Pheonix 185 Build Thread

[orthokardia]

The wife always disliked the HVAC return and the built-in above it for stereo equiptment so......
the builtin has been removed and the wall is being drywalled and painted. the HVAC return will actually be routed through the stand. The filter holder will be the left end access point to under the stand. the right side access point will be a false panel held by magnets. The plywood you see in the first 2 pics is actually the front and will be covered in ceramic tile trimmed w/ red oak to match the fireplace. So no easy from access for Bill and I get to keep the tank

 

[orthokardia]

I should mention there will be nothing under the stand, but access to the bulkheads just in case. all equipt will be in the basement.

 

[GT_Jacket]

there will be nothing under the stand

You saying the teddy bear and lava lamp don't stay???

 

[orthokardia]

don't tell the kids about the bear having to go and under no circumstances mention the lava lamp to Rhett

 

[orthokardia]

Does anyone know where I can buy black acrylic sheet in the boro or nashville on a saturday?

 

[poolkeeper1]

How big a piece do you need? I have an extra overflow at home for my curretn tank. It's about 18" wide and 20" high with Teeth cut in.
Bill

 

[orthokardia]

I am thinking of going coast to coast between the overflows so about 36"x 6" or 8". How far up the teeth was the water level when you had the tank set up and at what return flow rate? I expect a 1.5" wave and do not want to overflow.

 

[poolkeeper1]

You should be able to see the old water line on the overflows, That being said you will have a very noisy tank with a 1 1/2" wave due to the overflows will start to drain and then run out of water for a short time and they will make a sloshing sound as I had Aquasurf running on that tank and about a 1" wave max is all you can do b4 it starts to get noisy. (Sloshing as the overflows drain and then refill) will be your problem. I don't see how a coast to coast will make any difference as far as the wave goes. JMO
Bill

 

[orthokardia]

The center of the tank is the "piviot point" of the standing wave so the waer level in the cener remains constant while the peaks and valleys are on the ends. This holds true for the usual mode structure used by the wavebox. It is possible to use very short timing (feq/2) and get four peaks and two pivots, but i doubt this would work in a 5' tank.

Good tip on the water line. I will check it out.

This is getting exciting

 

[orthokardia]

On the stand

On the stand

Thank you to Josh, JJ, and Kenny for the help getting the tank onto the stand. Water soon!

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[poolkeeper1]

That's Awesome looking Bart, Great Idea to do the wood tile combo I like it very much. It is coming along nicely and your doing a great job with making it look totally different than I did!
Bill

 

[orthokardia]

Thank you Bill. I am hoping to plumb it Monday and start mixing salt.

 

[NeedBiggerTank]

Great shot of the children inside the tank! LOL

 

[Pickupman66]

Looks Great BART!!!! if I had known you were working on it today, I would have come help you. Cannot wait to see it with water in it.

 

[orthokardia]

Thank you guys.

I acid washed the rock last night.

 

[orthokardia]

First water
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new center brace
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holding pen. waiting patiently
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[josh_tn]

holding pen. waiting patiently
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Where'd you find that waterproof power strip? :hmm4:

Looking good man, can't wait to see it up and running.

 

[orthokardia]

anyone up for a frag gluing party? I have circulation and want to get the rockwork and frag gluing complete before i mount the MHs

 

[tkimmons85]

Hey bart where did you get that new center brace stuff

 

[orthokardia]

Home depot