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Forum: DIY 04-26-2012, 01:07 PM
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Views: 1,069
Posted By bioload
Bioload Water Change Sump

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In the planning stages of my next project which will include a redesign of my sump. I would like to simplify water...
Forum: DIY 04-26-2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,267
Posted By bioload
Bioload LED Fixture

Working on something new and thought I'd post some pics of the build to date:

http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/reefkeeping/led_star.jpg
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Forum: Tank Journal 11-24-2010, 03:12 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
The acrylic box I'm building will be home to two...

The acrylic box I'm building will be home to two of the segments with one box for each side of the 75 gallon. The dimensions are approximately 22"w, 13"d, and 2.5"high. I might drop the height down...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-23-2010, 04:18 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
Between work and the family I got some time make...

Between work and the family I got some time make some progress on the fixture. The LED's are mounted to the heat sinks in the standard alternating blue/white pattern. The assembly was fairly simple...
Forum: Reef 11-05-2010, 01:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,336
Posted By bioload
GFO - Pelletized Group Buy

Anyone interested in 15.00/lb GFO pellets?

http://www.reefkeeping.ca/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=49
Forum: Tank Journal 11-05-2010, 01:03 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
It's been a while since I've updated a tank log...

It's been a while since I've updated a tank log since not much has changed. The tank was relocated to the opposite side of the room due to the spill and subsequent cleanup .

I had to redo the...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-02-2010, 04:06 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
The skimmer seems to be working better this...

The skimmer seems to be working better this morning. Turns out while I was at work yesterday my two year old decided to feed some cheetos into the sump. My next step may be to finish the stand and...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-02-2010, 03:06 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
Finally got the skimmer plumbed and running for...

Finally got the skimmer plumbed and running for about a day now, and just when I thought I could move my focus elsewhere.....there seems to be a problem with the pump. Got home this afternoon to find...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-01-2010, 09:12 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
With the skimmer nearing completion I've started...

With the skimmer nearing completion I've started thinking of DIY'ing a calcium reactor.

Danner Mag-Drive 250 Supreme Water Pump
Milwaukee CO2 Regulator with Needle Valve & Solenoid
5-3/4" x...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-30-2010, 11:54 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
I forgot to mention that the comparable...

I forgot to mention that the comparable size/shape/pump SWC XTREME 250A @ $549.99 is not a re-circulating skimmer. One of the reasons I choose to build my own, and I could run the plumbing whichever...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-30-2010, 03:15 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
I've actually been contemplating adding the sand...

I've actually been contemplating adding the sand back.....we'll see.

Hope I've taken out some of the guesswork if anyone want to give it a shot. I'll be doing all the reactors as well

I'm...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-29-2010, 10:08 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
rstar - The most costly part of the build was the...

rstar - The most costly part of the build was the pump, mainly because I wasn't able to DIY the volute.....until now :wink:. I'll try to post some sketch-ups or CAD drawings of the volute if any...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-29-2010, 03:25 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
Got the skimmer into the sump :). The first thing...

Got the skimmer into the sump :). The first thing I noticed was the diffusion chamber. Since I plumbed the inlet of the skimmer directly to the plate I would need to ensure there is a pre-filter or...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-29-2010, 03:00 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
Almost complete today. Cutting out the holes...

Almost complete today.

Cutting out the holes for the pump and the bulkheads on the top of the skimmer box

http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/reefkeeping/IMG_3768.jpg

Coming together
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Forum: Tank Journal 09-29-2010, 02:54 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
I tried thermoforming the top of the skimmer body...

I tried thermoforming the top of the skimmer body to provide a transition between the body and the collection cup, but it didn't turn out too well so I won't go through all the steps. Here a few...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-29-2010, 02:41 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
Tool Tip: To cut circles out I would...

Tool Tip:

To cut circles out I would recommend the Jasper circle jigs. They manufacture several templates, guides, and jigs that work really well.

Here are a few shots....I use the 200 and 400...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-24-2010, 04:34 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
Welded the collection cup to the acrylic...

Welded the collection cup to the acrylic sheet....make sure ther riser is centered

http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/reefkeeping/IMG_3746.jpg

Cut out the collection cup from the sheet...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-24-2010, 04:29 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
Did some work on the collection cup this morning....

Did some work on the collection cup this morning. Sorry in advance for the breif descriptions....Got to get the kids luch before it's off to the day job.

Some 4" acrylic tubing was cut for the...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-24-2010, 04:57 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
A couple teaser shots of what is starting to look...

A couple teaser shots of what is starting to look like a skimmer :).........time to get some sleep, and figure out a way to bend the top into a straight cone.
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Forum: Tank Journal 09-24-2010, 04:50 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
Here is a shot of the body about to be solvent...

Here is a shot of the body about to be solvent welded. Nothing special....just place it on the sheet and weld.

http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/reefkeeping/IMG_3729.jpg

Almost...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-24-2010, 04:31 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
The cleanout was simple cut on the miter saw...

The cleanout was simple cut on the miter saw leaving only the tread portion. I could have made the cut thinner but would like to keep all my fingers.
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Forum: Tank Journal 09-24-2010, 04:30 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
As I mentioned before the number of turns...

As I mentioned before the number of turns required to remove the collection cup was somewhat annoying at times. It did not required a lot of height to be removed but I'll try another mod this time by...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-24-2010, 04:29 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
The first mod is to remove the square in the...

The first mod is to remove the square in the center of the plug. I've tried several methods and I've found the easiest way is using a hole saw on a drill press. The one below was done with a hole was...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-24-2010, 04:28 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
More Pics.....:) This is what I'll be using...

More Pics.....:)

This is what I'll be using for the union between the skimmer body and the collection cup. I've used several times in the past but this time I will make some more modifications.
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Forum: Tank Journal 09-24-2010, 04:28 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
After going around a few times I finally got a...

After going around a few times I finally got a cut that I was pleased with and should make for a good clean bond.

http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/reefkeeping/IMG_3680.jpg
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