New Tank and Sump Build

[Avi]

lol... mum has already had a word with me about that... floor is BLACK buts its only pigment so its like dust

Apparently spraying was the best thing to do so I went with it... too late now, its all done

Next week when I get home I will mount the tanks and start the water works

 

[Avi]

Finished fnally!
got some polystyrene sheets from b&q, £6 for a 2400 x 1200mm x 25mm sheet! made a nice base, 25mm... glass has a nice cusion

tanks drying
and stand ready for them to go on

next week when i get home PLUMBING and lighting, that will be fun, last time i sprung a leak eek was a long night trying to bodge it so it lasted till morning

 

[Avi]

Got home sick (well tank sick), so back home early from london this week
Todays progress: Got the Spraying all finished, added an extra coat to ensure there are no thin bits
Pics were getting a bit many so i reduced the size of them
Then mounted the smaller tank

Then drilled the holes in the wood / poly sheets for the pipes to run through, just need some m8s round to help put the but tank back on the shelf and im ready to PLUMB

Ok serious Question if anybody is still reading and not just looking at pics:
Sealing the tank connecors:
I have baught a 5mm Rubber sheet to use, cut to size and screw in tight as a washer, or
do you recon i should add a layer of silicone over/under the rubber before screwing so it seals the hole and the connectors
Worth the extra effort or not?

 

[TheFishJunky]

do you plan on ever taking it apart?If not-silicone it.I would use at least some silicone regardless

 

[The1and only]

never use silicone and a gasket on anything. Guaranteed to leak if you double it up.

 

[greengiant]

you could use silicone or silicone grease if you plan on taking it apart at some point. the grease works as a lubricant to the rubber and pvc and ensures they seal properly to each other. its not a sealant itself just makes the other stuff seal easier

 

[Avi]

Ok thanks, not going to bother with silicone, the rubber should do the trick

Getting electrics and pipes ready, just might have water flowing tonight!!

 

[Avi]

Will take a proper pic tomorrow

 

[BEACH_BUM]

looks good . you going to leave the bottom part open or are you going to cover it with something ?

 

[Avi]

looks good . you going to leave the bottom part open or are you going to cover it with something ?

I have the old sheet of wood that covered it before, but i may leave it open, bed covers it, thats a minor issue for another day

lets wait for plumbing issues first