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by Norge
Thu Nov 09, 2006 2:32 pm
Forum: Historic posts read only
Topic: Block built filter debate
Replies: 101
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dho Oh yea, that little project. It didn't, the k1 doesn't fluidise, it just compacts at the top of the fluidbed, you live and learn. Instead l got 5kg of silica sand to replace the 5kg of coral sand that eroded down to 1.5 kg, the silica sand is fluidising just perfectly and is not getting dumped b...
by Norge
Thu Nov 09, 2006 10:54 am
Forum: Historic posts read only
Topic: Block built filter debate
Replies: 101
Views: 147119

dho What l meant is as mentioned earlier in the thread it 'can' be left for a few weeks without having to clean, unlike the smaller footprint cousins where mechanical stages soon get blocked. Towards the end of our hols l'm always thinking about filters blocking up ( sad but true ). As regards filli...
by Norge
Thu Nov 09, 2006 8:53 am
Forum: Historic posts read only
Topic: Block built filter debate
Replies: 101
Views: 147119

Shaun Must say that is a beatiful looking set up you have, fantastic effort. As regards block built over modern small footprint. I too have the small footprint due to limited space. The massive advantage that block built in my opinion has is the complete peace of mind you'd have during your 2, 3 or ...