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Thanks Chris- LOVE the calculator!
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Thanks Brandon :)
Strangely, I've heard the term insane quite frequently as of late :lalala:
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Happiness is....40 amps of dedicated circuits :)
Waterproof covers are on the way for all outlets close to the tank.
Waterproof covers are on the way for all outlets close to the tank.
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Thanks Lucas - Me Too :)
The rest of the electrical components were delivered. In addition to the Apex EB8s which will manage all the devices that need to be controlled,
1400VA UPS for critical systems (controller, water movement and emergency heat.) I like the APC Smart-UPS line as you can adjust the input sensitivity to compensate for the "dirty"power output of my generator.
All circuits will be protected by a individual auto-resetting GFCIs
Trip Lite all metal commercial, 20 outlet power strip will power all the non-Apex items
Cabling will be run in 2.25" cable chase
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Progress continues albeit, slowly.
I spoke w/Steve at GLA - They are behind largely due to the weather. They plan on starting on my tank and sump this week. Delivery should be less than 2 weeks away.
I've been working through how to handle GAC and GFO. I wanted fluidized reactors with small footprints that can be easily plumbed using the manifold. Perhaps most importantly, as these require frequent maintenance, I was looking for the easiest-to-service options. I decided on a pair of the the Vertex RX-U 2.5L
These will run ROX0.8 and BRS HiCap GFO.
I've been torn between using a Kalk reactor or large still-well. I've decided to use 40 gallon brute which will be located next to the saltwater station. This removes more equipment from the cabinet, lessens maintenance and allows for the addition of vinegar to the ATO Kalk if desired.
I've also started acquiring livestock - The Mid Michigan Swap was a great success and I picked up more then 40 SPS and Acan frags. I also placed large orders with Pacific East Aquaculture and found some stunning Acans at Mr.Coral. All combined there are more than 100 new additions to the grow out tank en-route.
I spoke w/Steve at GLA - They are behind largely due to the weather. They plan on starting on my tank and sump this week. Delivery should be less than 2 weeks away.
I've been working through how to handle GAC and GFO. I wanted fluidized reactors with small footprints that can be easily plumbed using the manifold. Perhaps most importantly, as these require frequent maintenance, I was looking for the easiest-to-service options. I decided on a pair of the the Vertex RX-U 2.5L
These will run ROX0.8 and BRS HiCap GFO.
I've been torn between using a Kalk reactor or large still-well. I've decided to use 40 gallon brute which will be located next to the saltwater station. This removes more equipment from the cabinet, lessens maintenance and allows for the addition of vinegar to the ATO Kalk if desired.
I've also started acquiring livestock - The Mid Michigan Swap was a great success and I picked up more then 40 SPS and Acan frags. I also placed large orders with Pacific East Aquaculture and found some stunning Acans at Mr.Coral. All combined there are more than 100 new additions to the grow out tank en-route.
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Each individual circuit will have a separate GFCI covering all devices. I divided things up for maximum redundancy, load balancing and to leverage critical needs on the UPS. The power plan is below....
Circuit #1 (20Amp) ~800W
Tripp Light commercial 20 outlet metal power strip on Tower Shock Buster auto resetting GFI
1-7 7X - Kessil 360WE LED lights (7X90W=630W)
8 - CaRx feed pump - 50W
9 - Apex power plug (for power fail sensing) - 10W
10 - CaRx mixing pump - 50W
11 - MP60 - 60W (Vortech battery backup)
12 - MP60 - 60W (Vortech battery backup)
13- 20 - Future Use
Circuit #2 (20 Amp - Saltwater station) ~780W
EB8 on GFCI outlet
1 - Waveline DC12000 Mixing/Transfer pump - 170W
2 - Aquatec 8800 RO Boost Pump - 110W
3 - ASW Heater/300W
4 - AWC Masterflex Pump - 100W
5 - ATO/Kalk Pump (YTBD)
6-8 Future Use
Circuit #3 (15 Amp) (1400VA APC SmartUPS) ~ 495W
EB8 on Tower Shock Buster auto resetting GFI -
1 - Fluval SP6 return pump - 135W
2 - Heater/300W (set at 76f/78f)
3 - WP-60 - 60W
4 - 8 Future Use
Circuit #4 (20 Amp) ~590W
EB8 on Tower Shock Buster auto resetting GFI
1 - Heater/300W (set at 77f/79f)
2 - Vertex Vectra Skimmer neck cleaner - 20W
3 - BK Skimmer - 50W
4 - Cabinet lights - 50W
5 - WP-60 - 60W
6 - Fuge/Frag light - 90W
7 - Moon lights - 10W
8 - AP Digital CO2 regulator - 10W
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Thanks Jeff - I'm looking forward to actually getting the tank :)
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I had time to un-box and inspect the Vertex media reactors.
