JDigital's 75G RR. (Updated)

motokorth · #1 10-18-2008, 09:23 PM

Could you post a picture of the problem? It would help with troubleshooting.

Delphinus · #2 10-19-2008, 06:29 AM

A picture might help, because I'm probably imagining this way wrong. But a couple ideas do come to mind. If the T is too large, hacksaw 1/4" off the ends to make it a smaller T. Also instead of regular 90's, use street 90's, you'll save on a lot of space with those. (For example: http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/Plumbi..._23/index.html ) Good luck!

JDigital · #3 10-19-2008, 06:32 AM

Yea, I will try and get a pic or 2 tomorrow..

JDigital · #4 10-21-2008, 07:48 AM

I think I figured out what I'm gonna do regarding the CL plumbing issue... I'm just gonna run the CL return to 3 of the 4 bulkheads, and then T off my return pump from the sump to take the place on the 4th CL bulkhead.. Should keep my plumbing fairly clean.

sphelps · #5 10-21-2008, 02:51 PM

So the holes in the tank are too close together? I've seen this in the past before and I actually cut and welded a PVC elbow and tee together to make a custom fitting, however that's last resort kind of stuff. Can you move the tee further from the tank to allow for two 45 elbows or some spa-flex to fix the problem?

JDigital · #6 10-24-2008, 05:01 AM

Well I solved my problem... I decided to scrap the forth CL return hole with a piece of scrap acrylic and LOTS of silicone...

This made it possible to plumb the 3rd CL return in the back... All three CL returns have a ball valve at the base of the bulk head, to control individual flow..

Got 2 joints to glue, that I just gotta plumb into the pump. I think I will have a beer when I finish it... It's been an headache.

And a quick shot of the underside... which should be finished tomorrow.

fishytime · #7 10-25-2008, 03:09 PM

Good luck with the patch....that would make me nervous. I see a rebirth af a reef tank...a seriously kicked up reef tank

When do you think you will have water in it?

JDigital · #8 10-26-2008, 04:42 AM

Couple updated shots from tonight...

Got most of my return plumbing done, just a quick link up to the return pump and I'm set. Not sure what to do with my closed loop pump though... I was thinking of scrapping my Fuge (on the right hand side of sump) in the sump and just placing the pump in that section to keep all the plumbing under/in the stand... just not sure if thats a good idea, and it can't go above my sump on a shelf because I don't have the clearance for it.. I'm also contemplating on moving the tank somewhere else in the room so I can place some bar stools infront of the tank, which obviously would affect my decision on the placement of the CL pump.

Any ideas on the CL pump??

JDigital · #9 10-27-2008, 01:07 AM

Plumbing update......

IT'S DONE!!!

... and I must say, I think it turned out quite well. I decided to take the Snapper out of the "old" refuge section in my sump, and added a "deck" to the right side of my stand which is up against the wall, so should keep the pump fairly hidden, and also will allow me to incorporate the refuge still.. Win/Win!

Pics:

And I also ended up moving the tank from where it originally was: