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11/11/2013, 05:03 PM | #26 |
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awesome build. can't wait for this one to be all done and wet.
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11/11/2013, 05:19 PM | #27 |
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Where did you get the solenoids from?
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11/16/2013, 06:16 PM | #28 |
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There is a company called EHCOTECH that makes all kinds of them and sells them on eBay.
I have finished lowering my RO/DI to make room for the sink. In the process I decided I should throw on another solenoid for the flush valve. I also have my faucet water source (white tube) prepared. I also have the sink drain plumbed. The black box in the top right is an energy bar 4 that has the mechanical relays to drive these low current valves. |
12/03/2013, 11:47 PM | #29 |
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Created this little contraption to route all the effluent of the media reactors to the inlet of the skimmer.
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12/09/2013, 11:47 PM | #30 |
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Lots of items ordered and en route. Meanwhile, I have labelled all my electrical cords. I have also connected up the top-off and bypass. The top-off pump feeds the black tube from the right. The blue solenoid is normally closed so pumped RO water will flow up and pass through a flow restrictor and into the kalk mixer and then into the sump. If the PH is too high or I am filling the kalk, the solenoid energizes and water takes the path of least resistance and goes straight to sump.
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12/12/2013, 11:45 PM | #31 |
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Decided to try and automate things a little more. This is a flow switch that I will connect to the input of the ozone reactor. When I shut off the water supply, it will signal the controller to turn off the ozone generator and air pump.
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12/17/2013, 11:54 PM | #32 |
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Dosing system is now connected.
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12/18/2013, 03:57 PM | #33 |
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Im looking at the same size tank for my upgrade.Would you share who is building your display tank? I also do not have space for a fish room so I am following your progress with great interest...
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12/19/2013, 09:35 AM | #34 |
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Great build so far. But looks like you have stuffed that stand to the max. Some equipment looks like it would be difficult to get to and service once you put the tank on and wont be able to reach it from above.
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Apex controller and most modules are now connected and most electrical is routed. Nothing is programmed yet but I have lots of working code from my other system that will easily apply here too. The black box is my UPS. Network is alive. I use powerline networking as it is always more stable than wireless. Still some cord cleanup and float switch wiring left. Then I will finish up the reactor plumping. |
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12/28/2013, 06:21 PM | #38 |
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Nice job on the build. I'll be following along as I am curious about using Ozone. I have one quick question for you. I noticed the pic below and just ordered a Skimmate Locker myself. Are they now shipping with the barb elbow union or did you add that?
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12/30/2013, 02:15 AM | #40 |
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Thanks for the help Chebby. You have a lot of good things goin' on in this thread. I totally forgot about power line networking and I've been looking for an excuse to ditch my wireless setup to my controller.
How much time before you add water?
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I would hope before the end of the month I will be able to perform a full loop test to check for leaks and debug any problems before ordering my solid surface. I guess I need to check if I have enough 1.5" pipe and unions to complete the circuit.
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01/04/2014, 12:14 AM | #42 |
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LED lights installed behind the front edge. I also have some door contact switches that will turn these on/off automatically.
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01/04/2014, 07:48 AM | #43 |
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wow….what an amazingly clean and organized set up!!!! When does the tank arrive?
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01/04/2014, 08:42 AM | #44 |
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Awesome build man! You really have thought this out well.
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01/05/2014, 01:51 AM | #45 |
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wow , super organized and neat
what is the device on top of the automated skimmer neck cleaner connected to the cat5 cable? the solenoid directing the water flow to your kalk reactor/ sump, where can you find those? and how does it connect to the apex ? definitely tagging along Last edited by aquaenthusiast; 01/05/2014 at 01:59 AM. |
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ignore the solenoid question , i wasn't reading very carefully
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01/05/2014, 11:30 PM | #47 |
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ignore the solenoid question , i wasn't reading very carefully, I see where you just connected them with a standard plug/cable and you plug them into the apex eb4 because of the low wattage. But what are the clear things in between the power plugs and eb8 , do they light up to let you know their on?
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Sadly my priority is paying off bills right now. So tank is on hold for a little longer. Still plenty of prep work to be done though. Plus I have my 90G still running so I am not missing out on anything except a new bigger beginning.
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I also have the apex, and was thinking about using those solenoids in my build, and I know your using the eb4 for the those, but would the apex breakout box also be able to switch the solenoids on/off? And what does the 550 flow restrictor ensure before the water enters the kalk reactor?
oh and we need updates! really great automation ideas Last edited by aquaenthusiast; 01/20/2014 at 08:30 PM. |
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wow so much great info I need to back and read again! I'm starting a 280 in wall build and do not have a whole room just under tank; your build is going to help me thanks for taking the time to post!
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