zoo tank updates

For the drain I think all we need is a 1.5" PVC 90. We can use the section of pipe that we cut out (with the ball valve) for the upright since at that size none of our other plumbing will need it. Dave can you pick that up when you hit the Hardware store? Otherwise I can stop and grab one tomorrow.
 
I will grab one Adam. Mean time tho i will have to have the 4x8 sheet of t11 cut in half to fit in my van. That would make two 4" sections. Does anyone see a problem with that. If so someone with a truck will hae to pick it up. Sorry thought it would fit whole.
 
I believe I have some 1 1/2" PVC 90's. I'll bring them with me on Thursday.

For the T11 siding. Where are we picking that up from? The 4x8 sheet should fit in my van.
 
HOOD STATUS:
* The hood is currently in glue up. Will start painting on Friday. I lost a day hunting for 18AWG Solid 600V wire. I checked:
3 Radio Shack's
Lowes
Home Depot
Unicorn Electronic
Robson Electric
No one carries 600V. I posted on the ICECAP forum and someone suggested mcmaster.com. They carry the wire and its $17.78 per 100foot. I plan to order on Fri/Sat this week. Shipping charges will be added once they now the weight. They sell by the foot so if anyone else in interested in 18AWG Solid 600V wire let me know.
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Thursday Work Items at the Zoo:
What tools should I bring with me?

Paul
 
I think betyween Dave and Adam we are covered for tools. Sorry you had to go on a goose chase for the wire but i'm glad you were able to locate some. Please keep any receipt for anything you lay out for materials.
 
I may not be able to make it. It has gotten very busy at work. I will try to get there if I don't have to work to late. Sorry guys. I pm'ed Paul and asked him if he would be able to get the t111 along with the other stuff needed for the hood opening jerry. If he can't, him or I will let you know. After giving it some thought I feel we should close off the openings over the tank to the observation room. With the chicken wire no material things could be thrown threw like cans and stuff, but liquids could still enter the tank from those openings. Just a thought.
 
Sorry you may not make it Dave. Thanks for the heads up. I still think we need to keep those eves open for air circulation. Can we wait on the chicken wire since Dave was going to bring some. Anyone else have any.t need a little to go into the eve spaces to keep people from shoving crap through.
 
if we get that exahust fan going out the top there, i think it would be fine if we closed the eves. we would just have to make another duckt inside the room...not to hard to do.
 
I may have some chicken wire, but it isn't very fine, like 1" holes. I also have some black plastic window screen which I used on various tank projects. It may work better as it doesnt corrode.
 
Well, we achieved a fair amount last night: finished painting the tank room to protect exposed wood, set up the ro/di drain, placed mesh into the eaves ovber the tank, started to set up the sump including the RDSB and media chamber, purchased material (lumber and hardware) for the front door over the tank. Folks decided to meet next on Saturday at 4pm. i unfortunately will be unable to make it since i will be busy eradicating neurons at a party in Skaneateles. however, we will need as many live bodies as we can muster since we will attempt to move the tank into its final position. please indicate if you can make it. When that is complete, nate can commence his plumbing magic and get this beast ready for some water.
 
I'll be there at 4pm on Sat. My plans are to finish and install the door above the tank. Also will be installing the 2x4 at the botton of the opening.

Paul
 
Update:
Thanks to Paul, the door above the tank is pretty much complete. We only need to paint the inside (I brought some high gloss exterior white paint for that). The stand is also in it's final position and leveled. I'd still like to put another pack or two of shims under it so that there are no gaps. R/O DI is currently being made and by now we should have filled the Brute. Also, Vince dropped off the salt, so we can start mixing.
Right now, I think the next planned meeting is Thursday depending on everyone's availability. We should be able to get the tank in place, and really get the plumbing moving so that we can fill this beast.
 
Great work guys! Sorry i couldn't be there. i have a couple of neurons left so I'm good for Thursday at 6pm. Please sound off if you can attend since we need bodies to move the tank into place.
 
I can be there this Thursday. Since we have to hand the tank through the viewing window we will need at least 6 people to move that tank IMO. So this will be an important Thursday for people to be there…
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10253912#post10253912 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by fatrip
come on nate we know you could do one side by your self.....done be so modist...lol...
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Not after that welt you put on my stomach today playing paintball. It’s still bright red by the way, I just checked :lol:
 
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