Every build, success or failure, is a learning experience for all who read this. Keep doing what you think will work and don't stop until it works, no matter how long it takes. Thanks for documenting the process.
950 Plywood/Acrylic Build on Wheels!
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So how long have you had it up and going before starting the thread?
How am I being arrogant?? I've said to every single comment I appreciate your concern and or suggestion. I've accepted everyone's helpful information, it doesn't mean I have to do what they say. Thanks for wanting my tank to fail.....
We have an extra EPDM pond liner, might try that first. For epoxy we're leaning towards Max ACR.
epdm would be nice although it does tend to show the folds in the corner when working with really big pieces unless your planning to cut and glue.
at any rate, I think it's well past time to stop the whole "dude, it's going to be a catastrophe". He has been warned that things are a little unknown and he acknowledges it.
just DO NOT let the thread go cold if it does fail. I would definately film the filling
at any rate, I think it's well past time to stop the whole "dude, it's going to be a catastrophe". He has been warned that things are a little unknown and he acknowledges it.
just DO NOT let the thread go cold if it does fail. I would definately film the filling
I feel like there are a few much simpler solutions that would solve your problems - access to the sockets and door. How about moving the door? Or running the electric socket's to a more accessible spot? You could even go as simple as hooking up a surge protector and mounting it on the side of the tank or on the nearby wall. Moving a door or running new electric may sound like a lot, but you're obviously skilled enough to do it, and the nice thing about these solutions is that they don't have the downside of catastrophe. I mean, let's say there's only a 5% chance that your project ends in disaster. Considering how huge the disaster would be it doesn't seem worth it for an emergency that you have expressed is unlikely. It's just risk - reward. Small chance of huge disaster all to avoid an unlikely inconvenience.
In my opinion debating whether it will work or not is pointless. If there is any chance whatsoever that this will fail then you should just go with simpler solutions that achieve the same thing. If you do move forward, I wish you luck, but I strongly recommend you change course now.
In my opinion debating whether it will work or not is pointless. If there is any chance whatsoever that this will fail then you should just go with simpler solutions that achieve the same thing. If you do move forward, I wish you luck, but I strongly recommend you change course now.
...maybe it isn't time for the warnings to stop.
I get the feeling that this thing is going to have wheels, no matter what anyone says. Which is fine really.
It might not work, it might work just fine. Advancements never come by simply following the rules and doing everything similar to everyone else.
I get the feeling that this thing is going to have wheels, no matter what anyone says. Which is fine really.
It might not work, it might work just fine. Advancements never come by simply following the rules and doing everything similar to everyone else.
Thank you for your recommendations but due to house plumbing the door can't be moved.
I'd love to see some full tank shots once you get the glass in! Also, are you going to add any bracing across the top once the glass goes in? What about a lid? I imagine evaporation will be a concern with so much surface area.
Will the side sump also be on wheels and fastened to the main tank?
Will the side sump also be on wheels and fastened to the main tank?
Will do. Yes we are going to be adding 2x4s as braces across the top. For lids we are going to use green house panels. Yes that would be a lot of evap for an uncovered tank lol. The side tank will be attached to the main tank but not on wheels, its small 18"x9"x12".
