240g lee mar in-wall commences! - Page 4

byrdman81 · 08/17/2009, 10:39 PM

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Sorry Kevin!... zonked from a lack of sleep the last couple days.

LOL i was reading that and was thinking I think he is talking to me but im not sure ha. Build is looking good love the work. If we ever move i hope i get to do the same thing you are doing!

If someone ever gets an non swithc side end panel in for that fixture i will get it installed and finally get a thread of my tank up lol.

But back to your tank looks good so far and it is great to have wife support.

Crazy One · 08/17/2009, 11:51 PM

Everything is looking great so far aquainas.
The light rack looks very useful but maybe think about adding another rail to that so the whole rack would slide back to the wall and give more acess? (just a thought if possible)
Also with the tank in the garage you will need something to pull out the humidity, but also need to keep the temeratures stable.
I wasn't sure if you said that a chiller was going to be added or not.
I would also think about the temps climbing up everytime the garage door is opened?
Also think about how much evaporation you will have when everything is up and running, might be alot more than you thought.
So you know I;m not criticizing just throwing ideas out there so you don't make some of the same mistakes I did on my project.

aquainas · 08/18/2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally posted by Crazy One
Everything is looking great so far aquainas.
The light rack looks very useful but maybe think about adding another rail to that so the whole rack would slide back to the wall and give more acess? (just a thought if possible)
Also with the tank in the garage you will need something to pull out the humidity, but also need to keep the temeratures stable.
I wasn't sure if you said that a chiller was going to be added or not.
I would also think about the temps climbing up everytime the garage door is opened?
Also think about how much evaporation you will have when everything is up and running, might be alot more than you thought.
So you know I;m not criticizing just throwing ideas out there so you don't make some of the same mistakes I did on my project.

You're right on track!
The rail will actually extend out to the right of the tank so I will be able to move all the pendants out of the way if needed.

The tank will be enclosed by its own little room, if you look in the last pic you can see the left wall in place, the right side will have a wall that comes out to the garage track turn in towards the tank and then back out past it flush with the left wall. Two huge sliding doors will be constructed out of a 1"x2" frame and 1/4" ply with dense styrofoam sandwiched in the middle designed to be light and well insulated to span the entire length connecting the two side walls and completing the enclosure. Both walls are being filled with R11 and a small room ac unit built into the enclosure will control temperature and humidity, and the garage itself is going to have two exhaust fans venting to the outside.

You will soon see it all come together! Thanks for stopping by and make sure you tag along

Lightsluvr · 08/18/2009, 06:05 AM

It's looking good... sounds like you've thought about all the possibilities...

LL

aquainas · 08/18/2009, 08:20 AM

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Originally posted by Lightsluvr
It's looking good... sounds like you've thought about all the possibilities...

LL

Thanks a lot...I write everything down that pops into my head so I won't space anything. We all know how annoying it can be having to re-do stuff prematurely.

I'm about to log in to your web cam and check out your frag tank as we speak.

aquainas · 08/18/2009, 08:23 AM

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Originally posted by byrdman81
LOL i was reading that and was thinking I think he is talking to me but im not sure ha. Build is looking good love the work. If we ever move i hope i get to do the same thing you are doing!

If someone ever gets an non swithc side end panel in for that fixture i will get it installed and finally get a thread of my tank up lol.

But back to your tank looks good so far and it is great to have wife support.

Yeah I was talking to you!!!

Is one end panel all you missing? Did you get everything else?

byrdman81 · 08/18/2009, 02:56 PM

Yes the LED are working and i have the switch side end panel. The non switch side is out of stock even at current. They said they have no idea when they will get any more in. Still waiting on the claim but the lady said that take a lilttle while to process.

aquainas · 08/18/2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally posted by byrdman81
Yes the LED are working and i have the switch side end panel. The non switch side is out of stock even at current. They said they have no idea when they will get any more in. Still waiting on the claim but the lady said that take a lilttle while to process.

Could you just use another switch side minus the switches?

aquainas · 08/18/2009, 03:30 PM

Wow over 3700 views but not a whole lot of replies

Well I guess with so many other threads out there of bigger tanks...hmm do I need a bigger hole?

mmedley · 08/18/2009, 07:59 PM

tagging along for the ride....in the process of building a new home and i will be finishing the basment myself, i plan on doing a 180-240 inwall.....

aquainas · 08/18/2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally posted by mmedley
tagging along for the ride....in the process of building a new home and i will be finishing the basment myself, i plan on doing a 180-240 inwall.....

First off..Welcome to the board!

