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sgl101
06-09-05, 14:13
Well were now past the planning Stage and have nearly sourced all the equipment, to run the tank it will be a 10 foot long tank and 44" Front to back with a 8' x 2' Sump to Si G's Design, Supported by 2 Brick Pillars and 3 RSJ's,

Circulation will be from 6 x Sequence 1000 Pumps

Skimmer will be a Deltec 703

Regards Steve
Publican
06-09-05, 14:33
Hi

Blimey.One to keep an eye on,good luck with the build Steve.

Chris
keith hellyar
06-09-05, 14:49
Steve

Have you remembered to budget for the Scuba gear. You'll need it for tank maintenance. :D :D

Photo's asap please.

Keith
Publican
06-09-05, 14:52
The sumps twice the length of my perc 120 :o
sgl101
06-09-05, 14:54
can sort some pics of the sump shortly and stand is now built, Tank is underway

Regards Steve
Publican
06-09-05, 14:58
I think your gonna have to change that sig to "megatank.co.uk" ;)

Look forward to the pics

Chris
ReefSteve
06-09-05, 15:04
Crikey! Thats moved on a bit from the 6x6 :D

No wonder you are keen on that list...could be a few deliveries me thinks!

Cheers
Steve
sgl101
06-09-05, 15:16
List would be good Steve,

Do you still have my Address ?

Regards Steve.
sgl101
07-09-05, 23:38
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Stand.JPG

Quick pic of Stand

Regards Steve
5061litres
07-09-05, 23:44
so.. tell us all how this is gonn awork. is ee that the stand is outside.. obviously u will be building something.. around thegarage?


tony.
sgl101
08-09-05, 23:57
Sump now in place

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/stevesump.JPG

Regards Steve
simon garratt
09-09-05, 08:24
That sump'll never work............... :whistling: :thumbsup:

Looking good Steve. The only tears will be from all the scratched knuckles when me and Si come round to plumb it all up................God, does that mean i have to listen to Clarky's innane ramblings all day......... :rolleyes:

Regards

Si.

PS. Love the natural light approach......... ;)
sgl101
09-09-05, 08:37
Morning Si,

Im sure there will be lots of blood and sweat from all of us :lol: ,

a couple of questions am i going to need poly under the tank base ?

also will i need a board for the tank to sit on or will the RSJs be enough ?? as its Acrylic !!!!

and Im sure the Sump will be O.K.

It was designed by someone I Know, and Im sure he has some idea of what he is doing :whistling:

Regards Steve

P.S. Thanks for the Help Wednesday Si and Si
5061litres
09-09-05, 08:53
your best with plywood under the tank witha thick layer of poly on it. the acrylic just won't have any 'give' in it for any imperfections on either the tank base, or something not being quite level. ya never know. :huh: :D

tony.
Ducati916
09-09-05, 11:16
with Acrylic its normal, so i was advised by Neptune the builders of my main tank that its best to use a fine layer of foam on a ply base, acrlyic is flexible, glass isint

correct me if im wrong but this is what i was advised :thumbsup:


H
simon garratt
09-09-05, 12:04
Hi Steve.

Yep a Plywood base plate and layer of poly is best m8. Just remember when putting the holes in the base board for the closed loops etc, Make them a good size larger than the fittings. Its a PITA if they are too close/tight. Just use a big hole saw.

Regards

Si. :D
Anemone Man
09-09-05, 23:42
I can tell this is going to be another one of those threads which i'll read over and over.

Good luck mate! :thumbsup:

Andy

P.S. More pics, more pics, more pics! :thumbsup:
sgl101
10-09-05, 11:09
more pics coming soon :)

Regards Steve
Kevin Douglas
10-09-05, 11:37
Hi Steve

Because of the size of your tank you will have to use 2 sheets of ply. When I did mine I use 25 mm and could not get 2 sheets the same thickness. I had to pack one sheet up with bits of formica to bring them both level.

Good looking set-up. Look forward to seeing it progress.

Atb
Alpha
10-09-05, 12:22
Can I just repeat a question asked earlier.........Its outside???

I know essex is a bit warmer than where I am from, but ..............

Whats the plans?

