New house new build!

[Michael pugh]

Here goes nothing!

I've been in the hobby only 5 years and had the dream of setting up a fish room dedicated to this hobby. Well my time is now. I recently purchased my first home. To my surprise my wife gave me the go ahead to build the room of my dreams. I'll be documenting everything I can along this journey of building a room from ground up. Everything from electrical, ventilation, plumbing, and construction of the stands and tank setup.

First things first, stands.

I picked up a deep sea frag tank that came with a stand for a good price. The stand was half way done in my opinion and needed some extra support on the sides and an actual paint job.
I broke out the saw and cut out 2x4s to add to the legs and got some kilz primer to waterproof the wood.
Also while I was at it I figured I'd build an additional short stand to put a water mixing station on so worst case I can get a 5 gallon bucket under it.
I painted everything with an oil based black gloss paint to add to the appeal.

I then proceeded to plum the rodi unit.
I wanted to make sure I have as much redundancy to the mixing station that I'd have every possible chance to stop the water if in the event a leak or flood.

I added 2 optical sensors into the mix. One to say "hey turn on" and one to say "yo stop!" Also added a float valve. There is more to come but haven't gotten that far yet.

Stay tuned!

 

[LiveWire]

Looks like you are heading in the right direction @Michael pugh. Bravo!!

 

[Ruben's Reef]

Congratulations on your new home. Following>>>

 

[Michael pugh]

So got the water flowing today! Happy 4th of July right!?

I added a 2 way split valve on my hot water and a 4 way split on my cold water lines today. The reason for the 2 is to eventually get an utility sink installed in the laundry room right next to my fish room and the 4 way was also for the sink but also to supply the rodi unit. I couldn't find a 3 way I liked and didnt want to add a 2 way on a single output of an additional 2 way.

I noticed my di bed in the 1st chamber is changing colors fast. Is this normal? I have a 2nd di bed added to help but I haven't seen a change in color there.
Hopefully one of you gurus can explain to me what's up ha!

I hope you all have a happy 4th and care with the fireworks.

 

[Michael pugh]

So got the water flowing today! Happy 4th of July right!?

I added a 2 way split valve on my hot water and a 4 way split on my cold water lines today. The reason for the 2 is to eventually get an utility sink installed in the laundry room right next to my fish room and the 4 way was also for the sink but also to supply the rodi unit. I couldn't find a 3 way I liked and didnt want to add a 2 way on a single output of an additional 2 way.

I noticed my di bed in the 1st chamber is changing colors fast. Is this normal? I have a 2nd di bed added to help but I haven't seen a change in color there.
Hopefully one of you gurus can explain to me what's up ha!

I hope you all have a happy 4th and care with the fireworks.

 

[MooreTankMoreProblems]

Here goes nothing!

I've been in the hobby only 5 years and had the dream of setting up a fish room dedicated to this hobby. Well my time is now. I recently purchased my first home. To my surprise my wife gave me the go ahead to build the room of my dreams. I'll be documenting everything I can along this journey of building a room from ground up. Everything from electrical, ventilation, plumbing, and construction of the stands and tank setup.

First things first, stands.

I picked up a deep sea frag tank that came with a stand for a good price. The stand was half way done in my opinion and needed some extra support on the sides and an actual paint job.
I broke out the saw and cut out 2x4s to add to the legs and got some kilz primer to waterproof the wood.
Also while I was at it I figured I'd build an additional short stand to put a water mixing station on so worst case I can get a 5 gallon bucket under it.
I painted everything with an oil based black gloss paint to add to the appeal.

I then proceeded to plum the rodi unit.
I wanted to make sure I have as much redundancy to the mixing station that I'd have every possible chance to stop the water if in the event a leak or flood.

I added 2 optical sensors into the mix. One to say "hey turn on" and one to say "yo stop!" Also added a float valve. There is more to come but haven't gotten that far yet.

Stay tuned!

Good luck on the build! I to just bought a new home and am starting my dream/ final build. Just ordered my 300g tank and plan to start setting up the fish room when the tank is in place. Going to be fun!