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Forum: DIY 09-02-2006, 03:22 AM
Replies: 62
Poll: DIY Chiller
Views: 8,543
Posted By KarlK
Well, I'm in the middle of the build right now....

Well, I'm in the middle of the build right now. The system is on the vacuum pump as I type this. I've gone home for dinner and a nap.

*Note*

It is VERY easy to get heatstroke in a sun room...
Forum: DIY 09-01-2006, 02:55 AM
Replies: 62
Poll: DIY Chiller
Views: 8,543
Posted By KarlK
Build day on Friday! After I get home from...

Build day on Friday!

After I get home from work, the fun begins!

Posts will be put up either Friday or Saturday night.

The refrigeration piping is a material that Hightower researched and...
Forum: DIY 08-30-2006, 03:05 PM
Replies: 62
Poll: DIY Chiller
Views: 8,543
Posted By KarlK
Oh, yeah. The tubing was 10 feet long before I...

Oh, yeah. The tubing was 10 feet long before I bent it up. I had an extra 3 feet that I cut off after bending. I would assume that I used 7 feet then.:lol:

The tap is a 1/2" NPT (National pipe...
Forum: DIY 08-30-2006, 05:59 AM
Replies: 62
Poll: DIY Chiller
Views: 8,543
Posted By KarlK
Don't worry so much about what parts are actually...

Don't worry so much about what parts are actually used right now.

I'll post progress pics along the way and let you know what size the plumbing is and you'll be able to assemble a parts list for...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 08-29-2006, 07:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,607
Posted By KarlK
I need more pic of those anenomes!!

I need more pic of those anenomes!!
Forum: DIY 08-29-2006, 06:47 AM
Replies: 62
Poll: DIY Chiller
Views: 8,543
Posted By KarlK
I did happen to notice that the link in your sig...

I did happen to notice that the link in your sig doesn't go anywhere either ;)



90% of people will click the link when they read this :D
Forum: DIY 08-29-2006, 06:33 AM
Replies: 62
Poll: DIY Chiller
Views: 8,543
Posted By KarlK
I was hoping no-one would notice as I learned how...

I was hoping no-one would notice as I learned how to post pics here...:redface:
Forum: DIY 08-29-2006, 06:07 AM
Replies: 62
Poll: DIY Chiller
Views: 8,543
Posted By KarlK
Here's some progress pics to soothe the masses ...

Here's some progress pics to soothe the masses

Pic #1 - PVC Parts for the barrel
http://www3.telus.net/kethlerhvac/IM000672.JPG



Pic #2 - PVC caps before drilling and tapping...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 08-28-2006, 02:47 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 14,991
Posted By KarlK
I'm interested to know as well. Just...

I'm interested to know as well.

Just curious...
Forum: Reef 08-28-2006, 02:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,498
Posted By KarlK
I had a heater go about 10 degrees F out of...

I had a heater go about 10 degrees F out of adjustment. It would just stay on all the time. When I turned the temp down, it cycled properly. I still didn't trust it and got a new one.
Forum: DIY 08-28-2006, 02:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,250
Posted By KarlK
I think this would be a good thread for everyone...

I think this would be a good thread for everyone to follow.

I could see a lot of useful tips from a lot of different people with a lot of different experiences coming together.

(Or something...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 08-28-2006, 02:05 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 22,617
Posted By KarlK
I'll have to wait for that time, then. I couldn't...

I'll have to wait for that time, then. I couldn't find any schematics online.

:question:
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 08-28-2006, 12:01 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 22,617
Posted By KarlK
I need to know what kind of compressor motor is...

I need to know what kind of compressor motor is in the chiller. If there is a wiring diagram I could tell you if it would work for you....
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 08-27-2006, 02:57 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 22,617
Posted By KarlK
As a refrigeration mechanic, I think I may know...

As a refrigeration mechanic, I think I may know what's going on with this fuse blowing. If you don't mind, I'll ask some questions.

1) What is your differential set at (2 or 4 deg)?

2) Are you...
Forum: Reef 08-27-2006, 01:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,559
Posted By KarlK
I like to have decent prices and staff that...

I like to have decent prices and staff that actually keep the type of tanks they give advice on.
Forum: Reef 08-27-2006, 01:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,478
Posted By KarlK
Wow! A bit of controversy on this one.....

Wow! A bit of controversy on this one.....
Forum: DIY 08-27-2006, 05:33 AM
Replies: 62
Poll: DIY Chiller
Views: 8,543
Posted By KarlK
I would definitely be interested in knowing what...

I would definitely be interested in knowing what that product/material is.
Forum: DIY 08-26-2006, 09:49 PM
Replies: 62
Poll: DIY Chiller
Views: 8,543
Posted By KarlK
Yes it is one of those threads. I think I've...

Yes it is one of those threads. I think I've figured out the materials to use in the chiller barrel.

They will be made known once the tank has been running for a bit.

If you manage to find a...
Forum: DIY 08-26-2006, 09:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,569
Posted By KarlK
I love it. I tried something like this about 2...

I love it. I tried something like this about 2 years ago, but I didn't pursue the fine tuning of it.

Glad to see you've got it mostly working.
Forum: DIY 08-26-2006, 09:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,325
Posted By KarlK
Good point. I guess oxygen-hydrogen torches are...

Good point. I guess oxygen-hydrogen torches are out of our price range ;)
Forum: DIY 08-26-2006, 04:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,325
Posted By KarlK
This is great. I love it. An acetylene torch...

This is great. I love it.

An acetylene torch whould work the same eh?

Heck if you had an oxy-acetylene torch, you could do it with the rock under water!!
Forum: DIY 08-26-2006, 03:46 PM
Replies: 62
Poll: DIY Chiller
Views: 8,543
Posted By KarlK
Ask Hightower how much I eat ;) I forgot to...

Ask Hightower how much I eat ;)

I forgot to mention when you posted this thread what the hassles of taking what is called "dagerous goods" across the ferry. These include any pressurized cylinders...
Forum: DIY 08-26-2006, 03:31 PM
Replies: 62
Poll: DIY Chiller
Views: 8,543
Posted By KarlK
I looks like you guys are yearning for more info...

I looks like you guys are yearning for more info on this build. How about some background info on the tank?

90g AGA MF display
30g Oceanic sump
10g fuge
440W VHO lighting
Poesidon T4 return...
Forum: DIY 08-26-2006, 07:12 AM
Replies: 62
Poll: DIY Chiller
Views: 8,543
Posted By KarlK
The build will take place in the 7 days following...

The build will take place in the 7 days following this Monday
Forum: DIY 08-26-2006, 02:25 AM
Replies: 62
Poll: DIY Chiller
Views: 8,543
Posted By KarlK
Why do you assume there will be problems?

Why do you assume there will be problems?
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