The LAST big upgrade

[michika]

Originally Posted by lastlight

massive sch80 true union valves and gate valves

We have a winner!

I think plumbing costs is going to eclipse the tank cost once I add in pumps and the Ocean Motions.

[lastlight]

Those valves are SO much better than the white ones you get at home depot etc. Not sure which way I'll be going...most likely the CHEAPER way =)

[michika]

We got ours via BRS and it made a difference in pricing for sure. We also scoped out some local places to buy as well, but BRS' prices couldn't be beat on the Group Order.

Think of it this way; I bought enough stuff from BRS that when I sit it all on the eurobrace it spans nearly the full 10.5ft.

[lastlight]

Originally Posted by michika

Think of it this way; I bought enough stuff from BRS that when I sit it all on the eurobrace it spans nearly the full 10.5ft.

Saying something like that without posting a pic seems a little mean!

So you can't even do a water test until you're all plumbed? Or do you guys have threaded plugs for your bulkheads at least?

[michika]

Yeah, it does seem a bit cruel, so I'll hook you up tonight with some shots. We were busy doing some actual plumbing last night and I got sidetracked.

Actually all the bulkheads are slip by slip for the tank itself. We're plumbing everything back to the valves, which we'll shut off for the water test. I have one more run to make to the hardware store tonight; there is always a missing piece isn't there?

[Northernseacorals]

Just caught up from page one; this is an awesome project!!!!

Cannot wait to see more, this is like a good book you do not want to put down

[michika]

I'm happy your enjoying it! I certainly am.