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| DIY, Fish Rooms, and the Guts of Reefing Post your fun DIY projects, tank builds, Sumps, etc. |
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01-23-2008
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| Sounds like a good plan... thanks for the advice to both Worm and RJ
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01-23-2008
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| Drill Holes Just updating my video (pic) log of the project. I think I am going to place additional support just next to the large overflow opening. Thoughts?
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01-29-2008
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| Blueboard Just updating my video (pic) log of the project. Progress is slow this week. Damn day job.  Tonight I attached blueboard to the enitre frame. I plan to paint and add baseboard to match perpendicular wall from which this penisula will extend. Don't worry, I have not forgotten about the doors.  Hope to move to location between living room and kitchen this weekend. 
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01-29-2008
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Did you add the additional bracing? If the tank has the black plastic trim top and bottom then theoretically their wont be any weight in the area around the hole any way.
__________________ (' )< David >( ') "The world is headed for mutiny when all we want is unity" Scott Stapp, Creed |
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01-29-2008
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Hi Dave - Yes I did, for good measure and peice of mind, if nothing else. 
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01-30-2008
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| With the small hole in the stand, I ended up making a bulkhead tool from 1/4" plate and a MIG welder. Glad to see you went with a larger hole, you won't regret the choice. |
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01-30-2008
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Hi Rob - Thanks, as always, for your feedback. The way I see it, if I ask for advice and opinions, based predominantly on peoples' personal experiences it is in my best interst to listen intently and seriously consider what I am being told.  Call me old fashion... 
__________________ Keith What you believe is real, is real. |
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01-30-2008
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| I know this is waaaay off topic but I have a question for either Marc or Dave...how do I get a RBNE member banner next to my name...is the only way to do it donate...not that I would mind donating but things like food and rent have to come first.
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01-30-2008
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| You're right, it is way off subject.
__________________ Keith What you believe is real, is real. |
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02-03-2008
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| skim coat Just updating my video (pic) log of the project. Ready for painting. 
__________________ Keith What you believe is real, is real. |
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02-04-2008
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02-17-2008
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| Good Evening, I finally have the basement filtration room wired.  We (Dad and I) installed multiple (5) outlets on the back (cement) wall of the room on a dedicated 20 amp feed. The sump Making progress, albeit gradual.  P.S. please don't mind the mess (hanging wires) I did not feel like tacking them up today.
__________________ Keith What you believe is real, is real. |
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03-27-2008
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One small step for Rudy, One Giant Leap for Rudy's aquarium! Well the weather is finally cooperating enough that I was able to move the tank and stand from the basement to it's final resting place. Up next, a bit of finish work on the stand, plumbing, and hood construction. Yahoo!
__________________ Keith What you believe is real, is real. |
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03-27-2008
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| Coming along very nicely.
__________________ (' )< David >( ') "The world is headed for mutiny when all we want is unity" Scott Stapp, Creed |
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03-28-2008
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| Wow, that looks great Keith. I like the placement in the room.
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04-02-2008
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| Speaking of plumbing, what do people use for cementing their PVC? Regular old PVC sealent/cement, or is there a specific brand commonly used for aquarium plumbing?
__________________ Keith What you believe is real, is real. |
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04-02-2008
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| I use the regular stuff of the shelf from HD Lowe's etc. I usually also use the primer. There's different thicknesses for the PVC cement I think I generally grab the medium stuff.
__________________ (' )< David >( ') "The world is headed for mutiny when all we want is unity" Scott Stapp, Creed |
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04-03-2008
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| Same here. Just regular pvc glue and primer.
__________________ The goal of life is not to reach the end looking good in a well preserved body but rather to come skidding in sideways, totally used up, completely spent, loudly proclaiming... WOW, what a ride!!! |
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04-03-2008
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07-28-2008
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| As you can see from the pic below, tonight I placed and secured all of my bulkhead fittings. The only catch was I had to place the flange side of the CL intakes, located within the overflow wall, on the inside of the overflow chamber. Facing the other direction did not leave me enough space for a 90 degree elbow. I think it will work out for the better anyway providing plenty of clearance for the intake screen from the overflow wall. The project is getting really rewarding now. I hope to test for leaks by the end of this coming weekend. Good Night, Keith P.S. stayed tune for more plumbing updates (pics) throughout the week. P.S.S. plumbing advice is always welcome. 
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