Shawn's 180 Wall Divider Build
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adova
Premium Member
The mustard container would have been a good idea. I had already purchased 5 of the applicator bottles (had to buy via internet and there was a min $ order). It took 2 bottles filled 1/2 full to do the full seams on the top and bottom.
I got everything glued up now except the overflow and some baffles in the sump. Here is a final pic of everything assembled and drying:
I got everything glued up now except the overflow and some baffles in the sump. Here is a final pic of everything assembled and drying:
adova
Premium Member
Just a note about the previous picture:
One of the issues with a final glue of the top and bottom panels is the propensity for the entire unit to shift (sometimes even off of the panel it is being glued to). To help alleviate this, I use a shower rod wedged into the corners. The bag of sand on the bottom helps to lift it up and avoid being in the glue area. The bag on top keeps everything in place.
Also, the harbor freight suction cups were a life saver. With that and some patience, I was able to do this full assembly without an assistant - not that one wouldn't have been helpful!
One of the issues with a final glue of the top and bottom panels is the propensity for the entire unit to shift (sometimes even off of the panel it is being glued to). To help alleviate this, I use a shower rod wedged into the corners. The bag of sand on the bottom helps to lift it up and avoid being in the glue area. The bag on top keeps everything in place.
Also, the harbor freight suction cups were a life saver. With that and some patience, I was able to do this full assembly without an assistant - not that one wouldn't have been helpful!
jlnielsen13
New member
Great build,
My favorite is your quote at the bottom... I have said that to my wife over 100 times- I think she falls for it?!?!
My favorite is your quote at the bottom... I have said that to my wife over 100 times- I think she falls for it?!?!
adova
Premium Member
Tank Routing
Tank Routing
It was a bit cold and snowy here over the last few weeks, but I couldn't let that stop me. I needed to route the edges off of all of the various tanks and sumps, so I decided to try it in the kitchen. Let's just say that the cleaning people were probably not thrilled after the weekend was over :eek2:
Tank Routing
It was a bit cold and snowy here over the last few weeks, but I couldn't let that stop me. I needed to route the edges off of all of the various tanks and sumps, so I decided to try it in the kitchen. Let's just say that the cleaning people were probably not thrilled after the weekend was over :eek2:
reelredfish
Member
Wow that is really coming together.
adova
Premium Member
Must....Have.....Water.....
Must....Have.....Water.....
Thanks for the support guys!
I had enough energy to install the water line from the basement to the stand. I LOVE PEX
. Cost about $85 in tools (that I could return if I really wanted to) and was *super* easy!! Well, easier because my basement ceiling is still ripped apart from the old tank - but I digress!
I think I am going to leave the RODI unit between the sump and the water tank - just in case of a leak. The other option was to place it in the equipment room which will be in the bathroom. Hard to imagine now, but You'll see BTW - this RO/DI unit is about 7 yrs old and still working great. Just replaced all filters and polished it up and it is performing like a champ.
Must....Have.....Water.....
Thanks for the support guys!
I had enough energy to install the water line from the basement to the stand. I LOVE PEX
. Cost about $85 in tools (that I could return if I really wanted to) and was *super* easy!! Well, easier because my basement ceiling is still ripped apart from the old tank - but I digress! I think I am going to leave the RODI unit between the sump and the water tank - just in case of a leak. The other option was to place it in the equipment room which will be in the bathroom. Hard to imagine now, but You'll see
BTW - this RO/DI unit is about 7 yrs old and still working great. Just replaced all filters and polished it up and it is performing like a champ.
adova
Premium Member
Hehe - yea - I will just pull out the whole unit. I also need to modify the top plywood cover so I can get the upper water tank out if / when I need to.
adova
Premium Member
Plumbing completed
Plumbing completed
I also finished up the overflow and the plumbing. There was a miscalculation and the overflow hold that was supposed to be for a drain line was running into the metal stand. I changed the setup so that it is now (from left to right) - Secondary non-siphon drain, Return Line, Main Siphon, Emergency drain.
A check valve is installed, but I do not believe that it is necessary for the system.
I also decided to throw in a quick drain feature. It is surprising how convenient this can be
Plumbing completed
I also finished up the overflow and the plumbing. There was a miscalculation and the overflow hold that was supposed to be for a drain line was running into the metal stand. I changed the setup so that it is now (from left to right) - Secondary non-siphon drain, Return Line, Main Siphon, Emergency drain.
A check valve is installed, but I do not believe that it is necessary for the system.
I also decided to throw in a quick drain feature. It is surprising how convenient this can be
adova
Premium Member
Float Switches
Float Switches
I have installed 5 float switches so far as follows:
Fresh water ATO tank - High and low switch to turn the RODI system on and off to avoid cycling constantly.
Saltwater water change tank - Low sensor to alert when the supply is running low.
Sump - High an low sensors to alert and turn off pumps.
Float Switches
I have installed 5 float switches so far as follows:
Fresh water ATO tank - High and low switch to turn the RODI system on and off to avoid cycling constantly.
Saltwater water change tank - Low sensor to alert when the supply is running low.
Sump - High an low sensors to alert and turn off pumps.
adova
Premium Member
Just add water...
Just add water...
I did a fill test and everything looks good. I started filling the tank and let it run over night. Remember this post earlier in the build:
Well, it happened on day 1. Or, I guess I should say, I tested out my waterproof basin. One of the 90 degree elbows on the RODI unit had an odd crack that let out about 3 gallons. The basin was not set up to drain into the main house line yet, but it did hold it and keep it from getting all over the living room.
I cleaned up the mess and it continues to fill at about 50% right now. I have my home camera pointed so I can monitor - not much I can do from work, but whatever :hmm5:
Just add water...
I did a fill test and everything looks good. I started filling the tank and let it run over night. Remember this post earlier in the build:
It scares me when you say inevitable flood. I've never had a flood, but the fact that you think it's inevitable makes me want to run home and check on things.
Well, it happened on day 1. Or, I guess I should say, I tested out my waterproof basin. One of the 90 degree elbows on the RODI unit had an odd crack that let out about 3 gallons. The basin was not set up to drain into the main house line yet, but it did hold it and keep it from getting all over the living room.
I cleaned up the mess and it continues to fill at about 50% right now. I have my home camera pointed so I can monitor - not much I can do from work, but whatever :hmm5:
