LARGE Plywood Tank Build
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coral keeper
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Originally Posted by morval
http:///forum/post/2711389
on man i cant wait to see some pics of that glass in place...fingers crossed for no leaks
Ditto.
http:///forum/post/2711389
on man i cant wait to see some pics of that glass in place...fingers crossed for no leaks
Ditto.
brandan
Member
Originally Posted by Bronco300
http:///forum/post/2711363
well wednesday my bud brandan will be coming down to help set the glass in place...then this weekend we should have its first water test...scary stuff!!!!
Party on Wednesday!!!!!
http:///forum/post/2711363
well wednesday my bud brandan will be coming down to help set the glass in place...then this weekend we should have its first water test...scary stuff!!!!
yearofthenick
Active Member
Originally Posted by Brandan
http:///forum/post/2711560
Party on Wednesday!!!!!
Thank God... we've gone friggin 14 pages without seeinn a drop of saltwater. C'mon! The suspense is killing me!!!
http:///forum/post/2711560
Thank God... we've gone friggin 14 pages without seeinn a drop of saltwater. C'mon! The suspense is killing me!!!
yearofthenick
Active Member
I'm going to make a prediction... we'll see live rock and live sand on page 31
bronco300
Active Member
haha, you guys think you have it bad!!!!
it may very well be that long till rock and sand...gotta make sure i have the money to run elec before i can go full force...the wifey is in transition of getting her teaching job so it was kind of rough looking at first...but looks better, much better now
jimvette1
Member
Originally Posted by Bronco300
http:///forum/post/2711749
haha, you guys think you have it bad!!!!
it may very well be that long till rock and sand...gotta make sure i have the money to run elec before i can go full force...the wifey is in transition of getting her teaching job so it was kind of rough looking at first...but looks better, much better now
Hey Bronco,
You got me to thinking about something when you said "money to run the electric".
Do you have plans for a UPS system or generator if the power goes off? And don't forget about GFCI outlets for your safety,too.
Just the electrician in me wondering aloud, ....Jim
http:///forum/post/2711749
haha, you guys think you have it bad!!!!
Hey Bronco,
You got me to thinking about something when you said "money to run the electric".
Do you have plans for a UPS system or generator if the power goes off? And don't forget about GFCI outlets for your safety,too.
Just the electrician in me wondering aloud, ....Jim
bronco300
Active Member
Originally Posted by JimVette1
http:///forum/post/2712077
Hey Bronco,
You got me to thinking about something when you said "money to run the electric".
Do you have plans for a UPS system or generator if the power goes off? And don't forget about GFCI outlets for your safety,too.
Just the electrician in me wondering aloud, ....Jim
well no generator...i do have a battery backup power strip, just have to buy a battery for it...maybe get another just to provide backup for at least a pump and heater to keep it going till the power can get back on.....as for gfi, those are a given...there will be gfci breakers put in specially for it, so thats covered.
http:///forum/post/2712077
Hey Bronco,
You got me to thinking about something when you said "money to run the electric".
Do you have plans for a UPS system or generator if the power goes off? And don't forget about GFCI outlets for your safety,too.
Just the electrician in me wondering aloud, ....Jim
well no generator...i do have a battery backup power strip, just have to buy a battery for it...maybe get another just to provide backup for at least a pump and heater to keep it going till the power can get back on.....as for gfi, those are a given...there will be gfci breakers put in specially for it, so thats covered.
jimvette1
Member
Just a thought for your battery, if adapted correctly, I have used a car battery to add more amphours to the UPS system. But I would use a more powerfull one than the strip kind. Under a heavy load they wont last very long. I use the APC brand that is used for computers.They also power condition to keep you voltage cleaner.( I know your made out of money because of all those money trees you planted)
I know allmost everyone knows about GFCI's but I think it's worth mentioning so everyone gets the point...Jim
I know allmost everyone knows about GFCI's but I think it's worth mentioning so everyone gets the point...Jim
yearofthenick
Active Member
Originally Posted by Bronco300
http:///forum/post/2711749
haha, you guys think you have it bad!!!!
it may very well be that long till rock and sand...gotta make sure i have the money to run elec before i can go full force...the wifey is in transition of getting her teaching job so it was kind of rough looking at first...but looks better, much better now
Man that would be awful! I'd boycott!
Just kidding. I'm sure you're even more excited than we are about getting this tank up and running... best of luck in doing so!
http:///forum/post/2711749
haha, you guys think you have it bad!!!!
Man that would be awful! I'd boycott!
Just kidding. I'm sure you're even more excited than we are about getting this tank up and running... best of luck in doing so!
bronco300
Active Member
Originally Posted by JimVette1
http:///forum/post/2712166
Just a thought for your battery, if adapted correctly, I have used a car battery to add more amphours to the UPS system. But I would use a more powerfull one than the strip kind. Under a heavy load they wont last very long. I use the APC brand that is used for computers.They also power condition to keep you voltage cleaner.( I know your made out of money because of all those money trees you planted)
I know allmost everyone knows about GFCI's but I think it's worth mentioning so everyone gets the point...Jim
yeaaaaa...you lost me there,haha
Unfortunately the money trees are running dry and i have to sell some stuff to reseed...stupid trees!
