Bean's 300 Gallon AGE Build
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BeanMachine
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I'll probably just buy a spare tank down the road.
Down side is that you turn in your nice aluminum tank and you get a beater steel tank in return. I'm going to keep on swapping beater steel tank until I get a decent aluminum back and go refill instead lol
SchnitzelReef
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You must be going to a fancy air gas location because one I go to on warner and Fairview in Santa Ana has nothing but beaten up steel tanks whenever I go.
SchnitzelReef
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I've been to 2 different airgas by my house and both offered steel or aluminum. Are you positive they didn't have aluminum tanks? They even had different sizes. Last time I swapped my smaller tank for a larger aluminum one, so it would last me at least a year.
BeanMachine
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The time has come! Tank is getting plumbed this Sunday! I'll probably dry fit everything first, then marinate on it for a week before I glue. I mean what is the rush at this point?
SchnitzelReef
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BeanMachine
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Hahaha I haven't had rest in 5 months and 20 days. Straight. Got to love fatherhood!
:wildone:Hahaha I haven't had rest in 5 months and 20 days. Straight. Got to love fatherhood!
Just enjoy,plenty time to rest after they turn 18.I enjoyed it so much I am on my second set,at least I can give them back to their parents when I need to rest:dance:
Good luck with the build.
BeanMachine
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The drains are done. I haven't glued anything yet except the unions on the overflows. The white fittings and pipe will be replaced. I ran out of Sch 80 90s and a couple 45s. Don't mind the extra slack at the sump. I also need to finish the emergency drains and dump them into the skimmer section. I may leave the stand 6 inches from the wall and build the skin to cover the back side in case I ever need to get back there for maintenance. With all the pipes it will be challenging to make a repair...otherwise I'd have to drain the tank and move it which would suck. I was going to run most of the drains under the tank, but it was going to take up quite a bit of head room under the stand.
Nothing like spending a bunch of money on nice PVC. 90% which is now hidden behind the tank. LOL
Next up is cutting and painting the metal strut I bought. I'll use it to support the drains underneath, as well as the return lines and manifold.
Nothing like spending a bunch of money on nice PVC. 90% which is now hidden behind the tank. LOL
Next up is cutting and painting the metal strut I bought. I'll use it to support the drains underneath, as well as the return lines and manifold.
bshow24
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The drains are done. I haven't glued anything yet except the unions on the overflows. The white fittings and pipe will be replaced. I ran out of Sch 80 90s and a couple 45s. Don't mind the extra slack at the sump. I also need to finish the emergency drains and dump them into the skimmer section. I may leave the stand 6 inches from the wall and build the skin to cover the back side in case I ever need to get back there for maintenance. With all the pipes it will be challenging to make a repair...otherwise I'd have to drain the tank and move it which would suck. I was going to run most of the drains under the tank, but it was going to take up quite a bit of head room under the stand.
Nothing like spending a bunch of money on nice PVC. 90% which is now hidden behind the tank. LOL
Next up is cutting and painting the metal strut I bought. I'll use it to support the drains underneath, as well as the return lines and manifold.
This looks awesome! Did a great job with the plumbing and I agree, keep it off the wall because with so many pipes gotta have a way to get back there in case something happens. Looks like it's all coming along nicely.
This was actually a great image to see as my new build will have 5 drains and I wanted to see how I could get get them all to drain to one side. thanks for showing me. Want to come set mine up?
theMerchant
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Plumbing looks great, make sure you tighten those unions. Thats where i had a small leak when i started my overflow.
Get it done now before the baby gets mobile. [emoji28]
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Get it done now before the baby gets mobile. [emoji28]
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BeanMachine
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Its basically two Bean Animal setups. The Synergy Shadow overflows can handle 1,500 gph each. So the drain system should be able to handle 3,000 gph. I just wanted to have options, but this tank will eventually be loaded with SPS. I should be able to crank up both Ecotech Vectra M1s (2,000 gph each) to 100 percent and the tank should be able to handle it. (considering the head pressure loss and peripheral equipment off the manifold).
In the end probably overkill, but I sure am having fun!
:wavehand:
BeanMachine
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Another professional drawing of the return plumbing. Rough idea anyway.
Here is the plan for the manifold off one of the return pumps. I am using 2 x Vectra M1 pumps @ 2,000 gph.
1. Carbon
2. GFO
3. Chiller (optional)
4. Fuge
5. Open / Extra
6. Open / Extra
7. UV
In regards to the UV, I've seen it done both ways. What is the downfall of running a UV off a manifold? I know they require a specific flow rate but I'd prefer not having another pump if possible.
Return Pump 1 *ORANGE*
Return Pump 2 *GREEN*
Here is the plan for the manifold off one of the return pumps. I am using 2 x Vectra M1 pumps @ 2,000 gph.
1. Carbon
2. GFO
3. Chiller (optional)
4. Fuge
5. Open / Extra
6. Open / Extra
7. UV
In regards to the UV, I've seen it done both ways. What is the downfall of running a UV off a manifold? I know they require a specific flow rate but I'd prefer not having another pump if possible.
Return Pump 1 *ORANGE*
Return Pump 2 *GREEN*
