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  1. GHNelson

    Foam mats yes or no?

    I I use Yoga Mat's Have a look on Ebay.
  2. GHNelson

    DIY Project Solenoid 12volt extension cable....solution found!

    Thanks got there in the end! Was going to purchase some calipers but that was another £20. Still, all good and I can use the cables I purchased....for other solenoids if needed. I got a glue gun and black glue so will use that.;) Cheers
  3. GHNelson

    DIY Project Solenoid 12volt extension cable....solution found!

    Cheers Fredi Now I know the size 2.5mm will try and source a right-angle convertor! Then I will do what you suggested:thumbup:
  4. GHNelson

    DIY Project Solenoid 12volt extension cable....solution found!

    Purchased some of these converters from Amazon. The white-tipped DC Barrel adapter fitted so all good. Tested with the newer longer cable and the solenoid switched on and off :happy: Cheers!
  5. GHNelson

    DIY Project Solenoid 12volt extension cable....solution found!

    @NotoriousENG Thanks for the help.....definitely the barrel is not the correct size....for that socket! Will have a look! Cheers
  6. GHNelson

    DIY Project Solenoid 12volt extension cable....solution found!

    Hi Thanks for the reply! I purchased this cable below. The jack is too large. What I can't get, is that I have a spare PSA for a Twinstar Light below, and that 2.1mm Jack fits into the Solenoid. Probably just purchase another PSA with the longer cable length. Cheers
  7. GHNelson

    DIY Project Solenoid 12volt extension cable....solution found!

    Hi Crew I would like to increase the length of the power cable to the Solenoid/Reg! Does anyone know which...cable I need. I purchased one from Amazon but the jack plug doesn't fit? Cheers!
  8. GHNelson

    drainage cells & hardscape

    Hi Personally I would fill the gaps with crushed Lava rock till its above the surface of the cells, this will give you extra grip when adding rock/stones!
  9. GHNelson

    DIY Lid

    What length of light are you purchasing?
  10. GHNelson

    DIY Lid

    I would use the above...as you will have an air gap between the old and new unit!
  11. GHNelson

    DIY Lid

    Should be easy enough to remove! Night....have a good evening.
  12. GHNelson

    DIY Lid

  13. GHNelson

    DIY Lid

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255289480362?hash=item3b707054aa:g:79wAAOSwmcBhwZxK
  14. GHNelson

    DIY Lid

    Depends on how you want to go about modifying the light obviously there are other options! I like the easy way out. https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/simplyplastics
  15. GHNelson

    DIY Lid

    Thats it! ebay sells lots of acrylic pieces. Doing it that way retains the old light-fitting unit and cover!
  16. GHNelson

    DIY Lid

    Edited the above!
  17. GHNelson

    DIY Lid

    Purchase a few Acrylic Squares that fit inside the old unit....and silicone them in so flush with the edges of the old light unit! Then bond the Nicrew light to those and around some of the edges if needed! Those are removable!
  18. GHNelson

    DIY Lid

    You won't need to do that as the new light unit would sit below on the aluminum edges!
  19. GHNelson

    DIY Lid

    One of the reasons I did it that way is if the bond fails or the light fails I can remove the plate and go to plan B. I can always remove the inside of the light and replace it with a new LED strip also if that fails.
  20. GHNelson

    DIY Lid

    Yes, that is correct!
  21. GHNelson

    DIY Lid

    It's bonded onto the Acrylic Door Finger Plate with just three blobs of silicone!
  22. GHNelson

    DIY Lid

    No issues as such! You will have a gap....after removing the old light unit!
  23. GHNelson

    DIY Lid

    Silicone still holding strong....
  24. GHNelson

    DIY Lid

    Strangely enough....I've dropped a Twinstar in the aquarium twice with no issues other than a light full of water! I did a hack in this thread! https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/hagen-fluval-flex-aquarium-34-litre-hood-light-quick-hack.73377/
  25. GHNelson

    DIY Lid

    I see! Depends on how much you want to spend....You could purchase a Twinstar and bond it underneath the holder! https://twinstareu.com/light/c-lineiii/
  26. GHNelson

    DIY Lid

    What's that black tube for?
  27. GHNelson

    DIY Lid

    Perspex has a tendency to sag in the middle even if 5mm thick! What length is the light unit? What lighting system is the unit T8/T5/LED?
  28. GHNelson

    DIY Lid

    Can you not take the brackets off/holding the old light and fit them onto something similar in length and width?
  29. GHNelson

    Which in tank heater is the best

    https://fluvalaquatics.com/uk/shop/product/t100-fully-electronic-aquarium-heater-100w-up-to-30-us-gal-100-l
  30. GHNelson

    Which in tank heater is the best

    What I like about this heater is that when it's on, displays a Blue Light continuously!
  31. GHNelson

    Which in tank heater is the best

    Purchased one of the below In January works great! hoggie
  32. GHNelson

    Show us your Maintenance Cart!

