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That's good then. I will be looking forward to seeing you again.
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That's good then. I will be looking forward to seeing you again.
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
I ran upon this article while googling about water flow. What are your guys/girls opinion?
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2003/9/short
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2003/9/short
Dustin1300
Reefaholic
IMO, the article is very dated and powerheads have evolved a lot over the past few years. This design also does not alternate flow at all, while it is cheap/easy to implement it does not alternate the flow in any way. I'd think you could easily modify it and put in electronic solenoids that kick power on/off controlled via controller and it'd help change up the flow a bit? I've never used any solenoid valve before so not sure how they'd hold up to repeated opening/closings? Could be loud to as I know I can hear the ones in my RO/DI kick on/off.
Newbie Aquarist
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And I Bring You
And I Bring You
She is home and in my garage. Tne next missions are:
1). Plug the holes that I was going do a closed loop. I will use bulkheads and cap them off.
2). I will plumb the tank and do a leak test. That's all for now. So here she is:
And the supervisor:
And I Bring You
She is home and in my garage. Tne next missions are:
1). Plug the holes that I was going do a closed loop. I will use bulkheads and cap them off.
2). I will plumb the tank and do a leak test. That's all for now. So here she is:
And the supervisor:
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
It would kinda work if I implemented a SCWD but I need to look at that dry chamber and try to understand that.
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
First thing, I went to the HD to get the parts to plug the holes I originally drilled for the closed loop. Basically they look like this:
This was for the two 2 inch drains.
This was for the eight 3/4 inch returns.
The plugged bulkheads were added and both sides look like this: the oddball bulkhead is the replacement because I cracked the original one.
I drilled two 1 inch returns and three 2 inch drains. Before the tank was taken to get buffed I altered the overflow and switched it from two 2 inch drains to three 2 inch drains. The center 2 inch drain will be a dry chamber so I can run the cords from the wave makers and power heads to the inside of the stand.
I will go back to the HD to get the PVC pipes for the overflow and do a leak test. Updates will be following soon. Input is appreciated.
This was for the two 2 inch drains.
This was for the eight 3/4 inch returns.
The plugged bulkheads were added and both sides look like this: the oddball bulkhead is the replacement because I cracked the original one.
I drilled two 1 inch returns and three 2 inch drains. Before the tank was taken to get buffed I altered the overflow and switched it from two 2 inch drains to three 2 inch drains. The center 2 inch drain will be a dry chamber so I can run the cords from the wave makers and power heads to the inside of the stand.
I will go back to the HD to get the PVC pipes for the overflow and do a leak test. Updates will be following soon. Input is appreciated.
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Leak Test Commences
Leak Test Commences
Zero Hour
Hour 1
Had to stop filling the tank because there were leaks coming out of 6 of the 12 bulkheads. Will have to fix leaks and try again later.
Leak Test Commences
Zero Hour
Hour 1
Had to stop filling the tank because there were leaks coming out of 6 of the 12 bulkheads. Will have to fix leaks and try again later.
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
I thought silicone doesn't adhere to acrylic?
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IME silicone does not adhere to acrylic (for long)...I sealed some 'extra' holes with weldon and acrylic...no problems/leaks...for over 7 years so far!
Newbie Aquarist
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Never. I think that's the plan.
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Thanks. I'm glad you chimed in. You have made my decision that much easier. Once again, thanks.
Newbie Aquarist
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Looks great! Have you thought about how much admission will be for us nano tank owners?
Admission is always free for Nanos, Picos, or any style tank.
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Newbie Aquarist
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Yea I got a lil sumptin sumptin going on.
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Per albano's suggestion, I took out the bulkheads and used some left over acrylic and weldon tocover the holes. Now it needs to cure for the next 48-72 hours. More than likely I will test leak and fill the tank Saturday or Sunday.
Before:
After:
Thanks for the advice albano.
Before:
After:
Thanks for the advice albano.
Dustin1300
Reefaholic
Glad you went that route Wayne, was going to say something but have been busy. Having the bulkhead is just another point of failure and that acrylic bond is just as strong as anything else you'd seal it off with.
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Thanks. I feel better about my decision.
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