Task list for year old tank build

[Centerline]

Welp I have a bunch of time this weekend - starting in about an hour. My year plus old tank build is killing me and I finally have some time. IF I can get the whole thing done over the weekend Ill be down to cycling and a finishing touches next week. So here is the list.

1. Pull Spectra apart and lengthen cords
2. Change D70 screws out
3. Drill holes in wall for cable pass through
4. Mount Spectra and pull light cords
5. Mount XHOs and pull cords
6. Clean wall and floor
7. Drill wall ports for water, drain, air, chiller
8. Bulkhead new holes
9. Drill Reefer Stand for incoming / outgoing water and air
10. Epoxy holes and add grommets
11. Silicone all internal seams on reefer stand
12. Drill hole in reefer for pump to feed 25 gl tanks (one manifold / need 1.25" to 1" T)
13. Drill hole for return from 25 gallon tanks (one manifold / need 1" to 1.25" T or adapter)
14. Move stand back in place. Level & shim stand
15. Vacuum and clean tank
16. Cut vent 7"x13" openings on 25gl stands
17. Cut vent 7"x13" opening on 525 stand
18. Epoxy edges of vent openings.
19. Silicone all internal seams on 25gl tank stands
20. Build feed manifold for 25gl tanks
21. Build return manifold for 25gl tanks
22. Attach both feed and return manifolds for 25gl tanks
23. Place level and shim 25gl tank stands
24. Attach 25gl tank stands to 525 stand
25. Check that everything is level and plum
26. Remove tank pads from top of 25gl stands
27. Attach appropriately sized tank mats to top of 25gl tank stands.
28. Attach factory plumbing to 525
29. Attach barbed hose fitting to return pump
30. Fill and drain 525 5-6 times
31. Fill 525 and check for leaks over 24 hours.

Anybody care to speculate how much Ill get done?

 

[TheAquarian]

Your screwed, better luck next year!

 

[Centerline]

Your screwed, better luck next year!

No Sir! Down to number 4 on the list and have made some headway with several other items.
Check this out!

 

[TheAquarian]

It’s a start, clock is ticking

 

[VR28man]

Following. How did it go?

 

[Centerline]

Following. How did it go?

So not that great LOL. My wife chided me about the effort every hour or so and pointed out that being OCD on every little thing would end in failure. She was correct but not completely. I got about 10 of the items done by Sunday night but really started to fail when it came to plumbing. Our HomeDepot just didn't have all the stuff I needed - placed an order for all of the valves and fittings I needed today and am currently double checking that the tanks are all level with each other before I fasten them together. Drilled all the holes through the walls this afternoon as well and made a decision to move the chiller to the garage for more storage space under one of the 25s. The upside is that I have made more progress in the last few days than in the last year. I hate taking time off from my business but it has to be done now and then. May take tomorrow off as well. Having all that gear just sitting there has been killing me.

 

[TheAquarian]

I tell my wife “I don’t have OCD, I have CDO which it just like OCD only it’s in alphabetical order as it should be.”

 

[Centerline]

I tell my wife “I don’t have OCD, I have CDO which it just like OCD only it’s in alphabetical order as it should be.”

LOL - Ill be able to use that line in the next hour as I'm be accused of being OCD! And of course, you certainly called it "screwed"!