Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! - Page 14

JoJo · 05-12-2008, 12:40 PM

no, its not really bad. my dad & i took an outside brick load bearing wall at my parents, knocked the a 18ft section of it out, put an 8x8 header with 2 8x8 upright studs in the middle for support & one on each end bolted to the concrete block to support the ends. passed inspection with no problem, then we added 3 outside walls around the opening to make a huge family room. so 3 4x4 will be plenty for a 8ft section of a support wall.

Craig Manoukian · 05-12-2008, 02:00 PM

Sounds like you've got everything under control!

Varga · 05-13-2008, 11:43 AM

I am seriously thinking about putting water in it today!!! silicone appears to be fully cured. I cut my test blob and it is completely dry inside and its much bigger than anything in the tank. what you guys think?

I'm gonna dig into the wall some more. maybe shove the tank in the wall this weekend and start making RO water which I'm guessing will take 6-7 days!!!

blue_eyes53813 · 05-13-2008, 11:46 AM

Dont think, just get er done... Just kidding.. cant waite to see the finished product..

Craig Manoukian · 05-13-2008, 11:54 AM

If it's cured go for it. Testing will be done before going in the wal, woohoo!

JWarren · 05-13-2008, 12:26 PM

Put some water in there man! You want to give it a good soak anyway to remove anything on the surface of the epoxy right? Give it a fresh water bath and see if it leaks.

JoJo · 05-13-2008, 12:39 PM

alright Varga, you're giving me a reason to kick myself into gear

naperenterprise · 05-13-2008, 01:14 PM

Do it! ... Do it NOW

Varga · 05-13-2008, 01:28 PM

LOL

Silicone has been drying for 96 hours I think that should be enough. I'm gonna try and get the tank off the saw horses and put it on the ground but most likely have to wait till 3PM when Susan gets here and she can help me.

Craig Manoukian · 05-13-2008, 01:29 PM

We can't wait!

Varga · 05-13-2008, 01:39 PM

OK, tank is on the garage floor!!! seconds away from turning the water on!!!!! I'm freaking out here people

Varga · 05-13-2008, 01:57 PM

JWarren · 05-13-2008, 02:02 PM

Attaboy! Get er done.

CMG · 05-13-2008, 02:07 PM

Wheeeeeeewww Dogggyyy, let her rip!!

Craig Manoukian · 05-13-2008, 02:19 PM

05-12-2008, 02:00 PM	#197 (permalink)
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05-13-2008, 11:43 AM	#198 (permalink)
Varga Acropora Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,791 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! I am seriously thinking about putting water in it today!!! silicone appears to be fully cured. I cut my test blob and it is completely dry inside and its much bigger than anything in the tank. what you guys think? I'm gonna dig into the wall some more. maybe shove the tank in the wall this weekend and start making RO water which I'm guessing will take 6-7 days!!! __________________ Visit my 300g Build http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...all-build.html

05-13-2008, 11:46 AM	#199 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,258 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! Dont think, just get er done... Just kidding.. cant waite to see the finished product.. __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

05-13-2008, 11:54 AM	#200 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,915 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! If it's cured go for it. Testing will be done before going in the wal, woohoo! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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JWarren Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,393 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! Put some water in there man! You want to give it a good soak anyway to remove anything on the surface of the epoxy right? Give it a fresh water bath and see if it leaks. __________________ John Typhoon RO/DI filter unit. My Saltwater web site. Help build ReefPedia!

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Varga Acropora Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,791 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL Silicone has been drying for 96 hours I think that should be enough. I'm gonna try and get the tank off the saw horses and put it on the ground but most likely have to wait till 3PM when Susan gets here and she can help me. __________________ Visit my 300g Build http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...all-build.html

05-13-2008, 01:29 PM	#205 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,915 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! We can't wait! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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Varga Acropora Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,791 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! OK, tank is on the garage floor!!! seconds away from turning the water on!!!!! I'm freaking out here people __________________ Visit my 300g Build http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...all-build.html

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JWarren Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,393 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! Attaboy! Get er done. __________________ John Typhoon RO/DI filter unit. My Saltwater web site. Help build ReefPedia!

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05-13-2008, 02:19 PM	#210 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,915 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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