drummereef's 180g in-wall build - Page 7

drummereef · 04/06/2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally posted by gradth
Did you guys glue your pieces together?

I would glue according to durso's diy page. I would not glue the drain/return assembly to the bulkheads. This will allow you to remove them if needed. Just needs to be a snug fit so you don't have any leaks from the overflow. The tee isn't glued to the main pvc standpipe. It allows for subtle height adjustment if needed.

page 7!

110galreef · 04/06/2009, 12:56 PM

Yeah,

Don't glue anything inside the overflow. You want to be able to disasmble if you need to! Plus if a fish ever gets in there it is very easy to pull out the dirso & let the water drain to sump & net fish there. Rather than in the overflow with a durso glued in you way!

BLKTANG · 04/06/2009, 12:56 PM

Great build taggin along.

drummereef · 04/06/2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally posted by BLKTANG
Great build taggin along.

Thanks for stopping by BLKTANG.

wondermidget · 04/07/2009, 01:05 AM

Wow, great job. I will also be tagging along

drummereef · 04/07/2009, 01:07 AM

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Originally posted by wondermidget
Wow, great job. I will also be tagging along

Thanks wondermidget! Glad to have you here.

dougie · 04/07/2009, 05:49 AM

great build, good luck

blennymower · 04/07/2009, 07:18 AM

drummereef gives us more!!

Gtstricky · 04/07/2009, 08:32 AM

Tagging to watch a true OCD build. Amazing so far.

drummereef · 04/07/2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally posted by dougie
great build, good luck

Thanks dougie!

drummereef · 04/07/2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally posted by blennymower
drummereef gives us more!!

More updates on the way blennymower. I have a couple goodies on order.

drummereef · 04/07/2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally posted by Gtstricky
Tagging to watch a true OCD build. Amazing so far.

Yeah, I do get a little ocd when it comes to building stuff.... ok, a lot ocd.

Thanks for stopping in Gtstricky.

blennymower · 04/07/2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally posted by drummereef
Yeah, I do get a little ocd when it comes to building stuff.... ok, a lot ocd. Thanks for stopping in Gtstricky.

This OCD is worth it. That stand is top notch. I notice there is some space left between the top of the tank and the wall. Was this on purpose?

drummereef · 04/07/2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally posted by blennymower
This OCD is worth it. That stand is top notch. I notice there is some space left between the top of the tank and the wall. Was this on purpose?

Thanks blenny.

I left about 2" between the top front rim and the header for some air space. There's also about a 1" gap on either side of the tank as well. I wanted as much air movement as I could get around the tank to minimize any wicking of water into the walls. Thus the reason I laminated everything around the tank with either formica or pvc board. The viewing side of the tank will be all trimmed out so there will be no leakage of light into the family room area. It will completely sealed once the trim work is done. I wanted to do a freshwater test to make sure the thing doesn't leak before I trim it out.

blennymower · 04/07/2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally posted by drummereef
Thanks blenny. I left about 2" between the top front rim and the header for some air space. There's also about a 1" gap on either side of the tank as well. I wanted as much air movement as I could get around the tank to minimize any wicking of water into the walls. Thus the reason I laminated everything around the tank with either formica or pvc board. The viewing side of the tank will be all trimmed out so there will be no leakage of light into the family room area. It will completely sealed once the trim work is done. I wanted to do a freshwater test to make sure the thing doesn't leak before I trim it out.

You should definately test it man. Those bulheads have always given me a headache, no matter how tight I put them they always leak. I end up sealing them with silicone.

drummereef · 04/07/2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally posted by blennymower
You should definately test it man. Those bulheads have always given me a headache, no matter how tight I put them they always leak. I end up sealing them with silicone.

Will do. If I have to spend a couple bucks on some new bulkheads it wouldn't be the end of the world. What's a couple more bucks in this hobby anyway right?

110galreef · 04/08/2009, 06:28 AM

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Originally posted by drummereef
What's a couple more bucks in this hobby anyway right?

Problem is it always lead to a couple more than a couple more, than a couple more than a couple more.........................

drummereef · 04/08/2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally posted by 110galreef
Problem is it always lead to a couple more than a couple more, than a couple more than a couple more.........................

