Paratore Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I've never been so excited about plumbing before lol!i would be too! So many goodies there! I love the colored PVC with the gray fittings Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Where did you get the green PVC from.....I might have to do that to match my Emerald..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paratore Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Where did you get the green PVC from.....I might have to do that to match my Emerald.....BRS sells colored plumbing and they are having their live sale this weekend! 10% reward point back on everything, may just work out perfect! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwickm Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 Yep, bulk reef supply! They have a variety of colors. Solid stuff too! How'd you hear about the sale this weekend?! That's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 So does sch 40 pipe work with sch 80 fittings? I do not see any grey fittings in sch 40? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paratore Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Yep, bulk reef supply! They have a variety of colors. Solid stuff too! How'd you hear about the sale this weekend?! That's great! brs posted on here and sent me an email saying this weekend is their group buy thing. $29 and over is free shipping and 10x the reward points! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwickm Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 Yes, all the colored pvc fits the gray schedule 80 fittings. They're just thicker material but same inner diameter as schedule 40. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Great more money........ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwickm Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 There's always more money to spend on this hobby. It's never ending! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Well after thinking about it.....I can stick with white PVC it is plumbed and works.......the green would be sick looking but....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwickm Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) Well, it's a 150 gallon build now.... Couldn't resist the taller tank with the same footprint for about the same price new :-D Would anyone see a concern with Hydra 26 and 48" T5 lighting being sufficient to reach the bottom of a 31" deep tank? Edited February 6, 2016 by Zwickm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Hope you have long arms LOL What's the foot print and layout of the fixtures and is the T5 an 8 bulb or ???- lighting should be fine regardless, I was just curious. par would be helpful to determine what if anything couldn't be kept in certain spots, ie sand (Maxina clams) I've been toying with ten idea of switching all my LEDs over my display, Ecotech and Hydra are 2 in looking at, I like the LED configure in the Hydra line-nice choice you made IMO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwickm Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 I'm definitely going to need a step stool now lol! It's 48"L x 24" D x 31" T. I'll post a layout of the lighting when I'm. But it'll be 2 x Hydra 26 in the back, 3 x 48" T5 in the middle and another 2 x Hydra 26 in the front. All LEDs will be centered to each 24" half of the tank. Is the club par meter still floating around somewhere? I've never measured that and probably should! I absolutely love the Hydra 26's!! Half the price of Radions and just as good, imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwickm Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 Got the new temperature controller wired today! It'll keep the tank within 1 degree and is connected to my Apex for redundancy. Sent from my SM-G925T using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwickm Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 Other good news is after 3 months, the tank and stand FINALLY ARRIVED!!! I'll be resuming my build thread Sent from my SM-G925T using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBY Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 FYI I used the same gate valves and they both leak if they are not fully open or fully closed, I'm going to replace mine..... [emoji35]fyi Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBY Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 By leaking I mean outside the Valve dripping on the floor... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwickm Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 Huh, so where did it leak from? The red valve, connection point, or...? Did you have the Spears brand from Bulk Reef Supply? Sent from my SM-G925T using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwickm Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 So the tank went to Coast Mirror in Milwaukee today to be drilled. I wouldn't dare do it myself. I had another tank drilled by them and it turned out great. It's hard to find a place the even does it. There will be 4 wholes drilled, two 2.5" for the Synergy Reef overflow box and two 1.5" returns on both sides. Fingers crossed that is goes smoothly! Sent from my SM-G925T using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwickm Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 (edited) Here it is! 150 gallon high tank 48"x24"x30". Fours holes drilled and back painted. Sent from my SM-G925T using Tapatalk Edited April 10, 2016 by Zwickm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwickm Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 Waterproofing the stand with commercial gym floor mat. Sent from my SM-G925T using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwickm Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 Well I'm waiting for some additional plumbing pieces to arrive from BRS, I built the cabinet unit that will hold all the electronic components such as an Apex, drivers, controllers, etc. It'll be placed next to the tank and will be ventilated. Wanted to keep all electrical items away from the stand. Sent from my SM-G925T using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwickm Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 Here is the plumping so far! Nothing is glued yet, just testing everything out. Still need to add the 5 Cepex ball valves on the return manifold where the T-fittings are. Let me know what you think and if you see any potential room for improvement. Sent from my SM-G925T using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisQ Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Is there any plans for pipe hangers or any support for the longer lengths of pipe? As the system is purging the air from the full sipon the pipes can shake a bit, this also goes for any lines that have any air/turbulence in them, the open channel for example. Looks great so far, your level of patience is amazing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwickm Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 Chris - Yes, i will be mounting all the pipes using plastic pipe clamps. Even placing a thin piece of rubber between the wood and clamp to help dampen vibration noise. Good to know about the initial shaking though. It may seem I like had patience but if you were to ask my girlfriend, she'll tell you the opposite It took forever to get the tank and stand! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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