21093r53 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Yup, you've got my number so just let me know. Link to comment
aquakevem Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 One of my shipments arrived from BRS today, which included a 42mm glass drill bit and bulkheads. My local fish store does not have the proper equipment to drill holes intended for 3/4" bulkheads, so i had to drill the tank myself. Link to comment
aquakevem Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 Here's a visual of what my closed loop may look like, work in progress. Link to comment
aquakevem Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 ATO(Auto Top-off) system I decided to try Avast Marine's Digital Top-off Kit, AquaController Apex version. Delivery pumpEHEIM 1048, ran externally EHEIM 1048 pumping water to my ATO, inside a container for testing purposes 1/30/12 Testing delivery feed @ 59" 2/21/12 Added a valve to decrease the amount of flow coming from the feed pump Reservoir 2.5 Gallon container Link to comment
aquakevem Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 Lighting After about a month of waiting, lighting is finally here! Vertex Illumilux Marino Bianco (Video)Creating an adjustable loop using the Illumilux hanging kit - Proline Aquaticshttp://vimeo.com/21411942 Link to comment
JR! Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 this is getting good. cant wait to see more. Link to comment
aquakevem Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 this is getting good. cant wait to see more. Thanks Jrmiller! I am just trying to catch up to you all <10 gallon tank owners, hopefully my tank will be ready before the end of the month. -Kevin Link to comment
21093r53 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Thanks Jrmiller! I am just trying to catch up to you all <10 gallon tank owners, hopefully my tank will be ready before the end of the month. -Kevin Hey bro everythings coming together it looks like! Went up to mr coral on sat and had a crappy experience...text me and I'll share the details. Link to comment
aquakevem Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 Hey bro everythings coming together it looks like! Went up to mr coral on sat and had a crappy experience...text me and I'll share the details. Everything is coming along pretty well my friend. The only problem i have is shopping online for SCH 80 plumbing, never is there a one stop shop... Here's a quick FTS(Pay no attention to the dust) Link to comment
tizzite Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Looking awesome so far. Great journal. I especially appreciate the details about the plumbing. I want to drill a tank, but I don't really know which bulk heads to use. Link to comment
21093r53 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Tank looks gnarly! Can't wait for you to fill her! Link to comment
Chief Reefer Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Your closed loop diagram looks interesting - Are you going sumpless for this tank? Btw, the avast marine ATO is awesome. Definitely a good product, but seems really over priced for what it is. I have used the avast, a DIY one I made, and autotopoff.com ATO's, and this one is by far the best. Link to comment
aquakevem Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 Clean. An ongoing challenge to keep it that way, much appreciated! Looking awesome so far. Great journal. I especially appreciate the details about the plumbing. I want to drill a tank, but I don't really know which bulk heads to use. Thank you, How large of a tank/system do you have interest in setting up? Which application would you need to drill for? I choose to use heavy duty(SCH 80) PVC bulkheads, simply for the purpose of aesthetics(Instead on the commonly used 'ABS plastic' bulkheads). 3/4'' plumbing is being used to move as much water as possible, even suitable for a higher output pump to be added in the future. Tank looks gnarly! Can't wait for you to fill her! Yeah, me to bro!(That's what she said Lol..) Your closed loop diagram looks interesting - Are you going sumpless for this tank? Btw, the avast marine ATO is awesome. Definitely a good product, but seems really over priced for what it is. I have used the avast, a DIY one I made, and autotopoff.com ATO's, and this one is by far the best. Sumpless indeed, lack of cabinet space has kept me from going the sump route, which made me come up with the idea of having a In-Line closed loop system. I've seen this type of application on much larger tanks/systems, but I shall see how it works out for me. EHEIM cabinet(10-3/4"x11-1/2" Inner diameter) Good to hear that you happen to favor this ATO. I took advantage of Avast's 30% off Thanksgiving sale and saved a few bucks, but their ATO is what i have been wanting in a rather compact(All-In-One) unit. Did you go standard or digital? -Kevin Link to comment
