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Unread 12/06/2009, 07:10 PM   #51
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Who is this new person impersonating Chris that puts sand in his tank and has metal halides?


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Unread 12/06/2009, 07:52 PM   #52
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I do not have a build yet. I am considering one when I get a little closer to building this set up.. Thanks and continued success...


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Unread 12/07/2009, 02:50 PM   #53
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Looking good so far. Tagging along.


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Unread 12/09/2009, 10:16 PM   #54
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Who is this new person impersonating Chris that puts sand in his tank and has metal halides?
We're still uncertain at this time, but hopefully it won't turn out terribly in the end.

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I do not have a build yet. I am considering one when I get a little closer to building this set up.. Thanks and continued success...
be sure to share it with us when you get going!

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Looking good so far. Tagging along.
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Unread 12/10/2009, 03:41 PM   #55
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Should look nice at the end. Good Luck


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Unread 12/10/2009, 08:34 PM   #56
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Hardware help!

I need to hook up my RO/DI unit when we move next week so that I can get my tank home. The house is run with PEX instead of PVC. Are sharkbite tees my best option? I've seen folks go from PEX to CPVC with those tees, and then from CPVC to 1/4" RO line.


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Unread 12/10/2009, 09:06 PM   #57
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hey chris, my house has pex all around too.

i'm definitely curious as to how you plan on hooking up your ro unit, as i'll probably do the same.

btw, we need more pics.


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Unread 12/10/2009, 09:10 PM   #58
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btw, we need more pics.
btw, I need to move first. This time next week, I'll be a homeowner again (presuming no huge SNAFUs).


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Unread 12/10/2009, 10:32 PM   #59
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i was talking about the house. since it's almost done, i wanna see it. and i'm too lazy to drive out there, so pics will have to do .

did you already sell the other house?


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Unread 12/10/2009, 10:48 PM   #60
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did you already sell the other house?
Yup, we're homeless squatters right now.


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Unread 12/16/2009, 07:07 PM   #61
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Yup, we're homeless squatters right now.
With a pinch of luck, this won't be true tomorrow. We'll still be squatters, but at least we'll own a home.


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Unread 12/18/2009, 09:38 PM   #62
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update on move-in?


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Unread 12/18/2009, 10:15 PM   #63
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update on move-in?

nothing terribly exciting, but I am moved in (or at the least, all my crap is in the house). Lots to do before now and christmas to get everything out of boxes, but I'll try and snag a few pictures between now and then.


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Unread 12/18/2009, 10:27 PM   #64
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did i miss something? what size tank? rimless?


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Unread 12/19/2009, 07:12 AM   #65
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did i miss something? what size tank? rimless?
Dunno yet! And I doubt I'd bother with rimless, as it's an in-wall system and I don't think there would be any value in spending the extra money on that feature. Right now, I'm leaning towards a 300 gallon display.


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Unread 12/22/2009, 10:24 PM   #66
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RO/DI install

Alright, so I've been trying to find a great way to hook up my RO/DI. And I wasnt sure how to do it. I went to Home Depot today, and without any help from the crotchety old man working there who clearly wanted to be elsewhere, I went home with a few pieces. So here's how this plays out.

a) measure the PEX line going into the sink (1/2" OD, by the way)


b) go to the hardware store and buy a 1/2" sharkbite Tee, 1/2" CPVC, CPVC female adapter, and a 1/2" male to 1/4" quick disconnect.


c) turn off cold water input to utility sink


d) cut PEX line


e) recognize that 1/2" OD pex line is actually referred to as 3/8" (this wasnt a terrible surprise... I suspected it when I measured originally), go back to HD, wait in long return line to return sharkbite, go look for proper sharkbite fitting, try to talk with irritated crotchety old plumbing dude, realize that HD doesnt carry any 3/8" sharkbites or proper 3/8" PEX fittings, leave HD, go online, pay too much for one fitting at sharkbiteplumbing because you cant find the bullnose fitting anywhere else.

In other words, to be continued. I'm waiting to get my RO/DI setup before bring my critters back to the house. Hopefully I'll have the sharkbite in a few days. Until then, I'll be working to continue to organize this space...




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Unread 12/22/2009, 10:34 PM   #67
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I love seeing the process begin

New house plumbing is great. Gotta love the ability to shut down specific lines, just like electrical.


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Unread 12/22/2009, 10:58 PM   #68
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That water manifold box is really nice. I can't believe that they are all actually labeled. Lowe's and Home Depot never have what I am looking for,what in the world would we do without on-line stores?


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Unread 12/25/2009, 12:04 PM   #69
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Ah, so my fitting won't be here before the 30th (or so they tell me), so I'll be sitting on my hands for a few days at least. I may start building shelves/cabinets in the garage, but we'll see how inspired I become.

In the mean time, my wife bought me the canon powershot d10. Seems simple enough, but it's completely waterproof, 12 megapixel, shockproof; a nice all around camera for running around with my little buddy as well as opening a new door regarding tank photography. Now if I only had a tank...


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Unread 12/27/2009, 04:03 PM   #70
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In the mean time, my wife bought me the canon powershot d10. Seems simple enough, but it's completely waterproof, 12 megapixel, shockproof; a nice all around camera for running around with my little buddy as well as opening a new door regarding tank photography. Now if I only had a tank...
i hear yah on that...my wife bought me a canon 100 mm macro lens and i don't have anything here to take pictures of


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Unread 12/27/2009, 04:05 PM   #71
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You can both come over here and take some pictures for me!


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Unread 12/27/2009, 07:14 PM   #72
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Project looks like its coming along nicely. I'm glad to see you are having o so much fun with PEX. I have a feeling its all we will see anymore, did you have to buy any of the special crimping tools?


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Unread 12/27/2009, 09:14 PM   #73
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Project looks like its coming along nicely. I'm glad to see you are having o so much fun with PEX. I have a feeling its all we will see anymore, did you have to buy any of the special crimping tools?
I could have, but I didnt have reason to justify those tools yet. I just bought a $10 quick disconnect fitting to get what I need. Hopefully this is the only thing I've got to tap into.


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Unread 01/01/2010, 10:09 AM   #74
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Alright, PEX interface is complete. I bought the sharkbite bullnose fitting to convert my 3/8" PEX line to a 1/2" CPVC line, then added a 1/4" quick disconnect to the PVC (through the threaded connection picture above). Here's the sharkbite I bought, it worked great.



Since then, I've been slowly filling water in the acrylic tank I made a few months back. It's 48"x30"x18", a little over 100 gallons. I made this tank to house a few things at a buddies place, but it didnt turn out well. I went ahead and added a side overflow box and intend to use the sump from my previous setup. I plan on collecting the few remaining corals that I have tomorrow. I also built some cabinets for the back of the wet room, but I havent made any doors. I wanted to get these installed before putting the tank up, so I did that at the same time that I bothered to add the overflow box.




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Unread 01/01/2010, 11:17 AM   #75
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Those cabinets look good Chris. Are they Plywood or did you go all out and use hardwood? Either way, they look like they will be adding a good bit of storage for ya.

The acrylic tank looks like its holding water just fine. Im not sure I would trust my acrylic craftsmanship to hold 100g at this point .


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