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sphelps 04-19-2013 07:33 PM

Why not just skip the SCWD and build a controller to alternate the each pump cycle.

The Grizz 04-19-2013 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sphelps (Post 812899)
Why not just skip the SCWD and build a controller to alternate the each pump cycle.

Less to go wrong with the SCWD then going though all the trouble to build a controller and it not work right. Plus the DC pump ramp up slower then most pumps as you know.

sphelps 04-19-2013 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Grizz (Post 812901)
Less to go wrong with the SCWD then going though all the trouble to build a controller and it not work right. Plus the DC pump ramp up slower then most pumps as you know.

I guess it comes down to mechanical vs electrical. Typically I would agree on the mechanical being much more reliable as is with most things but I'd think those SWCDs will cause more issues once they start developing build up. but probably easy to pull them later if that happens.

Have you bought the pumps yet? The new ones have built in 0-10V ability, but aren't out yet. Pretty sure building a controller for the old ones wouldn't be all that difficult either. I've been waiting for someone else to do it so I can copy them, hence my suggestion :wink: In terms of reliability can't see much going wrong, never had issues with controllable DC pumps like Tunze before, at least not relating to the controller portion of it.

ensquire 04-19-2013 09:37 PM

WOW
 
Tagging along on this one buddy, My question is:
Although you have tons of room, why did you decide to go with the internal overflow over an external one ?

Can't wait to see the closed loop setup :wink::lol:

Delphinus 04-19-2013 09:51 PM

Have you thought about a closed loop for this tank?

The Grizz 04-19-2013 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sphelps (Post 812903)
I guess it comes down to mechanical vs electrical. Typically I would agree on the mechanical being much more reliable as is with most things but I'd think those SWCDs will cause more issues once they start developing build up. but probably easy to pull them later if that happens.

Have you bought the pumps yet? The new ones have built in 0-10V ability, but aren't out yet. Pretty sure building a controller for the old ones wouldn't be all that difficult either. I've been waiting for someone else to do it so I can copy them, hence my suggestion :wink: In terms of reliability can't see much going wrong, never had issues with controllable DC pumps like Tunze before, at least not relating to the controller portion of it.

Sorry Steve not going to happen so you will have to find someone else to do your dirty work for you . I wass going to go with 2 OM 4way on 2 pump but the one I bought used last yr doesn't work, mag drive is FUBAR!!


Quote:

Originally Posted by ensquire (Post 812932)
Tagging along on this one buddy, My question is:
Although you have tons of room, why did you decide to go with the internal overflow over an external one ?

Can't wait to see the closed loop setup :wink::lol:

Dont want to try and notch out 3/4 glass for and external, I don"t mind internal OF boxes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delphinus (Post 812935)
Have you thought about a closed loop for this tank?

One more mention of a *^&%$*% closed loop I will close this build thread and no one will get to see the end result. :twised:

ChefFish 04-19-2013 11:00 PM

Looking great Grizz, can't wait to see the front pane on!

fishytime 04-20-2013 12:02 AM

looking good Greg....so where do the other two tanks fit into the picture?

The Grizz 04-20-2013 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ChefFish (Post 812953)
Looking great Grizz, can't wait to see the front pane on!

Thanks Chris, hopefully this weekend I will be able to get the rest of the tank assembled.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishytime (Post 812963)
looking good Greg....so where do the other two tanks fit into the picture?

Thanks Dougster. The 60 gal cube will be added to the right hand side of the tower stand & the 30 gal might go one the left hand tower or under the 60 gal as a frag tank.

11purewater 04-20-2013 12:51 AM

Man I love this build!Lets get some water happening.

The Grizz 04-20-2013 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 11purewater (Post 812971)
Man I love this build!Lets get some water happening.

Water is at least a month away, waiting on a big shipment of plumbing parts.

11purewater 04-20-2013 12:59 AM

And then pucker time!:biggrin:

11purewater 04-20-2013 01:02 AM

In the future if you need weird plumbing parts let me know.and I'll ship them to you,bulkheads large check/flapper valves.I have account at wholesalers,very handy in my biz.

reefwars 04-20-2013 01:18 AM

closed loop??:twised::twised::twised:

The Grizz 04-20-2013 01:21 AM

THATS IT!! Thread is now done and everyone has Denny to thank for it!!

reefwars 04-20-2013 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Grizz (Post 812985)
THATS IT!! Thread is now done and everyone has Denny to thank for it!!


fine then.....open loop??:lol:

reefwars 04-20-2013 01:24 AM

partially closed and semi open maybe? just trying to help geesh :P

The Grizz 04-20-2013 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by reefwars (Post 812987)
fine then.....open loop??:lol:

How about no %&$%^$ loop and leave it at the once and for all.

reefwars 04-20-2013 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Grizz (Post 812989)
How about no %&$%^$ loop and leave it at the once and for all.

rough day big guy??:P:P:P

11purewater 04-20-2013 01:28 AM

A whole lot of overflow and a whole lot of returns with a shwack of refugium in between!Dam good plan me thinks.

