New 240 Tank - Page 4

mkpaulson · 04-24-2005, 12:05 PM

wow, Looks like somebody's been busy this a weekend! great progress.

Warnberg · 04-24-2005, 12:30 PM

well I'm running the lights today to see what kind of heat I get from them. It does light up the room with them on but they really don't seem to be all that hot. I can put my hand on the hood (warm to the touch) I put my hand on the top of the tank (again warm to the touch) the air is warm under the hood and the ballests are warmer then anything else but not burning up.... well so far so good...

Dave

Gina · 04-24-2005, 01:11 PM

OMG! Stunning!!
Bummer about the cracks though! If it were me, I would wait for either a new one or see if someone could replace it for you. There is a possibliliy that in time, those cracks could become worse. But, I can certainly understand your impatience!!
What a beautiful set up!!

cheeks69 · 04-24-2005, 01:23 PM

It looks great Dave ! I know all about waiting I was told 11 weeks ended up being 15 weeks for my tank which is frustrating and then setting up all the equipment and then the transfer but it was all worth it hang in there

Warnberg · 04-24-2005, 01:34 PM

Thanks Gina, Thanks Cheeks69, Thanks Eveyone..... I'm just frustraited, upset, mad, PO'd, etc.....
After I got the lights mounted last night I proceeded to tip a few back.... I just wanted to get this thing going before we went to the Keys (7 more weeks) but it doesn't look like that is going to happen with the way my luck is going. I'm 4000.00 lighter in the pocket book and still no water in the tank, but I got the tank.....

Dave

Warnberg · 04-25-2005, 09:54 AM

Well I spoke to Andy at ARB distributing and he is all over it..... he's going to call Tenecor as soon as they open up and get this straighted out.. so I should hear something this afternoon....... hopping for the best.. wish me luck..

Dave

Warnberg · 04-25-2005, 02:58 PM

Ok, After speeking to the structural engineer he tells me there is no issue here. Reason being the bottom piece is only 1/8 inch thick and it is only there to hold water in the event of a leak. If the front or the back or the top where cracked that would be a differant story. I am verifying that they are still going to fully warranty the stand the way it is (in writting). He also stated that if I am concerned with it I can patch it and they are sending me patch blocks and glue to patch the cracks if I want to but it is not necessary.
As far as the wet/dry filter, it missed the shipment and went out the next day so I should have it today or tomorrow.

So I guess I'll patch it and continue on....... I guess he is right, after thinking about it what he said makes since, all the load is supported by the support ribs that are in the stand and not the base piece, these ribs are glued together and if you look at the picture the way this is designed the rib that runs from the top to the bottom actually do not run all the way to the floor, they use another block to adjust the height. These two pieces are cemented together and hold the weight so a patch should be ok.....

Dave

Warnberg · 04-26-2005, 07:49 PM

Well here is the latest. I received the wet/dry today and started to assemble it. It is actually two Boxes with a 3 inch pipe connecting the two. However the pipe was not long enough to get the bulkhead fittings in both sides (the support ribs are to far apart). So I called Andy (AGAIN) and spoke to him, he said he would be calling Tenecor and having them contact me. Well after about 2 hours I finally got fed up and called Tenecor. Well I got ahold of the salesman that works with ARB Distributing and guess what?

Well guess?

They are sending me a new stand, that is built correctly and they are going to overnight it. Should be here this Friday or possibly Monday or Tuesday of next week.

Well I must say, I feel much better.... I have to remove all the sand and base rock I have in it but that is ok with me....

Dave

proud2bcanadian · 04-26-2005, 07:56 PM

Awesome!!

corvettephreek · 04-27-2005, 03:16 AM

wow.... by now I would have made a scrap pile of plexi out of that stand.... lol- great job so far (being patient) lol!!! good luck!!!

Warnberg · 04-28-2005, 05:45 PM

Update:

As promissed, Tenecor sent out a new stand which will be delivered tomorrow afternoon and then the fun begins.

Dave

Gina · 04-28-2005, 05:54 PM

I'm glad that they decided to send out a new stand for you. I'd feel better about it.
Let us know when it arrives!

jhnrb · 04-30-2005, 11:34 PM

beautiful system. i glad tenecor did the right thing. sometimes patience is the best cure for what ails us. great looking aquarium.

Warnberg · 05-02-2005, 09:45 AM

On May 1st 2005 a new 240 gallon tank is born. The tank is filled, parms are as follows:

sg 1.024
ph 8.2
ammonia 0.0
nitrite 0.0
nitrate 0.0
Temp 79.5

Lights are up and functing on timers 9am to 9pm, power off test went fine, so we are ready to go. I'll be picking up the live rock and sand today (from an established 72 gallon tank).

Tenecor sent out the new stand along with a silencer kit from the over flows and a acrylic care kit free.

Dave

Woodstock · 05-02-2005, 10:05 AM

Yippeee!!

