75gal build

Wildman · Sep 4, 2013

Thanks everyone.

Joey, I used Hydrolic Water Stop. I will have to look at the bag tonight for the brand. I did a lot of research and decided to go this route because of the fast cure and short cure process. With this product you have no PH spike. First I tried putting spray foam on egg crate and then covering it with the cement mixture. It was easier to get the shpaes I wanted but didn't cover the foam well so I tossed it. This is just cement and oyster shell over egg crate. It makes a very realistic texture. I could have spent more time and created better shapes but wanted to get the tank going. The down side is a very short work time. Maybe 5 min or so per batch.

Wildman · Sep 5, 2013

Light fixture wiring 90% complete.

jmann124 · Sep 19, 2013

Ever figure out what brand you used?

CoryC · Sep 20, 2013

will the aluminum you used work as a heat sink? i'd like to build some custom aluminum covers when i attach my heat sinks to my sunpower.

Wildman · Sep 20, 2013

Joey, Sorry about that. It is Quickcrete "QuickWall". It does have fiberglass fiber in it. I used a torch to burn off any sticking out after it dried.

Cory, I have read repeatedly about people using it successfully as a heat sink as long as you use fans. This is what I went with on my build. If you are using it as a frame to hold a real heat sink I would be careful. I might use it to hold a 1" wide heat sink strip but would not use it as a frame for say more than one 5"X9" heat sink.

CoryC · Sep 20, 2013

i would just want to attach the 1.4" strip to my existing light fixture.

Wildman · Sep 20, 2013

In that case it would probably work fine.

Wildman · Dec 19, 2013

I have been working on some safety features lately.

Super excited about this.

This is actually a double float switch. One float switch in sump to shut off skimmer after a power outage one float switch on a DIY skimmate container then a toggle switch to shut off skimmer during cleaning.

Esage · Dec 19, 2013

Nice generator, I really need to get one.

timmcclure · Jan 3, 2015

Runner · Jan 4, 2015

Can't wait to see what you do with your next build at your new location.

Runner · Jan 7, 2015

timmcclure said:
Cool

BTW, Tim -- any particular reason you are dredging up ancient posts and commenting on them?

Chriscrna · Jan 7, 2015

Well hell......since this has been dredged up from the depths.....any updates?

Wildman · Jan 17, 2015

Haha wellll. The tank and inhabitants have been broken down and passed around to other members. We bought a new house and it wasn't ready for a tank so I don't have anything up presently. I have a great spot for a really big tank someday. Lots to do on the house first.
I had to leave the generator too! I was not happy.