Steve's 480g upgrade

[Jar*Head]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12234401#post12234401 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Oldtimer
OK, so is the water heading back into the wavebox through the pump outlets or is there another inlet to the wavebox that I can't see in the picture?

Andy, the water come in through the outlet. The pump is on/off interval. The water come in during off cycle... There is no other inlet to the wavebox...

 

[Jar*Head]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12233371#post12233371 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tbone28
:lol: he's got a different pair for each room in the house!

Terry, typical Asian don't wear shoes or FLIP FLOps inside the house

 

[Oldtimer]

Thanks for clarifying Steve. Now I have to build a wavebox!

 

[Jar*Head]

Andy, How big is your new tank? How many wave box are you planning to run? Let me know if you need any more help...

 

[Jim_S]

Looking good man!

This tank is going to be a monster!!

Congrats man

 

[Jar*Head]

Thanks Jack. I am looking forward to CO in the next couple weeks. I am kinda nervous about the drive 1100 miles from my old to the new house. Once i arrive, i will start the plumbing and fill the tank with water....

 

[Oldtimer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12235329#post12235329 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Jar*Head
Andy, How big is your new tank? How many wave box are you planning to run? Let me know if you need any more help...

Display will be ~240 gal, but total system volume is around 500 gal. I'm either going with 72Lx30Wx26H or 72Lx30Wx28H. I will add to the length for the external overflow. My size limit is about 80" long or else it will not fit through the door to the basement!!

 

[Jar*Head]

My overflow and external wavebox is 7". You can do 73x30x28 if you like. If you want, i can check with him for you... He is on vacation for the next couple weeks. I will ask him once he get back... 3/4 acrylic sound strong enough to me.

BTW, is it a peninsula style or do you want the overflow box in the back?

 

[cbui2]

thats awesome. so you'll start plumbing and not unpacking . guess thats whats the wife is for

 

[Oldtimer]

Thanks Steve, but I want to go with a glass tank with Eurobrace. I'm looking at AGE or Miracles.

 

[Nuuze]

Wow, that's some wave action you got there Jarhead.

 

[Jar*Head]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12236509#post12236509 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cbui2
thats awesome. so you'll start plumbing and not unpacking . guess thats whats the wife is for

With all the stuff that i have. Its only take half a day to unpack. The wife will decided where she want me to put them. She is not a typical Vietnamese wife...

 

[Jar*Head]

Oldtimer, i like AGE tank.

Nuuze, i won't get that much wave when i setup the tank. I want to be able to keep some water inside the tank not on the floor . It is good to know that i am capable to drain the tank without using any water hole.

 

[SeanT]

This tank and the whole setup just amazes me! :eek2:

 

[Jar*Head]

Thanks Sean.... Looking forward to your build thread soon

 

[SeanT]

It will be for sure.

Steve, how deep is your overflow?
13" like your wavebox?

 

[Jar*Head]

Sean, it is 24x7x13

 

[kar93]

Just Curios, Where did you get the idea for the ext wavebox or did you just wake up at 3am with a light bulb floating around your head

 

[SeanT]

Sweet thanks.

I am sitting on the couch with a pencil, ruler, and a pad of paper sketching and measuring it out.

 

[SeanT]

Hey Steve or anyone that knows,

What are these holes for?