My initial reaction is that of disappointment.
Both units were received from BRS having been opened with the seals broken
The top O-ring on one unit is damaged, the O-ring on the other unit was badly twisted.
Although difficult to see in the photo, the section where the downtube and O-ring mates with the top-lid is badly scarred which, if left unpolished, I imaging would quickly destroy the O-ring.
One unit was supplied with a spare main O-ring (seen in the bottom of the right unit) whereas the other contained no spare.
My greatest disappointment is the overall design of the unit. I was willing to pay a premium for these as I had hoped they would provide the simplest/fastest cleaning and media replacement. The downtube O-ring has to be engaged 4 times for each cleaning and media replacement as both the top lid and top diffuser plate must be removed over the very tight-fitting O-ring on the downtube. It's very tedious to do. Based on the fact one O-ring was received damaged and the other twisted - Even with proper lubrication, it will seemingly result in a very short life and far too-frequent O-ring replacement.
I'll reach out to BRS and see how they and Vertex will handle the issues before determining if I keep these, or return them and choose alternate reactors.
My initial reaction is that of disappointment.
Both units were received from BRS having been opened with the seals broken
The top O-ring on one unit is damaged, the O-ring on the other unit was badly twisted.
Although difficult to see in the photo, the section where the downtube and O-ring mates with the top-lid is badly scarred which, if left unpolished, I imaging would quickly destroy the O-ring.
One unit was supplied with a spare main O-ring (seen in the bottom of the right unit) whereas the other contained no spare.
My greatest disappointment is the overall design of the unit. I was willing to pay a premium for these as I had hoped they would provide the simplest/fastest cleaning and media replacement. The downtube O-ring has to be engaged 4 times for each cleaning and media replacement as both the top lid and top diffuser plate must be removed over the very tight-fitting O-ring on the downtube. It's very tedious to do. Based on the fact one O-ring was received damaged and the other twisted - Even with proper lubrication, it will seemingly result in a very short life and far too-frequent O-ring replacement.
I'll reach out to BRS and see how they and Vertex will handle the issues before determining if I keep these, or return them and choose alternate reactors.
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Just heard from GLA, the tank is being built today and might be delivered as soon as this Sunday. :) I'm also having the back of the sump blacked out to minimize light leakage from partially un-skinned section of back of the stand.
RX-U 2.5L problems - I finally got a hold of BRS, they are shipping 2 replacement reactors. I also called Proline Aquatics (Vertex distributor) hoping to get a few replacement O-rings. They said they had none to sell currently as they needed them for warranty replacement. Apparently there as a manufacturing defect in some reactors where the O-ring channel was cut too shallow, resulting in a very tight fit and the O-ring being quickly destroyed.
Hopefully the replacements on the way from BRS won't be part of the defective group.
RX-U 2.5L problems - I finally got a hold of BRS, they are shipping 2 replacement reactors. I also called Proline Aquatics (Vertex distributor) hoping to get a few replacement O-rings. They said they had none to sell currently as they needed them for warranty replacement. Apparently there as a manufacturing defect in some reactors where the O-ring channel was cut too shallow, resulting in a very tight fit and the O-ring being quickly destroyed.
Hopefully the replacements on the way from BRS won't be part of the defective group.
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The Apex AFS and Crossover Diet finally came in...
