Subman's Jump into the big leagues (225g)

[fishytime]

thats the perfect use for a Sol.....out of the way where you cant see it and all its loveliness


starting to look like the starship enterprise in that box of yours.....very cool!

[subman]

It's been a while since I updated because of this..

Gokart season has started, thats my 9 year old on his first practice day. We had our first race of the season today and he got third place in the main and was top qualifier in his first race! I am a very proud papa.

Anyway back to the tank the plumbing is done finally..I had to cut it out 4 times because I had a tiny drip from one of the drain lines. After the fourth time cutting and patching I decided to cut the whole line out and start from scratch. No drips yet


Two rio 32hf good for 1600+ at 5ft head each!




I started filling with my ro unit and after the entire weekend... sump isn't yet full looks like it will be Christmas by the time its full

[Mike-fish]

what ro unit are you using

[subman]

Its one I had for dinking water, I think from Costco. The speed was never a problem before as I have a couple of containers in my storage room that it fills (slowly) and I get my top off/ mixing water from that. Just impatient now lol

[gridley]

Congrats on your son's driving!

Your plumbing looks good - very clean. Since I am new at this and am hoping to get to plumbing my tank this coming weekend (and a bit apprehensive about goofing up ), can you step me through what each of the lines go to and how the flow works? Thanks.

[subman]

Originally Posted by gridley

Congrats on your son's driving!

Your plumbing looks good - very clean. Since I am new at this and am hoping to get to plumbing my tank this coming weekend (and a bit apprehensive about goofing up ), can you step me through what each of the lines go to and how the flow works? Thanks.

Thanks!

I hate plumbing....I have been putting it off for as long as possible lol.

The two 3/4" flex lines go to each return pump, I have installed a union ball valve on each line because the pumps I have are very extreme and I may need to turn them down.

The 2 1-1/2" pipes are drain lines. The one in the middle is for emergency only hence it is a straight pipe down. The other (my leaky pipe lol) has two 90's (I know 90's are very constrictive but I wanted the pipes tight to the top for appearances) in it to bring it to the first section of my sump. I have a knife valve to control flow for the herbie style drain. I have a gate valve coming but the knife will have to do till it arrives.

The biggest recommendation I have is to plan it out buy all your fittings ect. and dry fit it to see if you like the way it looks. I spent 3 tanks of gas driving around buying plumbing parts last week, probably spent as much on gas as the parts!

[Blue World Aquariums]

Very nice build Mr. Subman.

[gridley]

Originally Posted by subman

Thanks!

I hate plumbing....I have been putting it off for as long as possible lol.

The two 3/4" flex lines go to each return pump, I have installed a union ball valve on each line because the pumps I have are very extreme and I may need to turn them down.

The 2 1-1/2" pipes are drain lines. The one in the middle is for emergency only hence it is a straight pipe down. The other (my leaky pipe lol) has two 90's (I know 90's are very constrictive but I wanted the pipes tight to the top for appearances) in it to bring it to the first section of my sump. I have a knife valve to control flow for the herbie style drain. I have a gate valve coming but the knife will have to do till it arrives.

The biggest recommendation I have is to plan it out buy all your fittings ect. and dry fit it to see if you like the way it looks. I spent 3 tanks of gas driving around buying plumbing parts last week, probably spent as much on gas as the parts!

Thank you very much - that helps me as I think through how to put everything together that I need to do.

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by subman

I had to cut it out 4 times

I know all about re-doing plumbing
Nice to see the RO running

[subman]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

I know all about re-doing plumbing
Nice to see the RO running

And today (2 days after the last re-plumbing)...........Drip