Custom In-Wall 150 Project

[Lcattin]

RO/DI Setup pics

RO/DI Setup pics

Sounds like a good idea. Got any pics?

Hi Conda,

Here's the pics of the setup with holding tank.

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/98758PB210472.JPG

 

[rdmpe]

Hey Conda, how is the plumbing going?

 

[conda]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6228669#post6228669 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rdmpe
Hey Conda, how is the plumbing going?

Slow. With two kids, one a newborn, and the holidays coming, I have no time. I was planning on trying again this weekend. Since I was short a few pieces due to my error, I have not yet gone to Lowes to get what is needed.

I do have the skimmer hooked up though.

 

[greatgman]

hey conda
just wondered why you did not try viynl tubing ?
the stuffs real cheap and flexible
you can get it in a reinforced variety(crosshatch config look)
rarely leaks,just double hose clamp the ends
i do it and had no leaks
you can disregard this
but just offering something else to think about
i use it on my return from the pump into a tee and up to the tank
(scwd broke)

 

[conda]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6244100#post6244100 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by greatgman
hey conda
just wondered why you did not try viynl tubing ?
the stuffs real cheap and flexible
you can get it in a reinforced variety(crosshatch config look)
rarely leaks,just double hose clamp the ends
i do it and had no leaks
you can disregard this
but just offering something else to think about
i use it on my return from the pump into a tee and up to the tank
(scwd broke)

Got any pics of your setup using it?

 

[125swimmer]

looks great

 

[conda]

Quick Update for anyone still following this thread.

I finally spent some time on the plumbing this past weekend. The two overflows and return plumbing is all done. It was rather easy once I got going.

Now I need to plumb the closed loop and then fill 'er up to test for leaks. I may just plumb the closed loop to the ball valves so I can shut them and test without the CL completely done yet.

Everyone is getting on me about how long this is taking me to plumb.

 

[rjwilson37]

Hope there are no leaks!

I jumped in and can't wait to see this tank up and running.

 

[jarhed]

Cmon man!! Lets get some fish in that baby!!

 

[melev]

Done yet?

 

[conda]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6470009#post6470009 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
Done yet?

Hopefully this weekend.

I used your suggestion in an earlier post about plumbing two unions from the overflow bulkheads. By doing this, everything pieced together perfectly. I was happy with the results.

 

[conda]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6470009#post6470009 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
Done yet?

Hopefully this weekend.

I used your suggestion in an earlier post about plumbing two unions from the overflow bulkheads. By doing this, everything pieced together perfectly. I was happy with the results.

 

[bheron]

Great news Conda. Glad to hear youre still at it. Good luck and keep posting with questions (hopefully one day you ask one that I can answer!)

 

[conda]

Phew, almost done. I'm waiting for my wife to get back from shopping to finish the closed loop. Then it's ready for water tonight or tomorrow.

BTW, how long do I need to let the glue dry before adding water? The overflow and return has been done for a week, the closed loop will be last night and tonight. Any idea how long I need to wait?

Thanks.

 

[rjwilson37]

If it is pipe glue, I think it is like almost immediately ready.

 

[conda]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6552991#post6552991 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rjwilson37
If it is pipe glue, I think it is like almost immediately ready.

It's that PVC cement you get from Lowes.

 

[rjwilson37]

Yep, that tuff is like ready to use in minutes I believe.

 

[conda]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6553119#post6553119 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rjwilson37
Yep, that tuff is like ready to use in minutes I believe.

Ok thanks.

The only thing I am worried about are the two couplings I had to use when I made a mistake. The couplings only hold about 1/2" of pipe, rather than the elbows and other items take over 1". I used some silicon sealer around the outside just to be safe. So when I fire her up, I hope there are no leaks at these spots.

 

[gkarshens]

You should be fine. PVC cement is really tough stuff.

 

[conda]

Well, it's 11:00 pm on Saturday night and I just finished the plumbing! :smokin:

Phew, if anything leaks I will be ticked off!

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Here are some pics of everything done:

Here is a close-up of the OM 4-way I finally figured out how to plumb. I know there are alot of angles, but this was the only way to make it all work.

Another shot of the 4-way and the drains:

Here is a shot of how I plumbed the CL intake. This was the best way so I had limited pipes sticking out. Remember, this is also my laundry/storage area, so I need every inch I can get:

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Water goes in tomorrow to test for leaks. If there are no leaks, I will drain and fill with RO water and get the rock and sand in there. Maybe next weekend--hopefully.

:beer: