48x48 Workhorse "The Rig"

[JK47]

We’re ahead of schedule so the acrylic reinforcement is happening today

 

[JK47]

Got the mock up measurements close enough to set the hole for the secondary inlet. This is the where the water level will drop for backwash

 

[JK47]

Overflow towers are proper black now. No more two tone action

 

[JK47]

Not too shabby for a couple rookies. My first 2D background



Seams are tight. Not perfect but far better than looking at clear IMO.



We still need to polish the towers and drill the holes through the front. I’m really happy with how this is coming together though

 

[JK47]

Using 5/8” square acrylic bar stock for the interior vertical seams. Inside the overflow tower:





I had 1/2” cell cast cut down to two 1.5” x 48 7/8” and two 1.5” x 47 7/8” to reinforce.





I’ll get the strips on in the AM. Solid day

 

[nzafi]

Not to be pushy but can’t wait to see how you do the k1 in the towers.

 

[mrrobxc]

Using 5/8” square acrylic bar stock for the interior vertical seams. Inside the overflow tower:

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I had 1/2” cell cast cut down to two 1.5” x 48 7/8” and two 1.5” x 47 7/8” to reinforce.

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I’ll get the strips on in the AM. Solid day

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Are you using Weldon 40 to attach the rods?

I’m doing the same thing later today.

 

[JK47]

Not to be pushy but can’t wait to see how you do the k1 in the towers.

No worries at all. I’m working up the Ultima plumbing first. I should be knocking out the towers by next weekend

Are you using Weldon 40 to attach the rods?

I’m doing the same thing later today.

I didn’t use #40. Didn’t want the milky part on the front panel to be honest. I used #16. With 5/8” bar in interior and 1/2” cell cast on the exterior I’m not worried at all.

 

[JK47]

Tweaked the mock up layout to get the functions planned out with the valves in place.

Please ignore the awkward pipe from Ultima to union #3 I was playing with angles and will clean that up. The pump to Ultima return will have the union swapped to the other side and a black handle ball valve added as well.


The union valves will come up 8”-10” to be centered and in the stand. The middle red handle is the center reference. Three vertical pipes evenly spaced is the goal.





mrrobxc ^ better idea of the plumbing layout for ya

Access: Backwash union, head valve unit, pressure gauge, union valves and diverter valve/diverter sight glass are all visible and within reach. Functionality wise this is dialed. Just need to tuck it and clean it up

 

[nzafi]

JK47 11 days since the last update? I’m chewing off my finger nails here waiting so excited to see what you do.