drummereef's 180g in-wall build - Page 8

drummereef · 04/16/2009, 01:16 PM

UPDATE:

Well, the sump is on order. I made a couple modifications before submitting the order. We'll see how it turns out when it arrives. I thought about building it myself but with the cost of materials I felt it was best to leave it to the pros. Couldn't afford to make a mistake that big.

Should be here in a couple weeks.

I started building the bottom shelf where the sump will live. Made a basic frame, glued and screwed it together, then leveled and secured it to the front wall and legs. I will finish shimming underneath so the weight is distributed to the floor, not the screws. Going to pick up some 3/4" ply this weekend and will probably laminate it with the same material as the top.

110galreef · 04/16/2009, 01:19 PM

definitly looking good!!

ebe · 04/16/2009, 02:19 PM

One of these weekends I am going to move my 180 behind a wall just like you did. I currently have my sump under the tank. When mine goes behind the wall I am going to bring the sump out from under the tank and put perpendicular to the tank. My skimmer is under the stand and it is coming out as well.

drummereef · 04/16/2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally posted by 110galreef
definitly looking good!!

Thanks 110. Hopefully it will take shape by next week.

Hop · 04/16/2009, 09:07 PM

Looking great

drummereef · 04/20/2009, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ebe
One of these weekends I am going to move my 180 behind a wall just like you did. I currently have my sump under the tank. When mine goes behind the wall I am going to bring the sump out from under the tank and put perpendicular to the tank. My skimmer is under the stand and it is coming out as well.

Sounds like a good plan ebe. Always nice having plenty of access to your equipment.

drummereef · 04/20/2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally posted by Hop
Looking great

Thanks Hop. Should have more updates soon.

jackcarp · 04/20/2009, 09:16 PM

I will be really interested to see how this goes, particularly the plumbing aspect. Looks GREAT!

H.Veras · 04/20/2009, 10:02 PM

hey brett nice work... i hope one day i get there..... i can't wait to see that baby running...

Aquabucket · 04/20/2009, 10:06 PM

All I can say is its perfect so far! Can't wait to see it stocked!!!

110galreef · 04/21/2009, 07:27 AM

Is it done already! lol

spleify · 04/21/2009, 09:01 AM

Water water water we want water.....

J/K

Looking awesome can't wait to see it wet.

Electrobes · 04/21/2009, 10:10 AM

You are the neatest (OCD) builder I've seen yet. I SO envy you.

Subscribed? You betcha!

drummereef · 04/21/2009, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jackcarp
I will be really interested to see how this goes, particularly the plumbing aspect. Looks GREAT!

You ask and you shall receive.

Here's some sketchup plans of the plumbing so far. Up for debate at this point.

drummereef · 04/21/2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally posted by Aquabucket
All I can say is its perfect so far! Can't wait to see it stocked!!!

Aquabucket, how the heck are you man!!!?

Nice to see you around. How's your 40g doing?

Bill14 · 04/21/2009, 02:22 PM

Very nice plumbing plans! But I think you just cheated yourself out of a dozen trips to the hardware store to get that part you didn't think you'd need.

melev · 04/21/2009, 02:33 PM

Very nice graphics. I told myself I wouldn't post to this thread until the sump was in place, and now that you have a virtual sump, the code of silence is lifted.

Turn that skimmer around so the cup is near the front and the output is on the left side of the sump. More travel time means less bubbles in the return section.

erics3000 · 04/21/2009, 07:29 PM

Things are really looking nice. Love the pic with the 10 gal on the stand.

drummereef · 04/21/2009, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bill14
Very nice plumbing plans! But I think you just cheated yourself out of a dozen trips to the hardware store to get that part you didn't think you'd need.

Haha, I hope so!

drummereef · 04/21/2009, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by melev
Very nice graphics. I told myself I wouldn't post to this thread until the sump was in place, and now that you have a virtual sump, the code of silence is lifted.

Turn that skimmer around so the cup is near the front and the output is on the left side of the sump. More travel time means less bubbles in the return section.

Well it's about time!

I'll definitely do that Marc. Thanks for that tip, I would have never thought of that. I'll post a new drawing tonight.

gradth · 04/21/2009, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bill14
Very nice plumbing plans! But I think you just cheated yourself out of a dozen trips to the hardware store to get that part you didn't think you'd need.

