Scott's 270g aka Project Mayhem

[gregzz4]

Liking the wall and ceiling textures

Have you thought about some kind of alarm for the emerg overflow as it flows down the drain ? Or did I mis-understand where it goes ?
Hate to hear about your tank crashing 'cause it filled with top-off water

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

Liking the wall and ceiling textures

Have you thought about some kind of alarm for the emerg overflow as it flows down the drain ? Or did I mis-understand where it goes ?
Hate to hear about your tank crashing 'cause it filled with top-off water

The emergency overflow he speaks off is in the lower sump, it's not part of a herbie or other overflow box system for circulation. It's only the to prevent the sump from overflowing in situations like shut down when the tank is overfilled for whatever reason.

Scott, basement looks awesome. I agree the slate ceiling tiles look great, one of the betters ones for sure. I like the floor tiles too.

[Scythanith]

Thanks guys! Greg, I do plan on having a small switch in the overflow to alert me when water is going down it. That being in the event that an auto top off stuck on or something along those lines. I just 95% of the lighting in the basement. I also wired up the Mitras on an aluminum frame and am working on the suspension system now.

Cheers,
Scott

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by Scythanith

Greg, I do plan on having a small switch in the overflow to alert me when water is going down it. That being in the event that an auto top off stuck on or something along those lines

That's exactly why I asked
Glad to hear it's in your plans

[Trevor W]

WOW!
Great progress on an awesome build! Definatly following this one.

[Scythanith]

So here's a question for all you pro's out there. Are these safe to use as the pulleys above my tank that will suspend the lights? They are rated for 110lbs each (according to the package), so weight isn't an issue. My biggest concern is the metal they are made from. It doesn't say anything specific on the packaging. I am worried about flaking metal into the tank after repetitive use. Am I being to concerned? If you think they are an unwise choice, could you suggest a safe pulley alternative?





Cheers,
Scott

[Zoaelite]

Subscribed, excited to see where this goes.

As for the hanging pulleys the interior component looks like Muntz metal which is 60% copper. I doubt any will chafe off but if your keeping all that poppin LPS like you used to I wouldn't take the risk.

[Delphinus]

+1

I'd go for sailing blocks for over top of the tank - something like these: http://www.harken.com/productcategory.aspx?taxid=363

[Scythanith]

Originally Posted by Delphinus

+1

I'd go for sailing blocks for over top of the tank - something like these: http://www.harken.com/productcategory.aspx?taxid=363

Awesome, I know of a great boat shop that probably carries just this item!

I bought stainless aircraft cable with crush fittings to suspend the lights, any objections to using it?

Thanks for the help all!

[Scythanith]

Tile is up, grouting tomorrow.





Bad view of the lighting rig



Fireplace tile matching the fish tank