Diggler's Weird 90 Gallon Reef Tank

[DirtDiggler2823]

Keeping my fingers crossed!

I'm just sitting here watching it fill right now. I'm confident in my plumbing, but this is the first run for the sump itself. It should be good. I'm gonna see how much flow it can take with no media in the filter cups.

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

One of the gate valves failed right out of the box. I'll drain the tank and see if I can tighten it up, if not, then I'll have to get a new union and gate valve. Ugh.

 

[Diamond1]

OOoo that sucks!

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

OOoo that sucks!

Yeah. I was able to tighten it up quite a bit, which is kinda alarming that it got through QC like that. Either way, time to refill and see how it holds up. I also left a review for the vendor on amazon, so hopefully if it needs to be replaced, I can eat least get them to eat the cost of their defective product.

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Yeah. I was able to tighten it up quite a bit, which is kinda alarming that it got through QC like that. Either way, time to refill and see how it holds up. I also left a review for the vendor on amazon, so hopefully if it needs to be replaced, I can eat least get them to eat the cost of their defective product.

Yep, gate valve is busted. Thankfully I can rebuild that part, but I'm not excited about the delay to the build.

 

[Diamond1]

Have you checked all of them for the same problem?

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Have you checked all of them for the same problem?

I only have 2 and the other is fine so far. Things happen, that is why we build smart, and test. Not excited about losing that union though, but that's the cost of doing business. Better now then when I have stock in the thing.

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

I only have 2 and the other is fine so far. Things happen, that is why we build smart, and test. Not excited about losing that union though, but that's the cost of doing business. Better now then when I have stock in the thing.

The vendor is issuing a refund, and i ordered new parts. Tough part is gonna be determining how much of the existing pipe i can save with my cutter.

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Pulled the busted gate valve and opened it up, it was cracked where one of the gaskets sits, which allowed it to leak. I have the new one in place, and I'm giving it another go.

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Did a quick test, and the danged UV sterilizer is leaking. No big deal though, another drain, and maybe some teflon tape, and it should be good. It does highlight the need for a ball valve on those lines in case i need to make repairs.

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Test #2. Let me know what ya'll think. I did adjust the standpipe to make it a little more quiet.

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

and now it's quiet @Diamond1

 

[Diamond1]

Looks great!!

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

Looks great!!

Thanks! I'll probably crank everything all the way up to see how much flow i can get.

 

[Diamond1]

It's always exciting when a plan comes together.

Are you planning on wave makers too?

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

It's always exciting when a plan comes together.

Are you planning on wave makers too?

I haven't seen any plans for diy wavemakers, but if they are cost effective, I'm down.

 

[Diamond1]

I'm looking into modding some Jebaos to run off my reef pi. If it works I'll let you know.

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

I'm looking into modding some Jebaos to run off my reef pi. If it works I'll let you know.

I've been holding my breath for a reef-pi controlled wavemaker set. Now i have to hang my lights, finish the danged reef-pi, set up my rodi filter and the storage containers, and then finally add my rockwork. Honestly, it's not all that much in the grand scheme. Let me know how those wavemakers work. I'm super interested.

 

[DirtDiggler2823]

http://benkrasnow.blogspot.com/2009/03/diy-wave-maker-plans.html?m=1

 

[Diamond1]

http://benkrasnow.blogspot.com/2009/03/diy-wave-maker-plans.html?m=1

Very nice.
I'm hoping that @Ranjib and crew can figure out what's needed to support the wavemakers in the reef pi software so that the pumps can be run in different modes. Since I can't do any of the programing I can only do off and on at set intervals.