Found the perfect bulkhead solution.
Thanks for the advice.
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I was going to say... Oil Filter Wrench!
Double or Nothing... AJ's 405-Gallon Reef Savvy Upgrade
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I was going to say... Oil Filter Wrench!
Stylo328
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Please, no need to apologize. This is exactly why I have the thread. Our collective knowledge is powerful. Thank you for the contribution to the thread and the build. I hope you stay with us!
Thanks for the kind words and Happy Thanksgiving.
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Stylo328
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Thanks. I was just illustrating the fit in the photo. It is going to be mounted just in front of the calcium reactor.
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Finally got all the overflow plumbing finished today. I made some changes from the previous design and I am pleased with how it turned out. As always though, suggestions are welcomed and encouraged [emoji6]
On to the pics... the lines with blue tape are the emergency overflows. And the lines running across the rear of the tank have a slope as denoted by the two photos with the levels.
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On to the pics... the lines with blue tape are the emergency overflows. And the lines running across the rear of the tank have a slope as denoted by the two photos with the levels.
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ddanis60
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I love how clean all your work is. So precise well thought out. Can't wait to see what this continues to become. Getting close being ready for water!
The only small thing I can think to add would be to swap the fuge and the skimmer section, if size allows and the second chamber has enough depth.. just so you're not skimming all the pods before returning to the display.
The only small thing I can think to add would be to swap the fuge and the skimmer section, if size allows and the second chamber has enough depth.. just so you're not skimming all the pods before returning to the display.
Stylo328
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Thanks bud! And thanks for all of your contributions to the 187 thread. It's great to have you here as well.
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Thank you very much. That's a great suggestion. Let me take a look at the measurements and see if I can swap the skimmer and fuge. I'm also considering a chaeto reactor instead of the fuge.
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scubadan206
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Great upgrade. Is there any reason you put the gate valves for the full syphon where you did VS under the overflows? I guess they're easier to reach there....
Can we have a picture of the old tank on this thread?
Daniel.
Can we have a picture of the old tank on this thread?
Daniel.
Stylo328
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Great upgrade. Is there any reason you put the gate valves for the full syphon where you did VS under the overflows? I guess they're easier to reach there....
Can we have a picture of the old tank on this thread?
Daniel.
Thanks Daniel. We have a Bean Animal set up on our current tank and I've had occasion where I needed to make some small adjustments. This location for the gate valves made it easier to get to them. I've also read that tuning-in dual ghost overflows can be a little tricky. I figured I'd make it as easy as possible on myself.
Here is a quick video and a few photos of the current tank.
https://vimeo.com/193209579
Thanks again.
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dgasmd
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Everything looks really good. You'll love the large removable panels, hopefully as much as I loved them in my old tank.
Very impressed with the laminate. Looks really clean and should be very easy to clean and keep looking new. The only, in retrospect, contribution I would have had originally is to make the canopy taller. You can always lower the lights if you don't need them high, but you'll never make that canopy get taller if you ever decide to add some MH there. I know you don't want to, but I just hate burning bridges myself.
Can't wait to see everything moved over and running. And of course, get my new tank LOL.....
Very impressed with the laminate. Looks really clean and should be very easy to clean and keep looking new. The only, in retrospect, contribution I would have had originally is to make the canopy taller. You can always lower the lights if you don't need them high, but you'll never make that canopy get taller if you ever decide to add some MH there. I know you don't want to, but I just hate burning bridges myself.
Can't wait to see everything moved over and running. And of course, get my new tank LOL.....
Stylo328
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Thanks bud. In retrospect your right, I should have increased the height of the canopy. Alas, that ship has long sailed.
Trying to get your tank available for you to pick up before Christmas!
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Finally got the plumbing all wrapped up today. The only things missing are the six 3/4" loc-line returns, which should arrive later this week.
I ended up re plumbing the entire system and kept only the first 20" of existing plumbing out of the ghost overflows from the previous setup. I am optimistic that the drains will perform well and support the flow from the two Vectra L1s
The returns were plumbed starting with new 2" bulkheads in the sump and a pair of 2" Hayward true union gate valves. From the L1s, there another pair of Hayward true union valves, these are 1 1/2". All plumbing was accomplished with hard pipe, schedule 40.
One L1 (front) feeds the three 3/4" loc-line returns on the right side of the tank. I took the 1 1/2" line as far as I could before reducing to 1 1/4", right up to the 3/4" loc-line fitting. I tried to limit the 90s, but at the end, had to wrap over the rear brace of the tank.
The second L1 (rear) feeds a 1 1/2" line that runs along the rear of the stand, to a "T" reducing to 1" that feeds a manifold with three 1" Hayward ball valves, each with a 1/2" John Guest fitting, to feed the GFO, Carbon, and any other reactor, as needed. Beyond the "T" is a 1 1/2" gate valve to help force water through the reactor manifold. Finally ending in three 3/4" loc-line returns to match the right.
Overall I am pleased with how it turned out. I plan to leak test with tap water tomorrow. If all goes well I may be able to fill with Saltwater and begin cycling by next weekend. Fingers crossed!
A few pics.
Hope you enjoyed the update!
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I ended up re plumbing the entire system and kept only the first 20" of existing plumbing out of the ghost overflows from the previous setup. I am optimistic that the drains will perform well and support the flow from the two Vectra L1s
The returns were plumbed starting with new 2" bulkheads in the sump and a pair of 2" Hayward true union gate valves. From the L1s, there another pair of Hayward true union valves, these are 1 1/2". All plumbing was accomplished with hard pipe, schedule 40.
One L1 (front) feeds the three 3/4" loc-line returns on the right side of the tank. I took the 1 1/2" line as far as I could before reducing to 1 1/4", right up to the 3/4" loc-line fitting. I tried to limit the 90s, but at the end, had to wrap over the rear brace of the tank.
The second L1 (rear) feeds a 1 1/2" line that runs along the rear of the stand, to a "T" reducing to 1" that feeds a manifold with three 1" Hayward ball valves, each with a 1/2" John Guest fitting, to feed the GFO, Carbon, and any other reactor, as needed. Beyond the "T" is a 1 1/2" gate valve to help force water through the reactor manifold. Finally ending in three 3/4" loc-line returns to match the right.
Overall I am pleased with how it turned out. I plan to leak test with tap water tomorrow. If all goes well I may be able to fill with Saltwater and begin cycling by next weekend. Fingers crossed!
A few pics.
Hope you enjoyed the update!
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Stylo328
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Each side (3 outlets) is connected to a Vectra L1. The only gate valve on the return is below the three returns to drive water to the manifold, if needed.
Thanks bud. We're getting there!
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