some sump build pics

[CMcNeil]

this is going to be reefartists sump/refuge for her 75g.i took some pics of the slot milling along with the bends i made.i used weld-on#40 for the outside glue joints.they came out great and real strong.

 

[pmike25]

Great job so far man, GL with the rest!!

 

[CMcNeil]

the rest is the eeeeeeeeasy part.i just need to glue in the baffle walls and its a done deal.

 

[ReefArtist]

That is so cool! I can't wait to get it hooked up and running - no more flooding! When you cut the slots do you have something that stops the cutting at the upper and lower cutting limits? I love the bent look - very nice checkinhawk!

 

[Ah64av8tor]

Chris, it looks real nice!

I need a 24 X 18 X 24 fuge. Can you give me a call? I have a proposition for you.

 

[ReefArtist]

You started it man - LOL.

 

[CMcNeil]

when i cut the slots i have a piece of plywood under the acrylic,you do that so you dont cut into the mill table.the mill has a depth stop so once it is set its same every time.i will glue the walls in tomorrow and leak test it after(not that it will leak),but i will test it anyway.

 

[ReefArtist]

That is very cool checkinhawk. It might have to be on display instead of under that table as a sump. Maybe we can work something out on Sunday - can't way to get her in and running.

 

[CMcNeil]

greg i dont have your #,what were you thinking?pm me

 

[mflamb]

Another fine job by Chris!!!
You are the DIY Acrylic Dude!!!

 

[CMcNeil]

shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

 

[CMcNeil]

heres a pic just for perspective of size of the sump/fuge.it is a bloated 36"x18"x15 1/2"

 

[ReefArtist]

That is soooooo sweet! I guess it's time to retire the container sump - It's done a fine job for me but it's time to upgrade .

 

[CMcNeil]

and the final touches

and one finished sump/fuge

 

[ReefArtist]

Checkinhawk that is so nice. Very nice work, the corners and shape are so precise. I think you have a gift and that is working with acrylic - you are very good at this. Thank you for the new sump - . I think it's time to start a new business!

 

[mflamb]

Let's see...Sumps...Calcium Reactors...Kalk Stirrers...Carbon/Phos Reactors...OM type 6-way...I believe I smell $$$!

 

[CMcNeil]

lol.i have a problem with my 6 way.i didnt epoxy coat the magnets on the inner drum.the magnets have started to rust and chew away at my isolator plate.i guess i have to make a new inner drum as this one is shot.the magnets have actually cracked the pvc drum.i took the drum out and am running the valve open till i make the new drum.

 

[JBEH375414]

Nice job, Where are you getting your acrylic from? Ive looked at home depot and lowes and the prices are way high.

 

[CMcNeil]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9619179#post9619179 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JBEH375414
Nice job, Where are you getting your acrylic from? Ive looked at home depot and lowes and the prices are way high.

i get it from my work.

 

[ReefArtist]

JBEH375414 - Yeah you're not going to get this nice acrylic from any of the home repair stores locally. Here is where checkinhawk's works:
http://siscousa.com/siscohome2.html

They're located in st pete around 34th st N and 22nd st N (Address is on the web site). I've found some very had to find items and they were very nice and accommodating.