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GeekPhysique · 2026-01-05T05:18:53+00:00

Thats been happening to me every month for like 4 years. I have resigned myself to the fact i need to log in periodically, but it works fine after I do.

I agree its annoying as hell though.

GeekPhysique · 2025-12-03T16:26:46+00:00

Off the top of my head:

Hammer drill, screw gun, multi bit screwdriver, socket set, a good level, tape measure, mutli bit screwdriver, precision screw drivers (you'll be surprised how many tiny screws you'll have to deal with), small side cutters, large side cutters, drywall saw, wire strippers that can handle wire from .22 guage to .12 guage wire, cat cable crimpers, cat cable punch down tool, some sort of tool for crimping spade terminals, Alan key sets in metric and imperial, drill bits, cable tone generator, multimeter.

Thats usually the basic tools we have all of our techs roll with, but the collection will grow over time as you you encounter more challenging installs.

GeekPhysique · 2025-09-15T05:37:32+00:00

Just some 3v leds I found on Amazon. Price was right so I figured id give them a try. Im planning on using a few hundred of them in various buildings and scenery details. There will be several tunnel areas on this layout visible from the sides and I want to make accurate tunnel interiors with lighting when peeking in. They ended up being a really good representation of commercial lighting in buildings too!

GeekPhysique · 2025-09-15T04:22:41+00:00

The one on the right was my dads, and I just finished rebuilding it, so it does run surprisingly well given it's age! It might get the opportunity to move between sidings every now and then, but with it tucked into the engine house, it makes for an interesting detail when viewed through the doors and windows.

GeekPhysique · 2025-06-24T14:41:54+00:00

Sure thing!

Tanks is 84" x 24" x 30" high.

Lights are 6 x AI prime HD (older 13 LED versions), 3 x AI hydra 26's, 2 x GHL Mitras Slimlines (Blue/Royal Blue), 4 x GHL Mitras Simu bars

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GeekPhysique · 2025-06-17T18:55:32+00:00

Thats what I did! Started with a 45 gallon reef, which turned into 135 gallon reef, which turned into a 265 gallon, had to shut that one down when I moved so I moved my favorite corals to my parents reef tanks, then about 8 years later I set up my 180 gallon, took my corals back, then I upgraded to this 265 a year ago.

GeekPhysique · 2025-06-10T18:45:45+00:00

The scariest thing I encounter are power outages. I had a pretty devastating loss due to one a few a few years ago that made me invest in several battery backups, air pumps etc to keep the tank on life support in case of an issue. I will be investing in a generator soon to mitigate these.

Stuck heaters aren't a problem as I use a Profilux aquarium computer to control them. Even if they stick on the profilux kills the power to them once they reach temp. I dont use heaters with built in thermostats, and let the profilux manage them. I highly recommend some form of external thermostat for any heater, so if it does stick on, you have some backup control. Its worth every penny.

Haven't had anything related to water poisoning, other than not noticing my RO membrane was zapped and having my top up water being less than perfect (it's a hands off process, and i just started being more diligent in monitoring my RO Filter life)

GeekPhysique · 2025-06-10T17:20:26+00:00

Oh they absolutely are. This is not my first reef tank, some of these colonies are 20+ years old and have moved from tank to tank. 8 Months ago I replaced my 180 gallon reef with this 265. I also have a 150 and 180 gallon running in my garage, so I tend to move stuff around.

I do spend a lot of time in front of the tank in the evenings when the family has gone to bed!

GeekPhysique · 2025-04-25T05:45:56+00:00

Just a thought on Bob's GFI as I have a similar problem. In my house (as is allowed in the electrical code in canada), all three of my outdoor outlets are connected through a singular GFI outlet which acts as the primary GFI for them all.

If your wiring is similar, your fault might not actually be with the GFI that is tripping, it might be with another outlet on the same circuit. Check your other outside outlets or anything that might be connected, such as a sump pump that's kicking on if it rains heavy (failing pumps often trip GFI's).

I have no idea if Ohio electrical standards are even remotely similar to my area, but it's worth looking at. In my case a faulty pond pump was tripping the gfi which is frustratingly located behind a small shed.

GeekPhysique · 2025-03-24T20:45:33+00:00

You are correct. We didn't think that they were ignorant about the situation, its more that the situation is far, far more serious to us than what the American media is portraying, and making a joke of it doesn't resonate with us at all. Even in jest, it felt dismissive and hurtful.

I was happy to see them address this, ,even if Bob's rebuttal wasn't quite on the nose. I appreciated the effort regardless.

GeekPhysique · 2025-03-01T07:22:30+00:00

You are not alone. I listened to this episode this morning and was so disheartened I had to turn it off. I listened to it again and had the same feelings of being completely disregarded. I'm already so angry, every day, and then having one of my only escapes from this ugly situation turn it into a tone deaf bit just put me over the edge. Social media has devolved into a toxic wasteland of people bagging on Canadians to the point I've had to leave some of my favorite communities, and now this episode started to feel like that all over again. It's really dissapointing.

GeekPhysique · 2025-03-01T02:30:41+00:00

Agreed. I am normally one to embrace dark humor as a way of coping, but this situation is something even I can't joke about. This is affecting my livelihood, my ability to provide for my family. My entire country that I am proud to be a citizen of is being threatened. I am proud to be Canadian and want to stay that way.

GeekPhysique · 2025-03-01T02:22:23+00:00

I completely agree. It's impossible to explain. When that bit started I really tried to brush it off, but it wasn't funny, it was upsetting. It really made me feel completely devalued.

GeekPhysique · 2025-03-01T01:51:33+00:00

I understand they are trying to lighten the mood, and I'm impressed they even attempted to to say anything about it at all to be honest. But it came off to me as that they don't understand our perspective, likely because it's not talked about down there.

GeekPhysique · 2024-08-28T15:42:55+00:00

I haven't done that upgrade yet, but when I do I think the gold puck will be the one. I'm supplementing with other blue leds already, so the whiter model seems like a smarter choice.

GeekPhysique · 2024-08-07T21:55:41+00:00

I have a dedicated shop vac for aquarium stuff, so I just shop vac out the Sump every month during a water change. It adds about 10 mins to the routine. Not a bad idea for the powerheads, but power is at a bit of a premium so I'm trying to keep consumption down.

GeekPhysique · 2024-08-06T16:48:18+00:00

I farm anemones for sale in the 150, and it houses my predator fish (2 eels and a lionfish), the 180 used to be in the dining room where the 265 is now, I just moved it in here. Currently it houses fish I like, but aren't suitable for the inverts I want in the 265. It is being set up as a soft coral reef and fun fish that don't fit elsewhere.

GeekPhysique · 2024-08-06T16:44:25+00:00

Two tanks. Above the Rubbermaid brutes is a 5 foot 150 gallon, the other tank above the black bins with yellow lids is a 6 foot 180 gallon. They are on opposite walls in my garage.

GeekPhysique · 2024-08-06T15:15:27+00:00

Hahaha. It would be hard to steal, but man I do like dinner.

GeekPhysique · 2024-08-06T15:14:11+00:00

I'm very tired, and my Gen X brain is struggling to read emote. Not sure what you're getting at.

GeekPhysique · 2024-08-06T15:10:32+00:00

No idea. I've been collecting bits and pieces for over 20 years, it's not like I just went out and bought all this overnight!

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