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Old 09-11-2015, 07:15 PM
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Hey Guys

I recently moved to the sunshine coast and was wondering if there were any reefers around here?

I'm starting my 10ft 500G build and could use some ideas / muscle I have the stand welded up and the 10ft glass panels waiting for me in the garage... and 16 large tubes of RTV silicone of course!

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Old 09-11-2015, 08:51 PM
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hey thats awesome,finally another reefer on the coast,i dont think their are to many of us out there. I currently am re setting my 72bowfront
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Old 09-11-2015, 09:42 PM
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Awesome! They say size doesn't matter, but sometimes it DOES!
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Hey Beauroy, slim pickings eh? Good to make your acquaintance!

Any issues with power outages around Sechelt area? We bought in West Sechelt. Wondering how much time I should spend thinking about backup power...
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Old 09-12-2015, 01:48 AM
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Ask the guys in the lower mainland about recent power outages. It can happen anywhere - plan for it.
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That looks like its gonna be a sweet build.My builders used as I recall 18 maybe 20 tubes of silicone.
What are the dimensions,I would help lifting panels but a little far from you and those could get heavy.
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Hey Beauroy, slim pickings eh? Good to make your acquaintance!

Any issues with power outages around Sechelt area? We bought in West Sechelt. Wondering how much time I should spend thinking about backup power...
Power goes out once and a while,my neibourhood has all underground power so it hasn't been that bad here,the only down side here is there are no reef shops,I always have to travel to Jl. If you need any help let me know,I'd love to see set up as I'm kind of going through withdrawal as my tank is down at the moment.
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Old 09-14-2015, 04:17 PM
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Thanks for the offer beauroy! I'll let you know how I progress... might definitely need a hand maneuvering those panels into place I have the stand in the house now. The original location wasn't working out so we went with option B. Think it's going to look sweet, it's huge!

Eli, the dimensions are 10ft x 3ft x 30" high... I would have loved to go 12ft but even fitting 10ft in the house will be a challenge for sure And then there's the price of starfire glass. Ouch. Can't wait to get your awesome shelf rocks in there one day! They're still boxed up and waiting for me in the garage.

Myka, wise words... I'm thinking of just getting an inverter for now and using my mobile generator in the garage, the two door one I drive around in ;p
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Old 09-14-2015, 04:27 PM
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Some pics of the stand move... on it's side the stand JUST slid through the door with 1/2" to spare





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