Red Sea S-1000 build

[bdouglas119]

@bdouglas119 hey, when you screwed in "V12" did you need a wrench to be able to do that? I figured the key was all that was needed but having a hard time tightening it. Not a handy person so just trying to figure out if I need additional tools for cabinet assembly

I used the provided bit in my impact driver. a cordless drill will work too

 

[sprungson]

I used the provided bit in my impact driver. a cordless drill will work too

Thank you!

 

[sprungson]

Thank you!

Btw what impact driver do you have. I might just go buy the exact same one

 

[bdouglas119]

Btw what impact driver do you have. I might just go buy the exact same one

I have a dewalt 20v impact. I've had it for probably 6 years at this point. Its a great tool, I used to work at a high end car electronics shop and used it every day

 

[sprungson]

I have a dewalt 20v impact. I've had it for probably 6 years at this point. Its a great tool, I used to work at a high end car electronics shop and used it every day

Cool thanks a lot man. It's on sale for 99. Imma pick one up. Stupid question. Is it as simple as putting the bit in and then turning it on?

 

[bdouglas119]

Cool thanks a lot man. It's on sale for 99. Imma pick one up. Stupid question. Is it as simple as putting the bit in and then turning it on?

yepp. another super useful tool is the dewalt right angle adaptor and some bit holder extensions

 

[sprungson]

yepp. another super useful tool is the dewalt right angle adaptor and some bit holder extensions

Thanks man! I appreciate all your help through this

 

[TL1]

Awesome!! I followed bdouglas119's build, as I've also purchased the S-1000.

My tank is being delivered to my LFS tomorrow, but I have to wait until our house is finished later this year before the build can begin. Lots of time to plan.

Congrats man!

 

[bdouglas119]

Thanks man! I appreciate all your help through this

No problem!

 

[sprungson]

Awesome!! I followed bdouglas119's build, as I've also purchased the S-1000.

My tank is being delivered to my LFS tomorrow, but I have to wait until our house is finished later this year before the build can begin. Lots of time to plan.

Congrats man!

So nice of your LFS to store for you. This thing is huge.

 

[sprungson]

Here comes the fun!

 

[ScottW]

Here comes the fun!

nothing about that, looks "fun" lol. Looks like IKEA on steroids.. Best of luck!

 

[Enchanted Reefs]

Awesome!! I followed bdouglas119's build, as I've also purchased the S-1000.

My tank is being delivered to my LFS tomorrow, but I have to wait until our house is finished later this year before the build can begin. Lots of time to plan.

Congrats man!

When did you order your aquarium?

 

[TL1]

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[TL1]

When did you order your aquarium?

Late February/Early March if I'm not mistaken. Like a week or so after the unveiling.

 

[TL1]

So nice of your LFS to store for you. This thing is huge.

Yeah definitely lucked out in that regard.. I've known the owner since I was a kid and went there with my dad, 15+ yrs.

 

[sprungson]

I have a dewalt 20v impact. I've had it for probably 6 years at this point. Its a great tool, I used to work at a high end car electronics shop and used it every day

Late February/Early March if I'm not mistaken. Like a week or so after the unveiling.

I got really lucky with mine. Ordered on June 27th and arrived July 15th.

 

[sprungson]

Yeah definitely lucked out in that regard.. I've known the owner since I was a kid and went there with my dad, 15+ yrs.

I also sympathize with you as you will have to find movers to move it from fish store to your new home. People were so toxic to me on FB about how I was struggling to find movers to help me move the tank. They were talking about how organized they were with their 750XXL. Keep in mind that 750XXL weighs 436lbs and s-1000 is 590 lbs. There's not a lot of people that can help with the logistics of moving this thing.

 

[TL1]

I also sympathize with you as you will have to find movers to move it from fish store to your new home. People were so toxic to me on FB about how I was struggling to find movers to help me move the tank. They were talking about how organized they were with their 750XXL. Keep in mind that 750XXL weighs 436lbs and s-1000 is 590 lbs. There's not a lot of people that can help with the logistics of moving this thing.

Yikes. I can't imagine. Once again I've lucked out. LFS does tons of megatanks... $150/hr... he has a 1200 and 900gallon in his store alone.

 

[Pico bam]

Following along, I know somebody who's giving away a 400 gallon close to me. Only problem is moving it. If it wasn't so difficult it would already in my house full of water, fish and coral.