wimby Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Come here and rake my leaves I so hate doing it. It was windy the other day I was hoping they would judt blow away No such luck. Link to comment
Militant Jurist Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I just mow my leaves. Of course, my trees are late droppers, so I'll probably have to rake them after all this year. Have you done anything more with the stand? Link to comment
got2envy Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I have no leaves just big arse palm frawns.... I miss the season leaves I have a dude mow mah 2 acres for $40 dollaz did I mention it's hot out here Link to comment
ap123 Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I have no leaves just big arse palm frawns.... I miss the season leaves Don't miss the leaves. I was freezing my patootie off last night, already wearing my winter coat. Link to comment
Needreefunds Posted November 7, 2009 Author Share Posted November 7, 2009 I just mow my leaves. Of course, my trees are late droppers, so I'll probably have to rake them after all this year. Have you done anything more with the stand? I break out erryting I gots- mower, yard vac ( when the old dog feels like running ) leaf blower and another rigged up to suck-n-shred dem to itty bitty bits. Donna and I just finished 17 bags stuffed to da bageesus....... time for a Sammie. No real progress on the stand other than making a larger cutout for the overflow plumbing. I did get something else done in between the heavy yard work. I have no leaves just big arse palm frawns.... I miss the season leaves I have a dude mow mah 2 acres for $40 dollaz did I mention it's hot out here I should pay someone cuz when I'm done I haz two ache-rs when I'm done also. Not a bad weekend here so far. Rather on the warm side actually. Don't miss the leaves. I was freezing my patootie off last night, already wearing my winter coat. ^^^^^^ THIS ^^^^^^ Was cold last night for sure. But Anne still made it to OGII I see. Link to comment
dtfleming Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Hey I would increase the height of that last baffle by the return pump. 1. prevent sand and macroalgae from getting into the pump. 2. More area for water above the pump. Remember water evaporation will cause this area of the sump to drop in water level first. Give yourself enough room for this and your ATO Link to comment
Needreefunds Posted November 7, 2009 Author Share Posted November 7, 2009 That's about it for stand progress. But I did get this done today. Excuse the mess please. I think it's gonna get much worse before it starts to get better! Hey I would increase the height of that last baffle by the return pump. 1. prevent sand and macroalgae from getting into the pump. 2. More area for water above the pump. Remember water evaporation will cause this area of the sump to drop in water level first. Give yourself enough room for this and your ATO Thanks for the input as always Dt. I like to make that wall just high enough to keep out the sand. The thinking there is then I have the whole fuge / return section for evap - well, until I reach that last baffle height anyway. I will cram an ATO in here somehow also. Link to comment
dtfleming Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I would keep an eye on it. I think the water level is gonna drop there and cause the pump to start sucking air, but I could be wrong. Link to comment
Militant Jurist Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Looking great! I actually like the lower last baffle, because if you keep enough water in the sump, it will take longer before the sump starts sucking air. With mine, I have a baffle about half way up the tank as the last baffle, and every day or so I have to top off, because the return side has dropped an inch or so below the skimmer-side's water level. With the larger area, and the baffle just as a sand-blocker, it should allow you more time before needing to top off. At least that's how my mind is playing out the scenario. Link to comment
Needreefunds Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 That's my thinking as well. Once again we are thinking alike and that makes me worry about you. If you make the last baffle too high, then that is where evap will take place. This way the pump has available the volume from the last bubble trap baffle to the end of the sump - UNTIL it hits the level of the sand barrier baffle- then it's adios mag pump. Seems as though the day will never end. My girls have decided to rearrange Crystals walk in closet. Where is my Ryobi and my 6ft level?? Got some shelving to hang Actually they have done it before. I will go see if I can't slow them down- er- I mean help them out some. Link to comment
Militant Jurist Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Well, my brain is fried because of having taken a licensing exam today.... so I have an excuse. Link to comment
nanoreefnate Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 your sump's lookin HOT Richie. good job! Link to comment
