Got a lot of plumbing done this weekend. Sump is all plumbed in. I’m about a third of the way to finishing the ultima plumbing. Will leak test after.
All areas where I felt the joints weren’t fully water tight, I applied a perimeter of Weldon 16. A tip I got from reading the reef forums. I reallly hope I don’t have too many difficult leak problems. God knows I made enough mistakes so far. As mentioned on another thread, thank God for couplings.
You will see from the picture of my coffee table as it looks at the moment and you’ll notice more than half the fittings I had in a previous posting are now either used up or out in a box to return to lower/Home Depot/OSH. I can’t believe how many trips I made to get various plumbing pieces. Even when you think you’re prepared...
I love this tank... even though it hasn’t even been filled yet because of how much I’ve already learned about plumbing and filtration. Things only a custom build can teach you. I’m happy and blessed to have this opportunity to build what has been, up until now, nothing more than a dream. I’m even more blessed to have a network of hobbyist throughout the country reading my threads and posting tips and ideas on how to plumb and set up this tank. Regardless of our differences, we have this in common. Talk about bridging the gaps.
I love this hobby.
Pics below: feedback appreciated.
All areas where I felt the joints weren’t fully water tight, I applied a perimeter of Weldon 16. A tip I got from reading the reef forums. I reallly hope I don’t have too many difficult leak problems. God knows I made enough mistakes so far. As mentioned on another thread, thank God for couplings.
You will see from the picture of my coffee table as it looks at the moment and you’ll notice more than half the fittings I had in a previous posting are now either used up or out in a box to return to lower/Home Depot/OSH. I can’t believe how many trips I made to get various plumbing pieces. Even when you think you’re prepared...
I love this tank... even though it hasn’t even been filled yet because of how much I’ve already learned about plumbing and filtration. Things only a custom build can teach you. I’m happy and blessed to have this opportunity to build what has been, up until now, nothing more than a dream. I’m even more blessed to have a network of hobbyist throughout the country reading my threads and posting tips and ideas on how to plumb and set up this tank. Regardless of our differences, we have this in common. Talk about bridging the gaps.
I love this hobby.
Pics below: feedback appreciated.