Pickupman66
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speaking of using Hot tub parts. There are lots of alternatives for other parts out there that arent as expensive as the "reef" trade parts.. glad to see we can make other things work to save money in this hobby.
What do you guys use to reduce vibration transferred by in sump pumps these days?
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ameares8
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Yes, I used several hot tub parts on my 55 to cut costs. The dimesions for the pump pads are 6 1/4" Long x 4" Wide x 1/4" Thick. Google Anti Vibration Pump Pad and you should see a picture of it. They are black with little rings in the center, you can tear those off and use them as washers if you are screwing a pump down to a wooden surface. They go for around $12 online, but I can get you guys a few with no problem.
So here is who wants one:
Chris
Zef
John A
Mario
Anybody else?
So here is who wants one:
Chris
Zef
John A
Mario
Anybody else?
extreme5450
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FYI, the ones on bulkreef supply are not reef safe.
But thanks for the offer to help out tho
ameares8
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Lol, oops just skimmed back trought the thread and saw that. Forgot you meant the free tub.
ameares8
www.mearesdesign.com
Not to thread jack but what hot tub parts are you using that are cheaper Im all about a better way to go
It was just random PVC parts, slice valves, LED's, etc. that I get at wholesale prices as opposed to running up to Lowe's and getting it. The main things were the "all plastic" gate valves that cost $30, and I got them for $3.50.
Several people in the club have seen or have my LED's that I use for a moonlight. $20 for the small ones in the store and these pack way more of a punch and change colors for about $50.
No worries....I'm used to hijacked threads and have hijacked quite a few myself
I'll take 2 if that's OK.
I am interested in whether they are truly reef safe though. Not sure if they are the same thing quoted by the earlier poster and if that poster has any proof as to why those particular pads aren't reef safe. I do know the mouse pads I've used are neoprene and safe but with the things that are comming out of China you never know.
I'd rather hear a little vibration than loose things I've had for 9 years
thanks again, Chris
I'll take 2 if that's OK.
I am interested in whether they are truly reef safe though. Not sure if they are the same thing quoted by the earlier poster and if that poster has any proof as to why those particular pads aren't reef safe. I do know the mouse pads I've used are neoprene and safe but with the things that are comming out of China you never know.
I'd rather hear a little vibration than loose things I've had for 9 years
thanks again, Chris
ameares8
www.mearesdesign.com
Yeah, I will call my manufacturer tomorrow and ask. I would not want a cheap item like that to be the demise of my tank or anyone elses. I have worked with him on designing ceramic shafts for his saltwater system pumps as well as a few other spa items that could be used for aquariums that he is trying to develop, so he will be straight forward with me on what they are made out of. He is a good contact to have considering he has fun expensive injection mold machines that I would like to be able to push buttons on in the near future. :strooper:
Pickupman66
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OOOO.... Injection Mold machine.... Can you say tool Geek's Holy Grail!!!
we deal with alot of steel at our factory (we make wood and pellet stoves) and I am in awe at the presses, breaks, stamps and otherwise super heavy lifting eqpt they have out there. actually stumbled across an old 300 gallon air compressor yesterday while looking thru the piles of junk stoves we have.
we deal with alot of steel at our factory (we make wood and pellet stoves) and I am in awe at the presses, breaks, stamps and otherwise super heavy lifting eqpt they have out there. actually stumbled across an old 300 gallon air compressor yesterday while looking thru the piles of junk stoves we have.
ameares8
www.mearesdesign.com
Ok, so the rubber that is used to make these pads is Nitrile or (Buna-N), which is good for cold water, fuel and oil; but it is not good for ozone or strong acids. You can make your own judgements from this, but I would assume that it would be fine as long as you are not running ozone through your tank.
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