is there something wrong? Or is it my vol of water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tench1 Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 change to a smaller pump with 1300 flow rate. Took 2 hr to chill from 28 to 27. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tench1 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 Hmmm...chilled 4.5 hrs before kicking in again...changed back to ab2000, hopefully the chilling will be faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryz_ Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Hmmm...chilled 4.5 hrs before kicking in again...changed back to ab2000, hopefully the chilling will be faster. What is the HP of your chiller? Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tench1 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 1/3 hp. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member BFG Posted January 16, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted January 16, 2011 Best is to have your chiller modified to use with an external temperature sensor probe. With this modification, you are not relying on your pump spec to chill your tank. Your chiller is used or brand new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryz_ Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Best is to have your chiller modified to use with an external temperature sensor probe. With this modification, you are not relying on your pump spec to chill your tank. Your chiller is used or brand new? I agree, it might be the temp probe problem.. my 1hp use around 20 mins to cool my tank.. it seem awfully long to take a few hours for a 1/3 HP.. Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tench1 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 Best is to have your chiller modified to use with an external temperature sensor probe. With this modification, you are not relying on your pump spec to chill your tank. Your chiller is used or brand new? Oh, im using an external Temp senor prode. Its working so much better than running thru the chiller's own sensor. This, i tested on my 24G. So much more saving in Electricity. My Chiller is 2nd handed, still with warranty though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tench1 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 I agree, it might be the temp probe problem.. my 1hp use around 20 mins to cool my tank.. it seem awfully long to take a few hours for a 1/3 HP.. Im gg to measure again how long it takes to chill from 28 to 27 tonight... But having 4hr + climb from 27 to 28, is really amazing! If only the chilling part can be faster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryz_ Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Im gg to measure again how long it takes to chill from 28 to 27 tonight... But having 4hr + climb from 27 to 28, is really amazing! If only the chilling part can be faster! Quite long.. mine is also around that kind of timing.. mine is 26 to 27.. Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member BFG Posted January 17, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted January 17, 2011 From your signature, all components look fine especially the pump. Which compartment of the sump did you place the sensor? Should be in the 1st compartment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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