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Greetings! Yesterday I finished calculating the "squaring of the circle" by fitting a 150W MH BLV into a regular halogen fixture. Note: lamps with 14000K and higher emit in the ultraviolet spectrum. Without protective tempered (not quartz) glass, the room noticeably smells of ozone. A sure sign of ultraviolet. Don't burn the critters! Pavel Morozov's experience was very helpful. Although I went a bit further in the "fitting" process. At the moment, I'm trying to figure out how to organize an automatic refill of osmotic water. If anyone has dealt with this issue, please advise on how to approach it. I'm not interested in buying a ready-made solution, and the budget is modest. I'm also interested in a temperature controller option (dual load) that would turn on either a heater or coolers. If anyone has solved this puzzle, please share. A general suggestion for the forum admins: how about creating a section for DIY projects? There are several reasons: 1. People have accumulated some experience that can be systematized. 2. This section could facilitate the search for information on "low-budget" manufacturing of various system components. 3. The section would be extremely useful for beginners. 4. Again, sharing experiences on upgrading and improving branded equipment (I think there are many such options. We are not gods, and pots and kilns do not burn themselves).

Kristen2246

I meant in relation to the sea. After all, it has its own specifics. It's easier to search and systematize. Although I might be wrong.

Jacqueline5976

I think it's enough to indicate in the title that it's about the sea.

Bridget

I completely agree, there aren't that many homemade items, everything is found through searching, and the title isn't really necessary.

Angel628

Such a lamp and in the linear spotlight everything is just wonderful, there is no smell of ozone. On the autoVAZ spare parts, a float on a hermetic switch, a relay, a 12V power supply, an electromagnetic valve (this is already a separate part), whatever you can find, I use one from a saturator, just rewound the winding, the old one heats up quite a bit.

Laurie3842

I meant a bare lamp. In my spotlight, everything is in a bundle. As for this question, I would like to inquire in more detail. I plan to refill the water from the tank using a pump. How reliable is the VAZ system, and is it resistant to the effects of seawater?

Destiny

The plastic water level sensor is taken from VAZ, as it is not subject to corrosion. The rest of the electrical components are simply assembled using a relay 12/220 + a power supply at 12 volts.

James5103

Thank you for the advice! I will give it a try. However, Atman's smallest pump is 230 l/h. Won't that be too much for topping up?

Melissa

I have two auto-refill systems assembled, one for refilling the aquarium from a container, and the second for refilling osmosis water into the container; in the first option, the relay controls the pump, while in the second, it controls the electric valve.

William1830

It's fine, it costs that much.

Amanda5586

If you're interested in auto-refill, I can solder it; it works with titanium sensors. The whole setup will cost around $35.

Jonathan6173

What is the working principle? And how did you organize temperature control?

Amber6362

This is a simple auto-refill to the water level; the contact between the water and the sensor is lost, the pump in the additional tank with osmosis is activated, and it fills the water to the set level.

Omar3497

Regarding the MG glass, it is MANDATORY because you will lose everything, including corals and fish; the experience was bitter!!!! As for topping off... I add 700 liters to my system every day, about 3-4 liters, with just a marker for the level, and all problems are solved. If we are going to follow this scheme, then we also need an electronic feeder and a person for maintenance. I understand there won't be a sump, so where will all this be placed instead of the vase???? So think about it!!!!!!!

Jerry

It remains to launch SPUTNIK to monitor all parameters!!!!

Cynthia6578

By the way, I am also planning a satellite. A light version... a GSM signaler. There are also topics for remote control. But this is more of a hobby than a necessity. I still haven't figured out what I enjoy more, creating interesting systems from a technological perspective or contemplating the created world... In any case, I plan to write a series of notes on creating auxiliary systems that are as reliable as "brands" but significantly lower in cost. I won about 100 dead raccoons on the osmolator. On the lamp, no less than 250. To be continued...

Amy5468

Don't consider this spam, I recently read an article on this topic. So there are already aquariums with equipment for monitoring all parameters via the internet, etc. There was a note that now there's a new field for hackers to fry fish or cause other mischief.

Anna9752

I can post all your masterpieces and memoirs on my website.

Jacqueline5976

Pavlik, can you post a photo of the auto refill? Maybe I'll order it.

Michele9664

I am like a shoemaker without shoes... everything is gone. Soon I will glue it together, assemble it, and post it...

Brooke

As promised, I have posted all the materials for the simple and exceptionally reliable automatic refill. Your opinions, gentlemen...

Daniel

Can you tell me what titanium sensors are and where to get them?

Angela6489

No, not anywhere... to do it yourself: a piece of titanium, connect wiring to it, and pour epoxy over it, then cover it with silicone, leaving only the area of titanium for contact with water.

Kendra2262

Maybe you posted a description/instruction somewhere in the forum on how you saved on OSMOSIS. It would be very helpful...