R2R I need plumbing help!!

[MattL22]

Don't think I can do a wave timer as I'm gunna run all equipment off my external I would have loved a 4 way ocean motions but can't justify the cost ATM!

 

[MattL22]

Everything else looks good? Gonna glue it this week then start filling!

 

[Alabamareef]

Don't forget the siphon breaks

 

[MattL22]

I won't!! gonna drill a hole in top of elbow but I also leaving surface just under surface so even if it does siphon it won't be too bad

 

[MattL22]

For some sand in there decided on sand after the wife who usually could care less said she wanted sand that my bb tank was ugly my previous tank which had sand was much prettier!
I was on the fence weather to add sand or not but I'm happy I did just looks so much better then bb!!

We have a few iches of water I was gonna fill over night but decided if rather sleep!

 

[Sacohen]

Looks good. Need a full on water test now.

 

[MattL22]

Yup!! I replaced all my rodi filters !!
Started filling last night got few inches as soon as I get home today ill turn it back on I'm guessing take 3-4 days to fill as I'm working on plumbing !

 

[MattL22]

So far so good

 

[Sacohen]

Great, but we need to see how good your plumbing skills are.
The true test is when it's all full and you start running water through all those plumbing connections you made.
Especially the return line, which is under pressure.

Good luck.

 

[MattL22]

Lol it's dry fit now any tricks for when I glue it?

 

[Sacohen]

Patients. Mark you connections how deep and the angle a pipe might be at.

Take your time.

Let it dry thoroughly before you run water through it.

 

[MattL22]

Do I need to sand the inside of fitting and end of pipe!

 

[Sacohen]

I never have. Just clean the PVC well with PVC cleaner, inside the fitting and outside of the pipe, then put a good amount of PVC cement on both part and push together.

Don't twist, turn or try to move it for about 1 min and then it will be secure.

 

[Oliver_Klosoff]

After the glue is applied start to put the fittings together about 1/4 turn from your marks then as you push the fitting into place twist it to line up you marks this will even out your glue and help to make sure you have glue all the way around the joint BUT do this quickly you don't have a lot of time.

 

[Mole]

just remember... if you run water through plumbing that isn't glued... it WILL leak...

 

[MattL22]

So my bulk head leaked and I stupidly already glued my drains in I had to cut one out remove the bulk head to reach the return bulk head a total pita !!!
Set me back a bit!!

 

[Sacohen]

Sorry to hear that.
Better know then one rock was in it.

 

[MattL22]

There's an overflow so not too bad it's just hard cause I have a 1 yr old so I only work on tank the few hrs when my wife is out with bAby !
I applaud any you out there that build your own systems and have young kids its a tough balance u have to be careful and know when to just put the tank out of your mind and spend time with ur family!

 

[Sacohen]

Totally agree. I have a 9 year old, but he is in a wheelchair due to Cerebral Palsy so he is always asking me to help him with something or get something for him.
Yeah balancing time between the tank and family is hard. my wife doesn't want the tank so I'm always hearing "you spend so much time on the tank, why don't you come out with us or do something with your son".

 

[MattL22]

Sacohen I'm sorry to hear about your son I can't even imagine!
I'm hoping that as my son gets older he takes interest in the tank and we can work on it together!