380 Starfire SPS in a closet

Face for power center is complete:

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Okay, where did you get those new connectors that you put on the power cords coming in that connect to the bottom part of the switch? Also, what are those plastic parts that go on the power cords that seem to be holding the power cords in place in the holes you drilled in the back? Sorry if I'm not very clear, I'm pretty drained mentally right now (damn lab reports! :) ).
 
Thanks John.

LNell, the pinch connectors I got at Lowes. The white plastic parts are cord grips, I got them at Mcmaster.
 
I can see it now: "Hun, can you reach back there and unplug the skimmer pump?"

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:lol: That will teach her to unplug my top off pump because it's making noise ;)

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I picked up my sump today:

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It fits:

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Just tagging along your thread, man everything is comming along nice. But can't wait to see how everything turns out, and for the tank to arrive. Please take lots of picture of the tank when everything is set up in place.
 
Dan,

This thread is very informative and a great help to an overwhelmed (with different equipments and options) newby like me. Great planning and experience is a hell of a combination and you are blessed with both.

Trevor
 
awesome build. I have one question though (sorry if it was already asked):

How are you going to deal with the temps (heat and cold) in NoVA if your sump is in a shed like that? seems like there's not enough insulation (even though the sump is insulated) and the chiller will be working overtime in the summer, and the heaters in the winter. If you have a solution to this, please let me know, b/c as a fellow NoVA resident, I'd like to do the same thing one day (insta fishroom w/o an addition to the house!).
 
mfausttria, paikuhan, Trevor, thanks!

scarletknight, don't know unless you try it right? Most temperature control will be done in the sump. Chiller will be a closed loop in the sump and a large yet to be selected heater or two or ten will be there as well. 600 gallons of the total 800 gallons will be inside so that only leaves 25% exposed to the temp extremes. If one extreme or another (hot/cold) is hit, then the ACIII will simply cut the return pump until the 200 gallons outside has a chance to catch up. There will be more than enough flow intank so even if it is 30 minutes of every hour during the most extreme few temp days we have around here I think it will be fine. Only one way to find out.....
 
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