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Acrylics Project - 70g FW Sump

Discussion in 'Archive' started by Turbo's Aquatics, Mar 11, 2012.

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  1. Mar 31, 2012 #21
    Turbo's Aquatics West Des Moines, IA, USA

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    Ok...

    bottom pinned and shimmed

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    While I was waiting for my help...

    Rough cut filter sock holder and bio drip tray

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    cross braces and tray walls

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    mock-up for fit test

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    Fits perfect

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    rounded corners for ease of removal (back filter sock is hard to get to)

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    Bottom cross braces bonded in place!

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    Right about as I finished this up, Mike showed up. Bottom on!

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    is that better?
     
  2. Mar 31, 2012 #22
    Craig

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    uhm WOW I'm speachless right now....
     
  3. Mar 31, 2012 #23
    Turbo's Aquatics West Des Moines, IA, USA

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    I forgot to tell you that I charge extra for making you speechless /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif
     
  4. Mar 31, 2012 #24
    Craig

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    DOH!
     
  5. Mar 31, 2012 #25
    Craig

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    Is the Probe holder in yet or will you do that after the bottom is all finished off? Can't wait to get this in my hands to see it in person and post pics of it all setup!
     
  6. Mar 31, 2012 #26
    Turbo's Aquatics West Des Moines, IA, USA

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    Yeah I need to know where you want that. That's a simple thing to make
     
  7. Mar 31, 2012 #27
    Craig

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    Anywhere I'm not too picky. Maybe front wall offset of the auto drain bulkhead. Only needs 3 openings as I will atmost have 3 probes. To begin with will be the PH probe and my heater probe from my Ranco Temp controller.
    Craig
     
  8. Mar 31, 2012 #28
    Turbo's Aquatics West Des Moines, IA, USA

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    Do you have an exact measurement of what you need for the diameter of the hole? I always forget to write down the standard probe dimension.
     
  9. Mar 31, 2012 #29
    Craig

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    If you could do the following 2@ 1/2" and 1@ 1/4" would be awesome about 4" off the bottom of the sump. The CO2 probe is 1/2" and the Heater probe is 1/4" plus this would leave me one extra 1/2" for what ever comes up in the future.

    Craig
     
  10. Apr 1, 2012 #30
    Turbo's Aquatics West Des Moines, IA, USA

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    other 4 trays made
    2 of each of these
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    larger one is the bio drip tray and the smaller one goes on top of the filter socks.
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    Gotta drill the holes next.
     
  11. Apr 1, 2012 #31
    Craig

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    Awesome...
     
  12. Apr 1, 2012 #32
    Turbo's Aquatics West Des Moines, IA, USA

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    Trays are all done.

    bio drip trays

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    filter sock drip trays

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    view through drain bulkhead

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    a couple of filter socks in place with the drip tray on them

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    only things left to do:

    Flush trim bottom
    Round the vertical corners and top/euro
    Flame polish the trays & take edges off baffles and holes (otherwise this stuff it worse than paper cuts)
    and...deliver
     
  13. Apr 1, 2012 #33
    Waverz

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    That is probably one of the best sumps I have ever seen.

    Great job Bud!

    I do gotta ask though, how much? Ball park price is fine.
     
  14. Apr 1, 2012 #34
    Turbo's Aquatics West Des Moines, IA, USA

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    I priced this one at $575 but considering the additional time for the trays and bars etc I probably would have charged a little more. live and learn!
     
  15. Apr 2, 2012 #35
    Craig

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    My precious... I hear Menards calling me tomorrow so I can start plumbing this up once I get it under the stand.
     
  16. Apr 2, 2012 #36
    Turbo's Aquatics West Des Moines, IA, USA

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    I wish I had time to stop at the Marion Menards tomorrow...
     
  17. Apr 3, 2012 #37
    Turbo's Aquatics West Des Moines, IA, USA

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    Done!

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    racks flame polished

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    loaded up!

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  18. Apr 3, 2012 #38
    Craig

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    Woot! I know where you are headed I bet...
     
  19. Apr 3, 2012 #39
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  20. Apr 3, 2012 #40
    ThyRaven

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    Cant wait to see that monster under the stand and in operation. Looks sweet Bud!
     
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