Terry's 120g money pit - Page 32

AQTCJAK · 02-22-2008, 10:45 AM

Very Very cool .

vdituri · 02-22-2008, 11:56 AM

It's like Christmas!

tbittner · 02-22-2008, 07:24 PM

Well, the seal for the barracuda and new hammer head pump came today. I tore the barracuda apart, replaced the seal, and broke the new seal.

Fortunately, the hammer head and the barracuda use the exact same impeller housing so I was able to connect the hammer head to the piece of the barracuda impeller housing that was still attached to the pipes. Then I opened the ball valves to flood the hammer head, no leaks, plugged it in, still no leaks, ran upstairs to close the throttle ball valve a bit, and the reef is back online with the sump.

WOO HOO!!!

I DID order ANOTHER barracuda for backup though. I figure I can use it to back up the hammer head on the closed loop too if I need too. I don't want to take any tank offline from the sump like that for 3 days again.

Everything in the reef looks completely unaffected by everything though.

Craig Manoukian · 02-22-2008, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tbittner

Everything in the reef looks completely unaffected by everything though.

Pictures for proof, eh?

framerguy · 02-22-2008, 07:39 PM

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Well, the seal for the barracuda and new hammer head pump came today. I tore the barracuda apart, replaced the seal, and broke the new seal.

Are you sure we aren't related and just seperated at birth or something?

tbittner · 02-22-2008, 07:44 PM

Could be Greg...

Oh well, Reef Flo is sending me a new seal for it anyway. I know what I did wrong, I know I had the seal in right the first time, I just didn't tighten the bolts for the impeller housing correctly. (need to tighten in a star pattern).

Craig, lights are out now and everything really gets upset for a little bit when the pump comes back on. It really ruffles the water and generates a lot of turbulance until the water movement catches up with the flow.

I'll try to get some pics tomorrow before we head up to Pennsylvania to go snow tubing.

Dentoid · 02-22-2008, 08:13 PM

Have fun at Seven Springs. Hidden Valley is just up the road if you want a change of scenery!

tbittner · 02-22-2008, 08:20 PM

We actually go to which ever one I can get a room at. Both are equally nice, but Seven Springs does have more to do. They have a bowling ally, tons of resturants, etc. I think this weekend, there are 4 people doing their competition runs to advance to the next level of tryouts for the olympics too.

Dentoid · 02-22-2008, 08:22 PM

I've spent a lot of time at Hidden Valley and partied at Seven Springs!

framerguy · 02-22-2008, 08:25 PM

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there are 4 people doing their competition runs to advance to the next level of tryouts for the olympics too.

When did they add snow tubing to the Olympics??

tbittner · 02-22-2008, 10:21 PM

SA!!!

Scott, we only go up once a year and it's only to one of these places. It's a lot of fun but I feel like I need to sleep for three days after this trip. All the kids wear me out!

JoJo · 02-23-2008, 07:03 AM

enjoy your trip

Frankie · 02-23-2008, 08:34 AM

Very nice Terry. A lot has happened since i read here last. I will catch up tonight.
BTW the stand is mahogany. I bet it cost 5K!

tbittner · 02-23-2008, 10:16 AM

THAT's what the wood is! Thanks Frankie! We couldn't figure it out.

Here are some updated pics of our reef.

There are pics of our anemone in the anemone club forum. It had split last night.

framerguy · 02-24-2008, 01:03 PM

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There are pics of our anemone in the anemone club forum. It had split last night.

OOOH Fun!! I'm going to look.

02-22-2008, 10:45 AM	#466 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,225 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 120g money pit Very Very cool . __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

02-22-2008, 11:56 AM	#467 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,772 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 120g money pit It's like Christmas! __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

02-22-2008, 07:24 PM	#468 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 120g money pit Well, the seal for the barracuda and new hammer head pump came today. I tore the barracuda apart, replaced the seal, and broke the new seal. Fortunately, the hammer head and the barracuda use the exact same impeller housing so I was able to connect the hammer head to the piece of the barracuda impeller housing that was still attached to the pipes. Then I opened the ball valves to flood the hammer head, no leaks, plugged it in, still no leaks, ran upstairs to close the throttle ball valve a bit, and the reef is back online with the sump. WOO HOO!!! I DID order ANOTHER barracuda for backup though. I figure I can use it to back up the hammer head on the closed loop too if I need too. I don't want to take any tank offline from the sump like that for 3 days again. Everything in the reef looks completely unaffected by everything though. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

02-22-2008, 07:44 PM	#471 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 120g money pit Could be Greg... Oh well, Reef Flo is sending me a new seal for it anyway. I know what I did wrong, I know I had the seal in right the first time, I just didn't tighten the bolts for the impeller housing correctly. (need to tighten in a star pattern). Craig, lights are out now and everything really gets upset for a little bit when the pump comes back on. It really ruffles the water and generates a lot of turbulance until the water movement catches up with the flow. I'll try to get some pics tomorrow before we head up to Pennsylvania to go snow tubing. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

02-22-2008, 08:13 PM	#472 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,289 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Terry's 120g money pit Have fun at Seven Springs. Hidden Valley is just up the road if you want a change of scenery! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

02-22-2008, 08:20 PM	#473 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 120g money pit We actually go to which ever one I can get a room at. Both are equally nice, but Seven Springs does have more to do. They have a bowling ally, tons of resturants, etc. I think this weekend, there are 4 people doing their competition runs to advance to the next level of tryouts for the olympics too. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

02-22-2008, 08:22 PM	#474 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,289 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Terry's 120g money pit I've spent a lot of time at Hidden Valley and partied at Seven Springs! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

02-22-2008, 10:21 PM	#476 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 120g money pit SA!!! Scott, we only go up once a year and it's only to one of these places. It's a lot of fun but I feel like I need to sleep for three days after this trip. All the kids wear me out! __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

02-23-2008, 08:34 AM	#478 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 8,576 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 120g money pit Very nice Terry. A lot has happened since i read here last. I will catch up tonight. BTW the stand is mahogany. I bet it cost 5K! __________________ If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

02-23-2008, 10:16 AM	#479 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 120g money pit THAT's what the wood is! Thanks Frankie! We couldn't figure it out. Here are some updated pics of our reef. There are pics of our anemone in the anemone club forum. It had split last night. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

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