    Me too!
  33. GHNelson

    Show us your Maintenance Cart!

    That's a idea/thought!.......:thumbup:
  34. GHNelson

    Show us your Maintenance Cart!

    An Heirloom!.....:happy: hoggie
  35. GHNelson

    Show us your Maintenance Cart!

    Yes indeed Tim I did look at those type, there are similar on Amazon! The one I purchased has steel baskets so I can stick my magnetized tweezers/scissors to the side of the basket. Second image shows them hanging....need to order some more magnets too stick onto the rest of the tools! Cheers
  36. GHNelson

    Show us your Maintenance Cart!

    Inspired by Balazs at Green Aqua from the below video! I purchased one of these Took me about 45 minutes to build. I'm quite impressed by the quality which is all steel, tools are included which is great. No missing parts and the packaging was excellent....no scuffs or scratches on the...
  37. GHNelson

    Leak repair - please help!

    Slide would be too thin, it could crack or break. Acrylic Sample piece from Ebay.....https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132933558002
  38. GHNelson

    Co2 Regulator Help!

    Thanks John! Might have a look on Amazon. Cheers!
  39. GHNelson

    Co2 Regulator Help!

    Hi Crew Need a bit of assistance! I had to remove this fitting from the regulator as it was loose. When I re-attached it to the regulator do I need to use Gas tape or some sort of sealant? Cheers! Images below! hoggie
  40. GHNelson

    Co2 Regulator Transformer AC/DC USB Adapter!

    Received the USB Cable.....didn't work! I think this is because the adapter is pushing 12v out and the USB cable only runs up to 5v! :grumpy:
  41. GHNelson

    Co2 Regulator Transformer AC/DC USB Adapter!

    Hi Andy I ordered the USB 3.0 as I think this does power as well.
  42. GHNelson

    Co2 Regulator Transformer AC/DC USB Adapter!

    Oh right! I wasn't sure!
  43. GHNelson

    Co2 Regulator Transformer AC/DC USB Adapter!

    Hi Andy I did look at those, are those not just for Data?
  44. GHNelson

    Co2 Regulator Transformer AC/DC USB Adapter!

    Okay chaps! Need a bit of help...regarding an extension USB cable, received the Transformer/Adapter couple of days ago...all good as far as powering on/off! The cable is tad short .....anyone know which USB extension cable I need? Cheers hoggie
  45. GHNelson

    Co2 Regulator Transformer AC/DC USB Adapter!

    Yes, the old Transformer/Adapter kept clicking continuously and the light kept flickering....so obviously busted! Got other regs so not in any rush. Cheers!
  46. GHNelson

    Co2 Regulator Transformer AC/DC USB Adapter!

    Thanks Andy I ordered a replacement from Co2 Supermarket....I didn't think they would sell them, but they did! :happy: https://www.co2supermarket.co.uk/12v-usb-dc-solenoid-coil-uk-p552.html All good now! Cheers!👍
  47. GHNelson

    Co2 Regulator Transformer AC/DC USB Adapter!

    Hi Folks Looking to replace this faulty Adapter for a Co2 Supermarket Regulator Solenoid Valve! It has a USB connection for the Coil cable! hoggie
  48. GHNelson

    Paint inside aquarium glass

    You could use coloured perspex to cover each partition! hoggie
  49. GHNelson

    Painting MDF

    Yes indeed, Grey Oak was the one I purchased but they sent the wrong door! So I painted it with the products I listed! hoggie
  50. GHNelson

    Painting MDF

    This paint will scratch easily......Sand, Paint, Paint, Paint, Seal, Seal, Seal.....especially for an aquarium cabinet! ;)Remember the more coats you put on the doors will be tighter to open!
  51. GHNelson

    Painting MDF

    Hi You need to sand down lightly the surface you want to paint! Purchase all round paint...that will adhere to... MOSTLY ALL surfaces....as above! You will need to do multiple coats so each one cures, don't rush this process!!! The most important part is use a really good sealer. And do as...
  52. GHNelson

    Problem with ciano cabinet

    Yea that should be okay I would still use some sort of mat under the aquarium though!
  53. GHNelson

    Problem with ciano cabinet

    You could try two things Counter-sink the holes and try drive the screws down further or purchase a cheap 10mm thick Yoga Mat and cut it to fit on top!
  54. GHNelson

    Concrete underwater.