I also wanted to clarify the Vertex media reactor open-box issue. BRS told me that they were opening and inspecting all the Vertex reactors as many had shipped without the unions. They were also kind to advance ship replacement reactors.
Thanks BRS!
I also wanted to clarify the Vertex media reactor open-box issue. BRS told me that they were opening and inspecting all the Vertex reactors as many had shipped without the unions. They were also kind to advance ship replacement reactors.
Thanks BRS!
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Glad to hear about the replacements. BRS is very good at what they do.
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I compiled the plumbing list to complete the saltwater station (feed and drain plumbed to the tank), CWC, and ATO along with the Bean Animal drain, return and manifold.
Here's the list of parts ordered through USPlastic and PVCFittingsOnline.
I sure hope I can remember where everything goes :)
Part# Count Type Description
24153 1 Each 3/4" MPT x 1/2" Insert PVC Reducing Adapter
62022 1 Each 3/4" NPT x 1/2" Hose ID Black HDPE Adapter
64809 1 Each 1/2" Tube ID x 3/4" NPT Black Nylon Threaded Adapter
64325 2 Each 1/2" Tube ID Black Natural Coupler
56524 3 50' Roll 1/2"ID x .728"OD Nylobrade® PVC Tubing
57470 40 Each .714" x .810" Snap Grip Clamps
64409 24 Each 1/2" Tube ID Natural Polypropylene Elbow
64431 3 Each 1/2" Tube ID Natural Polypropylene Y
64314 2 Each 3/4" Tube ID x 3/4" NPT Black Nylon Elbow
60474 1 Each Black Plastic Tubing Cutter
59036 6 Each 5/8" to 23/32" Holding Range T-Clip 1.72"W x 1.68"L x .80"H - #10 Screw Size
26325 20 Foot 1 1/4" Gray PVC Schedule 80 Pipe
26326 25 Foot 1 1/2" Gray PVC Schedule 80 Pipe
62283 3 Each 1/2" Hose Barb x 1/2" Hose Barb Par-Barb® Polypropylene Ball Valve
64349 1 Each 1/2" Tube ID Black Nylon Tee
58032 1 100' Roll 1/4" OD x .040" Wall Black LLDPE Tubing
28753 4 Each 1-1/2" PVC SCH40 90° Street Elbow Socket x Spigot
28087 1 Each Schedule 80; Gray 90 Deg Elbow PVC Socket 1-1/2"
28088 6 Each 1 1/2" Gray Sch 80 PVC 45° Elbow
28093 3 Each Schedule 80; Gray Union PVC Socket 1-1/2" Pipe Size
28072 1 Each Schedule 80; Gray 90 Deg Elbow PVC Socket 1-1/4"
28074 4 Each Schedule 80; Gray Tee PVC Socket 1-1/4" Pipe Size
64846 3 Each 1/2" Tube ID x 3/4" NPT PVDF Threaded Adapter
26086 3 Each 1-1/4" x 3/4" PVC Threaded Reducing Coupling
26122 1 Each 1-1/4" x 1" PVC Socket Reducing Coupling
60706 10 Foot 1-1/4" ID x 1.62" OD Reinforced Clear PVC Tubing w/Polyester Braid
27275 1 Each Schedule 80; Gray Female Adaptor Threaded X Socket 1-1/4" Pipe Size
24034 2 Each 1-1/4" PVC Adapter
57164 4 Each 1.123" x 1.296" Snap Grip Clamps
16501 1 Roll PTFE Thread Seal Tape, 1/2" x 100"
820-012 1 EA 1-1/4" Schedule 80 PVC Cross 820-012
S1720C12 1 EA 1-1/4" Clear PVC True Union Swing Check Valve - Socket
2022-015 1 EA 1 1/2" PVC Socket Gate Valve Spears 2022-015
2022-012 5 EA 1 1/4" PVC Socket Gate Valve Spears 2022-012
21105012 2 EA 1 1/4" PVC True Union Ball Valve 021105012
897012 3 EA 1-1/4" Schedule 80 PVC (S x S) Union 897-012
898012 1 EA 1-1/4" Schedule 80 PVC (FPT x FPT) Union 898-012
848012 1 EA 1-1/4" Schedule 80 PVC FPT Cap 848-012
Here's the list of parts ordered through USPlastic and PVCFittingsOnline.
