ALBERTA REEF Sprang a leak.

[ALBERTA REEF]

My POS SPS 90 Gallon sprang a small pin hole leak some where. Most likely sealing seem. Dry around the bulb heads. I know it was POS when I bought it. Helping a friend. I will enjoy busting this tank apart later.

I do not have the funs or time to get my 280 gallon going at this time.

I have my decommissioned 90 gallon Old Faithful. She seen some better day going to need a reseal. I figure if I am going that far I might as well punch 2 more 1" holes. Make it Herbie still and return in the over flow. Plans is to recommission her.

The help I need is to build a new stand to fit my supper sump. I have the materials to build it but not the space or tools to do so. I need to make some really straight cuts. the only skill in a skill saw is keeping your fingers :lol:. If I had the space and tools it would be almost done buy now :lol:. So I am looking for someone to help build with wood working tools. Mitre saw, table saw, Brad nailer stuff like that.

Also need help cutting 3/8 glass for the over flow.

Tonight job is to remove the old over flow and silicone.

[The Grizz]

Hey Cory, it is to bad we are so far apart as I have all of the tool's you need and more + lots of space to work.

[Red Coral Aquariums]

Give me a call at the shop tomorrow afternoon I'll be in after 5pm. I'll try and help any way I can.
Kevin

[ALBERTA REEF]

Hey Cory, it is to bad we are so far apart as I have all of the tool's you need and more + lots of space to work.

Sorry for late reply cutting over flow and silicone out. I would take you up on that offer, But my Diesel is acting up. Injector problem. Only can make city runs until I can get a hold of my friend at my old work.

[ALBERTA REEF]

Give me a call at the shop tomorrow afternoon I'll be in after 5pm. I'll try and help any way I can.
Kevin

Thanks Kevin. I will be stopping by for supplies tomorrow.

[The Grizz]

Sorry for late reply cutting over flow and silicone out. I would take you up on that offer, But my Diesel is acting up. Injector problem. Only can make city runs until I can get a hold of my friend at my old work.

Crappy deal dude, hope you can get things fixed up with your tank and truck soon.

[ALBERTA REEF]

No prob. I was expecting tank and truck probs. You Know. Murphy law.:lol:

[The Grizz]

No prob. I was expecting tank and truck probs. You Know. Murphy law.:lol:

Ya that Murphy needs to just bugger off, I hate that jerk. :twised:

[ALBERTA REEF]

Ya that Murphy needs to just bugger off, I hate that jerk. :twised:

You think Murphy is a jerk. Have you met his wife.:lol: No worries Old Faithful and I have a date with a bottle Jager and 7 up. When I am done she is going to be a brand new tank.

[freezetyle]

You think Murphy is a jerk. Have you met his wife.:lol: No worries Old Faithful and I have a date with a bottle Jager and 7 up. When I am done she is going to be a brand new tank.

Jager and 7? Why didn't i think of that... Jeenyus!

[ALBERTA REEF]

Jager and 7? Why didn't i think of that... Jeenyus!

I was something I tried when I was a Kid 14 or somthing. Only thing I had laying around the house. Tasted pertty good, but rember If you don not watch. Jager will knock you on your ARES. Now I just keep it on Hand.:biggrin:

[ALBERTA REEF]

Finally the over flow is out!:biggrin: Now on to the silicone.

[ALBERTA REEF]

Well the silicone is removed. It looks like it is not going to be a simple reseal. As i was removing the silicone I noticed the bottom pane is not centered. Back pane bottom centerer no silicone and same with the right pane bottom (corner to corner). Water under the silicone. Dam manufactured tanks. I will be busting this tank apart and rebuild. I hate removing the black plastic trim and cleaning silicone.:mad: I going to stop for now. Punch some holes tomorrow Today! Just in case the bottom pane cracks, then bust it apart.

The good news the leak looks like it has salt creep and stopped leaking for now. So it give me some time. Crossing fingers.

