Steve b's new begining diary.

[Second Hand Pat]

Wow Steve, hope things start going better for you.
Pat

[brewmaster15]

Ive used this..

https://www.amazon.com/F50-Millimete.../dp/B001F9CVRK

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It makes tiny particles stick together for improved filter removal.

[steve b]

Looks good, would be better if the cloud was a bit more solid, does it effect the TDS?. I think some stuff over here does the same thing Purgen? Just need to find out why my pressure gauge is bouncing then i'm off and running.

Oh by the way another batch of giggles from my Jewels, they are the beat parents i've had. Going to have to stop them soon as I am running out of tank space.

[brewmaster15]

It shouldnt affect anything you really dont use all that much also.

[steve b]

Just a quick shot of what's happening...
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[steve b]

The tanks clearing... but the Sansibar sand seems to be pushing the Ph up. From 6.9 to 7.6.... That's a bummer as they say it won't effect the Ph. What do you use as a natural Ph downer? Good news on the pressure gauge bounce, seem like if I put a needle valve on it I will be able to restrict the bounce to a quiver, tried it with a flow restrictor and reduced the bounce by half.

[steve b]

Great news I have got the gauge to work. I took the insides of a flow restrictor and put it in the ro tube leading to the gauge and then uses a tap to reduce the flow even more. Reads correct tap pressure 2 Bar and reads with a steady 6 Bar on the exit of the pump, no need for a needle valve. Needed to add a support as the gauge would rotate down, think I made a decent job of it. All is good in the world.
The tank is almost clear.
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[brewmaster15]

Thats great news! Glad the gauge is working and the tank is clearing.

I wouldnt worry about that pH.. this is your ram tank? My waters that pH and my Rams are all fine. Also keep.in mind your pH will drift down most likely from the nitrogen cycle.

Al