Upgrading my tank by 1200%

[medic17]

So I’ve been following ur build. Sucks about the leak hope you got it fixed.

 

[Tokash23]

Im with markstubb fix it right while theres nothing in your tank. Even if you are able to "stop" the leak now by coating it in some extra glue imo there is a high probability of it coming back down the road especially when you throw the added pressure of pumps and what not. Just my 2 cents but i would pull it apart and redo that section.

 

[jason.kennedy.98478]

So putting the extra primer and pipe dope on the joint and letting it seal the joint worked, no need to rewrite history.

And to the future archeologist you're welcome and I hope you enjoy your new house you just got off of Amazon uber prime ;).

Now to fill the sump and test the pressure side of the plumbing

 

[jason.kennedy.98478]

So here it is the max level my sump will get to in the event of a power outage

 

[mch1984]

Just read through the thread, the tank is looking great. Amazing job on the DIY stand, I would like to think I could but have never tried. This is going to be a great build, looking forward to watching progress.

 

[jason.kennedy.98478]

So trying to tune the overflow and return and there's not quite enough water in the system to make it work

 

[jason.kennedy.98478]

So got the flow balanced and the proper amount of water in the tank. So with out further adu I present the tanks first video

 

[jason.kennedy.98478]

Some cable managment us needed

 

[jason.kennedy.98478]

Does any one put insulation on their piping? I'm thinking of doing it for energy efficacy reasons

 

[rtparty]

Does any one put insulation on their piping? I'm thinking of doing it for energy efficacy reasons

I've seen this done quite a few times, especially here in Utah during the winter months.

 

[DeniseAndy]

Fun build so far. Looking forward to the next step!

 

[Adele]

Does any one put insulation on their piping? I'm thinking of doing it for energy efficacy reasons

not for insulation purposes but I use Vetwrap on my clear tubing to help eliminate algae growth from the exposed area in the back where light from a window comes in.

 

[jason.kennedy.98478]

Fun build so far. Looking forward to the next step!

Next step is to finish the canopy so the cat's can't get in the tank to get a drink. Currently there's just scrap plywood on the top to keep them out and it looks bad.

Also gonna have to order some insulation from Granger as HD doesn't have any big enough for my piping.

 

[jason.kennedy.98478]

Starting to finish up the canopy

 

[jason.kennedy.98478]

Well leave it to the rain to ruin a nice productive day. The canopy is skined for the most part and added a support beam for my lights.

The two spots with no plywood are where I am gonna put access doors. Then just gotta trim and paint it. It's still early so the rain may let up

 

[Mark Gray]

Well leave it to the rain to ruin a nice productive day. The canopy is skined for the most part and added a support beam for my lights.

The two spots with no plywood are where I am gonna put access doors. Then just gotta trim and paint it. It's still early so the rain may let up

Hey send some of that rain south

 

[jason.kennedy.98478]

Hey send some of that rain south

We only average about 9" of rain a year here so it may not be all that helpful

 

[jason.kennedy.98478]

Canopy is geting closer to completion

 

[medic17]

Canopy is geting closer to completion

Not far from getting it on top of the tank. Looks good

 

[jason.kennedy.98478]

So here it is, what I got done this weekend. I would have finished it but I had to mow and now a higher power is calling and that higher power is bacon.

The unpainted parts aren't glued yet and the smaller unpainted panel will become another access door.