Pax Bellum Chaeto Reactor Knock-Off

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Myka

I'm going to try to design it in a way that it's easy to open and take a peek - I'm thinking a SCH80 union, but I don't know if they come in 6 or 8". Going to see what I can figure out. It looks like I can get an 8" to 3" PVC reducer bushing and then a 3" union. These are pricey part though! Maybe not the best option is the opening is smaller than the reactor diameter.

Actually, I'm thinking a cap on the end with nylon thumb screws is probably the best option for this large diameter (and a heck of a lot cheap to boot).

Use this for the bottom:


Actually, I could use that for the top too, and then cut a 7" hole in the top of the 8" cap which will give me enough space to drill and tap some holes for the nylon finger screws. Then use a third one and cut the flange off so it's just a flat piece of plastic for the actual lid. Then I'll need to drill it to insert the quartz sleeve, and figure out how to mount that along with the rack for the chaeto. I think I'll use LED because I like the low voltage around water.