I sure hope I can remember where everything goes :)
Part# Count Type Description
24153 1 Each 3/4" MPT x 1/2" Insert PVC Reducing Adapter
62022 1 Each 3/4" NPT x 1/2" Hose ID Black HDPE Adapter
64809 1 Each 1/2" Tube ID x 3/4" NPT Black Nylon Threaded Adapter
64325 2 Each 1/2" Tube ID Black Natural Coupler
56524 3 50' Roll 1/2"ID x .728"OD Nylobrade® PVC Tubing
57470 40 Each .714" x .810" Snap Grip Clamps
64409 24 Each 1/2" Tube ID Natural Polypropylene Elbow
64431 3 Each 1/2" Tube ID Natural Polypropylene Y
64314 2 Each 3/4" Tube ID x 3/4" NPT Black Nylon Elbow
60474 1 Each Black Plastic Tubing Cutter
59036 6 Each 5/8" to 23/32" Holding Range T-Clip 1.72"W x 1.68"L x .80"H - #10 Screw Size
26325 20 Foot 1 1/4" Gray PVC Schedule 80 Pipe
26326 25 Foot 1 1/2" Gray PVC Schedule 80 Pipe
62283 3 Each 1/2" Hose Barb x 1/2" Hose Barb Par-Barb® Polypropylene Ball Valve
64349 1 Each 1/2" Tube ID Black Nylon Tee
58032 1 100' Roll 1/4" OD x .040" Wall Black LLDPE Tubing
28753 4 Each 1-1/2" PVC SCH40 90° Street Elbow Socket x Spigot
28087 1 Each Schedule 80; Gray 90 Deg Elbow PVC Socket 1-1/2"
28088 6 Each 1 1/2" Gray Sch 80 PVC 45° Elbow
28093 3 Each Schedule 80; Gray Union PVC Socket 1-1/2" Pipe Size
28072 1 Each Schedule 80; Gray 90 Deg Elbow PVC Socket 1-1/4"
28074 4 Each Schedule 80; Gray Tee PVC Socket 1-1/4" Pipe Size
64846 3 Each 1/2" Tube ID x 3/4" NPT PVDF Threaded Adapter
26086 3 Each 1-1/4" x 3/4" PVC Threaded Reducing Coupling
26122 1 Each 1-1/4" x 1" PVC Socket Reducing Coupling
60706 10 Foot 1-1/4" ID x 1.62" OD Reinforced Clear PVC Tubing w/Polyester Braid
27275 1 Each Schedule 80; Gray Female Adaptor Threaded X Socket 1-1/4" Pipe Size
24034 2 Each 1-1/4" PVC Adapter
57164 4 Each 1.123" x 1.296" Snap Grip Clamps
16501 1 Roll PTFE Thread Seal Tape, 1/2" x 100"
820-012 1 EA 1-1/4" Schedule 80 PVC Cross 820-012
S1720C12 1 EA 1-1/4" Clear PVC True Union Swing Check Valve - Socket
2022-015 1 EA 1 1/2" PVC Socket Gate Valve Spears 2022-015
2022-012 5 EA 1 1/4" PVC Socket Gate Valve Spears 2022-012
21105012 2 EA 1 1/4" PVC True Union Ball Valve 021105012
897012 3 EA 1-1/4" Schedule 80 PVC (S x S) Union 897-012
898012 1 EA 1-1/4" Schedule 80 PVC (FPT x FPT) Union 898-012
848012 1 EA 1-1/4" Schedule 80 PVC FPT Cap 848-012
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A few updates...
- Another delay - GLA says the tank won't be delivered until next weekend.
- The replacement media reactors arrived and appear to be free of the O-ring defect.
- Since it seems it will be forever before the tank is ready for livestock, I ordered additional livestock for the grow out tank including a Monti collection, a large group of Acans and a bunch of misc frags.
- The ribbon LEDs to illuminate the cabinet arrived - 24 Watts of 6000K waterproof light
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