drummereef's 180g in-wall build

[drummereef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15042700#post15042700 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Hop
Nice! You will love them!

I hope so for that kind of $$$! :lol:












I've claimed pg 13.

 

[drummereef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15042775#post15042775 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Taqpol
The moment you said updates (plural) and "when they arrive" I knew you had picked yourself up a pair of vortechs! They're awesome, just don't drop the drivers in saltwater (but if you do, I might be able to get you a good deal on a pair of refurbished ones, haha).

Did you get the battery backup as well? Are you going to have any supplemental flow with a tank that size?

Haha, I should have been more sneaky. I didn't get the battery backup yet. Might in the future though. I'll probably put my Tunze Nanostreams in the tank for some directional flow. I'll just see how it goes. Really excited to fire these up.

 

[drummereef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15047196#post15047196 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by psteeleb
maybe one of these days I'll be able to upgrade to a couple of those - nice buy :thumbsup:

I'm sure it won't be long Pete.

 

[drummereef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15047988#post15047988 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Nanook
Looking good! How long til that tank sees saltwater???

Patience is a virtue right? At this point all I'm lacking is lights, rock and sand and I can get this thing running. Shouldn't be too long... I hope.

 

[drummereef]

UPDATE:


Had a little free time the last couple days so I started plumbing the system. The tolerances are fairly tight but it seems like the initial design is spot on. I ended up ditching the sweeps and using double 45's wherever possible. Long story short, a decent quality schedule 40 sweep 90 is dang near impossible to find under 2". Spears makes a nice sweep but they are actually sch 80 pvc. I called Spears Mfg and was told they take white sch 40 pvc and shoot it in sch 80 molds for these sweep fittings, even though they are advertised as sch 40 fittings. Buyer beware... The Waterway sweeps are complete junk. Terrible seams and the plastic feels really lightweight and cheap. Their 2" is ok though. Needless to say I'm going to return them. Here's a couple pics anyway.

I will post some pics of the plumbing tomorrow.



Spears 1.5" so called sch 40 sweep 90 (actually sch 80)

Waterway 1.5" sweep 90

 

[Taqpol]

I used a bunch of Spears 1" 90 sweeps on my plumbing, I hope they'll be ok...

 

[drummereef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15072764#post15072764 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Taqpol
I used a bunch of Spears 1" 90 sweeps on my plumbing, I hope they'll be ok...

I sure it will be fine, Taqpol. The inside diameter is a little smaller than typical sch 40 fittings but you shouldn't notice much of a difference in flow rate. Especially since you said you have plenty of flow through your sump with the return pump you are currently using. Part of the reason I'm returning them is because I couldn't get them to fit in my layout.

 

[H.Veras]

brett i really like your upgrade, some MP40w looking good... lets get some water in the tank.... plus i would like to see all the goodies....
you should take my new pictures i got a few new things now...

 

[drummereef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15073072#post15073072 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by H.Veras
brett i really like your upgrade, some MP40w looking good... lets get some water in the tank.... plus i would like to see all the goodies....
you should take my new pictures i got a few new things now...

Thanks H.Veras. I'll check your thread out shortly.

 

[drummereef]

UPDATE:



Here's the latest pics of the plumbing so far. It's slow going but getting there. I'm working my way back to the return pump since I don't know the exact placement of the pump yet. Need to get the sump in there again so I can see where the best placement of the bulkheads should be. Then I can start working on the drain plumbing.


Some 1", 1.5" and 2" pvc

Man I've got a long way to go.

The Dewalt makes quick work of cutting the pvc. Straight, square cuts with no burs to cleanup.

Closeup of a cut

Left side

Right side

The start of the manifold

Full shot

 

[H.Veras]

wow nice and clean... hey do you need some help?

 

[melev]

That last picture is making me do this:

 

[Nanook]

Whoa, that is too clean and neat!!! Did a chic do that:lol:???



































JK Looks fantastic!! I can't wait to see it in person once it is done.

 

[Bill14]

Looking great so far. Nice and clean as usual.

 

[gradth]

Wow Brett, looks great. I need to do some updating to my thread. Have not got a lot done, to busy lately it seems. Keep the pics coming.

 

[H.Veras]

hey brett do you know already where are you going to put your vortechs?

 

[psteeleb]

looks great so far, keep up the excellent work :thumbsup:

 

[drummereef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15073202#post15073202 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by H.Veras
wow nice and clean... hey do you need some help?

Haha, thanks H.

 

[drummereef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15073207#post15073207 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
That last picture is making me do this:

:lol: Me too. I can see it coming together now.

 

[drummereef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15073216#post15073216 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Nanook
Whoa, that is too clean and neat!!! Did a chic do that:lol:???



































JK Looks fantastic!! I can't wait to see it in person once it is done.

:lol: I don't trust my wife with power tools. You'll be the first to see it Dave. As long as you bring over some of your sweet frags.