600 gallon NEW BUILD - Page 4

Ricardo18 · 11/26/2015, 11:48 AM

Thanks Socal
I decided to forgo the Apex controlled ATO (Tunze) and go with the Storm because I was already using the Renew, and they both "talk" to each other in english.I will use Apex for everything else, but the Genesis equipment will remain independent.

Socaltoaz · 11/26/2015, 12:51 PM

Can you post some pictures of how you have the storm set up?

Ricardo18 · 11/26/2015, 07:01 PM

Give me about a week to get it up..I'm still in the building process and there is still SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much to do !

Ricardo18 · 11/30/2015, 09:28 AM

I'm going to set up my Storm in "S2" mode, BUT without the sensors in the Top-Off bin...for that sensor, I will just cut the wires and splice them together so the head unit will think the Top-Off bin is always full.For my sump sensors,
I will mount the sensor post to my sump wall with nylon bolts. I never use suction cups.I will post pics asap.

Ricardo18 · 12/01/2015, 05:31 PM

....Hey..it all fits!
Tried to keep all the runs as straight as possible,even though there are some tight turns.The tightest turns I reserved for the emergency overflows which should be (hopefully!!) empty all the time and never used....right??

rickztahone · 12/01/2015, 05:45 PM

Man, that is a pretty penny just on schedule 80. Looks awesome though. Keep it up

Ricardo18 · 12/01/2015, 05:54 PM

thanks Rick

SCH 40..but yea!

Breadman03 · 12/01/2015, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricardo18

....Hey..it all fits!

Tried to keep all the runs as straight as possible,even though there are some tight turns.The tightest turns I reserved for the emergency overflows which should be (hopefully!!) empty all the time and never used....right??

It looks awesome, but I think you might have difficulty getting the air to purge from your siphon lines with the horizontal run.

Zacktosterone · 12/01/2015, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by breadman03

it looks awesome, but i think you might have difficulty getting the air to purge from your siphon lines with the horizontal run.

+1

Ridgeway Swiss · 12/02/2015, 05:11 AM

Looking good Sir and love that walk board, that's very nice.

Agree on the purge of those straight runs, it will take a few mins to settle and you may have to play with the gate valve each time you switch it back on, long straight runs as a pain for that.

What's the plan for lighting (sorry if I missed it)

Ricardo18 · 12/02/2015, 06:31 AM

Hmmm..interesting point on the straight line.I can keep all my other lines horizontal,but I will switch my 2 full siphon lines to 45's.
.....THAT IS WHY THIS FORUM WORKS!!!!!
Thanks

Ricardo18 · 12/02/2015, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ridgeway Swiss

Looking good Sir and love that walk board, that's very nice.

Agree on the purge of those straight runs, it will take a few mins to settle and you may have to play with the gate valve each time you switch it back on, long straight runs as a pain for that.

What's the plan for lighting (sorry if I missed it)

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McPuff · 12/02/2015, 06:57 AM

Silly question, but what's the green tape for? I assume just marking where the fittings will end up along each pipe after they are cut.

Ricardo18 · 12/02/2015, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by McPuff

Silly question, but what's the green tape for? I assume just marking where the fittings will end up along each pipe after they are cut.

They are for where I want the pipe to end up when the glue is applied and the pipe is pushed in.

rickztahone · 12/02/2015, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricardo18

thanks Rick

SCH 40..but yea!

Oh cool, I thought it was schedule 80 just based on the color.

bigrock · 12/03/2015, 01:10 AM

I assumed it was sch 80 as well do to color. Where did you find grey sch 40 pvc?

Top notch build by the way.

Ridgeway Swiss · 12/03/2015, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by McPuff

Silly question, but what's the green tape for? I assume just marking where the fittings will end up along each pipe after they are cut.

I had wondered exactly the same thing but started to think it was some OCD neatness trick for pipe gluing, very neat idea. I usually mark mine up with a pen line so I can join them at the correct angle (did that make sense???)

Ricardo18 · 12/03/2015, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bigrock

I assumed it was sch 80 as well do to color. Where did you find grey sch 40 pvc?

Top notch build by the way.

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CHSUB · 12/03/2015, 01:18 PM

move the values to the sump...

Ricardo18 · 12/04/2015, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CHSUB

move the values to the sump...

Why do you think that will help purge trapped air?

Sonicboom · 12/04/2015, 07:10 AM

If I remember, valves are supposed to be as far to the end of the run as possible, otherwise you are slowing the flow right near the overflow with sloshing water afterwards.

Ricardo18 · 12/04/2015, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Sonicboom

If I remember, valves are supposed to be as far to the end of the run as possible, otherwise you are slowing the flow right near the overflow with sloshing water afterwards.

ya know....that makes good sense! (sorry if that comes off as being surprised

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chimmike · 12/04/2015, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Sonicboom

If I remember, valves are supposed to be as far to the end of the run as possible, otherwise you are slowing the flow right near the overflow with sloshing water afterwards.

but if you need to shut off and remove plumbing/change something, having the valves that far down makes it difficult to do

Ricardo18 · 12/04/2015, 08:04 AM

all good points..but I'm already glued in!Hopefully I will not have an issue .Wet test in a few weeks

moondoggy4 · 12/05/2015, 09:29 PM

I stumbled upon this build thread, Wow what a beautiful setup.

