New Tech Test Tank

[Ron99]

So the little tank took a while to cycle but it's starting to settle down now. And some initial results are looking positive.

Here's the coated powerhead. A few spionid snails but I haven't been doing much to clean these powerbeads at all.



Here's the uncoated powerhead. Note the small spots of coralline algae starting on it.

[Ryanerickson]

Wow that's pretty cool Ron so far looking good

[iceman86]

Great experiment!! Can't wait to see the results.
Thanks for sharing.

[Skimmin]

Interesting. I gotta ask. If its not something the end user can apply then how would we make use of it. I can't see manufacturers wanting something that prolongs the life of their product. Just like the auto industry now. Everything has a lifesan then throw it away and buy new. When I started in the plumbing trade I remember pulling out 50+ year old water heaters. Now they last about 10 to 15 years.

[spit.fire]

damn those tank builders and their time taking


cant wait to see the end result

[Ron99]

Originally Posted by Skimmin

Interesting. I gotta ask. If its not something the end user can apply then how would we make use of it. I can't see manufacturers wanting something that prolongs the life of their product. Just like the auto industry now. Everything has a lifesan then throw it away and buy new. When I started in the plumbing trade I remember pulling out 50+ year old water heaters. Now they last about 10 to 15 years.

It's not something that will really increase the life of a product unless a user is really letting their equipment get gunked up which causes wear and failures. I see this coating as decreasing the work needed for maintenance and also combatting the decreases in performance you may see as coralline algae grows and blocks things. But motors on pumps will still fail or impellers wear out or heaters electronics etc will still fail etc. The manufacturers will still be able to sell you replacement products. they will just sell you products that require less frequent cleaning. Or aquariums where you don't have to scrape coralline algae off your glass. That's the goal.

Originally Posted by spit.fire

damn those tank builders and their time taking


cant wait to see the end result

Yup Tyler. Had to harass them to get it done

[Skimmin]

Thanks for clarifying. Makes good sense to me.

[Ron99]

Now about 3 months in and things are looking better. Here's a few quick crappy pics. Will try to get better ones later...