jgf86123 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Lookin good ladies, maybe you should tink about ripping that carpet out before you go any further an doing tile around the tanks lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Lookin good ladies' date=' maybe you should tink about ripping that carpet out before you go any further an doing tile around the tanks lol[/quote'] LOL the carpet is toast already so why worry about it.DOH! That innocent looking blue barrel in the picture is the one that runs over when certain people forget to turn off the ro/di water...(whistle) We are going to put an acrylic tray on the bottom for all the equipment to contain any minor spills and dripping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 gotcha lol it looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.R Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Cant wait to see it once you guys get some water in it! When do you plan on starting the cycle? Oooo and I love the plumbing links in this thread. Plumbing is one of my favorite parts of new tank project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanktop74 Posted December 29, 2010 Author Share Posted December 29, 2010 Getting up the nerve.... Ok, I think today will be the day.... I am prepared to drill, just getting over my nerves and will get up the courage to drill our tank this afternoon.(scary) Here is my prep for the overflow, measured 3 times, looks good to me.... what ya think? Here is another view with the overflow sitting right above the holes I will soon drill, keep in mind that the overflow gets installed inside, so I will be drilling one hole in the top of the tank for access to install bulkheads and for cleaning if needed in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.R Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Looks good Beth! Drilling acrylic is a peice of cake. Thats why I always use acrylic for my sump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanktop74 Posted December 29, 2010 Author Share Posted December 29, 2010 Thanks JR... anyone else with any input... still planning on drilling this afternoon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Beth, you have the same style overflow as I do...You don't need a hole to install the bulkheads, and if you put it on right, you can actually remove it for when you need to clean it :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanktop74 Posted December 29, 2010 Author Share Posted December 29, 2010 Beth' date=' you have the same style overflow as I do...You don't need a hole to install the bulkheads, and if you put it on right, you can actually remove it for when you need to clean it :P[/quote'] You have the glass holes dart overflow too?? If installed per instructions I have to put my hand in overflow to tighten bulkheads. And there is a baffle you have to install after putting in the bulkheads, So... I can't figure out another way to do it... If you are seeing something I am not will you please tell me! Thanks Mick! Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Beth, once you drill the holes, install the bulkheads and then see if the overflow box will fit over them, if they will, then you're golden, the overflow will stay on without sealing it in anyway, and anytime you need to clean it you can just remove it, no need to drill holes in the top of the tank lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 If you put it on the right (or left) instead of the center you should be able to clean it through the truvu "holes" (the ones you have already). I have the same overflow and tank and I keep it clean that way (often... like once a month or it gets clogged) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 I clean it from the top this way, removing the noise flange (not easy sometimes for coralline). I suggest you to put some black acrylic on top of it to reduce the amount of light that goes inside the overflow so you will have to clean algae less frequently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanktop74 Posted December 29, 2010 Author Share Posted December 29, 2010 Hmmmm so Alex, can you get your hand in this holes? I'm not home right otherwise I would try. So what I hear both of you saying is I should not drill a hole in the top? I was told it would be structurally fine if I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Yes, I can get my hands in there. The hole you want to drill is not gonna affect the tank. Just saying that the one you have already fits very well the size of the gl******* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgrcrain Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Did Grassi get edited for writing Glass Hole without the space? Thats awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanktop74 Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 This is what I got accomplished yesterday! This is our new RO/Di unit that also filters chloramine!! I also was given permission to buy the dosing pump and lighting yesterday! (Thanks Kris for hookin me up on a great deal on the pump!!) Alex is coming over on Friday to give me moral support as I drill holes in the tank!! Thanks Alex(rock2) My goal is to have this up and running by the Jan Meeting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerv503 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 What up Issac you look focus, post some pics when it's up and running. Vin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohaynow Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Wow, nice work getting everything to fit in a tight area! I'll bet it was "fun" mounting those brackets. Once again, nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanktop74 Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 What I got done before the end of the year! I finally got the nerve up to drill the tank tonight(scary), wanted to get it done before the new year!!! Here is a photo log of the progress that was made tonight! I am happy to report it was very fun and I am excited I was able to do this all myself!! (clap) The above picture of the overflow is just to show how it will look, it is not completely installed yet, just kinda sitting on the bulkheads. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee77 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 looking good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Beth, a quick suggestion on the drain 90's.... Use a T instead :P It's quieter...Do you remember how loud our tank was with the 90's? We put a T in place an it's almost completely silent now, just switching from the drilled like yours are 90 to the T cut 95% of the noise out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanktop74 Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 Beth, a quick suggestion on the drain 90's.... Use a T instead :P It's quieter...Do you remember how loud our tank was with the 90's? We put a T in place an it's almost completely silent now, just switching from the drilled like yours are 90 to the T cut 95% of the noise out. Hey thanks for the tip... this was a kit, one that Gilliroo used on her 90gal that I helped her plumb... she has same set up only a little smaller and you can't hear a thing! Its awesome... So I am hoping for the same effect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I tried that deal like you're doing, you've seen it lol it was loud as hell, now we can actually sleep at night, it's amazing LOL. Luckily it's a quick fix, drain the tank down below the bulkheads an pop the 90's off an put the T's on, if it comes to that lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanktop74 Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 I tried that deal like you're doing, you've seen it lol it was loud as hell, now we can actually sleep at night, it's amazing LOL. Luckily it's a quick fix, drain the tank down below the bulkheads an pop the 90's off an put the T's on, if it comes to that lol. Well if its noisy then I will let you tell me I told ya so.... but truly do you think we will actually hear much more down there with the other tank, all the pumps and fans going down there??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Looks good, nice work on the drilling. Its a little scary isnt it, standing there with the drill (scratch) on the first hole (scary) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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