"The Lab" - Josh and Tiffany's IM Nuvo EXT 200

[Kensington Reefer]

Aquamaxx reactor manifold is attached to two clamps tapped into the stand; it'll be further supported by another clamp on each side for the plumbing going into/exiting from the manifold.

The reactors themselves are hanging; but it's something I've seen done in previous large builds so I'm not too worried about it.

Looking good

 

[IOnceWasLegend]

Finished and cemented the manifold. Moving on to the UV next.

 

[Darkxerox]

I can see why you call it the lab Josh, your cleanliness and precise plumbing looks the part!

 

[IOnceWasLegend]

I can see why you call it the lab Josh, your cleanliness and precise plumbing looks the part!

I sincerely appreciate the compliment and, given my first couple builds, I'll take "words I thought I'd never hear" for $100.

 

[IOnceWasLegend]

The good: I got almost everything glued in for the returns.

The bad: I did not realize, until I'd glued fittings into the bulkheads, that the bulkheads are ABS, and I'd used PVC cement. D'oh. If it was a drain I wouldn't be worried, but this will be under pressure, so... Gotta redo it.

 

[RandyC]

The good: I got almost everything glued in for the returns.
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The bad: I did not realize, until I'd glued fittings into the bulkheads, that the bulkheads are ABS, and I'd used PVC cement. D'oh. If it was a drain I wouldn't be worried, but this will be under pressure, so... Gotta redo it.

I get it that you’re not supposed to, but I’ve joined many an ABS bulkhead with pvc cement. Some drains, some returns. I haven’t had one leak yet. *Knock on wood*

I don’t think we have enough pressure in the lines on our tanks to really stress out that connection. Maybe @Srt4eric has a better (accurate) answer.

 

[Coral reefer]

I wouldn’t redo it either

 

[IOnceWasLegend]

Apparently that's the official take from Synergy Reef as well, so... No redoing it!

Got the drains cemented in today and the hole drilled for the power cord for the iPad display. I'm going to hard plumb the Vectra M2 tomorrow and then, on Thursday, I'll be able to do the remaining connections and pick up the L2 from @Coral reefer . Aiming to have water in it by Saturday!

 

[Coral reefer]

Looks nice when’s it’s all brand new and clean. Good job

 

[Srt4eric]

Is anything supporting the aquamaxx reactors?

Lol.. I asked him the same thing.

 

[IOnceWasLegend]

Lol.. I asked him the same thing.

You and two other people on different sites. I've seen this in other builds and no one else commented with those concerns.

 

[RandyC]

You and two other people on different sites. I've seen this in other builds and no one else commented with those concerns.

I’d be concerned too. That’s quite a bit of weight on two self tapping screws and a union.

 

[Kensington Reefer]

You and two other people on different sites. I've seen this in other builds and no one else commented with those concerns.

That’s just how good we are!

 

[Coral reefer]

Suck it reactors. Too much effort for me. Lanthanum in the skimmer and carbon in a bag in the sump ftw

 

[IOnceWasLegend]

It's on!

 

[Kensington Reefer]

Yummy!

 

[musclebenz]

looking good!

 

[IOnceWasLegend]

Been busy between yesterday and today! Rockwork placed inside the tank (which is always the most nerve-wracking part to me...)

Got the plumbing finished:

Started filling the sump...

And adding sand + filling the tank!

Had three small leaks with my plumbing: two were halves of elbows that I'd missed gluing after dry-fitting, and the third was the right return bulkhead that I had to clamp down REALLY tight. Got them re-cemented, tested, and my manifold + return have had no leaks so far.

Aiming to finish filling it up tomorrow, mixing in salt to 1.015, testing ammonia, and adding 500 gallons' worth of bottled bacteria to kickstart the cycle.

 

[Coral reefer]

Why so low on the salinity?

 

[IOnceWasLegend]

Why so low on the salinity?

Helps bacteria replicate faster.