New Tanks Build

H@rry · Mar 20, 2009

We're getting three new tanks. 2 180s and a 120. I'll try to keep this thread posted as we progress (or fail to progress).

To start off with, this is where they will go.

This is what it looks like today

We installed 2 30 amp circuits with GFCIs.

We should get the stands/cabinets installed on Monday. Stay tuned.

Chris22582 · Mar 20, 2009

cant wait to see it.

Mariner · Mar 20, 2009

Wow Harry, you've gone reefin' crazy man. Where are you getting the energy for all this? Mary Ruth must be slipping some Geritol in your hot toddy! :tongue:
Mariner

pakora · Mar 20, 2009

lol i like how all that stuff just vanished

H@rry · Mar 21, 2009

pakora said:
lol i like how all that stuff just vanished

It didn't "just vanish"! We had to get pretty involved in the process.

H@rry · Mar 22, 2009

Here's the stands under construction @ Ocea.

Mariner · Mar 22, 2009

Exciting! So, are they still supposed to install the cabinetry tomorrow? What's the schedule on getting the tanks?
Mariner

H@rry · Mar 22, 2009

The news as of today is that the cabinets will be delayed until Tuesday. After the stands are set up the tanks will be delivered several days later. Then the canopies several days after that.

H@rry · Mar 22, 2009

Sorry, duplicate post.

TritonsGarden · Mar 23, 2009

can't wait to see them up and running Harry! But you are going to be very tired?...... I know Jack and I are...LOL maybe Mary Ruth can send us some of the energy drink she is making for you to us????LOL

rarelyseriousb · Mar 23, 2009

following this

mheaven · Mar 23, 2009

looking good,thats a serious setup.

M@ryRuth · Mar 24, 2009

The "stuff" in the first picture is now scattered all around the house. We may have to hire a moving company before this is over. Sorry, there is no energy drink - the mess and having to find a pathway from one place to the next is our motivation. It will be great to get the new tanks in operation and the crippled 225 gal tank out of the house.

mltascp · Mar 24, 2009

LOL! It amazing how you can move stuff from one room to another. Some times when I get ambitious and think I am going to organize my closets I end up just moving the mess to another room or closet.
I can't wait to see your new setup. You can finally redo those floors.

H@rry · Mar 25, 2009

The cabinets came today. The tanks are due Monday. Then the canopies a week or so later. When I get the tanks set I can start on the plumbing.

These are "pocket screws". There must be 700 of them! This is pure craftsmanship.

Mariner · Mar 25, 2009

Wowie Harry, that's looking awesome. And, although I don't know much about woodworking, I'd say you're comment about the craftsmanship is right on.
Mariner

TritonsGarden · Mar 25, 2009

Wow those are nice!!! What type of subfloor do you have H@rry? That's a lot of weight in one spot.

Jack

H@rry · Mar 25, 2009

TritonsGarden said:
Wow those are nice!!! What type of subfloor do you have H@rry? That's a lot of weight in one spot.

Jack

Concrete slab.

mltascp · Mar 25, 2009

All I can say is WOW! I can't wait to see these up and running!!!

8BALL_99 · Mar 26, 2009

Looks Good H@rry. Looking at the stand in place Makes it much eaiser to picture the tanks. Pocket screws work pretty good. Thats how I built my 92 Gallon stand and canopy. They are much faster then using biscuit joints. You can also get by without glue in most cases if you want. Only one thing. If I were you id paint the inside and probably lay some pond liner or some FRP on the floor of the stand. Thats a lot of stand

. I'd do what I could to keep it from getting water damage

Will