Thats exactly what I was thinking. I personally made about 10 trips to Home depot and lowes during my plumbing.

Is that a PC program you use for the plumping?

Kinda interested in that.

Looks good man, keep us posted.

drummereef · 04/22/2009, 07:09 AM

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Originally posted by H.Veras
hey brett nice work... i hope one day i get there..... i can't wait to see that baby running...

Me too!

drummereef · 04/22/2009, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 110galreef
Is it done already! lol

Oh how I wish.

The sump should be coming in within a week or so. Then I can get this thing plumbed.

drummereef · 04/22/2009, 07:12 AM

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Originally posted by spleify
Water water water we want water..... J/K

Looking awesome can't wait to see it wet.

I know, I know.... hopefully soon it'll see some H2O.

drummereef · 04/22/2009, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Electrobes
You are the neatest (OCD) builder I've seen yet. I SO envy you.

Subscribed? You betcha!

Thanks a lot Electrobes. I tend to go a little overboard on the details sometimes.

Thanks for stopping in and following along.

04/16/2009, 01:16 PM	#176
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	UPDATE: Well, the sump is on order. I made a couple modifications before submitting the order. We'll see how it turns out when it arrives. I thought about building it myself but with the cost of materials I felt it was best to leave it to the pros. Couldn't afford to make a mistake that big. Should be here in a couple weeks. I started building the bottom shelf where the sump will live. Made a basic frame, glued and screwed it together, then leveled and secured it to the front wall and legs. I will finish shimming underneath so the weight is distributed to the floor, not the screws. Going to pick up some 3/4" ply this weekend and will probably laminate it with the same material as the top. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system Last edited by Misled; 04/02/2018 at 05:16 PM.

04/16/2009, 09:07 PM	#180
Hop Carpe Noctem!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 8,548	Looking great __________________ Hop Current Tank Info: 300-gallon in-wall system (mixed reef)

04/20/2009, 09:16 PM	#183
jackcarp Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lovell, Wyoming Posts: 87	I will be really interested to see how this goes, particularly the plumbing aspect. Looks GREAT! __________________ Jack of all trades, master of none Current Tank Info: 110 custom Reef Savvy with ghost overflow, living color sump, 30 gallon refugium,

04/20/2009, 10:02 PM	#184
H.Veras Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 1,024	hey brett nice work... i hope one day i get there..... i can't wait to see that baby running... __________________ 90g tech series. Current Tank Info: 90g tech series

04/20/2009, 10:06 PM	#185
Aquabucket Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Green Bay, Wi. Posts: 4,455	All I can say is its perfect so far! Can't wait to see it stocked!!! __________________ "Just a drop in the bucket"

04/16/2009, 01:19 PM	#177
110galreef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toledo OH Posts: 2,466	definitly looking good!!

04/16/2009, 02:19 PM	#178
ebe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Granite City Posts: 805	One of these weekends I am going to move my 180 behind a wall just like you did. I currently have my sump under the tank. When mine goes behind the wall I am going to bring the sump out from under the tank and put perpendicular to the tank. My skimmer is under the stand and it is coming out as well.

04/21/2009, 07:27 AM	#186
110galreef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toledo OH Posts: 2,466	Is it done already! lol

04/21/2009, 09:01 AM	#187
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	Water water water we want water..... J/K Looking awesome can't wait to see it wet. __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

04/21/2009, 10:10 AM	#188
Electrobes Montipora type guy Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 2,945	You are the neatest (OCD) builder I've seen yet. I SO envy you. Subscribed? You betcha! __________________ Christian Current Tank Info: 100G Half Cylinder

04/21/2009, 02:22 PM	#191
Bill14 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 234	Very nice plumbing plans! But I think you just cheated yourself out of a dozen trips to the hardware store to get that part you didn't think you'd need.

04/21/2009, 02:33 PM	#192
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Very nice graphics. I told myself I wouldn't post to this thread until the sump was in place, and now that you have a virtual sump, the code of silence is lifted. Turn that skimmer around so the cup is near the front and the output is on the left side of the sump. More travel time means less bubbles in the return section.

04/21/2009, 07:29 PM	#193
erics3000 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Palm Bay FL Posts: 2,957	Things are really looking nice. Love the pic with the 10 gal on the stand. __________________ Eric (Red House for my 300 display 600 system) Current Tank Info: 600 gallon system with 300 display