04-24-2005, 12:05 PM	#46 (permalink)
mkpaulson Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: port republic,va Posts: 750 View Gallery Karma Komment	wow, Looks like somebody's been busy this a weekend! great progress. __________________ Mark

04-24-2005, 01:11 PM	#48 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,292 View Gallery Karma Komment	OMG! Stunning!! Bummer about the cracks though! If it were me, I would wait for either a new one or see if someone could replace it for you. There is a possibliliy that in time, those cracks could become worse. But, I can certainly understand your impatience!! What a beautiful set up!! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

04-24-2005, 01:23 PM	#49 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,524 View Gallery Karma Komment	It looks great Dave ! I know all about waiting I was told 11 weeks ended up being 15 weeks for my tank which is frustrating and then setting up all the equipment and then the transfer but it was all worth it hang in there __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

04-26-2005, 07:56 PM	#54 (permalink)
proud2bcanadian Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 708 View Gallery Karma Komment	Awesome!! __________________ David Liles

04-27-2005, 03:16 AM	#55 (permalink)
corvettephreek Torch coral Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: northern california Posts: 562 View Gallery Karma Komment	wow.... by now I would have made a scrap pile of plexi out of that stand.... lol- great job so far (being patient) lol!!! good luck!!! __________________ Will (aka Willy Stylez) Will Foley Rolling Audio Sacramento, CA Mobile audio and security solutions Advanced level MECP installer

04-24-2005, 12:30 PM	#47 (permalink)
Warnberg Acropora Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,908 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	well I'm running the lights today to see what kind of heat I get from them. It does light up the room with them on but they really don't seem to be all that hot. I can put my hand on the hood (warm to the touch) I put my hand on the top of the tank (again warm to the touch) the air is warm under the hood and the ballests are warmer then anything else but not burning up.... well so far so good... Dave

04-24-2005, 01:34 PM	#50 (permalink)
Warnberg Acropora Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,908 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Thanks Gina, Thanks Cheeks69, Thanks Eveyone..... I'm just frustraited, upset, mad, PO'd, etc..... After I got the lights mounted last night I proceeded to tip a few back.... I just wanted to get this thing going before we went to the Keys (7 more weeks) but it doesn't look like that is going to happen with the way my luck is going. I'm 4000.00 lighter in the pocket book and still no water in the tank, but I got the tank..... Dave

04-25-2005, 09:54 AM	#51 (permalink)
Warnberg Acropora Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,908 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Well I spoke to Andy at ARB distributing and he is all over it..... he's going to call Tenecor as soon as they open up and get this straighted out.. so I should hear something this afternoon....... hopping for the best.. wish me luck.. Dave

04-25-2005, 02:58 PM	#52 (permalink)
Warnberg Acropora Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,908 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Ok, After speeking to the structural engineer he tells me there is no issue here. Reason being the bottom piece is only 1/8 inch thick and it is only there to hold water in the event of a leak. If the front or the back or the top where cracked that would be a differant story. I am verifying that they are still going to fully warranty the stand the way it is (in writting). He also stated that if I am concerned with it I can patch it and they are sending me patch blocks and glue to patch the cracks if I want to but it is not necessary. As far as the wet/dry filter, it missed the shipment and went out the next day so I should have it today or tomorrow. So I guess I'll patch it and continue on....... I guess he is right, after thinking about it what he said makes since, all the load is supported by the support ribs that are in the stand and not the base piece, these ribs are glued together and if you look at the picture the way this is designed the rib that runs from the top to the bottom actually do not run all the way to the floor, they use another block to adjust the height. These two pieces are cemented together and hold the weight so a patch should be ok..... Dave

04-26-2005, 07:49 PM	#53 (permalink)
Warnberg Acropora Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,908 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Well here is the latest. I received the wet/dry today and started to assemble it. It is actually two Boxes with a 3 inch pipe connecting the two. However the pipe was not long enough to get the bulkhead fittings in both sides (the support ribs are to far apart). So I called Andy (AGAIN) and spoke to him, he said he would be calling Tenecor and having them contact me. Well after about 2 hours I finally got fed up and called Tenecor. Well I got ahold of the salesman that works with ARB Distributing and guess what? Well guess? They are sending me a new stand, that is built correctly and they are going to overnight it. Should be here this Friday or possibly Monday or Tuesday of next week. Well I must say, I feel much better.... I have to remove all the sand and base rock I have in it but that is ok with me.... Dave

04-28-2005, 05:45 PM	#56 (permalink)
Warnberg Acropora Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,908 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Update: As promissed, Tenecor sent out a new stand which will be delivered tomorrow afternoon and then the fun begins. Dave

04-28-2005, 05:54 PM	#57 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,292 View Gallery Karma Komment	I'm glad that they decided to send out a new stand for you. I'd feel better about it. Let us know when it arrives! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

04-30-2005, 11:34 PM	#58 (permalink)
jhnrb Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eureka, CALIF. Posts: 475 View Gallery Karma Komment	beautiful system. i glad tenecor did the right thing. sometimes patience is the best cure for what ails us. great looking aquarium.

05-02-2005, 09:45 AM	#59 (permalink)
Warnberg Acropora Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,908 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	On May 1st 2005 a new 240 gallon tank is born. The tank is filled, parms are as follows: sg 1.024 ph 8.2 ammonia 0.0 nitrite 0.0 nitrate 0.0 Temp 79.5 Lights are up and functing on timers 9am to 9pm, power off test went fine, so we are ready to go. I'll be picking up the live rock and sand today (from an established 72 gallon tank). Tenecor sent out the new stand along with a silencer kit from the over flows and a acrylic care kit free. Dave

05-02-2005, 10:05 AM	#60 (permalink)
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