WarDog's Tank Thread : Episodic Trial And Error

lastlight · #1 01-06-2015, 08:12 PM

are you just using standard black tie wraps to secure the hoses?

WarDog · #2 01-06-2015, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

are you just using standard black tie wraps to secure the hoses?

Yup, didn't want to put hose clamps in the water. The tubing makes a nice snug fit on the barbs so I'm not too worried. Seemed to be fine during the leak test.

Bblinks · #3 01-06-2015, 08:25 PM

Try here

WarDog · #4 01-06-2015, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bblinks

Try here

Thanks Rich, but it didn't work. What's their official name? Is it the buy and sell group?

Bblinks · #5 01-06-2015, 09:11 PM

Sent you a request on facebook and also a link to the page.

WarDog · #6 01-10-2015, 07:03 AM

Getting really close to salty... I swear!

Wasn't too thrilled with Kessils mounting option on the tanks rim. If I cut the trim, the metal bracket would be in the water, not an option.

So I decided to go full ghetto, and whipped up a quick solution. It's given me piece of mind.

Finished the ATO plumbing. Other than the skimmer overflow, all the plumbing is now complete.

Would you believe I couldn't find a 3/8th barb/barb elbow anywhere?

I'm not sure who invented this crappy paper backing stuff for acrylic (probably Mr. Dow or Mr. Corning I assume), but if I ever meet him, I'm going to punch him out.

Drill, drill, zip!

Click, click, click.

Ohhhh, gummy worms!

Another creation, but I'm not sure if I'm going to use it.

More to follow. Thanks for looking.

lastlight · #7 01-10-2015, 07:05 AM

that's a really nice tower. bonus points for making it a safe one too.

The Guy · #8 01-10-2015, 05:39 PM

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I'm not sure who invented this crappy paper backing stuff for acrylic (probably Mr. Dow or Mr. Corning I assume), but if I ever meet him, I'm going to punch him out.

I find if the acrylic is older stock the paper is the pits to get off. Water soon? Looks great and will be worth the wait I'm sure.

lastlight · #9 01-06-2015, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by WarDog

Yup, didn't want to put hose clamps in the water. The tubing makes a nice snug fit on the barbs so I'm not too worried. Seemed to be fine during the leak test.

Nice I'll do the same if I pull the trigger.

$45 for 3 feet shipped isn't exactly cheap and I don't even know if it will solve my vibration issue. It should help I'd think...

WarDog · #10 01-06-2015, 08:37 PM

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Nice I'll do the same if I pull the trigger.

$45 for 3 feet shipped isn't exactly cheap and I don't even know if it will solve my vibration issue. It should help I'd think...

It's expensive stuff to be sure, but when used in conjunction with a foam media block under the pump, it solved ALL my noise and vibration issues. I highly recommend!