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01/21/2015, 10:26 AM | #101 |
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Tank is completely full so I am just starting to fill up the sump tonight. APEX is coming today so I am excited about that. Had some other goodies come in the mail yesterday including probe magnet, TUNZE auto top off ( which I will need to rig differently because my top off is above my sump which I hear is a big problem). I also got a RW 15 Jebao but is was cracked and has to go back! Pics to come, JIM |
01/21/2015, 10:42 AM | #102 |
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question the copper you sweat is outside the tank and run through your RODI right? I figure you were talking about your supply lines to your fish room but wanted to confirm. Otherwise they can leach into your tank.
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01/21/2015, 11:47 AM | #103 |
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I think you'll like those jebao's if you haven't had them in the past. Same goes for the apex, what monitors are you going to run off of the apex? I'm going to expand mine soon I started off with the jr but would like to get a little more dialed in. fingers crossed for tonight's seal testing. Good luck!
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01/21/2015, 11:50 AM | #104 |
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I really like my RW4s on my nano cube and the pairing between the units is pretty good which makes for a pretty darn good wave mode. Hopefully you have as much success with the larger RW line...
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01/21/2015, 03:29 PM | #106 |
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the leaching only really occurs if you use the copper for your tank plumbing as the salt water will break it down leaching copper into your system.
With the freshwater in your plumbing you are good. |
01/21/2015, 07:44 PM | #107 |
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Leaks continue
Man this sucks...
I have a really bad leak in a drain bulkhead. I went to home depot twice to buy two different wrenches loading and unloading the kiddos each time- got it to one tiny drip a minute but scared to crank it any more?? Plumbing woes, JIM |
01/21/2015, 09:38 PM | #108 |
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I had the same problem ended up just putting a petroleum jelly like substance that I got from aquatica in tinley park on the base of the O-ring to create a better seal. Not sure what exactly it was as he went into a back office area threw some in a cup for me and just said apply a real thin coat to the o-ring and then tighten it as you had and you're good. And I'll be damned if it didn't work.
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01/21/2015, 09:42 PM | #109 |
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Just did a real quick search it looks like silicone grease is what people here on RC have used saying Vaseline not reef safe im sure the silicone grease is what I used. The pain in the butt was draining the overflow and drying it out so I could get the o-ring a clean dry surface to create that tight seal.
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Yes on the silicone grease. I use it on all my o-rings and other rubber. You can find it at Lowes in the plumbing section. It comes in a small grey tub and can be difficult to locate so ask one of the employees.
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01/22/2015, 10:28 AM | #111 |
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Thanks everyone,
Looks like I am going to the DEPOT for some silicon grease... Appreciate the help- Think I might turn on the pumps tonight!! JIM |
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01/22/2015, 06:28 PM | #113 |
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Jim hope this does the trick! Let's get that thing cranked up!
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01/22/2015, 07:40 PM | #114 |
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One step forward .... massive step back!
Thanks to Luke for coming over and helping me set up my APEX. We just got it running and I am completely overwhelmed- kinda computer savvy and feel like this thing is to much for me? Huge step back was we turned the pumps on and all four bulkheads have a leak! I did everything correct golly gee willikers?? I will try the silicon grease and Luke suggested rtv108? Jim |
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You will be able to handle the Apex. It's not so bad.
The leaky bulkheads, that's more likely to be a long term headache.
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The apex I agree can be a pain in the butt to get set up initially but once it's set and you get the app for your phone it's simple. One thing to make sure of is when you set up the link make sure your wifi is off otherwise you'll need to be at your home in order to get readings which defeats the purpose. My first tank required nothing I just plugged it in and it was water tight my 2nd tank I fought that stupid leak for weeks thinking one thing or another would solve it and the answer ended up being that grease.im sure that other stuff you're referring to vapor1ze is very similar. I know the frustration but when it comes to 300g of water being on the floor just keep working on the other 900 things you know you're going to have to do and you'll eventually get it worked out.
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So how'd it go?
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Hitching along for the ride. Great setup.
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Got your text last night, Jim! Setup is looking awesome! Congrats man! Glad everything is working out. I'll have to stop over soon. I had a VERY busy weekend.
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01/26/2015, 10:39 AM | #123 |
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Light at the end of the tunnel-
Well,
It was a week of leaks, then I got electrocuted by one of my pumps (volt meter was over 300) then some more leaks! I replaced the pump but the new one's magnet didn't rotate- had to go all the way back an hour to get another one! Had some huge help from an LFS getting the situation fixed! My sink that worked just fine couldn't handle the back pressure from the RO when I hooked it up and sprung a huge leak. My bulkheads seem to be 100% dry, without any silicon! Why you ask? I overnighted the silicon from amazon so I could fix them. The package came and I was ready to get to work, I picked up the box and it felt extremely light..... it was completely empty, never had that happen before! I was starting to think this build was a really bad idea... but then this happened: The queen and Sohal are around 1ft long and look almost small in this tank! (which is great, I built this for them!) Still a learning curve with the apex although I think I have that set up, scary thing is I don't really know yet about the dosers and a few other things because they aren't hooked up yet. I also still need to tap my reef tank in which is a huge project as well! The happiest family member might be our cat : Taking advantage of the open ceiling in the fishroom: Still lots of work ahead ( not even counting livestock) and need to tie in the other tank... but things are brightening up around the house. Thanks for tagging along, JIM |
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Now that's bizarre on the empty box. All is well that ends well and I have to say I really like your aquascape those massive pieces really look impressive. Nice work.
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01/26/2015, 04:00 PM | #125 |
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beautiful Bengal :-) tank looks amazing btw...
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