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Old 02-13-2010, 01:57 AM
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If it was up to me it would have a couple sharks in it. Not to mention how freaking much salt I would have to use..........can you say bankrupt anyone.
How many gallons is your pool. Cover charge a bucket of salt per person.
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Old 02-13-2010, 01:58 AM
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Water tested sump and for a welder and a first attempt at acrylic I must say I even impressed myself.


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no leaks? thats no fun
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no leaks? thats no fun
A couple internal leaks but it was brcause I forgot to cement them
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How many gallons is your pool. Cover charge a bucket of salt per person.
12,000 gal's or so, I like your idea I would never have to by salt again. But not that cheep stuff it has to be Reef Crystals,
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and it is called acrylic welding is it not? so you as a welder should be able to do it.
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Melting metal or acrylic same principle done with heat. Different heat temp. Ones with electricity and gas and the other is chemical. Seams have to be flawless for both. Your still welding. Great job.
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Here is what it looks like under the tank:



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Good point Chase and Cory, I guess it is some what similar.
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So what are you going to do with the empty 3" of space on the left side. Frag tank maybe.
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