Originally Posted by ScubaNoah
http:///forum/post/2712326
can you email me? i lost yours. scubanoah24@yahoo
emails away!!!
Originally Posted by YearOfTheNick
http:///forum/post/2712335
Man that would be awful! I'd boycott!
Just kidding. I'm sure you're even more excited than we are about getting this tank up and running... best of luck in doing so!
haha, you're telling me!! In time though, in time
http:///forum/post/2712166
Just a thought for your battery, if adapted correctly, I have used a car battery to add more amphours to the UPS system. But I would use a more powerfull one than the strip kind. Under a heavy load they wont last very long. I use the APC brand that is used for computers.They also power condition to keep you voltage cleaner.( I know your made out of money because of all those money trees you planted)
I know allmost everyone knows about GFCI's but I think it's worth mentioning so everyone gets the point...Jim
yeaaaaa...you lost me there,haha
Originally Posted by ScubaNoah
http:///forum/post/2712326
can you email me? i lost yours. scubanoah24@yahoo
emails away!!!
Originally Posted by YearOfTheNick
http:///forum/post/2712335
Man that would be awful! I'd boycott!
Just kidding. I'm sure you're even more excited than we are about getting this tank up and running... best of luck in doing so!
haha, you're telling me!! In time though, in time
jimvette1
Member
Sorry about that Bronco, didn't mean to lose you, Being a retired electrician I just think everyone knows about that stuff.
Check this out http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1157067061643.
Hey, how many Money Tree seeds can I buy for $5.00
bronco300
Active Member
Originally Posted by JimVette1
http:///forum/post/2712587
Sorry about that Bronco, didn't mean to lose you, Being a retired electrician I just think everyone knows about that stuff.
Check this out http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1157067061643.
Hey, how many Money Tree seeds can I buy for $5.00
Jim
haha, one of those, i see i see...we have one at work for the main server...but that seems a lot for only a couple hours backup...seems just as cheap to get a generator--then all i would need is the fuel, but it could last much longer.
i'd sell you one seed for $5...but i should warn you that results MAY vary
http:///forum/post/2712587
Sorry about that Bronco, didn't mean to lose you, Being a retired electrician I just think everyone knows about that stuff.
Check this out http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1157067061643.
Hey, how many Money Tree seeds can I buy for $5.00
haha, one of those, i see i see...we have one at work for the main server...but that seems a lot for only a couple hours backup...seems just as cheap to get a generator--then all i would need is the fuel, but it could last much longer.
jimvette1
Member
Originally Posted by Bronco300
http:///forum/post/2712673
haha, one of those, i see i see...we have one at work for the main server...but that seems a lot for only a couple hours backup...seems just as cheap to get a generator--then all i would need is the fuel, but it could last much longer.
i'd sell you one seed for $5...but i should warn you that results MAY vary
The part about a couple hours of backup is where I was talking about using a car battery for more amp hours. Most UPS systems have a way to add battery power. It depends on load on how long the backup would last. If you use it on pumps only and no lights it would last longer.
Don't forget a generator must be outside to run, something about carbon monoxide poisoning.
1 Seed for $5.00? I'll take my chances.Do you take pay-pal?
http:///forum/post/2712673
haha, one of those, i see i see...we have one at work for the main server...but that seems a lot for only a couple hours backup...seems just as cheap to get a generator--then all i would need is the fuel, but it could last much longer.
The part about a couple hours of backup is where I was talking about using a car battery for more amp hours. Most UPS systems have a way to add battery power. It depends on load on how long the backup would last. If you use it on pumps only and no lights it would last longer.
Don't forget a generator must be outside to run, something about carbon monoxide poisoning.
1 Seed for $5.00? I'll take my chances.Do you take pay-pal?
stdreb27
Active Member
Originally Posted by JimVette1
http:///forum/post/2712689
The part about a couple hours of backup is where I was talking about using a car battery for more amp hours. Most UPS systems have a way to add battery power. It depends on load on how long the backup would last. If you use it on pumps only and no lights it would last longer.
Don't forget a generator must be outside to run, something about carbon monoxide poisoning.
1 Seed for $5.00? I'll take my chances.Do you take pay-pal?
If you go the big battery route go with a deep cycle battery and by a battery conditioner, and a battery box to keep the mess down.
http:///forum/post/2712689
The part about a couple hours of backup is where I was talking about using a car battery for more amp hours. Most UPS systems have a way to add battery power. It depends on load on how long the backup would last. If you use it on pumps only and no lights it would last longer.
Don't forget a generator must be outside to run, something about carbon monoxide poisoning.