[ALBERTA REEF]

I did some work to day. busted the tank a part. Had to cut the plate trim off. There was more silcone holding the trim on then the whole tank. Here are some pic's.
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2232.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2233.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2234.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2235.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2236.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2237.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2238.jpg

[ALBERTA REEF]

And more!
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2239.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2240.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2241.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2242.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2243.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2244.jpg
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http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2246.jpg

[ALBERTA REEF]

Murphy has just popped his head out again! Drilling my last hole in the center hole. the pane chipped out big. Here are some pic's. Most likely I can not us this bottom pane. I have a spare piece of glass, but it has to be cut, and drilled. It is L48XW24. So I could get the bottom pane and the top bracing out of it.
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2247.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2250.jpg
I guess it is time for a Jager and 7!

[Carmen]

Yikes! Looks like a lot of work! Good for you for taking on the challenge!....:surprise:Hope your luck turns around on the rebuild...

[Delphinus]

The chip doesn't look too bad in the photo .. ? I think if the bulkhead covers it you'd still be OK. Although I guess if you have a spare piece anyhow then there's no harm in starting over.

Having drilled my share of pieces over the years, one thing I wish I had at my disposal was a drill press.

[ALBERTA REEF]

The chip doesn't look too bad in the photo .. ? I think if the bulkhead covers it you'd still be OK. Although I guess if you have a spare piece anyhow then there's no harm in starting over.

Having drilled my share of pieces over the years, one thing I wish I had at my disposal was a drill press.

Where the chip out is on the dry side. I have talked to another reefer. He said the same. I am tempded. I need to fined a place that cuts glass and how long it would take them.

[golf nut]

http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2244.jpg


Looks like the front fell off.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcU4t6zRAKg

[ALBERTA REEF]

Looks like the front fell off.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcU4t6zRAKg

:lol::lol::lol:

[ALBERTA REEF]

well I got some work done. During the day I was looking for a glass shop that would help me out. ya right a week cut wait. I will try again tomorrow. I was looking at the bottom pane debating to us it. Something still bothered me. I measured the width 16 3/4" the the to side panes 17" width. Now wounder It had a 1/4" silicone gap at the front. I checked my stock pill of glass. I have a L47XW17 pane of glass that is smoked. I Figgured why not no one is going to see it with sand over it. I drilled and assembled the main part of the tank.

http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2251.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2253.jpg

The bulk head are just for ruff in.
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2255.jpg

http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2257.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2258.jpg

[ALBERTA REEF]

http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2259.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2260.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2262.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2263.jpg

When I was assembling I bumped the back pane against the 280 stand on the corner. I cracked so my spare L48"xW24" pane is used for the back. The cracked one will be use for top bracing and over flow. As soon as I can fine a glass shop.
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2264.jpg

I admit I is being a pain, But I am learning as I go. I have put together 3 sumps and now 1 tank. Still not very good at the inner seals but getting better.:biggrin:

[ALBERTA REEF]

I did not get as far as I wanted on the tank. Could not fine black silicone any where in the city. Ordered some from J&L. I did get my glass cut for the over flow and brassing. Stand still on this part. Did start on the stand thou.
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2268.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2269.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2270.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2271.jpg

The carcass is done not for the Lipstick and mascara (trim). Then making and hanging a the doors, but this can be done later.

[ALBERTA REEF]

I have not accomplish what I wanted to do last week, but I did finish the tank!
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2278.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2279.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2283.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/Old%20Faithful/IMG_2284.jpg

It is not perfect. Learned what to do and not to do. I have not water tested it yet. When I do cross my fingers that it does not leak!:lol:

[kien]

I know that feeling! :lol:

Looks great though. But then I guess looks can be deceiving. Nah, I'm sure it'll be fine. :biggrin:

[ALBERTA REEF]

I know that feeling! :lol:

Looks great though. But then I guess looks can be deceiving. Nah, I'm sure it'll be fine. :biggrin:

I have used alot of silicone on this thing. I have rotated the tank 360 and checked all the seams for voids. So far none found.:biggrin: