523 gallon plywood build (pic heavy)

[patrickjohnsgarcia]

wow nice build!

 

[stempy]

If you can still access it I would put some insulation between the tank and the basement wall. Since the basement wall will probably be cooler than the tank temp you'd want a thermal break to prevent a constant heat loss. Not to mention the possibility of condensation in that cavity. You coated all the exposed wood right?

Hrmmm, that's a good idea, i will put some foam insulation between the tank and wall, hadn't thought about that. The outer tank is painted with drylock to help protect it against splash damage. thank you!

 

[stempy]

wow nice build!

Thank you!

 

[jardiniarokeep]

any updates?

 

[stempy]

Unfortunately, no updates yet. Overtime is killing my time frame on finishing this tank. I had hoped to have it glassed tuesday and start sealing it today or tomorrow but it looks like I won't be able to put down the fiberglass till friday and start sealing it next tuesday

 

[PDRed302]

Build quality looks great! Keep those pictures coming

 

[stempy]

Got the fiberglass laid in the seams this morning but I think my wife took the camera so pics will have to wait till later I was really afraid of this part but it was actually quite easy, I took the suggestion from member blacktip from his 1700 gallon shark tank build and cut the cloth at a 45 degree angle in the corners and folding it over so you could just keep going with 1 peice instead of cutting it up, so the peice going around the entire bottom seam is 1 solid peice of cloth. Now I'm just not sure how long I need to wait before I start putting down the coats of max acr, I sent an email to the vendor so hopefully they will answer today.

 

[stempy]

Got a couple pics of the fiberglassing.

 

[Tor-Eriik]

Epoxy will adherd in 1 day, full strenght after 2 days. I dont know about yours, but i think its pretty much the same. Looks good btw!

 

[stempy]

Got 2 coats down now, hoping to get the last 2 coats down today. It's kinda hard to see in the pic but you can kinda tell from a slight reflection of the right corner. Seems to be very thin, but I guess thats how it is, I may put another layer of fiberglass in the seams along the bottom with the next coat just for peace of mind.