The Grizz 04-20-2013 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefwars (Post 812990)
rough day big guy??:P:P:P

Ya you could say that!

Skimmerking 04-20-2013 02:38 PM

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww the big grizzy needs a hug denny give him a hug

BlueTang<3 04-20-2013 02:59 PM

All I can say is with all those holes I don't think it's gonna hold much water :wink:

rhody605 04-20-2013 03:05 PM

Question. What do you plan to have in 30&60g tanks. Species specific or different types of fish or coral?

The Grizz 04-20-2013 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Skimmer King (Post 813073)
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww the big grizzy needs a hug denny give him a hug

NO!

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueTang<3 (Post 813075)
All I can say is with all those holes I don't think it's gonna hold much water :wink:

Not at this point anyways.

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Originally Posted by rhody605 (Post 813078)
Question. What do you plan to have in 30&60g tanks. Species specific or different types of fish or coral?

60 gal is for my seahorse's & 30 gal is going to be a zoa grow out tank.

Delphinus 04-20-2013 05:51 PM

Have you ever noticed that a hug is a sort of closed loop of arms? (.. I'm just saying...)

In all seriousness I'm not a huge fan of closed loops either, Grizz. Carry on, and have fun with da build...

fishoholic 04-20-2013 09:23 PM

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...iemorepics.gif

The Grizz 04-20-2013 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by fishoholic (Post 813176)

Here's one for ya Laurie,

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps277e4a1c.jpg

And here you can roughly see where it is on the front pane of glass

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps727a9ec6.jpg

gregzz4 04-20-2013 11:56 PM

'Bout time you started this thread
Good thing I read through it all to understand all the holes in the back before I asked the 'sensitive' question :wink::twised:

About your dedicated circuit;
Are you planning on more than 1 ?
I ran 2 to my DT and keep the sump on one, with the tank lights and vortechs on the other
Plus my RKL powerbars are plugged into both, so there's no problem with everything going down if a breaker trips. God forbid as I have GFCIs everywhere :smile:

Coralgurl 04-21-2013 12:07 AM

It's about time this thread got going!! Only a month for water, geez, can't you go any faster........:mrgreen:

The Grizz 04-21-2013 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregzz4 (Post 813203)
'Bout time you started this thread
Good thing I read through it all to understand all the holes in the back before I asked the 'sensitive' question :wink::twised:

About your dedicated circuit;
Are you planning on more than 1 ?
I ran 2 to my DT and keep the sump on one, with the tank lights and vortechs on the other
Plus my RKL powerbars are plugged into both, so there's no problem with everything going down if a breaker trips. God forbid as I have GFCIs everywhere :smile:

Going to do at least 2 maybe 3 - 20amp circuits. Also with running DC pumps & LED's & UPS back ups the amp draw will be much less then what it is now.

The Grizz 04-21-2013 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Coralgurl (Post 813207)
It's about time this thread got going!! Only a month for water, geez, can't you go any faster........:mrgreen:

Can only go as fast as the shipping company can bring me my major parts & finding free time to work on it.

fishoholic 04-21-2013 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Grizz (Post 813201)
Here's one for ya Laurie,

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps277e4a1c.jpg

And here you can roughly see where it is on the front pane of glass

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps727a9ec6.jpg

Is that a scratch? That sucks

The Grizz 04-21-2013 04:57 PM

Yes it's a scratch about 1" long right in the viewing area of my starphire front. Working on removing it now.


Stay clear..... this Bear bites off limbs!!

The Grizz 04-21-2013 05:54 PM

Getting there & only an hr. of work so far.......

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps277e4a1c.jpg

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...psf27a8eef.jpghttp://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps14591898.jpg

lockrookie 04-21-2013 06:11 PM

I foresee scratch repair in your future

The Grizz 04-21-2013 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lockrookie (Post 813358)
I foresee scratch repair in your future

Never going to happen cause I never want to have to do that again unless someone really wants to pay me $100 and hr. :twised:

Final results..........

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...psf75b4719.jpg

11purewater 04-21-2013 11:59 PM

Nice job! did it warp the glass in any way?

ChefFish 04-22-2013 02:34 AM

Looks good Grizz:)

The Grizz 04-22-2013 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 11purewater (Post 813455)
Nice job! did it warp the glass in any way?

There is a little bit of a distortion but I can live with it as a new piece was not an option @ $600!!


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