drummereef's 180g in-wall build

[drummereef]

UPDATE:


Sorry I haven't been around in a few days. Been busy and waiting for parts to move forward on the build. Anyway, wanted to update the progress a bit. Most of my plumbing parts will be in this week so I'm waiting on those to arrive. Need to finish paint the stand and do a little touch up on the front wall before I plumb. But, I was able to pick up a couple of the true union ball valves today. I will have the other three this coming weekend. Hopefully I'll be able to start plumbing within a week or so. Getting close though...


Here's a pic of the ball valves I'll be using. They are Chemtrol true union ball valves. The one on the left is 1-1/2" and the right is 2". The glue is for perspective of the size of the 2" valve. It's large.

 

[melev]

It's huge! It looks like you don't have nearly enough glue. :lol:

 

[Bill14]

I think you're going to need a pipe wrench just to turn the valve. :lol:

 

[Hop]

I think the instructions call for one can of glue per joint on that thing... I'm having a little envy

 

[drummereef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14989086#post14989086 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
It's huge! It looks like you don't have nearly enough glue. :lol:

:lol: Wonder if they sell PVC glue by the oil drum.

 

[drummereef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14990326#post14990326 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bill14
I think you're going to need a pipe wrench just to turn the valve. :lol:

Hehe! They are actually surprisingly easy to adjust. Super smooth action.

 

[drummereef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14990494#post14990494 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Hop
I think the instructions call for one can of glue per joint on that thing... I'm having a little envy

You are probably right! :lol:

 

[drummereef]

UPDATE:


OK, a mini update... First round of parts came from Savco today. The order was packaged very neatly. The only issue was they sent an extra 1-1/2 bulkhead but I ordered a 2" for the suction side of the Dart. I'll call tomorrow and see what we can work out. Should have the next round on Wednesday.

 

[psteeleb]

sweet - looking forward to seeing it come together

 

[H.Veras]

hey sup brett looking good man. can't wait to see that water on that baby.... or another thing when i grow up i want to be just like you.

 

[drummereef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14993963#post14993963 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by psteeleb
sweet - looking forward to seeing it come together

Thanks Pete. Me too!

 

[drummereef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14994042#post14994042 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by H.Veras
hey sup brett looking good man. can't wait to see that water on that baby.... or another thing when i grow up i want to be just like you.

:lol: You obviously don't know enough about me. :lol:

 

[drummereef]

I have some pretty cool updates coming this week. Maybe as soon as tomorrow. Pretty excited about it. I'll update as soon as they arrive.

 

[Grunt]

Looking good so far, cant wait to see what it turns into....well I guess I have too

 

[drummereef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15036963#post15036963 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Grunt
Looking good so far, cant wait to see what it turns into....well I guess I have too

Thanks Grunt. It's a work in progress for sure.

 

[drummereef]

UPDATE:


Got a little something in the mail today. A BIG thanks goes out to Jeremy B. at Premium Aquatics. Can't say enough good things about that store. Good people and good deals. Here's the latest pics.


I'm seeing double. :beer:

A closeup

In the box

Vortech MP40w gen 2

 

[Hop]

Nice! You will love them!

 

[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?

 

[psteeleb]

maybe one of these days I'll be able to upgrade to a couple of those - nice buy :thumbsup:

 

[Nanook]

Looking good! How long til that tank sees saltwater???