Chief Reefer Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Sumpless indeed, lack of cabinet space has kept me from going the sump route, which made me come up with the idea of having a In-Line closed loop system. I've seen this type of application on much larger tanks/systems, but I shall see how it works out for me. EHEIM cabinet(10-3/4"x11-1/2" Inner diameter) Good to hear that you happen to favor this ATO. I took advantage of Avast's 30% off Thanksgiving sale and saved a few bucks, but their ATO is what i have been wanting in a rather compact(All-In-One) unit. Did you go standard or digital? -Kevin The design is very interesting. Im subscribed to see how the loop works out for you. Also, I went with the standard outlet if thats what you mean. It fit in one of my DC8 slots without covering another plug, and my pH probe is taking the slot that the module would connect to, so I didnt really have any other option. The limitations of the ACjr - oh how I love it though. The controller is the one thing in this hobby that I could never do without again. Link to comment
21093r53 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 The design is very interesting. Im subscribed to see how the loop works out for you. Also, I went with the standard outlet if thats what you mean. It fit in one of my DC8 slots without covering another plug, and my pH probe is taking the slot that the module would connect to, so I didnt really have any other option. The limitations of the ACjr - oh how I love it though. The controller is the one thing in this hobby that I could never do without again. keV everything is looking good! When we going to PAC? Link to comment
aquakevem Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 keV everything is looking good! When we going to PAC? Let's shoot for the middle of next month? I don't happen to have much free time this month. I had planned on posting an update last week, but ##### had mistakenly shipped my order to someone in Texas... Setting me back from finishing my plumbing/Closed Loop Link to comment
aquakevem Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 Plumbing 'This should be fun' On order WELD-ON P70 PrimerWELD-ON 711 'Gray' Pipe Cement (1) 1 1/2" Tee (S x S x S) (2) 1 1/2 x 3/4" Reducing Coupling (S x S) (1) 1 1/2" x 1" Reducer Bushing (SPG x FPT) (4) 3/4" Tee (S x S x S) (2) 3/4" Union (S x S) (2) 3/4" Union (FPT X FPT) (6) 3/4" X Close Nipple (12) 3/4" 45° Ell (S x S) (3) 3/4" 90° Ell (S x FPT) (1) 1 1/2" x 1" Reducer Bushing (SPG x FPT) (2) 3/4" x 1/2" Reducer Bushing (SPG x FPT) Link to comment
21093r53 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 That sounds good bro just let me know... That closed loop plumbing does look like fun ! Link to comment
aquakevem Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 That sounds good bro just let me know... That closed loop plumbing does look like fun ! Definitely, had came across a +GF+ Piping Systems(Georg Fischer) distributor in my county. I may end up having nothing but Georg Fischer plumbing Grainger 4748 Forbes Blvd. Lanham, MD 20706 10ft. 3/4" pressure pipe $7.24 The only concern i have regarding my closed loop is 'Will i have enough flow throughout my square foot display tank'. I plan on having my circulation pump no lower than 3ft. from delivery(Shorter distance if possible), utilizing a EHEIM 1250(317gph, around ~ 240gph @3ft.) does not seem to be sufficient enough. A Sicce Syncra 2.0 looks to be what i need, but not ideal. Link to comment
aquakevem Posted December 21, 2011 Author Share Posted December 21, 2011 I am starting to obtain specific parts for plumbing(As my local +GF+ distributor receives their shipments). :Teaser: Test fitting what's available(Taken with an HTC EVO 3D) Link to comment
aquakevem Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Quick update Plumbing for the suction side of my closed loop is finished, currently testing for any possible leaks. Bulkhead, rear tank. I plan on securing the long length of PVC(Figure A.) with two(2) 25mm CLIC TOP pipe fasteners, which will prevent my circulation pump and following plumbing(Figure B.) from swaying during maintenance. (Figure A.) (Figure B.) Link to comment
aquakevem Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 TDS(Total Dissolved Solids) from 'Tap water' measures at 118 ppm. Pulling out my old SpectraPure MPDI-60 to install a few upgrades and to replace filters. On order Flush Valve Kit HM Digital DL-1 Dual TDS Meter SpectraSelect 60 GPD Tested RO Membrane*Utilizing Marine Depot's 15% Off on replacement filters discount for the following items* 0.2 Micron ZetaZorb Sediment Filter 0.5 Micron Carbon Block Filter SilicaBuster Mixed-Bed Multi-Layer Deionization Cartridge Automatic Shut-Off Valve (Photos) A 3-way ball valve will also be installed (between the RO membrane and DI filter) to help prolong the life of my DI cartridge, reason being. I will prevent 'TDS creep' from going through the DI cartridge by allowing high levels of TDS to drain out of the system before it enters the DI cartridge. (Photos) Link to comment
aquakevem Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 More plumbing to be done... One challenging part is to figure out a way to mount/secure(Neatly) this section of PVC to my stand. I wouldn't want two pounds of weight dandling from the bottom of my tank. On order (2) 1/2" Compression Probe holder fittings, pH and Temp probe Link to comment
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