MY Tank Build Diary!

[2quills]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott T http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/320#post_3402281
Corey watch this Video they are showing you how to install the box go to 6:04 0n the video they are using a glassholes overflow box
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSYqSeW1mQg
Its the same as mine but that is just a double
Yep, it can be done either way. And they tightened it down real good before there was any pipe glued onto it. The only problem with it is when you run into a situation like this where you find it's not tight enough but you're already glued your piece and cant get to the nut real good. 9 times outta 10 most people install them the traditional way. Just easier to get to in case you find yourself in a situation where you need to tighten it more. If you were able to tighten it down more as is then that's probably all you need to do. I don't know what tools you have in your box but a large pair of channel locks would be my tool of choice in this instance to try.

 

[al&burke]

Just got back on looking at the way he installed the bulkhead where the 90 degree elbow is - is that not a threaded pipe fitting, he should be able to unscrew that there and reverse the bulkhead.

 

[2quills]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/340#post_3402290
Just got back on looking at the way he installed the bulkhead where the 90 degree elbow is - is that not a threaded pipe fitting, he should be able to unscrew that there and reverse the bulkhead.
Agree, if he can't get it tightened I think that's what he was gonna try to do.

 

[scott t]

Thanks Corey for all your help I figured out what was wrong the Gasket was supposed to go between the overflow box and the glass and the bulkhead nut had to be tightened... I am so glad that everything worked out.
Scott

 

[scott t]

Quote:
Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/340#post_3402291
Agree, if he can't get it tightened I think that's what he was gonna try to do.
You an not unscrew the bulkhead because it is threaded on both ends and the 90 degree has to go into that end of the bulkhead and the bulkhead nut has to go on the other end that is threaded on the inside of the overflow box...

 

[al&burke]

Quote:
Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/340#post_3402291
Agree, if he can't get it tightened I think that's what he was gonna try to do.
I always buy bulkheads that have an internal FNPT just in case it needs to be taken apart

 

[2quills]

Glad you got it worked out Scott.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/340#post_3402295
I always buy bulkheads that have an internal FNPT just in case it needs to be taken apart
Like wise my friend.

 

[2quills]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott T http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/340#post_3402294
You an not unscrew the bulkhead because it is threaded on both ends and the 90 degree has to go into that end of the bulkhead and the bulkhead nut has to go on the other end that is threaded on the inside of the overflow box...
Correct, I think Al was referring to the idea of if you were to unscrew the nut then you could spin the bulkhead in order to release it from the elbow and flip it around. But if you got it fixed to where it's not leaking now then that works.

 

[meowzer]

WOW....I missed a lot today.....I hate plumbing too Scott

is it figured out yet?

 

[scott t]

Yes it is working and not leaking at all and its up and fully running sump and all. lol here are a few pictures of it for tonight, its kind of cloudy, but its filled and running woo hoo finally!!!!!

 

[meowzer]

OMG!!! Scott has water in his tank

 

[scott t]

Quote:
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/340#post_3402319
WOW....I missed a lot today.....I hate plumbing too Scott

is it figured out yet?
Yes you really did miss a lot today Meowzer, I thought you had left me because it was taking me so long to set this damn tank up. LOL

But yes it is figured out and its running and I am so glad and so tried it took me all day long to get it done.. LOL ha ha

 

[scott t]

Quote:
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/340#post_3402322
OMG!!! Scott has water in his tank

Yes I do have Water, sand and Rock in the tank woo hoo right Lol

 

[sweatervest13]

Good job Scott!! I was a little worried when I saw the pics of the bulkhead backwards. Way to power through!!

 

[scott t]

Quote:
Originally Posted by sweatervest13 http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/340#post_3402328
Good job Scott!! I was a little worried when I saw the pics of the bulkhead backwards. Way to power through!!
Thanks, this tank was going to be up and running tonight no matter what it took, I have been waiting to long for it to happen..

 

[saltwaterdud3]

SA-WEEET! You finally did it! Now I can't wait to see some progress! hehehe.

 

[scott t]

Quote:
Originally Posted by SaltwaterDud3 http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/340#post_3402333
SA-WEEET! You finally did it! Now I can't wait to see some progress! hehehe.
Thanks, Yeah just gotta get some Live rock in there and get it cycled then the real fun starts, stock this baby with Corals and Fish woo hoo .........

 

[scott t]

Well, we have made it through the first night with no problems and the tank is clearing up night, I think that by the end of the day it should be clear and not cloudy anymore. There are a few adjustment that I need to make with the power heads because where I have the 2 on the side positioned they are stiring up some of the sand and moving it around. I will have to play around with these until i get it right but it looks like there is very good movement in the tank. I will take some picture of it and post them in a little while here. Thanks for all your help everyone.
Scott

 

[scott t]

Here is a Pic of the tank this morning just took it let me know what you think!!

 

[al&burke]

Looking good Scott!!!