Extra-Large Tank Upgrade Project to begin

[H20ENG]

Probably not at HD since they were 316. Get them from Mcmaster. We used wedge anchor bolts. Go about 1.5" deep in the concrete and YES let it cure at LEAST a month before using them. Concrete will achieve most of its strength after 28 days, but the longer, the better. You could also just epoxy in 316 SS threaded rod if you wanted.
3" is pushing it, but it'd probably seal. Are you having a top brace on the acrylic, or just having the acrylic as the top edge? Cant remember by page 7 You will need a thick piece to avoid deflection over 10'!
One more thing about using acrylic vs glass... If your window pillar pour is off plane by a tad, acrylic will better "absorb" that flaw than glass.

 

[sixxer]

I had actually planned on the acrylic going to the top ledge of the tank, and I was looking at 1" to 1.5" thick acrylic.

 

[ELCID]

And?

 

[TANGBOY5000]

How about 3" thick just to be safe?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=61795&item=3874687817&rd=1

 

[speakeraddict]

That would make one hell of a nano tank or subwoofer box!!!



speakeraddict

 

[TANGBOY5000]

You could make a nano and still have enough left over for a large viewing window. They have another piece that is only 37" high, but 15 ft. long.

 

[MagnumReefer]

Hey sixxer...

Got anymore pics coming???

Loking forward to them,

Darryl

 

[sixxer]

I am hoping to have some more in the next couple of days

 

[TANGBOY5000]

Damn, I saw you posted and got all excited.

 

[sixxer]

I need a program that draws these neat little diagrams like I keep on seeing!!!!!!!!!

I am going to finish up the forms for my back wall on the tank this week and I need to drill all my drains and returns. Wanted some input from everyone on returns from the sump, and the closed loop drains returns, etc.!!!!!!

GETTING CLOSER TO POURING CONCRETE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[DUFFY]

Aric,

I am still game for the concrete pouring party :bum: .

B

 

[CincyCoral]

You know Im still in as well! I cant wait to see this thing finished...

 

[sixxer]

Thanks Brian and Jeff! Believe me, I will let you know when I need the extra man power to get the concrete done!!!!

 

[TANGBOY5000]

Count me in as well.

 

[sixxer]

FINALLY!!!!! A new picture to show.

Not a very good picture, but at least you get somewhat of a visual update

This is before putting up any of the 2x4, 2x6's along with the wall-ties (from the concrete company).

Just have to finish putting it all together and I will be ready for some concrete!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[sixxer]

One more

 

[CPT. MURPHY]

looking good so far.

 

[azguy]

weren't we promised some more wife pics???

 

[Ken Sellick]

Concrete

Concrete

I hope you are using superplasticizer, corrosion inhibitor, and air entraining.

 

[sixxer]

Re: Concrete

Re: Concrete

I hope you are using superplasticizer, corrosion inhibitor, and air entraining.

Ummm. the room will be enclosed from the rest of the house once the concrete is poured and yes an air/exchanger will be used, I assume that is what an Air Entraining is?

By the way Ken, what is a BWM????