300ish Gallon plywood - First attempt

[Muni]

Thanks for the resposes. I'm thinking that building a plywood sump and using that as a test with the rubber based paint would be a good way to go.

At 40 dollars a gallon it would be wonderful if it worked well. If not I can use it for my back patio or something. Then go with the epoxy based for the tank.

But then again If i just pay for the epoxy based to start with I should be more likely to have successful results and save the extra 40. Thats a sheet of plywood. lol

 

[Muni]

Oh and as for working with the solvents it's not to much of an issue. I'm used to that from lacquering wood products. I have a very nice respirator and we have a fair ventilation system in our shop.

I'm more concerned with successful waterproofing as mentioned.

 

[poly-nomial]

Not in wall? still very cool. Im subbed

 

[CJH]

Oh and as for working with the solvents it's not to much of an issue. I'm used to that from lacquering wood products. I have a very nice respirator and we have a fair ventilation system in our shop.

I'm more concerned with successful waterproofing as mentioned.

Working with thick epoxy is fairly different from lacquer but with that said you should have no problem. If you have a respirator and are familiar with mixing and dealing with a post-catalyzed conversion varnish then epoxy will be a breeze for you.

I like your idea about the rubber paint on a plywood sump. Worst case scenario is you use the rubber paint elsewhere like you said use a liner over the rubber paint in the sump if it fails.

Given your skills and access to materials, why don't you throw together a box today and grab a gallon at that shop and get it painted and filled? The longer you run the test the more confidence you will have in the product.

 

[Pharaoh]

I would think the rubberized stuff would work.

 

[Muni]

Well. I can put something together real quick. Not to big. Get some rubberized paint today and paint it up. See how it holds. Probably take a few days to cure properly.

Then fill it and let it sit for a week or two.

 

[Muni]

Ok. Quick thing before I go get that paint.

Since my stand now weighs a solid 200 pounds or so I added carry handles from a toy chest to help move it around.

I also have some crown molding to hide the seam around the top and where the tank will set. Found a few half cans of black rustolem. Probaly not the best choice. But it won't be getting wet hopefully. Also got a corner cap.

 

[Muni]

So that was quite an adventure getting that big bugger up the stairs.

My earlier estimate of 200 pounds is probably 100-200 short of the stands actual weight.

I'm going to build a plywood sump from my excess 1/2" birch I have. Probably along the lines of 30"L x 18-24" W x 18" H. That gives me 42-55 gallon sump. Which should be decent for the tank size I'm building.

 

[Muni]

I'm not sure now if I want a plywood sump or a glass? I have glass to build a sump if I wanted to. I think it would be better to be able to see my sump if its gummed up or not.


Decisions, decisions.........

 

[Miguel4u2]

I'm not sure now if I want a plywood sump or a glass? I have glass to build a sump if I wanted to. I think it would be better to be able to see my sump if its gummed up or not.


Decisions, decisions.........

Why waste money if you have the glass?