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Forum: Edmonton 03-30-2009, 04:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,114
Posted By Dez
I would like to order. Who is the main person...

I would like to order. Who is the main person that we should be PM'ing to submit exact order lists to and to pay for the stuff and location of pickup and date or order? Thanks in advance.

Dez
Forum: Lounge 03-30-2009, 04:11 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 20,841
Posted By Dez
Here's my backyard this morning :) Need a place...

Here's my backyard this morning :) Need a place to stay? About 8 adults can fit it this thing.

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt88/des_sublime/IMG_0281.jpg?t=1238425828
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-30-2009, 12:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,214
Posted By Dez
PM Sent

PM Sent
Forum: Tank Journal 03-29-2009, 08:52 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
Hey Tony....I'm glad it's holding out. With...

Hey Tony....I'm glad it's holding out. With internal overflows there isn't any pressure, it's equalized as long as the overflow box is fairly full (that's my theory at least)...I'm just glad it...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 03-29-2009, 05:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,439
Posted By Dez
Thanks so much Jack, I'm going to order them...

Thanks so much Jack, I'm going to order them soon!

Des
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 03-29-2009, 05:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,439
Posted By Dez
You are funny Tony :). Maybe you're just feeling...

You are funny Tony :). Maybe you're just feeling old, ha ha. I just feel like I'm having to re-learn everything. I talk to people here at the fish stores etc and they'll tell me it's all "old...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 03-29-2009, 03:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,439
Posted By Dez
I see....I didn't get the unions when I bought...

I see....I didn't get the unions when I bought this pump used. I guess I'll have to take the pump to a plumbing store to fit it. Thanks a bunch. You have cleared my doubts about using this pump.
...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-29-2009, 03:31 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
Here's a picture after taking all the masking...

Here's a picture after taking all the masking tape off. That's an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of paper inside just to give a reference of size.
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Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 03-29-2009, 02:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,439
Posted By Dez
That's awesome. I guess I just have to test it...

That's awesome. I guess I just have to test it first before plumbing it in. I never got a chance to test it when I bought it because of the large fittings. Any idea what size the fittings are. I...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-29-2009, 01:06 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
Funny thing is that I have a ton of 1/4" glass. ...

Funny thing is that I have a ton of 1/4" glass. But I traded for the 3/8" so it cost me nothing :)
Forum: Edmonton 03-29-2009, 01:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,742
Posted By Dez
Did you get those double unioned ball valves on...

Did you get those double unioned ball valves on your 4 way from Bartle and Gibson? Thanks.

Des
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 03-29-2009, 01:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,439
Posted By Dez
Hi Tom, Have you ever had to replace the...

Hi Tom,

Have you ever had to replace the seals? That's what I'm worried about is that one day the seals gonna go and I'm gonna be stuck in a hard place. I've read different forums saying that...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-29-2009, 12:59 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
It's only 3/8" glass. It's external with...

It's only 3/8" glass. It's external with bulkheads and anytime there's a bulkhead there's extra stress on the glass. There's also not that much room from the edge of the hole to the edge of the...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-29-2009, 12:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,828
Posted By Dez
What's the difference between the new gen and the...

What's the difference between the new gen and the old gen? Thanks...

Des
Forum: Tank Journal 03-29-2009, 12:12 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
Thanks for the comments. Yes, the extra chamber...

Thanks for the comments. Yes, the extra chamber is the external wavebox. it's 4 1/2" x 5" x 14".....hopefully it'll work. the actual wavebox dimensions are 4 1/2" x 4 /12" x 12". I think it'll...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 03-28-2009, 11:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,439
Posted By Dez
Ampmaster 3000?

Question. These are pretty old school right? Can you still get seals for them. I have one that's been sitting in my basement for the last 4 years. Don't know if I should even bother using it. ...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-28-2009, 11:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,828
Posted By Dez
Wanted: Tunze Wavebox

Looking for a used Tunze Wavebox. It doesn't matter if the box itself is cracked, because I will be using my own built in box. Just need the controller and inside stuff. Thanks. Edmonton or...
Forum: Edmonton 03-28-2009, 11:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,093
Posted By Dez
I just borrowed the glass bits from someone. ...

I just borrowed the glass bits from someone. It's quite easy. I have bought Tile bits at Rona before and it has worked for me. I don't know where that bit went though, that was quite a few years...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-28-2009, 10:49 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
More progress today: I build the overflow box. ...

More progress today: I build the overflow box. First I had to drill my 2 holes for the 1 1/2" drains in the overflow box. Here are both my kids helping me.
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Forum: Tank Journal 03-28-2009, 07:51 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
Thank you...it's been a few years since I've cut...

Thank you...it's been a few years since I've cut glass. It's easire with a helper now :). Hes really excited to help me build the overflow box today. Looking forward to it. Just gotta go put my...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-28-2009, 03:57 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
So yesterday afternoon, my kids helped me cut the...

So yesterday afternoon, my kids helped me cut the glass for the overflow. I was quite pleased with the results. First, we semi cleaned up the glass to be cut (it was full of silicone and fish water...
Forum: DIY 03-28-2009, 07:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,755
Posted By Dez
Thanks everyone.... I think I should be safe...

Thanks everyone.... I think I should be safe with two 1 1/2" drains. Just wanted to double check before I drill, going to make my overflow box this weekend.
Forum: DIY 03-28-2009, 12:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,755
Posted By Dez
Drain Size

Just wondering, I'll be running a Herbie style drain (main drain, and emergency drain)....will 1 1/2" bulkheads do it for the drains? Looking at having about 1200 gph to go through there. Or should...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-27-2009, 12:27 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
Ideally the tank would be just eurobraced without...

Ideally the tank would be just eurobraced without any crossbracing at all, but this was a used tank that I picked up for dirt cheap and just modifying it to fit my needs in the easiest way possible. ...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-26-2009, 05:33 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
The brace only took me about 20 mins last night...

The brace only took me about 20 mins last night (holes were drilled already).

The overflow took about 5 mins. It goes really quick. I wore safetly glasses, full long sleeves with my neck covered...
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