Conversion Chart.......

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by missionsix, Nov 28, 2008.

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  1. Froc3

    Froc3 Fire Goby

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    is that metric or imperial gallons? :p
     
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  3. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    watts=volts*amps
    amps=watts/volts
    1amp=120watts@120volts
    30 amp line capacity=3,600 watts (30*120)
    20 amp line capacity=2,400 watts (20*120)
    15 amp line capacity=1,800 watts (15*120)


    1 gallon = the following:
    3.785 L (liters)
    3,785 cc (cubic centimeter)
    3,785 ml (milliliter)
    16 cups
    128 fluid ounces



    1 liter = the following:
    1,000 milliliters
    1,000 cc
    0.264 gal
    35.28 oz. (weight)
    33.8 fluid oz.
    2.25 lb
    1 kg water


    Other conversions
    cc = ml
    drop = 1/20 ml with common liquids that have the consistancy of water
    ml = 20 drops
    tsp = 5 ml
    tbsp = 15 ml
    fl.oz = 30 ml
    1kg = 2.2 lbs.

    Aquarium capacity = L*W*H(inches)/231
    (liters) = L*W*H (cm)/1,000
    (liters to gallon) = *0.264



    Parts per thousand (0/00 or ppt) = the following:
    ml/L3.8ml/gal
    3.8gm/gal
    gm/1,000gms
    gm/kilogram (Kg)
    gm/2.2lbs.




    PPM parts per million = the following:
    mg/L
    3.8mg/gal
    gm/cubic meter of water
    ml/1,000 L


    1 percent solution = the following:
    38gm/gal
    38ml/gal
    1 oz./3 quarts
    10gm/L
    1gm/100 ml
    10ml/L


    1:1,000 solution = the following:
    1ml/L
    0.1gm/100ml
    3.8 gm/gal
    3.8 ml/gal
    0.13 oz/gal



    Centigrade or Celsius = (F-32)*5/9
    Farenheit = (C*9/5)+32

    Celsius to Farenheit quick conv.
    0-----32
    5-----41
    10-----50
    15-----59
    20-----68
    25-----77
    30-----86
    35-----95
    40-----104


    Some alkalinity conversions for quick use.
    7dkh=2.50meq/l=125ppm
    8dkh=2.86meq/l=142.9ppm
    9dkh=3.21meq/l=160.7ppm
    10dkh=3.57meq/l=178.6ppm
    11dkh=3.93meq/l=196.4ppm
    12dkh=4.29meq/l=214.3ppm
    13dkh=4.64meq/l=232.1ppm
    14dkh=5.00meq/l=250.0ppm
    15dkh=5.36meq/l=267.9ppm
    16dkh=5.71meq/l=285.7ppm
    17dkh=6.07meq/l=303.6ppm
    18dkh=6.43meq/l=321.4ppm

    Reef parameters and recommended/desired levels.

    Salinity/specific gravity-1.025ppm or 35ppt
    temp.-78-82
    PH-8.1-8.3
    Ammonia/NH[SUB]3[/SUB]-0 Should be undetectable
    Nitrite/NO[SUB]2[/SUB]-0 Should be undetectable
    Nitrate/NO[SUB]3[/SUB]-0 Acceptable at higher levels in a reef setting @20ppm and 50ppm in fish only.
    Phosphate/PO[SUB]4[/SUB]-0 should be less than .03ppm


    Magnesium/Mg-1400-1500ppm This one affects the next 2 readings/levels.
    Alk/dKH/KH-7-14. See chart above for conversions.
    Calcium/Ca-380-500ppm

    For more info on parameters check here.
    Reef Aquarium Water Parameters by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com


    Just added a few more things

     
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  4. a1amap

    a1amap Astrea Snail

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    slight error 8dkh should be 142.9ppm
     
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  5. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    HMM! Can anyone else confirm this for me?
     
  6. divott

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    i agree with a1. each step up in dkh is 17.9 . just think the math was wrong. from 7 at 125 , it went to only 133 . up 8 only. while all the rest of the increments went up 17.9. you might have to stay after school for some addition tutoring :)
     
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  7. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Added some stuff8)... Be sure and double above conversions if you are calculating equipment that is on for 24hours/day.