40 Gallon Custom, looking for feedback...

Misfit6669 said:
Great job on this Eric. I love seeing the process of the progress.
Brian
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Thanks Brian! I can't wait to see this tank in person... I know it will be a little small, but hopefully it will help keep it simple and easy to take care of. :)

bmwardo said:
Excellent! I really like the adjustable baffle. You have got to be so excited to see your carefull plans taking shape.
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Thanks Brandon! I'm really impressed with Scott thus far, the guy just continues to amaze me with his ideas! I'm very excited to see this thing take shape, but I know it won't be the last. I still keep dreaming big, I've got an unfinished basement, and some stock options that vest at the end of the year. :)
 
Well went and check on the DIY kalk reactor on my Dad's setup, and it looks like it's going to work perfectly! Nice powder settled on the bottom, and clear lime water on the top. Just enough flow; the rodi must pass through the powder to enter the canister and it doesn't create a constant cloud. :) I'll get some pics when I can.
 
Got an update on the tank:

The shell was routed flush, the top template was built, routed out, and was bonded and curing last night. The bottom w/ bulkhead holes will hopefully be done today, and then buffing can begin. Should be crated this weekend, and ship on Monday hopefully! :) I'll post more pics as I get them.
 
Just got some of the latest pics...

Here's the bottom with holes drilled for the bulkheads.
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Here's a top view showing the closed loop intake.
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The overflow box with the top on.
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The overflow box with the bulkheads for the closed loop pass-through and the sump drain and return.
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Closed Loop couplers installed in the top.
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Entire tank completed showing the 5 Closed Loop returns in the top.
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All the edges and corners are still to be rounded over and then buffed and polished, not flamed. :)
 
Okay, I just got done building a kalk reactor... It took less than an hour including testing, installing, and keeping my son under control. :)

Here it is step by step...

Installing the 3/4x1/2 Threaded Bushing
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Installing the JG fitting 1/4 OD x 1/2 MIP
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Another angle
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Tightened down with teflon tape
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All the pieces layed out ready for assembly...
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3/4" PVC which runs top to bottom through the middle and drilled at the bottom for water to enter the reactor and mix the kalk powder at the same time.
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Assembled
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With Kalk Powder
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Closer
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And here's me and my buddy!
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Cost break down...
Water Filter Canister ebay for 8.99 + Shipping
3/4x1/2 Threaded Bushing 1.04 (for 2)
JG Fittings 5.40 (for 2)
Teflon tape (everyone already has)
3/4" PVC already had, but I'll guess it's 2.50???
1/4" tubing 1.82

So that's less than 20 bucks plus the shipping for the canister! Just add a water source and run it to the tank either on a drip or float valve. :)
 
I hvew a freind who does setup and service for people and he was a firm beleiver in the quiet one until just a while back! he was telling me that the new design is faulty and they get really noisy after about 6 months! just thought id throw that out there.....
 
Eric, so far I have been pleased with my QO 3000 as my return. The QO 1200 has been so so... not sure what causes it to occasionally be noisy. I have only had these for the last couple weeks though.

I would imagine anything would need to be cleaned properly, especially after 6 months of use. I don't know if that would fix the problem or not.
 
Thanks guys! I hope they will work for me. I plan to plumb them with unions so I can easily remove them for quick maintenance and cleanings. I decided to go with the 3000 over the 4000 for the sump return since I want the Closed Loop (QO 5000) to provide most of the circulation and not have the sump return over power the random flow. Anyone see any fault in my logic?
 
Just an update, my light came in yesterday, the return pump comes in today, the tank and closed loop pump will be tomorrow! :) Stand construction should begin this weekend.
 
Alright! Time for an update... All my equipment is here (that I've ordered) still have some plumbing to buy, but that's another story...

Return pump is here, closed loop pump is here, and last and definately not least, the tank arrived today...

Here's what's left of the box after I ripped it apart to get my baby out.
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And here it is...
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And the back; you can see how the inside has been laminated black to allow it to appear like it's solid, but still allow the overflow to be clear.
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Another shot of the inside
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Here's the adjustable overflow
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And everyone always takes pics of them in thier tank to show how big it is, well here's my shot, look how small it is. :)

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