1 Seed for $5.00? I'll take my chances.Do you take pay-pal?
If you go the big battery route go with a deep cycle battery and by a battery conditioner, and a battery box to keep the mess down.
bronco300
Active Member
Originally Posted by JimVette1
http:///forum/post/2712689
The part about a couple hours of backup is where I was talking about using a car battery for more amp hours. Most UPS systems have a way to add battery power. It depends on load on how long the backup would last. If you use it on pumps only and no lights it would last longer.
Don't forget a generator must be outside to run, something about carbon monoxide poisoning.
1 Seed for $5.00? I'll take my chances.Do you take pay-pal?
haha, i sure do, dont foget the $10 delicate shipping, and seed tax of 7%..and then i just have to go to the greenhouse down the road...uh..for some stuff, and i'll get it right out...and by results may vary, some people have corn, some peas...you know...varied results of what you get
Originally Posted by stdreb27
http:///forum/post/2712711
If you go the big battery route go with a deep cycle battery and by a battery conditioner, and a battery box to keep the mess down.
http:///forum/post/2712689
The part about a couple hours of backup is where I was talking about using a car battery for more amp hours. Most UPS systems have a way to add battery power. It depends on load on how long the backup would last. If you use it on pumps only and no lights it would last longer.
Don't forget a generator must be outside to run, something about carbon monoxide poisoning.
1 Seed for $5.00? I'll take my chances.Do you take pay-pal?
haha, i sure do, dont foget the $10 delicate shipping, and seed tax of 7%..and then i just have to go to the greenhouse down the road...uh..for some stuff, and i'll get it right out...and by results may vary, some people have corn, some peas...you know...varied results of what you get
Originally Posted by stdreb27
http:///forum/post/2712711
If you go the big battery route go with a deep cycle battery and by a battery conditioner, and a battery box to keep the mess down.
stdreb27
Active Member
Originally Posted by Bronco300
http:///forum/post/2712837
haha, i sure do, dont foget the $10 delicate shipping, and seed tax of 7%..and then i just have to go to the greenhouse down the road...uh..for some stuff, and i'll get it right out...and by results may vary, some people have corn, some peas...you know...varied results of what you get
A deep cycle battery is designed to be charged then drained then charged and drained. They use them to run trolling motors on boats. A battery conditioner will slowly trickle charge your battery so it is always charged, and will extend battery life.
If you use a lead acid battery like a car battery or a deep cycle battery they can make a mess with acid. A car parts store will sell basically a tub that you can set a battery in so the mess is isolated in the tub.
http:///forum/post/2712837
haha, i sure do, dont foget the $10 delicate shipping, and seed tax of 7%..and then i just have to go to the greenhouse down the road...uh..for some stuff, and i'll get it right out...and by results may vary, some people have corn, some peas...you know...varied results of what you get
A deep cycle battery is designed to be charged then drained then charged and drained. They use them to run trolling motors on boats. A battery conditioner will slowly trickle charge your battery so it is always charged, and will extend battery life.
If you use a lead acid battery like a car battery or a deep cycle battery they can make a mess with acid. A car parts store will sell basically a tub that you can set a battery in so the mess is isolated in the tub.
jimvette1
Member
Originally Posted by Bronco300
http:///forum/post/2712837
haha, i sure do, dont foget the $10 delicate shipping, and seed tax of 7%..and then i just have to go to the greenhouse down the road...uh..for some stuff, and i'll get it right out...and by results may vary, some people have corn, some peas...you know...varied results of what you get
I'm beginning to wonder if you really have any money tree seeds at all......
Oh by the way, how's that tank project going?
Got Pictures?
http:///forum/post/2712837
haha, i sure do, dont foget the $10 delicate shipping, and seed tax of 7%..and then i just have to go to the greenhouse down the road...uh..for some stuff, and i'll get it right out...and by results may vary, some people have corn, some peas...you know...varied results of what you get
I'm beginning to wonder if you really have any money tree seeds at all......
Oh by the way, how's that tank project going?
Got Pictures?
wattsupdoc
Active Member
Definitely you want a generator Bronc. Harbor freights got some cheap chinese ones if moneys the issue. Don't use a car battery for charging and discharging. You need an automatic charger(conditioner) and a true deep cycle battery, if it's rated anywhere on it in cold cranking amps it isn't a true deep cycle battery.
BTW........ My money tree seed is paying off, thanks. I just gotta get some zip lock baggies and some good scales to go along with it. Also for some reason my house has become real popular with long haired, Tye dyed T shirt, moccasin wearing people. They're not a problem, I'd just like to be able to set on my couch and eat some chips every now and then.
BTW........ My money tree seed is paying off, thanks. I just gotta get some zip lock baggies and some good scales to go along with it. Also for some reason my house has become real popular with long haired, Tye dyed T shirt, moccasin wearing people. They're not a problem, I'd just like to be able to set on my couch and eat some chips every now and then.