You will find lots of in-wall threads to gather information and ideas from when planning your own. It's a fair amount of work but it is worth it.

aquainas · 08/18/2009, 11:35 PM

Got some more drywall done tonight and trimmed up the access panel that was cut into the ceiling. I will have to wait till tomorrow to post pics...just dog tired right now...

byrdman81 · 08/19/2009, 01:06 AM

He he wearing you out i see. The switch side end panels would only work if i modify them to accomadate the pull out panels for the pc covers. I got your text today thanks for the new number and glad you got my name right

I got an email from the shipping place and they want pics of how the light was shipped and i dont have any. UUGH this is becoming such a PITA

Anyway cant wait to see some more pics.

aquainas · 08/19/2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally posted by byrdman81
He he wearing you out i see. The switch side end panels would only work if i modify them to accomadate the pull out panels for the pc covers. I got your text today thanks for the new number and glad you got my name right I got an email from the shipping place and they want pics of how the light was shipped and i dont have any. UUGH this is becoming such a PITA
Anyway cant wait to see some more pics.

Tell me about it...I would have posted pics last night but after having to remove an entire sheet of greenboard because I forgot to fill in between with insulation and other stuff I had going on I was ready to call it a night.

Lightsluvr · 08/20/2009, 08:00 AM

The number of replies is compounded by the number of photographs!

I find that photos of spouses and small furry animals evoke the most responses...

(oh yes, and pictures of fish and coral)

LL

aquainas · 08/20/2009, 08:23 AM

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Originally posted by Lightsluvr
The number of replies is compounded by the number of photographs!

I find that photos of spouses and small furry animals evoke the most responses...

(oh yes, and pictures of fish and coral)

LL

I see you've mastered that strategy!

Guess I'd better get on with it then

aquainas · 08/20/2009, 08:42 AM

I had posted previously that the top braces on the tank were not to my liking so I removed them to re-install my own, here's a pic of the plastic removed just before I took the braces off:

I have the new braces cut and ready to be silicone in place, will do that this evening before I get to building the wall on the other side of the tank.

serenity · 08/20/2009, 08:46 AM

I just love to see people rip holes in new walls

. Keep up the great work man!

aquainas · 08/20/2009, 08:48 AM

I've also been thinking about my RO setup, I'm looking for a 5-6 stage 90gpd system but I'm torn between all the different choices...BRS...The Filter Guys....Spectrapure...Can someone recommend a complete setup that has worked well for them?

byrdman81 · 08/20/2009, 03:45 PM

http://www.melevsreef.com/ro_di.html

This is what i have

NaClH20NMYVEIN · 08/20/2009, 04:17 PM

Spectrapure all the way! They are also local to us so you can always go to the shop for any help you may need. There customer service is amazing.

aquainas · 08/20/2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally posted by byrdman81
http://www.melevsreef.com/ro_di.html

This is what i have

I did read through Mel's details on his systems, I'm just very confused as to the validity of whether or not a flush kit is needed.

aquainas · 08/20/2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally posted by NaClH20NMYVEIN
Spectrapure all the way! They are also local to us so you can always go to the shop for any help you may need. There customer service is amazing.

I am leaning in their direction due to these facts. Is it me or do their systems seem to cost more?

byrdman81 · 08/21/2009, 01:09 AM

I have had my unit for about a year and a half now and so far with changing the prefilters and di when im supposed the unit is still producing 0 tds and i dont have a flush kit.

aquainas · 08/21/2009, 08:57 AM

That's good to know^^

08/18/2009, 06:05 AM	#79
Lightsluvr Tangaroa to 500 gallons Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,855	Congrats! It's looking good... sounds like you've thought about all the possibilities... LL __________________ Click on my username and select "Lightsluvr's Home Page" for a recap of our build thread - AGE Hybrid Tank in a 500G system with dedicated fish room. (Takes a few minutes for photos to load) Leave a note if you stop by... Current Tank Info: 350G AGE Hybrid reef tank. 500G+ total water volume. Three sumps for filtration. Barracuda Gold return and Hammerhead Gold closed loop pumps. DIY T5 light system on rails. MP40W x3 to supplement closed loop. 130G Water management system.

08/18/2009, 02:56 PM	#82
byrdman81 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 543	Yes the LED are working and i have the switch side end panel. The non switch side is out of stock even at current. They said they have no idea when they will get any more in. Still waiting on the claim but the lady said that take a lilttle while to process. __________________ Working on 20L setup. Drilled bottom center custom overflow,Tunze 9002 skimmer, mag 5 return. Custom built cabinet to match the kitchen cabinets. AI led lighting Current Tank Info: 20 long nano currently working on 40 Breeder

08/18/2009, 03:30 PM	#84
aquainas Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 1,361	Wow over 3700 views but not a whole lot of replies Well I guess with so many other threads out there of bigger tanks...hmm do I need a bigger hole? __________________ “Faith is not belief without proof, but trust without reservation.” - D. Elton Trueblood Current Tank Info: In-wall 240 Main display\|MSX300\|MP40W's\|Radiums\|Ecoxotic\|Apex\|Constant water change via LiterMeter III R.I.P

08/18/2009, 11:35 PM	#87
aquainas Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 1,361	Got some more drywall done tonight and trimmed up the access panel that was cut into the ceiling. I will have to wait till tomorrow to post pics...just dog tired right now... __________________ “Faith is not belief without proof, but trust without reservation.” - D. Elton Trueblood Current Tank Info: In-wall 240 Main display\|MSX300\|MP40W's\|Radiums\|Ecoxotic\|Apex\|Constant water change via LiterMeter III R.I.P