    Just use a piece of slate tile....glued together with some aquarium silicone!
  55. GHNelson

    Frag rack to suspend houseplants at the waterline ?

    Hi If you have some stem plants just do the below tutorial! https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/using-stem-plants-as-a-filtering-aid-at-start-up.62966/ hoggie
  56. GHNelson

    Styrofoam?

    Hi You can use styrofoam, some scapers use platic egg crate! hoggie
  57. GHNelson

    Cillit Bang Bang!!!

    Strangely enough that album was given to me by my first serious Girlfriend in the 70s.....then 45 years later I got this mug as a birthday present last year from her!! "Smiler" it is apt after cleaning that thing! ;)
  58. GHNelson

    Cillit Bang Bang!!!

    Yes, you could but this stuff was baked on....so my method was to spray kitchen towel till wet, leave it over night then give it another spray in the morning! Have a cuppa then commence cleaning!!! Should be fine with lots of clean water, filter will be getting packed away into the box as I'm...
  59. GHNelson

    Cillit Bang Bang!!!

    All those Aquascapers that live in a soft water area don't know how lucky they are! :woot:
  60. GHNelson

    Cillit Bang Bang!!!

    Did feel like it, took me an hour to clean the bloody thing!!! :inpain:
  61. GHNelson

    Cillit Bang Bang!!!

    Amazing what you can do with a bit of Cillit Bang!!! :happy::eek:
  62. GHNelson

    RO water temp in

    Not an expert on RO performance regarding temperature! I wouldn't bother, just use cold. If your going to store it use a heater to increase the temperature in the container before you use it! Or mix with luke warm tapwater!
  63. GHNelson

    CO² generator idea

    They all drop off eventually producing Co2.... Your bubble counter will tell you that when it starts slowing down the mix will need to be changed!
  64. GHNelson

    CO² generator idea

    You would need a fair amount of the dry mix to get the pressure up in a 5 litre! You could always run it 24/7 hoggie
  65. GHNelson

    CO² generator idea

    Hi I can't tell you but the regulator has an over-pressurized release valve! Those I have..... never get beyond the usable level on the dial....so I don't know if that valve works? hoggie
  66. GHNelson

    Aquarium cabinet 90cm tall.

    Ordered a Sera cabinet from Amazon....it might be pot luck what turns up? Will cross that hurdle if the correct finish doesn't arrive! hoggie
  67. GHNelson

    Aquarium cabinet 90cm tall.

    Hi Crew I'm looking for a cabinet for my Dennerle Scapers Tank! It's got to be 90cm tall 40cm wide as it will be in the hall...Silver Grey or Grey colour! Any ideas would be appreciated! hoggie
  68. GHNelson

    Co2 tubing/water

    Hi Shane Yes, add another check valve just before the bubble counter, that stops water from the bubble counter moving back up the Co2 tubing! hoggie
  69. GHNelson

    Eheim Skim 350 Modifications review

    Think one of the problems is although adjustable it's just too powerful for the purpose it was designed for! You could always put it on a timer.....but you could still have casualties! Or try packing filter wool in the chamber. hoggie
  70. GHNelson

    Help finding a small filter

    PJ SunSun JP-092 Aquarium Pump Nano Corner Filter S Aquarium Inner Filter 250 L/h 3 W: Amazon.co.uk: Pet Supplies Something similar!
  71. GHNelson

    Help finding a small filter

    Hi Dave If you are going to purchase this filter get a euro plug converter! CDL Micro 2 Pin Euro Plug to 3 Pin UK Mains Adapter: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics
  72. GHNelson

    Help finding a small filter

    Yes, had one in my Dennerle Scapers Tank 35 Litre "The Red Ring" There good quality as you would expect from Dennerle! It's pretty noiseless....;) I removed it as I had a lot of Hardscape to free up space, changed it to a hang-on filter!
  73. GHNelson

    Help finding a small filter

    Dennerle corner filter! hoggie
  74. GHNelson

    Oase Heatup 100w

    Hi Crew Has anyone purchased the above and did you receive a holder with the suction cups and the temperature calibrator tool? Cheers hoggie
  75. GHNelson

    Safety concerns!!! Non Standard UK Plugs and Adapters!

