Englishrebel's 260 Gallon System Build
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EnglishRebel
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Tom
Actually I had the middle two as extras -- I thought at one time of using one to feed a closed loop but bought two Vortechs instead. I will just plug the bulkheads.
Wippjas
Actually I did think of having two BeanAnimal style overflows, but after confering with him it seems that you need three separate runs back to the sump. Tying them all together into a single return (which is what I have) somehow makes the system ineffective. I'm going to have two Dursos (the outer holes) with two emergency open overflows next to them (in case you haven't read all my thread I'm anal retentive when it comes to water).
I am voting for Alan as this years "most neat Rube Goldberg" plumber. I am getting a headache just trying to follow the plumbing Alan - are you sure the "K.I.S.S. method was not possibly confused with the "Mad Scientist" method...HA!
Now I think I understand why you folks always drove on the wrong side of the road <G>........
So - spring it on us - WHERE is the Guiness tap to be installed in the plumbing???
Cheers!
T
Now I think I understand why you folks always drove on the wrong side of the road <G>........
So - spring it on us - WHERE is the Guiness tap to be installed in the plumbing???
Cheers!
T
EnglishRebel
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teesquare
It's not complicated -- it's just -- well -- circuitous.
Here's the Bass Ale tap (I don't much care for Guinness).
Wow a sextet of replies - no wonder my inbox was full. :lol: Keep it up and maybe this thread will split.
Eric
Thanks. BTW you haven't updated your thread in a while.
edandsandy
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Looking good Alan!
We need to keep T<sup>2</sup> 's finger away from the Submit Reply button. 
I am telling you - I don't know what happened... I pushed it once....
I am going to take my laptop in to see if it is epileptic. I tried pouring powdered valium on the keyboard to see if it would c....a....l....m... d....o....w......n..................................zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
T
I am going to take my laptop in to see if it is epileptic. I tried pouring powdered valium on the keyboard to see if it would c....a....l....m... d....o....w......n..................................zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
T
:lol:
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EnglishRebel
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Thanks Sandy. More stand build pics to follow.
Hey guys, keep it up and this thread will split by 5:00. :lol: :lol:
EnglishRebel
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Stand Build Update
Stand Build Update
Okay, the fluted corner posts arrived Friday. I ordered them online from here: TableLegs.com. Really good turn around (about five days from order to delivery).
And I picked up the panel molding from a local millwork shop on Monday.
So I was all ready to start finishing the panels/doors. Here's what I used for cutting the molding, a real fancy miter box saw
I first installed the fluted corner posts.
After which I started adding the molding and plywood inserts to the panel frames that I made last week. Here's the completed front panels/doors.
And the right hand end panel.
Tomorrow I will finish up the panels and start on the baseboard and top trim.
Stay tuned.
Stand Build Update
Okay, the fluted corner posts arrived Friday. I ordered them online from here: TableLegs.com. Really good turn around (about five days from order to delivery).
And I picked up the panel molding from a local millwork shop on Monday.
So I was all ready to start finishing the panels/doors. Here's what I used for cutting the molding, a real fancy miter box saw
I first installed the fluted corner posts.
After which I started adding the molding and plywood inserts to the panel frames that I made last week. Here's the completed front panels/doors.
And the right hand end panel.
Tomorrow I will finish up the panels and start on the baseboard and top trim.
Stay tuned.
Wheel of Time
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Nice clean lines on the cabinet. turning out to be quite a nice build. Will you be doing a top as well -- with hinges opening up or one of the front (gas shock) opening variety to get access to the tank?
-- Seth
-- Seth
Does Alan have majpr power tools or is all that work done with a jig saw. electric screw driver and chisel? 
Nice work Alan.
Nice work Alan.
EnglishRebel
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Seth
Yes I am pleased so far but more importantly so is my better half.
I won't be having a full canopy as I'm going to either hang the lights from the ceiling or bracket off the back wall. I will add a small "band" around the top rim of the tank to hide the water line and the return pipes and also stop a direct line of sight to the lamps to prevent glare as the tank is visible from where we watch TV.Tom<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14581662#post14581662 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by WaterKeeper
Does Alan have majpr power tools or is all that work done with a jig saw. electric screw driver and chisel?
Nice work Alan.
Actually I don't do any work I just hire these guys who come in at night and I take photos in the morning.
But thanks for the complement anyway. :lol:
Tom
I really appreciate that especially coming from you.
Eric
Thank you sir. Actually they're not Craftsman but Porter Cable.
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