Building From Scratch

[ShakeyGizzard]

oops

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

Hey Jimmy, just read through your build thread. Nice job man!!
How hard is it to cut acrylic on a table saw? I need a skimmer stand.

I use an 80 tooth ( fine/finish) blade

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

Hey Jimmy, just read through your build thread. Nice job man!!
How hard is it to cut acrylic on a table saw? I need a skimmer stand.

I would use 1/4 inch (6mm) acrylic for that

 

[Rocks reef]

I appreciate it sir. I will attempt it on my own, if not, I'll politely ask (beg) you to make one!

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

I appreciate it sir. I will attempt it on my own, if not, I'll politely ask (beg) you to make one!

anytime

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

I appreciate it sir. I will attempt it on my own, if not, I'll politely ask (beg) you to make one!

I just might have the scraps laying around to make it, need your skimmer type so i can get dimensions and need from you the lowest and the highest it needs to be

 

[That Crusso Kid]

Yeah, so what's going on over here? Making people wait nearly a month for an update. Sheesh!

 

[That Crusso Kid]

I appreciate it sir. I will attempt it on my own, if not, I'll politely ask (beg) you to make one!

Any sort of progress on this project?

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

Any sort of progress on this project?

nothing moving in that area from what I can tell, lol. would love to build the skimmer stand, free of charge, just need specs on the skimmer

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

Moving forward with the feed timers to cut the powerheads and return pump off. The timer will turn the powerheads back on after 5 min. and the return pump on after 10 min. The button will be mounted on my controller cabinet . The button is a normally closed switch that will cycle power to the timers. This my way making things easier for the wife when feeding with out buying any Apex or Hydros controllers. I have about $40 in it

 

[That Crusso Kid]

Moving forward with the feed timers to cut the powerheads and return pump off. The timer will turn the powerheads back on after 5 min. and the return pump on after 10 min. The button will be mounted on my controller cabinet . The button is a normally closed switch that will cycle power to the timers. This my way making things easier for the wife when feeding with out buying any Apex or Hydros controllers. I have about $40 in it

This is excellent, Jimmy!

Being that you're into this type of stuff, I am surprised you've never built a reefpi for yourself. Or, maybe you have and I'm not aware of it.

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

This is excellent, Jimmy!

Being that you're into this type of stuff, I am surprised you've never built a reefpi for yourself. Or, maybe you have and I'm not aware of it.

not yet

 

[That Crusso Kid]

not yet

If/when you do, you will want to go to the newest thread about it. There is still a mountain of great info and things one could learn, in the original thread, but much of it has become outdated.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/reefpi-update-raspberry-pi-os-trixie-64bit.1142965/

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

If/when you do, you will want to go to the newest thread about it. There is still a mountain of great info and things one could learn, in the original thread, but much of it has become outdated.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/reefpi-update-raspberry-pi-os-trixie-64bit.1142965/

Still messing around with a programmable logic controller (PLC) like what we use to automate were I work at. Its a stand alone and easily goes back online after power interruptions. Trying to get a way to interact across the internet with the controller after a power interruption. The PLC will restart and function normally after the power comes back on. A laptop is used for monitoring and editing programs with it, but going back online with the controller if the laptop powers down is the issue. A battery backup for the laptop would buy time .

 

[That Crusso Kid]

Still messing around with a programmable logic controller (PLC) like what we use to automate were I work at. Its a stand alone and easily goes back online after power interruptions. Trying to get a way to interact across the internet with the controller after a power interruption. The PLC will restart and function normally after the power comes back on. A laptop is used for monitoring and editing programs with it, but going back online with the controller if the laptop powers down is the issue. A battery backup for the laptop would buy time .

PLC... even better!

Another reefer I know has implemented PLC on his system. @mattgsa

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

I lost my Isochrysis galbana Phyto culture. It should have been an overnight ship plus i seem to have beat it to death with aggressive aeration. Thats cool, will try another user friendly culture to try and get a blended phyto for my tanks

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

Have my brine shrimp started today, starting with a gallon jug, will see how it goes raising to adults. feeding phyto when young then spirulina. This may add variety to my fish diet, but brine shrimp don't offer much as adults in the nutrient department.

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

Have decided to install the Orphek Natura iCon light on my 40B tank. I ordered some 40/40 extruded aluminum for the DIY mount. The mount will be attached to the back of the stand.

 

[tharbin]

Have decided to install the Orphek Natura iCon light on my 40B tank. I ordered some 40/40 extruded aluminum for the DIY mount. The mount will be attached to the back of the stand.

I'm looking forward to seeing that setup.

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

Finished up the one button push for feed mode controlling the powerheads, return pump, and UV light. powerheads are off for 5 min. , the UV and return pump are off for 10 min.