acrylic tube update

ReefArtist,

I just like to thank you for the wonderful hospitality and generosity for hosting this project build for everyone. It was nice to put a face with a name.

checkinhawk,

You did an awesome job on the preperation and the assembly.
I was thinking about the idea you had on the bubble counter. If you are able to get the 1/4 c02 line thorugh the Jacob fitting, can you get a piece of 1/4 rigid?

Guess what I p/u @ FAOIS...you know that big monti with the blue poylps that he has been saving. :D ...well I did not get it but he did get a shipment in with that same peice, (alot smaller) and a nice piece broke off and I got that. If you want the mother colony, it is still there.
 
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yeah it was snowing acrylic flakes.i did test mine with water last night.i filled it up and left it full all night .not ONE drop of water leaked out.here it is still full and bone dry.
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Hawkster - Thank you. You're welcome here any time, even though my hound-dog wasn't so sure :D. Did you ever get your heart back into your chest :eek1: :lolspin:

Checkinhawk - looks like you need to take a LONG lunch tomorrow :D.

I'm taking my systems outside now and filling them out.
 
Got to clear this up:
I'm taking my systems outside now and filling them out.
No I'm not getting weird with my reactor :eek:.

What I meant to say was I'm fillng them with water - and I'd like to report at this point not a drop!
 
My reactors are still looking good! Oh I just wanted to make sure everyone knew to put a check valve between the CO2 tank and the Reactor. Don't want to mix water and CO2 in the tank.

Has anyone found 1/2 inch slip x 1/4 inch FPT and the JACO Male Connector - 1/4in Tube O.D. x 1/4in MPT. I've now been to 4 places and still no good. I think I'll just order online and also get the 1/4" rigid tubing also. Tomorrow I'll make one more stop to Mcgill Plumbing and if they don't have it I'm not wasting anymore gas. I need a few other items so I can just add these to the list.
 
Hey Checkinhawk - I was thinking about the connection between the 1/4 rigid and the 1/4 Hose. Using a JACO Bulkhead Union - 1/4in Tube O.D. Female x 1/4in Tube O.D. Female. It would hold both in place.
 
i got the bubble counter figured out.we did have the 1/4"tube in stock.if you want me to make you one just let me know.i had to machine a plug to fit the inside of the reduser bushing,then drill a 1/4"hole and glue the tube in.heres what it looks like.
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Oh please do for me :D. If I could I'd also like to buy a foot of the 1/4in tube. Only if it's OK with your work people.

Hey - I have someones clamp - Irwin Quick-Grip the large one. I also have a big roll of blue tape - I thinks that's your Checkinhawk.

Just to let you know - I'm firing today.
 
Has anyone found nylon or pvc bolts and nuts?
I haven't done any testing yet. I did a little shopping trying to find some plumbing pieces yesterday after church, and came home feeling sick. Diane and I have been totally wiped out sick since. I went to work today and lasted an hour, and have been back on the couch since.
I did find the thick teflon tape. Hopefully water testing again this week.
 
Hi mflamb, I've been to 6 stores now and have spent more time and gas bucks - I'm just going to order the pvc bolts/nuts and the connectors (1/2 to 1/4 FPT and the JACO connectors). What I'm going to do is see if I can find a place that has everything or at least most of everything. If you find a place first - let me know and I'll order yours at the same time - if you'd like. What size of bolt as you looking at getting?
 
Thanks Dave, the plastic nuts and bolts site is the site I was looking at. Did you have to order any from them - were they good as far as shipment?
 
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