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Old 09-17-2009, 02:50 AM
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I just noticed the concrete wall you might want to think about sealing it up with a good coating you dont want the salt attacking the concrete. You might have this planned but some people dont know how corrosive salt can be on concrete. I did mine with a product called Varathane "colors in plastics. it is strong flexable and will resist cemicals so salt should not be an issue.

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Old 09-17-2009, 03:00 AM
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I totally agree with the above statement about coating your concrete. A friend rinsed out his tank (with the last 2" of saltwater in it) beside his sidewalk and within a few days the sidewalk look like it had been attacked from that side. Even though it was watered down.

Otherwise, this build is awesome! I love how you are moving so quickly...keeps me looking several times a day for an update.
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Old 09-17-2009, 03:01 AM
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Wow, I think your build is making everyone drool.....AWESOME!
Thanks, hoping to have water in it by the weekend.

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I just noticed the concrete wall you might want to think about sealing it up with a good coating you dont want the salt attacking the concrete. You might have this planned but some people dont know how corrosive salt can be on concrete. I did mine with a product called Varathane "colors in plastics. it is strong flexable and will resist cemicals so salt should not be an issue.

one warning it is not cheap
That wall is not concrete, it's wood frame covered in tarpaper (was stucco) It will eventually be finished off, the tank for the most part will be sealed from the house to help control humidity issues usually associated with large tanks, the room will also have a humidstat controlled ventillation fan.
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