David MC Lee
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Hope to get started on my new sump this weekend. I've been researching how to cut acrylic for the last few weeks and I'm ready to give it a try.
Weekend sump project
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40"x20" by 16" tall
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It was a lot of work and still need to glue.
Aqua Man 07
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That's pretty sweet nicely done.
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Glue is drying. All in all it is not too bad for my first sump.
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Vinny Kreyling
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Nice job!
David MC Lee
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White was so I can see dirt on the bottom, red to cut down on algae growth, clear so I can see inside and blue to make it MADE IN THE USA. It holds water. Had one leak between sock area and where water comes in. Not a big deal but I will fix it.
reefer roman
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very nice... Would you be interested in building another at the same dimensions
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Well I now have the saw blade and router bits along with templates for the large holes and curved corners plus the glue. Some of the parts I cut on my mill but it was hard because my mill is small and I have to cut a little then unclamp and move the part and reclamp. All of the curved corners were done one by one with an L shaped template. I spend almost 3 solid days making it and half of that was making templates and learning how to glue. Because it is mostly hand made it's not to hard to change the size tis just a lot of labor and you can't expect perfect results. I really took my time but here and their the templates move or router slips etc.
I went with the 7" filter socks so I don't have to change them as often. Its wide enough to fit my two skimmers plus large area for cheto.
Do you feel like a trip to Springfield IL area?
reefer roman
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I live next door in Iowa so it wouldn't be a far trip.
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Ph & orp. Yes two return pumps. I was not sure of the best place for it. I was trying to find a place where algae won't grow on them. I can make another one if it does not work. Right now I have mine buy my skimmer.
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I can help you pm me your email.
Wow truly beautiful. Looks factory made. You build even the clear shell? How much was the cost for ask the acrylic? That's beautifulGlue is drying. All in all it is not too bad for my first sump.
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Yes I did it all. $280 for acrylic.
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Its up and running. Need to clean up some of the wiring and tubing.
