Amphitrite Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 Yea problem is they make rotating slip rings for electric (fairly cheap) --- they also make them for liquid (hydraulics on heavy equipment) but I bet they are way more high dollar. Amphitrite --- after many exhaustive talks with your husband this will be a totally kewl build. You actually have 3 ways of turning down the rpm so between them you should be able to get the speed right. And if you use an adjustable power supply as the final speed adjustment then you should be able to dial in the exact speed to make it look totally kewl. P.S. --- If you win we split the prize -- tell your husband I said so --- to many boring days at work, discussing this with him via txt messages Prize? OH yeah, this is a contest We've been having so much fun (despite the banter), that I tend to forget how I got involved in this project! Link to comment
c_k_kuehne Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Prize? Prize ?? Oh yea we are suppose to have those -- sure glad everybody is focused on a long term pico and not a prize Eventually we'll get a couple of sponsors but I like the idea of a build contest instead of a prize contest. Link to comment
Amphitrite Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 Prize ?? Oh yea we are suppose to have those -- sure glad everybody is focused on a long term pico and not a prize Eventually we'll get a couple of sponsors but I like the idea of a build contest instead of a prize contest. I love the challenge of the build....but, cannot say I love sanding the glass with the belt sander....Extra Strength Excedrin Migrane anyone???? Link to comment
Artie1a Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 This bad boy is going to be rotating! I love the the idea. You have my vote for the most innovative thus far. Link to comment
c_k_kuehne Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 If the execution works out as well as the idea you might actually get my vote -- of course if Hawke found out he would be a bit upset. Link to comment
Deep Thief Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I'll have to see everyone's entries before I see who gets most innovative, but it's a cool concept for sure! Link to comment
c_k_kuehne Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 . Come now all a "." means is you were being an arse. and you could have just used the delete option. Link to comment
Deep Thief Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Come now all a "." means is you were being an arse. and you could have just used the delete option. or posting to the wrong thread Link to comment
c_k_kuehne Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 or posting to the wrong thread See now I was thinking the worst of you Link to comment
Deep Thief Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 See now I was thinking the worst of you Can't Imagine where you'd get that from Link to comment
Amphitrite Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 This bad boy is going to be rotating! I love the the idea. You have my vote for the most innovative thus far. I'm certainly excited about it. I've got the lazy susan and slip ring, now I'm waiting on the motor and other parts to come in. The hurry up and wait game is not one that I'm good at playing Don't tell my husband that I have an idea for another build....that's how I'm spending idle time...coming up with new ideas If the execution works out as well as the idea you might actually get my vote -- of course if Hawke found out he would be a bit upset. I'm enjoying watching all the builds, it amazes me how many unique ideas we have going in this contest. I have to say though, Hawke's idea is quite a clever one. Fashion meets Function at its finest! I'll have to see everyone's entries before I see who gets most innovative, but it's a cool concept for sure! I agree.....how's your build coming? Link to comment
c_k_kuehne Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 ........ I've got the lazy susan and slip ring, ..... This thread sucks without more pics. Let us see the lazy susan and slip ring. Link to comment
Apoptosis Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Prize ?? Oh yea we are suppose to have those -- sure glad everybody is focused on a long term pico and not a prize Eventually we'll get a couple of sponsors but I like the idea of a build contest instead of a prize contest. I am happy to participate for the sake of creating a beautiful pico. That is prize enough for me. Following along to your build. Link to comment
Amphitrite Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 You said pics???? Here you go... The Hawaiian dry rock: yet to meet a good scrubbing, hammer, and grinder Here is only part of the rotation equipment - the lazy susan, round panel, and slip ring The beginning of the prototype - BTW 1/4" glass is a pain to grind! The bottom of the protoype This is what the tank will look like, only using 1/8" double strength glass Shot from the top This is Napoleon...not part of the project, but a cutie that was just added to our 30 gallon Link to comment
c_k_kuehne Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Kewl Pics can't wait for the FTS -- so to speak Link to comment
pismo_reefer Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Napolean is adorable.... this tank has epic written all over it. Link to comment
.Newman. Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 agreed, that's a tank that can really show depth in w/e scape you use Link to comment
rickjg Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Thanks a million! I wondered if the glass drill bit would work. I'm still trying to decide how I'm going to construct the mountain.....it'll take two weeks to get the drill bit I need or two weeks for the silicone to set....patience - right? Here's a tank with a stand pipe return covered in LR http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...t&p=2636496 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...t&p=2723665 Where did your pics go? Link to comment
Amphitrite Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share Posted March 7, 2010 Here's a tank with a stand pipe return covered in LRhttp://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...t&p=2636496 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...t&p=2723665 Where did your pics go? This is awesome! Thanks! Uhhhhhh - can you not see the pics? They appear for me... Link to comment
Amphitrite Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 Masked and ready for the silicone "Raising" the tank A DIY hex tank is a true test of patience...... Link to comment
rickjg Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Good job on building the new tank, looks really clean. That's some big pipe, should be good for about 2,500 GPH Link to comment
Amphitrite Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 Thanks - I appreciate everyone's kind comments. This build has been an event of massive collaborative efforts thus far! When the bottom corner cracked yesterday during the sanding process and the prototype had to be torn down & silicone removed so that I could use that base for the final tank.....I was a bit frustrated . Now we just wait and see if it holds water Good job on building the new tank, looks really clean. That's some big pipe, should be good for about 2,500 GPH Wanted to make sure the corals had LOTS of flow lol! Link to comment
.Newman. Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 o man, good luck with your struggle ! Link to comment
Amphitrite Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 o man, good luck with your struggle ! It's all good....I have plenty of play time to work out any kinks, plus I'm seeing a cute little cube pico in the near future with the remaining panes from the "prototype" Link to comment
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