290G Peninsula build...yet another Canadian reef
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Crazy_Beaver
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Very nice so far!Will be following!
Glad to give you my recommendations. There are some things that you need to think about when picking a whole-home generator. Mainly whether it will cover your whole home...haha. I chose an 8kW version for two reasons. Price and my fish tank related items where the main concern. The fact that it can cover my cold goods, a few lights and my furnace are big bonuses but were not crucial to me. If those other things were important, I would have gone to a 10kW so that I could add my AC to the mix as well. Budgetary wise, this entire 8kW kit in BC was $2300. It would have been another $800 to move up to the 10kW and I figured that $800 could buy me a few fish and corals instead. The above price doesn't include install.
The Generac series of generator are for sure the cheaper home solution. Cheap pricing can come with issues. There have been stories of the voltage regulator going on the unit and then it pushes uncontrolled power out thus wrecking some items in the house. I put a whole house power arrester in to guarantee this didn't happen. Otherwise, just remember that once per year you should service the unit or have someone do it for you.
did you order unit on-line and have some one install it?I think the 10kW is an excellent choice. I bought from a local retailer and had the electrician doing my house put it in. Note that I always knew that I was going to put one in so some of the pre wiring was done with generator in mind.
Many electrical contractors will be able to source one for you for a good price.
Many electrical contractors will be able to source one for you for a good price.
Mikesville510
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looking forward to seeing how this develop, let alone your home! I love peninsula style tanks!
Thanks very much!
Crazy_Beaver
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Looking good!!
Thanks for the comments everyone. I completed a few tweeks on the auto lifter and now its running better and quieter. I had some vertical pressure on the actuator arm at full extension and that worried me a little for the longevity that I want out of this. I could hear the sound change for the last few inches of the arm coming out. Working great now.
Hookedonreefer
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Looking great so far!!
Well, I thought it was about time for an update.
The tank got moved last Thursday from my garage at my townhouse to the stand in my new house. What an adventure. Sadly, I got no pics of that move but here are some of the tank in place. Note that we are not in the house yet...still a couple weeks of finishing to do.
The overflow extends through the wall into my hidden sink compartment to then be plumbed down into the fish room.
And here are my two holding tanks for Fresh and saltwater. 100g each.
The tank got moved last Thursday from my garage at my townhouse to the stand in my new house. What an adventure. Sadly, I got no pics of that move but here are some of the tank in place. Note that we are not in the house yet...still a couple weeks of finishing to do.
The overflow extends through the wall into my hidden sink compartment to then be plumbed down into the fish room.
And here are my two holding tanks for Fresh and saltwater. 100g each.
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Nice progress on both the house and the tank. Congratulation. Very clean work you have performed.
leslie hempel
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awsome, lovley thread so far! keep the pictures coming.....
SUPPOReefer
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Beautiful setup. Tank and house are both amazing.