    That looks like a Schuko plug which you need a converter like this! Amazon hoggie
  76. GHNelson

    JBL Regulator!

    Yes, that was my thought also! Cheers!
  77. GHNelson

    JBL Regulator!

    It doesn't seem to be tampered with or modified. Cheers
  78. GHNelson

    JBL Regulator!

    Thanks mate!:thumbup:
  79. GHNelson

    JBL Regulator!

    Hi Everyone I purchased the above regulator a few years back from a member. There was an attached adapter, which I removed. I wish to use this regulator on Disposable Co2 bottles! I noticed there was a grove inside the reg, running up the threads is this normally on a JBL regulator? I can't...
  80. GHNelson

    UNHEATED AQUARIUM

    Hi Andrew I've been running a Fluval Flex 34 litre through the summer without a heater! I have some shrimp in there....the average temperature is about 21 degrees at this time of year....I'm not that far away from your location. I have observed they are not as active at this lower temperature...
  81. GHNelson

    Safety concerns!!! Non Standard UK Plugs and Adapters!

    Another adapter! hoggie
  82. GHNelson

    Safety concerns!!! Non Standard UK Plugs and Adapters!

    More Safety nightmares!:eek: Non-fused UK power cord/plug! Stay Safe!
  83. GHNelson

    Safety concerns!!! Adapters supplied with Electrical items!

    Dear Members A number of members have raised concerns regarding the safety integrity of some adapters supplied with various electrical items! These usually come with the not so expensive goods from the Far East! Most of us have had them included with a purchased item for use in the...
  84. GHNelson

    Cleaning long hose used for water changes

    Hi You could try a plumbers snake/spring! With a piece of sponge on the end. Do one end and reverse then do the other;) hoggie
  85. GHNelson

    Help: Gap between stand and bottom of rimless aquarium

    If the cabinet was purchased as a discounted item.....with cosmetic damage, scratches,dings,marks etc. It should still be fit for the purpose purchased for.....which it is not. Ask for a replacement;). Stand your ground!!! hoggie
  86. GHNelson

    Help: Gap between stand and bottom of rimless aquarium

    Yes a Hanuman has quoted!.....:thumbup: The item is not fit for purpose....ask for a replacement. hoggie
  87. GHNelson

    Help: Chihiros Magic App/ Commander 4 Issues

    https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/dennerle-lighting.58172/#post-568309 Read the above thread! Not a fix...but could be a solution. hoggie
  88. GHNelson

    Product Review Eheim MultiBox!!!

    That's the one...….:thumbup::happy:
  89. GHNelson

    Product Review Eheim MultiBox!!!

    Scissor hands....:lol::happy:
  90. GHNelson

    Product Review Eheim MultiBox!!!

    Thumbs up:thumbup: to Konrad...who gave me the info on this useful piece of kit, he used in the For Sale Section. Fed-up with using all sorts of meal trays and plastic vessels for the weekly plant/aquarium maintance! Purchase one of these babies:thumbup: Not a lot to say:D...….. pictures speak...
  91. GHNelson

    Kessil Tuna Sun 160 over heating - faulty fan

    Had a look the power unit is 19v for the Kessil 160WE hoggie
  92. GHNelson

    Scratched glass - need advice

    Hi Dan This is a old Thread from 2014 and Sidlas hasn't logged on since June 2014!
  93. GHNelson

    Useful household 'bits & bobs' for fishkeeping

    Red Colander:D upgrade! hoggie
  94. GHNelson

    Useful household 'bits & bobs' for fishkeeping

    Plant Trimming/Cuttings Tray! hoggie
  95. GHNelson

    Useful household 'bits & bobs' for fishkeeping

    Sand Substrate Separator! hoggie
  96. GHNelson

    Useful household 'bits & bobs' for fishkeeping

    Glass cleaner! hoggie
  97. GHNelson

    Useful household 'bits & bobs' for fishkeeping

    Diffuser cleaner! hoggie
  98. GHNelson

    Useful household 'bits & bobs' for fishkeeping

    Lime scale remover! hoggie
  99. GHNelson

    Fish safe spray paint?

    This replacement kit may interest you! http://www.aquarium-parts.co.uk/aquis-cf-500-canister-filter-spares/aqua-one-aquis-cf500-canister-filter-accessory-pack.html hoggie
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