Sam's Oceanic 120 - DIY solutions

Projects with Sam · Nov 1, 2022

2 kids home sick 102 fever & tossing cookies... Tank god no COVID or RSV. *knocks on wood*

N1tew0lf1212 · Nov 1, 2022

Hope they feel better soon bro

rmorris_14 · Nov 1, 2022

Projects with Sam said:
2 kids home sick 102 fever & tossing cookies... Tank god no COVID or RSV. *knocks on wood*

My youngest had this a week ago.....

Projects with Sam · Nov 1, 2022

rmorris_14 said:
My youngest had this a week ago.....

I think it was the towns' quietest Halloween. Over 1/2 the kids out sick @ school... We all did a bunch of group autumn activities... Night hike for the Girls (Brownies) at Morton Arboretum, Overnight trip with the girls to Camp Tecumseh in Brookston In. (Prairie Guides), Overnight trip with the boys to Camp Tecumseh in Brookston In. (Praire Guides)...
we didn't even go trick or treating...
The kids' candy are lozenges ;D
will make it up to them.

Max Funkner · Nov 2, 2022

Hi Sam,
Is there any chance to direct message/email you?

tbrown · Nov 2, 2022

Max Funkner said:
Hi Sam,
Is there any chance to direct message/email you?

Projects with Sam · Nov 2, 2022

vacuumed out all the red cyano I could then scrubbed the GHA, then siphoned out all the detritus at the bottom of the tank, then passed out at my desk trying to do 3d designs... got to bed before my wife woke up so I don't think she noticed. Kids still sick... got more books and video games from the library.

tbrown · Nov 2, 2022

I slept downstairs on the couch the last couple of nights because of my chest congestion. I made a comment last night about it and apparently my wife didn't even realize...

Flameback Pair · Nov 2, 2022

Projects with Sam said:
I think it was the towns' quietest Halloween. Over 1/2 the kids out sick @ school... We all did a bunch of group autumn activities... Night hike for the Girls (Brownies) at Morton Arboretum, Overnight trip with the girls to Camp Tecumseh in Brookston In. (Prairie Guides), Overnight trip with the boys to Camp Tecumseh in Brookston In. (Praire Guides)...
we didn't even go trick or treating...
The kids' candy are lozenges ;D
will make it up to them.

@Projects with Sam glad my son is out of the house. Don't really miss the days of curtain climbing and Crayons on the wall! Although didn't have too much of that, Brock was an only child and a good one at that!

Flameback Pair · Nov 2, 2022

Sam, @Projects with Sam what do you think of this project? See article in link. Might be a good way to splash proof any kind of battery operated power tool for use around the reef.

Can You Use a Cordless Drill in the Rain? A Guide to Safety!

Get tips on using a cordless drill in the rain safely. Learn how to waterproof your drill, protect yourself & equipment, and maintain power tools.

housetechlab.com

Projects with Sam · Nov 2, 2022

powers2001 said:
Sam, @Projects with Sam what do you think of this project? See article in link. Might be a good way to splash proof any kind of battery operated power tool for use around the reef.

Can You Use a Cordless Drill in the Rain? A Guide to Safety!

Get tips on using a cordless drill in the rain safely. Learn how to waterproof your drill, protect yourself & equipment, and maintain power tools.

housetechlab.com

if its a brushless motor getting wet shouldn't be an issue.
a lot of hobbyists just put the motor right into the water.
I think its mainly corrosion over time that does the damage.
interesting spray; I've used the dielectric grease before.
Cant hurt to waterproof your tools but I try to keep all that stuff away from my tanks and to not leave it out in the rain.

Not much countertop space in my fish closet for my drills.

Projects with Sam · Nov 2, 2022

Added about a cup of phyto this morning to the tanks and am happy to mention that it outcompete the cyano and the tank is still clean. I have a few gallons of phyto now so I'll be hitting that hard.