Akwar'eum Too - Page 3

framerguy · 05-26-2008, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by althea2you

looking good!!! cant wait to see ALL the progress pics... the house stuff and the tank stuff!! you are a busy man!! i didnt see in the other one, but did you get your other stuff transfered? did it all fare well? i remmeber somehting about it not being 100% at one point before the move?

Sorry Sarah, almost forgot to answer this one. The old land of Akwar'eum is still set up at Christophers house. He's afraid they are all going to die but everytime I check on them they are doing better than they ever did for me. All he's doing is feeding them and adding water to the sump. I hope they survive a couple more weeks.

JoJo · 05-26-2008, 09:10 AM

here you go Greg, i hope the curing station works great for you.

1/2 " PVC
3.5 GPM
210 GPH

3/4" PVC
6 GPM
360 GPH

1" PVC
10 GPM
600 GPH

1 1/4" PVC
20 GPM
1,200 GPH

1 1/2" PVC
30 GPM
1,800 GPH

2" PVC
60 GPM
3,600 GPH

2 1/2" PVC
100 GPM
6,000 GPH

3" PVC
175 GPM
10,500 GPH

framerguy · 05-26-2008, 02:54 PM

Thanks, I feel a lot more confident now with the flow rate chart! It "should" work.

JoJo · 05-26-2008, 03:52 PM

no problem, good luck buddy. hope everyone's having a great Memorial Day

framerguy · 05-27-2008, 01:07 AM

I've pretty much finished the injector housing...

I installed the air inlet upside down so the flange wouldn't interfere with adjustments. It's nowhere near as good looking as any other one I have ever seen but it should work and I can clean it easily if needed.

I made the bubble plate..

and put it where it goes...

I finished my flanges. Here is the riser tube topper..

and the collection cup...

I'm going to Gainseville Rubber and Gaskets tomorrow to get the gasket material. I expect the bulkhead fitting tomorrow also so I should be able to assemble everything after I get the last hole for that drilled.

One other thing I did today was get the sheetrock down so I could see what I was dealing with on the tank wall...

I'm afraid that blown in insulation is going to be nasty! That is a load bearing wall so I have to shore it up with a header over the tank. At least there are no wires to relocate. Thank the Lord for that favor! More tomorrow...

JoJo · 05-27-2008, 08:02 AM

great job on the DIY Greg, the bubble trap looks like it was a PITA to make.

i'm looking forward to seeing your header work, it shouldnt be too bad. what size are you going with 8x8?

framerguy · 05-27-2008, 10:06 AM

The bubble plate was one of the easier parts actually. It just took a while to drill all those holes!

I had thought of using 2- 2x10's sandwiching 1/2" plywood as the header for a stretch that long. It will be 7 feet. I want to get some of my construction friends over here for this one though since it's such an important structural part of the house!

JoJo · 05-27-2008, 10:11 AM

yea, 2x10s would be great. for a 7ft area i think that would be more than enough. glad to see you're going the extra mile to ensure its done right the first time.

framerguy · 05-27-2008, 10:15 AM

I tend to over build everything I do...I guess it's better than the alternative!

JoJo · 05-27-2008, 10:19 AM

yea thats a good habit to have, thats cool

althea2you · 05-27-2008, 11:41 AM

looking good! wow!! i could never do something like that! good to hear the tank is doing well over there! fingers crossed it makes the next couple weeks!

vdituri · 05-27-2008, 11:45 AM

Definitely looking good!

Craig Manoukian · 05-27-2008, 01:35 PM

Wow, two fabulous threads! Nice work Greg!

tbittner · 05-27-2008, 10:03 PM

It always makes me nervous when I'm messing with a load bearing wall. I tend to pay someone else to do that for me, just so I have someone ELSE to blame is something goes wrong.

(even MORE importantly, PATTI has someone else to blame.

)

vdituri · 05-27-2008, 11:57 PM

Terry has a point.
Make sure to have your fall guys all lined up.

05-26-2008, 02:54 PM	#33 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too Thanks, I feel a lot more confident now with the flow rate chart! It "should" work. __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

05-27-2008, 01:07 AM	#35 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too I've pretty much finished the injector housing... I installed the air inlet upside down so the flange wouldn't interfere with adjustments. It's nowhere near as good looking as any other one I have ever seen but it should work and I can clean it easily if needed. I made the bubble plate.. and put it where it goes... I finished my flanges. Here is the riser tube topper.. and the collection cup... I'm going to Gainseville Rubber and Gaskets tomorrow to get the gasket material. I expect the bulkhead fitting tomorrow also so I should be able to assemble everything after I get the last hole for that drilled. One other thing I did today was get the sheetrock down so I could see what I was dealing with on the tank wall... I'm afraid that blown in insulation is going to be nasty! That is a load bearing wall so I have to shore it up with a header over the tank. At least there are no wires to relocate. Thank the Lord for that favor! More tomorrow... __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

05-27-2008, 10:06 AM	#37 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too The bubble plate was one of the easier parts actually. It just took a while to drill all those holes! I had thought of using 2- 2x10's sandwiching 1/2" plywood as the header for a stretch that long. It will be 7 feet. I want to get some of my construction friends over here for this one though since it's such an important structural part of the house! __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

05-27-2008, 10:15 AM	#39 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too I tend to over build everything I do...I guess it's better than the alternative! __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

05-27-2008, 11:41 AM	#41 (permalink)
althea2you Padawan Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,479 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Akwar'eum Too looking good! wow!! i could never do something like that! good to hear the tank is doing well over there! fingers crossed it makes the next couple weeks! __________________ ~Sarah~ How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours. ~Wayne Dyer 28g Nano The 90 Gallon

05-27-2008, 11:45 AM	#42 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 6,244 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too Definitely looking good! __________________ 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.

05-27-2008, 01:35 PM	#43 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too Wow, two fabulous threads! Nice work Greg! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

05-27-2008, 10:03 PM	#44 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,563 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too It always makes me nervous when I'm messing with a load bearing wall. I tend to pay someone else to do that for me, just so I have someone ELSE to blame is something goes wrong. (even MORE importantly, PATTI has someone else to blame. ) __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

05-27-2008, 11:57 PM	#45 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 6,244 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too Terry has a point. Make sure to have your fall guys all lined up. __________________ 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.

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