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[APD] Poret foam conversions
The Poret foam conversion replaces the internals on a Magnum 350 canister filter or other type to make maintenance easier while providing good filtration.
From Don Linder on the Anubiasdesign mailing list:
I've heard that Vaseline and other petroleum-based substances
will accelerate the breakdown of rubber gaskets and O-rings, so you
really want to use something silicone-based instead. I use the Lifegard
stuff on my Magnum 350 quick-disconnects, but the big O-ring at the top
of the canister has never needed any lubrication on either of my two
Magnums.
Here's a link:
http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=9708
Speaking of Magnum 350s, I absolutely love mine now that they've been modified to run on Poret
foam. They run virtually forever with no flow reduction- I have one
that's in a corner behind a rack of 5.5 gallon tanks, and I have to
drain and move a tank to even reach it. It's been running for something
upwards of 8 months with no maintenance and it's still moving at least
as much water as a squeaky-clean one running the standard carbon and
blue floss sleeve setup.
I posted lots of pics and info on how to make your own here:
http://www.thewatersnake.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1798
I also convert all models of Whisper filters to run on Poret,
and I'll be posting info on how to do those as soon as I figure out how
to upload foam-cutting templates that will always print out at the
right size. Right now, I only have the Whisper 10i plans online:
http://www.thewatersnake.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1994
-Don
Nick A
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> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2011 16:10:47 -0500
> From: Jerry Smith <jerrytheplater at hotmail_com>
> Subject: Re: [APD] Aquatic-Plants Digest, Vol 85, Issue 1
> To: Aquatic Plants <aquatic-plants at actwin_com>
>
>
> Nick
>
> I have not heard of the foam conversion you are going to attempt. May I ask if you'd give an explanation?
>
> Jerry Smith
> Bloomingdale, NJ
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