600 gallon Acrylic Reef
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exoticaquatics
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Im not sure if savko makes those bulkheads or just sells them. They are schedule 80 bulkheads, just like the ones at glasscages. Im sure there are a few different brands.
For all you photo junkies out there.....heres an update.
Over the last week I have been working on the closed loop. The outlets in the bottom have been connected as have the ones in the tank back:
The downpipes in the last image (from the overflow boxes) are just there to let me know how the pipes run...but it gives the idea of the finished product.
Looking at the progression of the plumbing I now know the answer to something that has always bugged me....how do they design all that plumbing at oil refineries. I now understand that it grows all on its own.
More later.
Over the last week I have been working on the closed loop. The outlets in the bottom have been connected as have the ones in the tank back:
The downpipes in the last image (from the overflow boxes) are just there to let me know how the pipes run...but it gives the idea of the finished product.
Looking at the progression of the plumbing I now know the answer to something that has always bugged me....how do they design all that plumbing at oil refineries. I now understand that it grows all on its own.
More later.
Tonight I finished the closed loop and ran the first leak test. Basically i filled all the pipes with water and then closed all the valves off. Should there be a leak the water will only drain from the pipes, not the tank. I did have a small drip, but once the union was tightened more, it was gone. So far so good. Ill leave the CL like that for a day and see what happens, then ill begin running it and test the system again. Its likely any small leaks will only be noticeable once the system is pressurized.
Heres a view from under the tank of all the pipes.
Next step.....begin working on the sumps. By the end of the weekend im hoping to have the system running with tap water.
P.
Heres a view from under the tank of all the pipes.
Next step.....begin working on the sumps. By the end of the weekend im hoping to have the system running with tap water.
P.
The valves were open and water will not support its own wweight to a great degree. If there is some air trapped at the top of the system, small leaks will still become apparent.
The bent tube you mentioned is the connectore from the OM to one of the outlets. The OM and the connector to that outlet are very close so I had to make a loop, the elbow is to stop creasing of the pipe.
The bent tube you mentioned is the connectore from the OM to one of the outlets. The OM and the connector to that outlet are very close so I had to make a loop, the elbow is to stop creasing of the pipe.
Travis L. Stevens
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Paul, how come you didn't use something like SpaFlex PVC pipe? Does it just nor bend sharp enough?
eddybabyhd
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or at least the high pressure braded stuff doesnt bend...i havent ever has a problem with that
Heres how we are looking so far:
Next step:....lay pipe work through the wall to the garage, get the sumps fitted out.
The dining table you can se in the pictures will not be staying in that room once I get the false wall fitted. Not sure exactly what I will be doing in that room, but theres no rush to get it done.
The water testing went well, on saturday/sunday I plan on draining and adding 400lbs sand (precured) and the 360g water. I have the water made ready for it.
Paul.
Next step:....lay pipe work through the wall to the garage, get the sumps fitted out.
The dining table you can se in the pictures will not be staying in that room once I get the false wall fitted. Not sure exactly what I will be doing in that room, but theres no rush to get it done.
The water testing went well, on saturday/sunday I plan on draining and adding 400lbs sand (precured) and the 360g water. I have the water made ready for it.
Paul.
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