08/19/2009, 01:06 AM	#88
byrdman81 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 543	He he wearing you out i see. The switch side end panels would only work if i modify them to accomadate the pull out panels for the pc covers. I got your text today thanks for the new number and glad you got my name right I got an email from the shipping place and they want pics of how the light was shipped and i dont have any. UUGH this is becoming such a PITA Anyway cant wait to see some more pics. __________________ Working on 20L setup. Drilled bottom center custom overflow,Tunze 9002 skimmer, mag 5 return. Custom built cabinet to match the kitchen cabinets. AI led lighting Current Tank Info: 20 long nano currently working on 40 Breeder

08/17/2009, 11:51 PM	#77
Crazy One Registered Member. Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 584	Everything is looking great so far aquainas. The light rack looks very useful but maybe think about adding another rail to that so the whole rack would slide back to the wall and give more acess? (just a thought if possible) Also with the tank in the garage you will need something to pull out the humidity, but also need to keep the temeratures stable. I wasn't sure if you said that a chiller was going to be added or not. I would also think about the temps climbing up everytime the garage door is opened? Also think about how much evaporation you will have when everything is up and running, might be alot more than you thought. So you know I;m not criticizing just throwing ideas out there so you don't make some of the same mistakes I did on my project.

08/18/2009, 07:59 PM	#85
mmedley Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Accokeek, MD Posts: 76	tagging along for the ride....in the process of building a new home and i will be finishing the basment myself, i plan on doing a 180-240 inwall.....

08/20/2009, 08:00 AM	#90
Lightsluvr Tangaroa to 500 gallons Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,855	The number of replies is compounded by the number of photographs! I find that photos of spouses and small furry animals evoke the most responses... (oh yes, and pictures of fish and coral) LL __________________ Click on my username and select "Lightsluvr's Home Page" for a recap of our build thread - AGE Hybrid Tank in a 500G system with dedicated fish room. (Takes a few minutes for photos to load) Leave a note if you stop by... Current Tank Info: 350G AGE Hybrid reef tank. 500G+ total water volume. Three sumps for filtration. Barracuda Gold return and Hammerhead Gold closed loop pumps. DIY T5 light system on rails. MP40W x3 to supplement closed loop. 130G Water management system.

08/20/2009, 08:42 AM	#92
aquainas Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 1,361	I had posted previously that the top braces on the tank were not to my liking so I removed them to re-install my own, here's a pic of the plastic removed just before I took the braces off: I have the new braces cut and ready to be silicone in place, will do that this evening before I get to building the wall on the other side of the tank. __________________ “Faith is not belief without proof, but trust without reservation.” - D. Elton Trueblood Current Tank Info: In-wall 240 Main display\|MSX300\|MP40W's\|Radiums\|Ecoxotic\|Apex\|Constant water change via LiterMeter III R.I.P

08/20/2009, 08:46 AM	#93
serenity Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 459	I just love to see people rip holes in new walls . Keep up the great work man! __________________ Taking it 1 day at a time!

08/20/2009, 08:48 AM	#94
aquainas Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 1,361	I've also been thinking about my RO setup, I'm looking for a 5-6 stage 90gpd system but I'm torn between all the different choices...BRS...The Filter Guys....Spectrapure...Can someone recommend a complete setup that has worked well for them? __________________ “Faith is not belief without proof, but trust without reservation.” - D. Elton Trueblood Current Tank Info: In-wall 240 Main display\|MSX300\|MP40W's\|Radiums\|Ecoxotic\|Apex\|Constant water change via LiterMeter III R.I.P

08/20/2009, 03:45 PM	#95
byrdman81 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 543	http://www.melevsreef.com/ro_di.html This is what i have __________________ Working on 20L setup. Drilled bottom center custom overflow,Tunze 9002 skimmer, mag 5 return. Custom built cabinet to match the kitchen cabinets. AI led lighting Current Tank Info: 20 long nano currently working on 40 Breeder

08/20/2009, 04:17 PM	#96
NaClH20NMYVEIN Red Dragons! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 5,897	Spectrapure all the way! They are also local to us so you can always go to the shop for any help you may need. There customer service is amazing. __________________ The planet needs a 50% water change. Current Tank Info: Pacific Ocean

08/21/2009, 01:09 AM	#99
byrdman81 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 543	I have had my unit for about a year and a half now and so far with changing the prefilters and di when im supposed the unit is still producing 0 tds and i dont have a flush kit. __________________ Working on 20L setup. Drilled bottom center custom overflow,Tunze 9002 skimmer, mag 5 return. Custom built cabinet to match the kitchen cabinets. AI led lighting Current Tank Info: 20 long nano currently working on 40 Breeder

08/21/2009, 08:57 AM	#100
aquainas Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 1,361	That's good to know^^ __________________ “Faith is not belief without proof, but trust without reservation.” - D. Elton Trueblood Current Tank Info: In-wall 240 Main display\|MSX300\|MP40W's\|Radiums\|Ecoxotic\|Apex\|Constant water change via LiterMeter III R.I.P