my upgrade journal/journey

[smitten with ocean life]

ok. i was wondering why it has two return pumps

 

[UncommonSense]

ok. i was wondering why it has two return pumps

It’s a good thing! Two smaller pumps mean you can likely plumb the UV in-line on one!

 

[smitten with ocean life]

hows your tank doing remi? you liking the new set up?

 

[Remi]

hows your tank doing remi? you liking the new set up?

The light just go on slowly all seems OK. Yes I enjoy it a lot as it is exactly the size I wanted 72/25/16. I can touch the sand everywhere just by standing around. Only thing is the white cabinet was not available. Tomorrow morning, I am leaving for 19 days so today I need to test all parameters to adjust if needed.
What a sump you have, it seems perfect. A bit challenging initially but it will bring for sure great result.

 

[smitten with ocean life]

i hope so remi. thank you! im glad youre happy with yours

 

[smitten with ocean life]

i want to get new power bars to replace the ones i have now. they are pretty old. anyone have a certain kind that they feel are a good way to go?

 

[UncommonSense]

i want to get new power bars to replace the ones i have now. they are pretty old. anyone have a certain kind that they feel are a good way to go?

Belkin has always treated me well… but, an even better bet is any power strip which has individual outlets in a metal casing, vs. the all molded plastic power strips (fire safety)!

The good ones look like this:

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Belkin has always treated me well… but, an even better bet is any power strip which has individual outlets in a metal casing, vs. the all molded plastic power strips (fire safety)!

The good ones look like this:

Do you know how much you paid for that one? I've been wanting to swap out all of my power strips

 

[smitten with ocean life]

perfect! ill start looking around!

 

[UncommonSense]

Do you know how much you paid for that one? I've been wanting to swap out all of my power strips

I think this particular one is around $30 at ace, they are available from many retailers for $20-$50-ish though!

There are also rack mounted power strips, and 3-6+ ft long spaced-plug strips built in similar ways!

 

[smitten with ocean life]

well pooh. ice cap emailed back and said they dont sell parts.... weird

 

[UncommonSense]

well pooh. ice cap emailed back and said they dont sell parts.... weird

What part(s) do you need? I do dabble in acrylic fsbrication!

 

[smitten with ocean life]

well unfortunately, its a power bar! or whatever they plug into. that and the pump. so off to look for parts! i wonder if i can just put any old pump on there

 

[UncommonSense]

well unfortunately, its a power bar! or whatever they plug into. that and the pump. so off to look for parts! i wonder if i can just put any old pump on there

You can just put any old pump in there, ideally; check the old pump… it will have a label with a model number somewhere on it at least… this will tell you factory pump specs so you can swap for a suitably sized replacement!

The power bar is likely to be one or several 12-24v DC “power bricks” — this/these are likely for the lights, they may or may not have a label listing their voltage and draw; allowing you to source a generic replacement power brick of suitable output!

 

[smitten with ocean life]

well, thats the problem. its missing the pump. and i cant find anything on this thing that says which model it is. fun times. oh well i figure it out!

 

[UncommonSense]

well, thats the problem. its missing the pump. and i cant find anything on this thing that says which model it is. fun times. oh well i figure it out!

Can you post a photo of the plumbing going into the ATS, and the size of the screen/slot in the pipe the screen goes in? — I can probably make an educated guess to get you going in the right direction!

 

[smitten with ocean life]

ok going by the measurements it looks to be the medium one

 

[UncommonSense]

ok going by the measurements it looks to be the medium one

So ~500gph on the pump, and 24vDC, 1A power brick! (2x12W lights, 24vDC)

https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/m...6XejB0YDqkB6Vrrofarw8I0j9-GdtgJQaAgt7EALw_wcB

 

[smitten with ocean life]

i think im ready to start gluing some pvc together! anybody have a favorite glue they recommend?

 

[UncommonSense]

i think im ready to start gluing some pvc together! anybody have a favorite glue they recommend?

For PVC?

Weldon P-70 industrial grade clear primer, Weldon 705 industrial grade clear cement!

I get mine from my local irrigation supply warehouse!