hey Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Back to plumbing parts. This here is a true union inline strainer. Anybody use this? I am not seeing the point of one on a reef tank, what were you thinking of for its use? It would kinda be a PITA to clean and if you didn't clean frequently could potentially catch some big chunks to rot in it. 1 Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 I am not seeing the point of one on a reef tank, what were you thinking of for its use? I'm permanently plumbing challenged after I had plumbing parts fall down on my head in Home Depot. I have no idea what to do with that part. It looks nice though. 1 Quote Link to comment
hey Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I'm permanently plumbing challenged after I had plumbing parts fall down on my head in Home Depot. I have no idea what to do with that part. It looks nice though. lol well they have unions without the strainer that would more suit your needs. Benefit of them is nothing is permanent so if you have an issue or have to move the tank you don't have to cut out the plumbing. heres one without the strainer 2 Quote Link to comment
Skuba Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Kat, Just realized your on MR, your from ny also? Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 I'm in the area, yes. Quote Link to comment
tibbsy07 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Thank you. My frag swap haul was more than I was intending, and it is always nice to meet new people, connect with the old. I took my nephew with me, he was carrying all the corals for me. Very carefully. JBB finally sent back my modded mini t5 light. Might throw that on the pico. That the 4 bulb T5? Such a great idea Also, my zoas are pissed again. Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 They usually have a swap in End Nov/December. Details haven't been posted yet. I bet she's saying look at all that crud on the glass.The whole tank is literally peppered with coraline. Back to plumbing parts. This here is a true union inline strainer. Anybody use this? That strainer has FLOOD written all over it 4 Quote Link to comment
beebes Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 The almost October FTS. Shit, it's almost October?! I put the magnet cleaner front and center especially for papa Veng. Looking goooooood. Glad to see your tank is still in such great shape. Did I miss anything exciting? Quote Link to comment
R-3 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Hey Kat where do you have your minimax installed??? Thanks Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 The sump. Hey Kat where do you have your minimax installed??? Thanks Cat's lookin' right at it for ya. 2 Quote Link to comment
Lawnman Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 They usually have a swap in End Nov/December. Details haven't been posted yet.I bet she's saying look at all that crud on the glass.The whole tank is literally peppered with coraline.Back to plumbing parts. This here is a true union inline strainer. Anybody use this?Lmao inline strainer you're funny. Don't over think the plumbing. People worry to much about plumbing a reef tank it's easy. Plenty of people here to help you avoid any disasters and tell you what thingy ma bob to buy and glue. That strainer has FLOOD written all over itInline screen with a clear housing in a lighted sump. You're crazy thinking that would get clogged 1 Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 Lmao inline strainer you're funny. Don't over think the plumbing. People worry to much about plumbing a reef tank it's easy. Plenty of people here to help you avoid any disasters and tell you what thingy ma bob to buy and glue. Inline screen with a clear housing in a lighted sump. You're crazy thinking that would get clogged I'm building a manifold. In my head anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment
hey Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I'm building a manifold. In my head anyway. I wish we could buy solenoid actuated stuff for pvc manifolds and run everything off programs from our controllers... really what I am saying is I need to buy a computer based plc and make my own controller. It would end up costing 10x the price of a big tank system though with the way I would want it set up... oh well I can dream. Quote Link to comment
Lawnman Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I wish we could buy solenoid actuated stuff for pvc manifolds and run everything off programs from our controllers... really what I am saying is I need to buy a computer based plc and make my own controller. It would end up costing 10x the price of a big tank system though with the way I would want it set up... oh well I can dream. Quote Link to comment
hey Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Think automated everything, controlled from your computer... written in a nice simple plc language. There was a guy who set up a budget plc system for his tank on here somewhere. The price he states doesn't include all the amazing hardware that goes into the actual controls though... Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I'm building a manifold. In my head anyway. Thats dangerous 1 Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 Thats dangerous You're not helping, except when I yell at you. Schedule 40 and Schedule 80. Pffft. Quote Link to comment
hey Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 You're not helping, except when I yell at you. Schedule 40 and Schedule 80. Pffft. Build the manifold and paint all the T's a different color, and apply bedazzling. 1 Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 Build the manifold and paint all the T's a different color, and apply bedazzling. Nope nope nope Drains one color Returns another color Maybe red and white. Maybe sch 80 and red...... Quote Link to comment
hey Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Nope nope nope Drains one color Returns another color Maybe red and white. Maybe sch 80 and red...... It only bothers me that the fittings don't come in red do they, not that I have been able to find atleast. Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 It only bothers me that the fittings don't come in red do they, not that I have been able to find atleast. See that's why you do a red/white/gray combo. Quote Link to comment
Arce Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Get white pvc and paint it? Since the elbows or anything dont come in colors only straight pipe. Quote Link to comment
hey Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 See that's why you do a red/white/gray combo. cmon now red white and blue for 'murica Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 Get white pvc and paint it? Since the elbows or anything dont come in colors only straight pipe. Paint it? cmon now red white and blue for 'murica 1 Quote Link to comment
Arce Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Paint it? LOL, why not. Quote Link to comment
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