907 Tank & Stand Build - 55 Gallon

[That Crusso Kid]

I just wanted to get you fired up first.

Whatcha think of the plan so far Mr. @crusso1993 ?

It’s too late. The damage is done. I don’t care anymore. You are dead to me.

 

[That Crusso Kid]

This is what the work of a true master looks like people- soak it in...

I am now going to be twitching all day. Thanks for that.

 

[907_Reefer]

This is what the work of a true master looks like people- soak it in...

 

[Reefering1]

I am now going to be twitching all day. Thanks for that.

Just focus on the neat dosing lines...

 

[That Crusso Kid]

Just focus on the neat dosing lines...

Darn you. Darn you to hell!

 

[907_Reefer]

Just focus on the neat dosing lines...

Maybe you should put the car battery closer to the sump, just incase..

 

[Reefering1]

Darn you. Darn you to hell!

This is reponsible for opening/ closing the canopy door via pneumatics. Its cool because it knows where the door is and opens or closes based on that by pushing the same button. So it has to hold the solenoid until door is open(you don't hold the button just quick push) and will only close if it is fully open. Push the button twice and it locks the door until a magnet is passed by the reed switch on top..

better?

 

[JoJosReef]

This is what the work of a true master looks like people- soak it in...

I do enjoy contemporary art.

 

[Reefering1]

I do enjoy contemporary art.

A gentleman and a scholar..

 

[Stang67]

This is what the work of a true master looks like people- soak it in...

 

[Reefering1]

Just focus on the neat dosing lines...

 

[tharbin]

My arm can be twisted

Going to start by adding 2 new circuits (?), got room in the breaker panel. I dont do electrical so will probably be tagging people like @tharbin for advice . GFCI, no GFCI, etc...

There are dozens, perhaps hundreds of people on R2R that know more about residential electrical than I do. That said I would run two independent GFCI circuits to the tank area. I would also have the return(s) on one circuit and the flow pumps on the other circuit. I also like to put cheap outdoor outlet covers over the outlets to add a little more protection.

 

[tharbin]

Thanks Stoney!

GFCI outlets over GFCI circuits? Breaker panel is no issue to get to for resets.

I was reading one article that suggested auto-reset breakers as well..?

Lights on one circuit due to draw/wattage? Of course I dont have an equipment list yet for calculation. My first thought was to split equipment, if it fits with controller setup, half lights/pumps/heater on one and half on the other.

I prefer to split circuits based first on criticality. GFCI devices can fail so I like to split my flow (which I consider the most critical outside of temperature) across circuits. I don't know that there is a real advantage to a GFCI breaker over a GFCI outlet on a dedicated circuit. Maybe there is.

 

[tharbin]

Ohhhh… I see how it is now. I tell you I’d be willing to lend a hand and get thrown overboard for the likes of @tharbin. That’s it, mister! No wiring for you!

The wiring ****.

--edit--
Oh well, the PC filter says I can't do a twist on an old Seinfeld skit.

 

[Jasonak]

This is what the work of a true master looks like people- soak it in...

Thank you I knew I wasnt the only one :)

 

[stoney7713]

Thanks Stoney!

GFCI outlets over GFCI circuits? Breaker panel is no issue to get to for resets.

I was reading one article that suggested auto-reset breakers as well..?

Lights on one circuit due to draw/wattage? Of course I dont have an equipment list yet for calculation. My first thought was to split equipment, if it fits with controller setup, half lights/pumps/heater on one and half on the other.

I guess it all depends on what you want, I don't care about seeing a GFCI outlet on the wall, the breakers are more expensive, used in longer runs, personally I like throwing one in the box for the kid's rooms, (Fork in outlet!)lol.

Anything downstream from the GFCI outlet would be protected too. If your install new outlets might as well go with double gang box and 4 outlets, GFCI outlet and standard outlet on the load side of it. Be sure to get 20amp GFCI and outlets.

Guestimate, 8ft tank, 300w per light, one light about every 18 inches would be 12.5amps.

You could add a bit more equipment on that with a 20amp breaker, 12g romex, just depends on equipment. Lights are just the heaviest load, just figure up the amps, watts/volts=amps, and give yourself some room.

 

[stoney7713]

I'm not an electrician by trade, just a DIY enthusiast.

Almost have to be in this hobby...lol

 

[Reefering1]

Thank you I knew I wasnt the only one :)

Pics please!

 

[907_Reefer]

Appreciate the tips fellas!

 

[That Crusso Kid]

The wiring ****.

--edit--
Oh well, the PC filter says I can't do a twist on an old Seinfeld skit.

Don’t feel bad. I, too, received a correction for the same word. However, I was using the word in a historical meaning of a very real defected German foot soldier.

Also, I hope that @907_Reefer sees this and realizes I am replying to you on his thread because you are a good man and would never throw me overboard. He is still dead to me.