11/26/2015, 11:48 AM	#76
Ricardo18 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Boca Raton,Florida Posts: 447	Thanks Socal I decided to forgo the Apex controlled ATO (Tunze) and go with the Storm because I was already using the Renew, and they both "talk" to each other in english.I will use Apex for everything else, but the Genesis equipment will remain independent. __________________ Ricardo 18 Current Tank Info: 500 gallon display,650 system Lifereef Skimmer Ozone UV Apex Radion Genesis

11/26/2015, 12:51 PM	#77
Socaltoaz Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,128	Can you post some pictures of how you have the storm set up? __________________ Please allow me to humbly share my build thread. Over 2.5 years of planning and construction of our dream home and dream tank. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2477486

11/26/2015, 07:01 PM	#78
Ricardo18 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Boca Raton,Florida Posts: 447	Give me about a week to get it up..I'm still in the building process and there is still SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much to do ! __________________ Ricardo 18 Current Tank Info: 500 gallon display,650 system Lifereef Skimmer Ozone UV Apex Radion Genesis

11/30/2015, 09:28 AM	#79
Ricardo18 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Boca Raton,Florida Posts: 447	I'm going to set up my Storm in "S2" mode, BUT without the sensors in the Top-Off bin...for that sensor, I will just cut the wires and splice them together so the head unit will think the Top-Off bin is always full.For my sump sensors, I will mount the sensor post to my sump wall with nylon bolts. I never use suction cups.I will post pics asap. __________________ Ricardo 18 Current Tank Info: 500 gallon display,650 system Lifereef Skimmer Ozone UV Apex Radion Genesis

12/01/2015, 05:31 PM	#80
Ricardo18 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Boca Raton,Florida Posts: 447	final sump plumbing ....Hey..it all fits! Tried to keep all the runs as straight as possible,even though there are some tight turns.The tightest turns I reserved for the emergency overflows which should be (hopefully!!) empty all the time and never used....right?? __________________ Ricardo 18 Current Tank Info: 500 gallon display,650 system Lifereef Skimmer Ozone UV Apex Radion Genesis

12/01/2015, 05:45 PM	#81
rickztahone Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Pacoima (SFV) Posts: 1,481	Man, that is a pretty penny just on schedule 80. Looks awesome though. Keep it up

12/01/2015, 05:54 PM	#82
Ricardo18 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Boca Raton,Florida Posts: 447	thanks Rick SCH 40..but yea! __________________ Ricardo 18 Current Tank Info: 500 gallon display,650 system Lifereef Skimmer Ozone UV Apex Radion Genesis

12/02/2015, 05:11 AM	#85
Ridgeway Swiss A Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lausanne, Switzerland Posts: 86	Looking good Sir and love that walk board, that's very nice. Agree on the purge of those straight runs, it will take a few mins to settle and you may have to play with the gate valve each time you switch it back on, long straight runs as a pain for that. What's the plan for lighting (sorry if I missed it)

12/02/2015, 06:31 AM	#86
Ricardo18 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Boca Raton,Florida Posts: 447	Hmmm..interesting point on the straight line.I can keep all my other lines horizontal,but I will switch my 2 full siphon lines to 45's. .....THAT IS WHY THIS FORUM WORKS!!!!! Thanks __________________ Ricardo 18 Current Tank Info: 500 gallon display,650 system Lifereef Skimmer Ozone UV Apex Radion Genesis

12/02/2015, 06:57 AM	#88
McPuff Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,735	Silly question, but what's the green tape for? I assume just marking where the fittings will end up along each pipe after they are cut.

12/03/2015, 01:10 AM	#91
bigrock Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 148	I assumed it was sch 80 as well do to color. Where did you find grey sch 40 pvc? Top notch build by the way.

12/03/2015, 01:18 PM	#94
CHSUB "Certified Hobby Expert" Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 2,038	move the values to the sump... __________________ Goniopora Police _________________ building a 60"x36"x30" peninsula reef...follow at "NEW TANK BUILD" on reef discussion forum! http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2110638

12/04/2015, 07:10 AM	#96
Sonicboom Addicted to salt Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Carrollwood, FL Posts: 2,450	If I remember, valves are supposed to be as far to the end of the run as possible, otherwise you are slowing the flow right near the overflow with sloshing water afterwards. __________________ "60% of the time it works every time..." - Anchorman Current Tank Info: 180 Aqueon RR / SRO3000Int / BLDC15 / TriggerSys custom Sump / AI Hydra 52 and Hydra 26

12/04/2015, 08:04 AM	#99
Ricardo18 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Boca Raton,Florida Posts: 447	all good points..but I'm already glued in!Hopefully I will not have an issue .Wet test in a few weeks __________________ Ricardo 18 Current Tank Info: 500 gallon display,650 system Lifereef Skimmer Ozone UV Apex Radion Genesis

12/05/2015, 09:29 PM	#100
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I stumbled upon this build thread, Wow what a beautiful setup.