Mark's 180 Starfire upgrade

[spleen93]

Airstar return?

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15320882#post15320882 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by spleen93
Airstar return?

Yep, a 1500 flowstar

 

[moo0o]

everyone is getting a flow star! must get one myself...!

unfortunately my tank is way too small for one

 

[mpoletti]

For me, I like internal pumps and they weren't really available when I set up the system. By running it internally, it will allow more space under the tank for a proper ATO as I'm tired of refilling it daily.

 

[Ed Reef]

Cool pump Mark - you will love it.

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15321304#post15321304 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ed Reef
Cool pump Mark - you will love it.

Thanks Ed, I am looking forward to the pump, but not the reconfiguration and replumbing that I will have to do.

 

[jtarmitage]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15321725#post15321725 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
Thanks Ed, I am looking forward to the pump, but not the reconfiguration and replumbing that I will have to do.

Piece of cake buddy. Have you made the plumbing run yet? Thursday or Friday?

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15321780#post15321780 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jtarmitage
Piece of cake buddy. Have you made the plumbing run yet? Thursday or Friday?

No plumbing run yet. I still need to find a plug for the bulkhead and since the outlet is 3/4", I will also need to get that up to 1" at least. I guess I will be plumbing everything in 1" this time around

 

[jtarmitage]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15321793#post15321793 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
No plumbing run yet. I still need to find a plug for the bulkhead and since the outlet is 3/4", I will also need to get that up to 1" at least. I guess I will be plumbing everything in 1" this time around

3/4" slip or threaded?

 

[Ed Reef]

I believe it's slip

 

[mpoletti]

Yep, Its slip

 

[mpoletti]

I'm going to need a couple Tee's and ball valves now as well. Ill call you tomorrow before I head to the plumbing store.

 

[jtarmitage]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15321853#post15321853 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
Yep, Its slip

Hmmm.......well, unfortunately I don't have an adapter that'll work, nor do I have any 3/4" pipe, so those'll have to go on the shopping list.

 

[mpoletti]

Yep, I want to get it from 3/4" to 1" right at the union and go up from there.

 

[pookstreet]

I like new toys too I like the internal idea also. External plumbing is such a pain to deal with sometimes.

 

[jtarmitage]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15321866#post15321866 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
I'm going to need a couple Tee's and ball valves now as well. Ill call you tomorrow before I head to the plumbing store.

Plan it out and let me know how many T's you need, I assume you're converting from 3/4" to 1" at the union? I've got a few. I'll be in and out tomorrow, so it'll be tough for me to check while you're out getting the parts.

edit: I see you answered that while I was typing.

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15321891#post15321891 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pookstreet
I like new toys too I like the internal idea also. External plumbing is such a pain to deal with sometimes.

I know you do, that is why I had to get something new to keep up with you You've seen my tank, I am limited in space so its time I get this done before Emmas trip to Disneyland

 

[mpoletti]

Ah man, another page 40 I think I might have to do another photo revisit through photobucket when the new split starts

 

[DanW]

Nice pick up on the ATB. I'm picking up a Laguna on Saturday.

 

[Ed Reef]

DO a before/ after pictures Mark.... it's amazing how your tank has taken a turn for the better after the 'incident'