drummereef
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drummereef's 180g in-wall build
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drummereef
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Sure thing.
I saw my LFS guy wiping drips on the outside of their tanks with a microfiber cloth and the idea came to me about putting in between the magnets. Whaddya Know, it works! 
drummereef
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I performed the first water change tonight. I think it was right at 22 gallons. Wow, I need a better / faster system. :lol: On another note, I saw a bunch of copepods tonight!!! :bounce2: I was wondering when they'd start showing up... Hooray for pods!
clawlan
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You ask and you shall receive.
Slightly off topic, but did you make all these in sketchup yourself? or are there premade plumbing parts available somewhere? This would take me years to model!
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drummereef
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All the pipe, fittings, skimmer and pump are available through the Sketchup 3D Warehouse. Just look under the File Menu and you'll see a link to it there. All the other building construction and tank itself I designed in Sketchup.
Thank you datman422.
drummereef
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Dinner time! Tonight's menu... rolled Nori.
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Greenmaster
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Right on looks awesome!
drummereef
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UPDATE:
Phase 1 of the controller project is done!
As you know I upgraded to a Neptune Systems Apex from my old ACjr. There were a few loose ends of the conduit project to take care of before I could get it fired up so I got to work. Here's how I did it.
I first gathered some tools to finish the project.
I needed to modify the box where the wires would transition from the conduit to the Neptune EB8s. The two middle screw posts needed to be removed to give the wires room to pass through holes I will drill in the top of the box.
I used a hole saw to remove the two posts.
Here is the box with the posts removed.
More to come..... :fish1:
Phase 1 of the controller project is done!
As you know I upgraded to a Neptune Systems Apex from my old ACjr. There were a few loose ends of the conduit project to take care of before I could get it fired up so I got to work. Here's how I did it.
I first gathered some tools to finish the project.
I needed to modify the box where the wires would transition from the conduit to the Neptune EB8s. The two middle screw posts needed to be removed to give the wires room to pass through holes I will drill in the top of the box.
I used a hole saw to remove the two posts.
Here is the box with the posts removed.
More to come..... :fish1:
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drummereef
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Next I needed to drill 3 holes to allow the wires to pass through the box and up to the EB8s. I have 9 total conduit receptacles so I decided 3 holes would allow me to organize the wires in bundles of 3. Outlets 1-3, 4-6, and 7-9. So I marked and drilled pilot holes first.
Again I used a hole saw to cut the appropriate holes.
The finished box.
I mounted the finished box to the wall with some screws. You can see how the wires feed up through the conduit and out the top of the modified box through their appropriate holes.
More to come..... :fish1:
Again I used a hole saw to cut the appropriate holes.
The finished box.
I mounted the finished box to the wall with some screws. You can see how the wires feed up through the conduit and out the top of the modified box through their appropriate holes.
More to come..... :fish1:
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drummereef
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To protect and organize the wires, I purchased some PVC wire sleeving from McMaster-Carr. Each set of wires consists of a hot, neutral, and ground which feed through the sleeving.
Here you can see how the wires feed through the sleeve. I cut it to the appropriate length and feed the wires through.
After wiring a plug to the sleeved wires this is what the first plug looked like.
After wiring all the plugs you can see how the sleeved wires feed through the holes in the top of the box in groups of 3. The wire to the right of the box will power the return pump but I'm waiting on a second EB8 to arrive to finish the project.
A bigger perspective.
A different view of the EB8 and plug configuration. I also labeled each outlet 1-8 so in case of maintenance there would be no confusion as to the configuration of plugs.
More to come..... :fish1:
Here you can see how the wires feed through the sleeve. I cut it to the appropriate length and feed the wires through.
After wiring a plug to the sleeved wires this is what the first plug looked like.
After wiring all the plugs you can see how the sleeved wires feed through the holes in the top of the box in groups of 3. The wire to the right of the box will power the return pump but I'm waiting on a second EB8 to arrive to finish the project.
A bigger perspective.
A different view of the EB8 and plug configuration. I also labeled each outlet 1-8 so in case of maintenance there would be no confusion as to the configuration of plugs.
More to come..... :fish1:
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drummereef
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I also placed the conduit box at eye level so I had a secure, convenient place to view the Apex display. I used a couple pieces of Velcro to secure the display to the box cover plate.
All fired up!
The bigger picture. The cardboard above the EB8 is where the 2nd EB8 will be located which will allow me to control the lights and return pump. I will post the completed project when I receive the parts to finish it up.
All fired up!
The bigger picture. The cardboard above the EB8 is where the 2nd EB8 will be located which will allow me to control the lights and return pump. I will post the completed project when I receive the parts to finish it up.
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Greenmaster
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... man you make it look like you hired someone... you do that kind of stuff for a living? (because you could)
drummereef
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Very tidy
Thanks Nook! I wish I could say that about the rest of my house... my office is a mess!!! :lol:
Nah, but some days I wish I did.
I can't wait to get the other EB8 running, then I can really tidy up all the hanging wires. Can't stand looking at the mess. haha
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A Reef In The Sky
Super clean installation, well done!... keep up the posts
drummereef
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I got them from Home Depot crvz. They are NEMA 5-15R, 15 Amp 125 Volt Python Plug made by Pass & Seymour. Try this Link - http://www.homedepot.com/Electrical-Outlets-Plugs-Plugs-Connectors/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xg1Zbm9h/R-100196633/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 They accept straight wire under the clamps so no bending around screws. Very easy to install! The also sell the same plugs at McMaster-Carr but was able to find them locally at HD.
Thanks v1, means a lot coming from you who's build is one of the cleanest I've seen.
Still working on the background but might have time this week to get that done.
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