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Kurt03
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While I'm sure that would be ideal, is this necessary? Ive seen alot of braces straight to the floor like this. Or with even less of a foot print using steel supports to a metal 2x2 floor plate.
The only reason I resist doing it is because I would have to rip out all of the bracing to fix this. But if its going to crumble in 4 years id rather fix it now then later.
The only reason I resist doing it is because I would have to rip out all of the bracing to fix this. But if its going to crumble in 4 years id rather fix it now then later.
Kurt03
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In the above sketchup you can see 1" holes drilled in the back glass of the tank to get the water into the overflow box on the back of the tank. Is there any reason to put bulkheads in these holes? These holes are just there to pass the water to the back overflow.
In the back overflow is where I will put my plumbing connected to my drains and standpipes to get the water to the sump.
Any help/suggestions are much appreciated!
In the back overflow is where I will put my plumbing connected to my drains and standpipes to get the water to the sump.
Any help/suggestions are much appreciated!
Kurt03
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Thanks! I'm trying to minimize the impact of the overflow inside the tank. When I can get the tank turned around we will see!
If I would change one thing already it would be how long the inside overflow is so that it would reach down a little further and give me a little extra depth in the external overflow for the drain pipes. It will still work, but things are going to be a little tight. :beer:
If I would change one thing already it would be how long the inside overflow is so that it would reach down a little further and give me a little extra depth in the external overflow for the drain pipes. It will still work, but things are going to be a little tight. :beer:
Kurt03
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I think the last coat (3rd) is on the back of the tank! Hopefully people will be able to come over tomorrow to help me turn it around so i can finish the plumbing.
While painting I noticed there is a small gap between the bottom of the tank and top of the stand in the middle. The gap is very small but I can see light through it. Maybe 1/16th of an inch? Does anyone thing this is an issue?
While painting I noticed there is a small gap between the bottom of the tank and top of the stand in the middle. The gap is very small but I can see light through it. Maybe 1/16th of an inch? Does anyone thing this is an issue?
Kurt03
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The front board on the top of the frame is bowed a little, how much is to much? It is bowed down in the middle, at the worst point its about 1/8" What are my options? I thought I checked all boards before using them, but I must have missed this. Is this something that will flatten out once water is added? Or will it bend and crack the glass once there is uneven pressure on it?
Is shimming an option? Eventually it would be covered with trim work.
Thank you for any help with this, Im fairly new to woodworking!
Is shimming an option? Eventually it would be covered with trim work.
Thank you for any help with this, Im fairly new to woodworking!
Kurt03
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After a bit of a hiatus im back :hammer:
I wasn't happy with the depth of the external overflow so I redid it. I had a new internal overflow cut that was taller which would allow me to have a deeper outside overflow box. Im happy with the way this one turned out.
I dont have pics but I added starboard to the bottom of the tank, I think I will be adding sand but I liked the idea of it helping spread the weight of rocks. I siliconed it to the bottom of the tank, but will it float without rocks on it?
Glass cutting station
Ready to drill the bottom plate for the new external box.
All done! This is two pieces of 1/4" glass drilled and then siliconed together.
I need a new glass bit, it took forever to cut the holes. However, I shouldnt need to cut any more holes! (Crossing fingers). It really drives me nuts that the one hole is off center, its not enough to matter though.
Ive done this twice now, neither time am i really that comfortable that this will hold it up while it drys!
Finally! (again)
Now I have to cleanup the extra silicone on the inside overflow.
For a water test i have to do some plumbing and then shim the stand.
ANYWAYS im BACK! :celeb1:
I wasn't happy with the depth of the external overflow so I redid it. I had a new internal overflow cut that was taller which would allow me to have a deeper outside overflow box. Im happy with the way this one turned out.
I dont have pics but I added starboard to the bottom of the tank, I think I will be adding sand but I liked the idea of it helping spread the weight of rocks. I siliconed it to the bottom of the tank, but will it float without rocks on it?
Glass cutting station
Ready to drill the bottom plate for the new external box.
All done! This is two pieces of 1/4" glass drilled and then siliconed together.
I need a new glass bit, it took forever to cut the holes. However, I shouldnt need to cut any more holes! (Crossing fingers). It really drives me nuts that the one hole is off center, its not enough to matter though.
Ive done this twice now, neither time am i really that comfortable that this will hold it up while it drys!
Finally! (again)
Now I have to cleanup the extra silicone on the inside overflow.
For a water test i have to do some plumbing and then shim the stand.
ANYWAYS im BACK! :celeb1:
Kurt03
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Plumbing is 90% done. Idea on the foam around the drain is to help keep it quite, not sure if it will actually help though.
Stand and the gap mentioned earlier between the tank is shimmed. Had to take the front skin off but it should be easy enough to get back on. :hammer:
Makes me want to get rid of the rest of the carpet in this room
Stand and the gap mentioned earlier between the tank is shimmed. Had to take the front skin off but it should be easy enough to get back on. :hammer:
Makes me want to get rid of the rest of the carpet in this room
Musbtr1pin
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Why center supports on stand? They aren't needed
Kurt03
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Me either!
Should be able to add my rock that has been in a brute for the past 6 months or so today and fire up the skimmer which is probably what Im the most excited about! :spin1:
Im thinking I will need more rock but wanted to see what i have looks like in the tank first.
Should be able to add my rock that has been in a brute for the past 6 months or so today and fire up the skimmer which is probably what Im the most excited about! :spin1:
Im thinking I will need more rock but wanted to see what i have looks like in the tank first.
