Madreefers New Build/Upgrade

[Madreefer]

Originally Posted by lastlight

I have spilled and overflowed more water with this basement sump i currently have than any other. best part is i get away with it down there.

It's great isn't it. No more getting the ol stink eye for minor spills. Plus she never notices new equipment purchases.

[The Guy]

Ok you guys now I'm really jealous!

[reefwars]

hi bill

i took the liberty of making you a drawing.

in this design i went with a semi coast to coast overflow , by doing so it allows both of your returns to be tee'd off and ran on either side of the overflow box and will be hidden by the acrylic back panel, a slip x threaded bulkhead is then used with loc-line and flow dispurser.

i did it as a bean animal with 2 x 1 1/2" drains and a 2" emergency drain

both returns are 1" and a valve(union BV preferably) on both returns are used to control flow.


this design allows you to access your ball valves from the back of the display without having to reach in your box , it also allows the maximum volume to aqua scape with.

by doing a bean animal you allow yourself a bit less tuning of the herbies gate , but in turn will cost a bit more in plumbing as you are adding an extra drain.

1 is a full syphon, 2 is a trickle or so and the emergency stays dry untill its ever needed(god forbid)


here some jpegs i made i can adjust anything you like if you just tell me what you would like to change and the dimensions you would prefer.

sorry for the delay buddy and hope you dont mind me poisting this public to help with design.

60 x 30 x 36h
19mm all around

[kien]

THIRTY SIX INCHES TALL?! ZOMG are you a giant?!?!

Also..

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by kien

THIRTY SIX INCHES TALL?! ZOMG are you a giant?!?!

Also..

Well everyone is a giant compared to you (and me)

[Madreefer]

Originally Posted by kien

THIRTY SIX INCHES TALL?! ZOMG are you a giant?!?!

Also..

Haha!! No not at all. Those measurements are not correct. Only 30" tall

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by Madreefer

Haha!! No not at all. Those measurements are not correct. Only 30" tall

haha well you get the idea design wise anyways:P

[Madreefer]

Hey Denny! I like it. But i only want it 30" tall. I'm no giant.
My only concern is that I really don't want my tank to stick out too far as this is the area it will be going in. I have to keep the wife some what happy. She already thinks it's too big



I only have 5 1/2" from my wall at the moment. I'm worried about being able to reach behind to adjust or even plumb it.



As you can see it's in a bay window so with the round tank I can reach behind.
Another question. Is this black acrylic wall going to cover the whole back pane of glass? Cuz it wouls dave me from having to paint it.
I'd like the plumbing to go with it as well. When Paul places the order please tell him of any extra charges as well.
Thanks man

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by Madreefer

Hey Denny! I like it. But i only want it 30" tall. I'm no giant.
My only concern is that I really don't want my tank to stick out too far as this is the area it will be going in. I have to keep the wife some what happy. She already thinks it's too big



I only have 5 1/2" from my wall at the moment. I'm worried about being able to reach behind to adjust or even plumb it.



As you can see it's in a bay window so with the round tank I can reach behind.
Another question. Is this black acrylic wall going to cover the whole back pane of glass? Cuz it wouls dave me from having to paint it.
I'd like the plumbing to go with it as well. When Paul places the order please tell him of any extra charges as well.
Thanks man

we can always go internally as well , if reaching behind the tank will be an issue by going internal all your plumbing will come out from the bottom of the tank , we can do your returns out the overflow body if you like?

if you like bill i can do a internal drawing for you and we can go from there?

the acrylic i do a full panel if its external unless the customer request otherwise(vinyl for example) internal we do acrylic on the overflow box and vinyl on the back, so yours right now as it stand is a full gloss black panel on the back with no vinyl.




if theres anything you want to add we can add it to your crate, payment and order will be made through paul but we can accomodate anything he may not have in stock

cheers

denny

[reefwars]

gloss white and blue are other color options for your acrylic or vinyl