Acer's new build thread

[Drone]

At Lowes.

Teflon paste, Non drying, Non-toxic, for use with potable water.

Kevin

 

[acer]

This is what i picked up.

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[Drone]

hmmmm... "COMBUSTiBLE" Makes me nervous. But it seems like others use it.

 

[acer]

Well it says nontoxic, can be used for potable water.

 

[acer]

Testing 40 gallon sump baffles:

Test #1= first baffle , where water comes unto the sump from 14 feet above, water goes over this baffle abd will go into the filter socks.

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Yep , "fail"!

 

[Drone]

bottom corner where we saw the pocket?

 

[acer]

Yep, darn, darn ,darn....

Well, not that important if that baffle has a pinhole leak. The last baffle is much more important as it will prevent water in the 40 sump from flowing into the 75 refugium and overflowing it, if/when tge system is shut down = power outages, maintaining pump, etc.

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Success= yeah!!

 

[Drone]

yep, we kinda thought that might be an issue. the last one is the important one like you said. It's good to see that it's ok!!!

Kevin

 

[acer]

Yes, tested fixed skimmer. Looks good, but nit enough bubbles, anybody know how to get more bubbles without wasting salt?

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[acer]

Ah haaa.. added some vinegar, and wow bubbles instantly. But, i can now see bubbles shooting out of the one "fixed" crack. Tough to see in pic, but i can see 3 areas that bubbles are shooting out from.

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[fetta]

Looking good bud!!

 

[acer]

We are getting there- lots of work to do. I left the sump outside today for a long term test on the second baffle- yep its raining again !! So, I guess that test is a bust.

 

[mallard]

Looking good and jumping on board to watch those this turns out

 

[acer]

Ok, in spite of the rain. My test fir the second baffle overnight was a success. However when removing the skimmer I found more leaks between the bottom plate and the body. So, Weldon here we come. at least the diffuser held in place.

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[acer]

OK rewelded with Weldon and the skimmer passed test today = YES!!! I cleaned the area as best as possible but did not want to re-break the whole skimmer so it is mostly a "over the old" sealant job. But it worked. Tomorrow - Set up and truly cement the PVC joints. Also begin to cure Extra rock- should have been done weeks ago. I knew I was forgetting something ......

 

[acer]

Trying to glue all PVC joints today. But, when putting them together I cannot "seat" the PVC into the joint very far - only about 1/2 of what it is supposed to be. Is it the humidity making the PCV "sticky" or what?

 

[Drone]

don't know.... normally I prime, apply glue heavily, and insert with a twisting motion to bottom out. I've never really ran into them not seating fully. did you debur your cut edges?

Kevin

 

[acer]

Yep, with a file and sand paper.

 

[Drone]

Schedule 40 80 tolerence differences?

 

[zelie_dad]

Trying to glue all PVC joints today. But, when putting them together I cannot "seat" the PVC into the joint very far - only about 1/2 of what it is supposed to be. Is it the humidity making the PCV "sticky" or what?

I asked my dad who was a plumber for 30+ years. He said to use a lot of glue and use the glue as lube. Also, once it is fully seated, you have to hold it into the fitting for a max of 20 seconds, or the fitting will will attempt to push put of the fitting.

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