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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11715641#post11715641 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tydtran
Very nice. I wish I had your skills.
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Honestly it has nothing to do with skills. Having the right tools is a start but really it's just about doing it. I think a lot of people don't DIY due tot he fact they don't wanna get involved in something they don't think they can handle. But thats just silly, anyone can do anything if they take the time to research, and dedicate to doing something properly.

I had no clue how to work with acrylic before this project, but I did a lot of research... and took my time with it.
 
To cut the acrylic? I use ferverous(sp) multi cut blade. It's main uses in the shop are to cut melamine, particle board, and MDF since it does a nice cut on those and is a cheap blade. It can also be used on soft metals like aluminum. It works great on the acrylic too, leaving barely any saw blade marks.
 
Picked up some parts tonight to get the plumbing started. Pretty excited to get this part done cause that means I can start putting water in this thing! Hmm, at 75GPD its only gonna take like a week to fill it :p

I'll take some pics like usual as I plumb it.
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Yea! I love plumbing, filling with water is not the fun part for me; my current hang-up. lol! What return pump(s) are you going to use?
 
I baught a Reeflo Snapper from http://www.reeflopumps.com/ these guys. rated 2500gph wide open, but i'll be regulating that to something lower. I have a T to support 2 return lines coming out of my overflow box. If you look at the pics of the overflow box in this post you can see a bulkhead on the side. Can't wait to start putting it all together this weekend.
 
After 3 more stops at the hardware store to get more parts and exchange ones I didnt need I think I can actually get this plumbing done! The wall of plumbing pieces is so overwhelming, and this is my first time plumbing so yah, the guy in the plumbing department has become my new best friend. Im sure he is sick of me by now.
 
Very nice build!. I'll be tagging along too. How did you know drilling the bottom of the tank was safe (non-tempered glass)?

The teeth in an overflow are there to keep snails and small fish from taking a trip to the sump. Eggcrate will work for snails larger than its opening but smaller snails may make the trip over.

Here is someone who used a metal template and 'soaped it up' to get the router to glide easier... http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=11670971#post11670971
 
Wow, thanks man. Honestly the only way I knew it wasn't tempered glass was there was no sticker. When I started the first hole all I was thinking was "if this goes boom, i'll be buying a new tank". The tank was also built by the LFS I purchased it from. I questioned the store and the guy gave me the "I dunno it could be" speal, so I just took the risk.


Thanks for the link and suggestions on the overflow. I still haven't dedicated to how im going to do it yet.
 
Stand looks great! Good job. Good luck with the project, can't wait to see it up and running. PS: See you in the playoffs, where Luongo will shut down Iginla. Go Canucks! LOL
 
looking at the parts you are using for your plumbin I can see one thta is metal (most probably Cooper?) Are you sure this is safe to do as I believe it's not.
 
I've got the same RO/DI unit, and am very happy with it, although it is a little slow. Try cutting the teeth in the acrylic with a band saw. Use a 3 TPI blade and the acrylic won't re-fuse behind the cut so much. Works for me.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11759778#post11759778 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by maroun.c
looking at the parts you are using for your plumbin I can see one thta is metal (most probably Cooper?) Are you sure this is safe to do as I believe it's not.
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I actually realized that as soon as I took the pic, and exchanged it for just a ball valve like the others the next day. I couldn't find pvc gate valves :(
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11760158#post11760158 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by M. L. Fish
I've got the same RO/DI unit, and am very happy with it, although it is a little slow. Try cutting the teeth in the acrylic with a band saw. Use a 3 TPI blade and the acrylic won't re-fuse behind the cut so much. Works for me.
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I've noticed its a little slow too. I've been filling some containers to store water and it took a while to fill them.
 
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