The down sizing begins!!!

[Rspsturgis]

I am proud to say the tank is inside and tomorrow morning it will be on the stand!!:D
Let the plumbing begin 1in for the return and 1 1/4 for the drains. I am not using any colored pipe so white will have to do but my layout should be very clean and tidy.

Let’s see that progress!

 

[Manose]

Let’s see that progress!

Time for a update you are correct :)
Cut the carpet because I wanted the tank to sit on the solid floor.

The 32mm adapters went on perfectly over the 42221 part and should cause less restriction than going screwing a 3/4 pipe inside.

Next came plumbing the returns and doing a wet test with a simple mag 9 to see how the fittings worked and make sure no leaks

 

[Peach02]

Looking good, I'm so sorry to hear about your nervous breakdowns, I hope this tank can help you as mine seems to be helping me :)
If you ever want to talk feel free to message me.
Looking forward to seeing this tank progress

 

[Manose]

I wanted some better lighting to see inside the black cabinet so I went and got some of the strip leds from Lowes putting them around the inside top of the stand.

Got the sump positioned and plumbed in the Jump 12k pump. This sump has loads of room and i'm impressed so far.

 

[Manose]

I wanted my pipes to look neat and clean without going wild and painting them so I cleaned all the lettering off and masked the pipes with painters tape and used the new professional series Sharpie than can be used on wet surfaces. Since these pipes will never be in water it will work for my needs.

With the pipes cleaned and all set I plumbed in the 1 1/4 drain and emergency drain

I will finish the manifold tomorrow and be ready to get wires routed.

 

[Manose]

Looking good, I'm so sorry to hear about your nervous breakdowns, I hope this tank can help you as mine seems to be helping me :)
If you ever want to talk feel free to message me.
Looking forward to seeing this tank progress

Thank you so much as we all deal with something, so I think it is best we focus on making new projects to occupy the mind and most importantly share with others.

 

[Peach02]

Thank you so much as we all deal with something, so I think it is best we focus on making new projects to occupy the mind and most importantly share with others.

Thats so true, I hope this tank keeps you engaged for many years to come :)

 

[infinite0180]

Hey looking good! On your returns, are those just 1 inch slip unions? Thinking of doing this on my reefer for my main drain so i can add a gate valve...

 

[Katrina71]

Wow! I'm so glad to see you got it inside! Never ever wait on something. If you need help, text me!!!! We'll find a way.

 

[Katrina71]

Your plumbing is beautiful! I'm just learning that part. You make it look easy.

 

[Rspsturgis]

Time for a update you are correct :)
Cut the carpet because I wanted the tank to sit on the solid floor.

The 32mm adapters went on perfectly over the 42221 part and should cause less restriction than going screwing a 3/4 pipe inside.

Next came plumbing the returns and doing a wet test with a simple mag 9 to see how the fittings worked and make sure no leaks

Looks great! Can you measure the dimensions of the overflow box and distance between pipes? Not using the ATO reservoir I see. Direct from RODI? Or reservoir in cabinet? Congrats.

 

[Rosie]

What a fantastic present from your family! I'm looking forward to following your build thread!

I also find peace with my tank, whether it's going really well or horribly wrong, it keeps my mind occupied and focussed. :)

 

[Manose]

Hey looking good! On your returns, are those just 1 inch slip unions? Thinking of doing this on my reefer for my main drain so i can add a gate valve...

Yes just normal 1in slip unions over the 32mm to 1in converter

Wow! I'm so glad to see you got it inside! Never ever wait on something. If you need help, text me!!!! We'll find a way.

Well actually one of the guys read my post and a moving company sent some people to do it. You guys need to come up some time and we can sit and chat.

Your plumbing is beautiful! I'm just learning that part. You make it look easy.

Thank you as it took me a day and a half to do that because I measure 3 times and cut once but even then I still worry.

Looks great! Can you measure the dimensions of the overflow box and distance between pipes? Not using the ATO reservoir I see. Direct from RODI? Or reservoir in cabinet? Congrats.

I will get the measurements later today. I have the RODI running to a hidden 32gal rubbermaid enclosed behind a big chair and can't be seen. Its currently being used on my 80 gal about 7 feet away but all will be switched over once this tank is ready.

 

[ScottW]

Great job Matt, glad the tank is finally on the stand and you moving along quickly bro!! Very jealous you get to plumb yours, mine hasn't even been built yet lol.

 

[Manose]

Great job Matt, glad the tank is finally on the stand and you moving along quickly bro!! Very jealous you get to plumb yours, mine hasn't even been built yet lol.

I can't wait to see your monster go up because it will be one really killer tank.

 

[Katrina71]

I would love to see your tank and pick your brain. I hope ya don't mind me nosing around your sump too. I always see things I haven't thought of.

 

[Manose]

I would love to see your tank and pick your brain. I hope ya don't mind me nosing around your sump too. I always see things I haven't thought of.

Yes please anytime, and I am the same way when I look at build I always see something I haven't thought of as that is what makes doing this so much fun.

 

[Manose]

I just got the manifold done and hung so plumbing is done now its time to start getting some cable management in order for when I bring my apex over.

 

[Manose]

The inkbird came in so the heaters can be setup and we can start filling the tank. :)

 

[btmedic04]

Looks beautiful! I'm gonna tag along!