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AsianReef said:
Ryan! Is there a reason you put you tank between the wall instead of put it evenly on either side?
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Well other than living life dangerously I wanted something different and also because of the width front to back.

I had several places to consider putting it but ultimately put it between my two offices so that I have some side viewing without all the space requirements.

Since both offices are used we have some false panels that can be put up when needed but may change that to have a blind pull down for privacy. Hindsight being that a blackout blinds will be more functional throughout the day.
 
That make sense. Also in your pictures, I see the sump will permanently in place. Can you get it out if something happen?


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RSnodgrass said:
Today's the day I find out how good my planning really was... plumbing.
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Plumbing day... that's the worst.
I've learned to buy extra pipe and fittings, but somehow still manage to make multiple trips back to the store for something I completely forgot about.
Good luck!!!
 
AsianReef said:
That make sense. Also in your pictures, I see the sump will permanently in place. Can you get it out if something happen?
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Depending what's happened (o:
If it's leaking I have room to work on it.
If it can't be fixed conveniently the sawzall will take care of it! Then I'd do a couple modular sump.

I opted for this design because the sump can now take on significantly more back flow and allow for large water changes with requiring me to go into the main.

The sump has an operating volume of 20gal and the space it's in can hold half that in a leak.
 
This is what I've accomplished in 2hrs today...
1st run to Menards is complete.
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Progress for the day was not everything I planned on but I did end up gluing 139 individual pieces so far and took another 9,271 photos for my time-lapse.

Should finish the plumbing in the morning and then cabinets.
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Here is how I modified the overflows to handle more water. I may be adding some teeth on there as well or I fashion a filter box over the intakes like my last tank. IMG_20171022_100524526.jpg IMG_20171022_100531137.jpg IMG_20171022_102154976.jpg IMG_20171022_102822388.jpg IMG_20171022_102850341.jpg IMG_20171022_110514528.jpg
 
Most importantly, how do you like the chop saw stand? Been thinking of getting one of those, have the table saw version and that one is great.
 
Coming along very nicely!!!
I really like the idea of using the opened wall to run the return plumbing; pure genius.



marty9876 said:
Most importantly, how do you like the chop saw stand? Been thinking of getting one of those, have the table saw version and that one is great.
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First... I like reading inquiries into woodworking tools.
Second... Those job site stands are great. The portability of the stand and placing the saw at a comfortable working height are great, but having the support for longer pieces of wood (or PVC pipe) make them a worthy investment.
 
I'll reply to stuff in a bit, here's some progress photos.
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This is the black backer I put up to hide the wall.
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Stands to support the hood if I lean on it.
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That looks great!!! Both sides, even!!!
How did everything go?
It'll be difficult to cover up that "back side" once the tank is filled up with fish and coral.
 
Success, demo, installation, plumbing, cabinet install in two days and a night!

Photos to follow...
 
marty9876 said:
Most importantly, how do you like the chop saw stand? Been thinking of getting one of those, have the table saw version and that one is great.
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Quite possibly my favorite thing. They were selling them as a combo at home depot so that the stands was considerably discounted.

Definitely better than other chop saws I've used.
 
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