Needreefunds Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 Well, my brain is fried because of having taken a licensing exam today.... so I have an excuse. .....at least you have one. your sump's lookin HOT Richie. good job! Thanks Nate! Link to comment
Militant Jurist Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 .....at least you have one. Well, what's left of it is permanently damaged by law school. Link to comment
nanoreefnate Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Well, what's left of it is permanently damaged by law school. now youve really scared me dude.... i gotta rethink law now. Link to comment
Militant Jurist Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 now youve really scared me dude.... i gotta rethink law now. Well, law schools are usually pretty up front with this stuff... they say they want to teach you to "think like a lawyer." What they don't tell you is that that means you will see liability everywhere, and you'll be constantly ready, willing, and able to argue over the definition of everything, including what the definition of "is" is. Link to comment
nanoreefnate Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 lol...i already do that though... thats a bad thing!! :ohno: !!! Link to comment
Needreefunds Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 Well, what's left of it is permanently damaged by law school. Hops and barley for me. Shelf hanging went well. Had to make a Depot run for some brackets.......so I picked up some stuff for the stand door. I mean, I was there anyway, right? Geez. the thought just hit me that if I get a few items on the stand finished....well.....the big day may be upon us soon. Some sanding. Build the door. Stain and poly. hmmm. Could this actually be running before the bird is in the oven?? Would be cool if it was. Link to comment
nanoreefnate Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Awesome! the sooner you have your 75g up the better! Link to comment
ap123 Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Wow! You are clipping right along, sir. Work on the stand and the sump looks great...shelving for the girls' closet...you're going to have wet water before you buy the bird! Link to comment
Needreefunds Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 Wow! You are clipping right along, sir. Work on the stand and the sump looks great...shelving for the girls' closet...you're going to have wet water before you buy the bird! Link to comment
Militant Jurist Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Here's to wet water! It seems like your clown is currently suffering from dry water. Poor fella. Link to comment
Militant Jurist Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 So Richie, are you going to have just a fuge in your sump? Are you going with an internal or external skimmer on this one? I'm starting to mentally plan the sump for the 20L, so you're giving me all kinds of ideas. Link to comment
Needreefunds Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 So Richie, are you going to have just a fuge in your sump? Are you going with an internal or external skimmer on this one? I'm starting to mentally plan the sump for the 20L, so you're giving me all kinds of ideas. My Tunze 9010 skimmer will sit right next to the filter sock in the sump. I will also run my BRS carbon and GFO reactors. This is really just a larger version of the sump I ran on my prop tank and is really a fairly common set up. Well, I built the door today and actually found time to stain the whole stand. It was a very nice day here in NJ with temps in the mid 60s ( guessing ). Although I know this will be unpopular, I will hold off on the pics for now. Let the suspense build some. A few coats of poly during the week and there just may be moisture next weekend. The fumes are gettin to me as we carried that sucker back inside. Link to comment
Militant Jurist Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 My Tunze 9010 skimmer will sit right next to the filter sock in the sump. I will also run my BRS carbon and GFO reactors. This is really just a larger version of the sump I ran on my prop tank and is really a fairly common set up. Ah ok, cool! I'm still new to this whole 'sump' thing. So many toys that can be used in conjunction with it! Well, I built the door today and actually found time to stain the whole stand. It was a very nice day here in NJ with temps in the mid 60s ( guessing ). Although I know this will be unpopular, I will hold off on the pics for now. Let the suspense build some. A few coats of poly during the week and there just may be moisture next weekend. Can't wait to see some wet water! Working with poly is all kinds of fun. I've been known to be pretty OCD with the stuff. I think that I once used five coats of poly on a piece of furniture I built, just to get the 'proper' finish look! The fumes are gettin to me as we carried that sucker back inside. Gotta love dem fumes! Just remember, don't inhale. Link to comment
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