So true my friend.

drummereef · 04/08/2009, 01:44 PM

UPDATE:

Here's the latest folks... Another piece of the puzzle came in today. The awesome guys at Marine Solutions (Rob and Jeff) had this bad boy drop shipped from MDM. Super fast turnaround, couldn't ask for better service. Here's a couple eye candy shots.

The box. What is it?

Unpacking...

Surprise.

The money shot.

Newest version of the Dart with the Baldor motor.

Another.

gradth · 04/08/2009, 01:52 PM

Very nice, hope its quieter then the GenX I picked out.

blennymower · 04/08/2009, 02:44 PM

whats the rating on that pump?

Taqpol · 04/08/2009, 02:45 PM

What is the flow rate on that pump? Are you going to run a manifold or anything else off of it? I'm trying to decide how much flow I want going through my sump and returning to my 120g.

drummereef · 04/08/2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally posted by gradth
Very nice, hope its quieter then the GenX I picked out.

I'm sure you'll get a better sense of how your GenX will be once it's behind some walls on your stand. Mine will be in the sump room so I hope it's fairly quiet from the family room side.

drummereef · 04/08/2009, 09:18 PM

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Originally posted by blennymower
whats the rating on that pump?

Quote:

Originally posted by Taqpol
What is the flow rate on that pump? Are you going to run a manifold or anything else off of it? I'm trying to decide how much flow I want going through my sump and returning to my 120g.

Here's the 2009 product sheet on the Dart guys. It's way too much flow just for a return pump on a 180. I'm planning on running everything off this pump, all reactors etc... so there will be a manifold. I think I'm back to the original plan of a remote refugium/DSB too. This will also be fed from the return pump. I feel pretty confident this pump will give me options for the future.

drummereef · 04/09/2009, 02:10 PM

Ok guys, this is the final revision of the sump design. Let me know if you have any final comments/critiques before I move forward with this one.

04/06/2009, 12:56 PM	#153
BLKTANG Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Never,Never Land Posts: 7,061	Great build taggin along. __________________ We the few have done so much,for so long,for so little.That we are now qualified to do anything with nothing. ____________________________________________________________________________ Current Tank Info: RR 90 Maganvore sump,250w Hamilton fixture,VorTec's ASM skimmer.

04/07/2009, 01:05 AM	#155
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04/07/2009, 05:49 AM	#157
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04/07/2009, 07:18 AM	#158
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04/08/2009, 01:44 PM	#169
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	UPDATE: Here's the latest folks... Another piece of the puzzle came in today. The awesome guys at Marine Solutions (Rob and Jeff) had this bad boy drop shipped from MDM. Super fast turnaround, couldn't ask for better service. Here's a couple eye candy shots. The box. What is it? Unpacking... Surprise. The money shot. Newest version of the Dart with the Baldor motor. Another. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system Last edited by Misled; 04/02/2018 at 05:15 PM.

04/06/2009, 12:56 PM	#152
110galreef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toledo OH Posts: 2,466	Yeah, Don't glue anything inside the overflow. You want to be able to disasmble if you need to! Plus if a fish ever gets in there it is very easy to pull out the dirso & let the water drain to sump & net fish there. Rather than in the overflow with a durso glued in you way!

04/07/2009, 08:32 AM	#159
Gtstricky Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kennett Sq, PA Posts: 496	Tagging to watch a true OCD build. Amazing so far.

04/08/2009, 01:52 PM	#170
gradth Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 517	Very nice, hope its quieter then the GenX I picked out. __________________ Josh Click on the redhouse for my 180 build. Current Tank Info: 180 gallon pennisula reef

04/08/2009, 02:44 PM	#171
blennymower Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,477	whats the rating on that pump? __________________ Check out my tank. Current Tank Info: 30G Nano Rimless

04/08/2009, 02:45 PM	#172
Taqpol Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 2,205	What is the flow rate on that pump? Are you going to run a manifold or anything else off of it? I'm trying to decide how much flow I want going through my sump and returning to my 120g. __________________ ^ Click on my username and 'Visit Taqpol's Home Page!" to view my 220 gallon custom Miracles tank! -Alex

04/09/2009, 02:10 PM	#175
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	Ok guys, this is the final revision of the sump design. Let me know if you have any final comments/critiques before I move forward with this one. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system Last edited by Misled; 04/02/2018 at 05:16 PM.