Paddy's Ocean - 70 Gallon Mixed Reef **Phoenix Rebuild** - Page 22

paddyob · #**211** 10-10-2011, 07:49 PM

My favorite Acan Lord...

The beginnings of my auto water change system...

My reservoir. Soon I will begin the actual system. Plumbing fresh and salt reservoirs to the tank upstairs. The tank is directly above so it should be a snap. With this new build stage comes an " electrical panel" and stand I am building myself. The panel will have switches for isolating devices without unplugging... At say feeding time. Off off off go the circ pumps for target and sump return off for water change etc.

If anyone has ideas or help... It is welcome.

Here is my current mixing tank. 20g food grade. Large return pump and Heater inside. No residue as water ever stops circulating. Currently I do 5 minute water changes. But I stop carry the bucket.

paddyob · #**212** 10-10-2011, 07:58 PM

My favorite Acan Lord...

The beginnings of my auto water change system...

My reservoir. Soon I will begin the actual system. Plumbing fresh and salt reservoirs to the tank upstairs. The tank is directly above so it should be a snap. With this new build stage comes an " electrical panel" and stand I am building myself. The panel will have switches for isolating devices without unplugging... At say feeding time. Off off off go the circ pumps for target and sump return off for water change etc.

If anyone has ideas or help... It is welcome.

Here is my current mixing tank. 20g food grade. Large return pump and Heater inside. No residue as water never stops circulating. Currently I do 5 minute water changes. But I still carry the bucket.

Funky_Fish14 · #**213** 10-11-2011, 08:28 AM

Looking great Patty! Things are starting to grow in nicely! Keep it up!

Cheers,

Chris

paddyob · #**214** 10-13-2011, 11:36 PM

A few shots from today. iPhone takes pretty good shots all things considered. Recently discovered the photobucket app so photo updates will be much more timely.

Purple Death Paly

LPS Random

paddyob · #**215** 11-06-2011, 06:49 PM

My little pal. My neon will gladly sit in my hand if offered.

paddyob · #**216** 11-23-2011, 01:55 AM

The next phase of the build has started. dedicated circuit and electrical panel / custom stand.

I have need to run a dedicated circuit for my tank. Old house with mixed up circuits. In order to work in the kitchen I must shut my tank down too. not ok.

I plan to have switches in place to isolate pumps or shut down for maintenance or feeding.

Anyone have a good source for plans or diagrams?

Involved as well will be a new custom stand.

mike31154 · #**217** 11-23-2011, 02:16 AM

Run two circuits if you are able. Redundancy in case one circuit breaker or GFCI trips. That way you can split your loads & only lose half in the event of a mishap.

paddyob · #**218** 11-23-2011, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mike31154

Run two circuits if you are able. Redundancy in case one circuit breaker or GFCI trips. That way you can split your loads & only lose half in the event of a mishap.

Good plan. I'll run lights and power heads on one and return pumps and heater and skimmer on other. Ensures circulation in case one circuit pops.

Thoughts on that?

I have about 10 devices to plug in. And planning 4 extra openings.

sphelps · #**219** 11-23-2011, 03:14 PM

You can run multiple independent GFCIs or combination of unprotected and protected on a single circuit so unless your load is high you won't gain much with two circuits. The redundancy gained with two circuits is really only related to the actual breaker tripping which is highly unlikely and unless you have two return pumps with one on each circuit you haven't gained any additional protection anyway. You can also run 20amp instead of 15amp.

Also keep in mind anytime you modify a component related your household electrical you're technically suppose to bring that area up to code, this can be an issue with older homes.

paddyob · #**220** 11-23-2011, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sphelps

Also keep in mind anytime you modify a component related your household electrical you're technically suppose to bring that area up to code, this can be an issue with older homes.

Please explain. I would assume by installing new wiring and breakers that it would be up to code?

I bought the Alberta electrical codes book, but I don't get it ha ha.

I have a friend who is an industrial electrician. I am hoping to gain some help form him too..