Regards

Alpha
sgl101
12-09-05, 00:02
The Storey so far goes,

we applied for an extension, but were turned down by winchester council, so we re applied for a conservatory but still we were turned down on a technicality, so not to be beaten were decided to go for an out building, ;)

Now the reason we have not erected the building is that the tank is acrylic and being 10' x 4' we would not get it through a door :lol:

So we have to build the building around the Tank :o

so here we go

We dug the base



http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/les.JPG
Her we have Les my uncle and Genral builder, Bricklayer and Chippy (A Very handy man to Know) :thumbsup:
sgl101
12-09-05, 00:05
Then we chucked in all the old glass from my previous Cracked tank and Filled the Hole with Hard Core

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/mick.JPG

Here we see Mick my God Father an Electrician and a bloody good Labourer
(Also another good man to Know)
sgl101
12-09-05, 00:08
The Result :)


http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Base.JPG

Time to build the Stand
sgl101
12-09-05, 00:13
Meanwhile Andy at AC Aquatics was Building a 8' Sump to Simon Garratts Design

Cheers Si :lol:

An it was time for Les to Put the Bricklaying head on

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/picture%2067.JPG
sgl101
12-09-05, 00:17
Mick Mixes the Cement

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Micheal.JPG

and they did all this for a couple of cups of tea and Lunch :)
sgl101
12-09-05, 00:20
The Finished Article

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/wall.JPG

well one half anyway

Regards Steve
sgl101
12-09-05, 00:23
and were ready to go

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/ready%20to%20go.JPG

and now to fit the sump before the tank arrives

Regards Steve
sgl101
12-09-05, 00:24
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/willy.JPG

Regards Steve
sgl101
12-09-05, 00:27
Sump in and Fitted


http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/done.JPG

and thats how far i have got

Regards Steve



Corrected the IMG tag for you, Nath
sgl101
12-09-05, 00:30
Store room Full and Ready to Go !!!!! B) :)



http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/store%20room.JPG


Regards Steve :cheers:
simon garratt
12-09-05, 01:33
Store room Full and Ready to Go !!!!!


Sorry Steve, Ive lost your address, could you email it to me again, :whistling:






Regards

Si.

PS. Are you going on holiday at anytime in the near future. :ph34r:
Hermie
12-09-05, 01:56
Ohh that looks nice!!!
Keep the updates coming please :wub:

P.S Ive got a turbo 7.5 tonne truck if you need a get-away driver si :D
5061litres
12-09-05, 08:03
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/done.JPG
second to last pic.

tony
sgl101
12-09-05, 08:19
No Holidays Planed at the Moment Si :lol:

Regards Steve.

P.S. You will need the Address Si, Who else is going to cut there fingers and knuckles to shreads while plumbing :P
simon garratt
12-09-05, 08:26
No Thats Mr Clark with no knuckles..........Im supervising this time........ :D


5061litres :huh:




Regards

Si.
5061litres
12-09-05, 08:31
the second to last pic wasn't coded properly and didn't show in the post.... so i put it up right.

tony. :thumbsup:
sgl101
12-09-05, 09:03
Cheers Tony

Regards Steve
sgl101
12-09-05, 09:04
Cant see you supervising anything Si,

Once we get started you will be in the thick of it,

cuts and all :lol:

Regards Steve
simon garratt
12-09-05, 11:55
sorry, dont do manual.............My delicate keyboard accustomed hands would never forgive me........ :whistling:
weegaz22
12-09-05, 13:17
are you going to be protecting the steel beams? just with the sump being under there the humidity will cause them to rust, then rust will fall into the sump
hairyduck
12-09-05, 13:32
the algea in the sump will probably benefit from the extra iron :thumbsup:
nasotang
12-09-05, 19:23
looking very impressive steve!

one thing i have noticed is that your not in any of the pics!

why arnt you doing any work you lazy git? :lol:
:thumbsup: Nick
keith hellyar
12-09-05, 21:58
Steve

Looks very impressive but is that outhouse going to be big enough for all of us MGTG members to fit in?

On second thoughts, if you put the food and drink in the kitchen half of them will stay there :D :D

Keith
Will
12-09-05, 22:32
Originally posted by keith hellyar@Sep 12 2005, 22:58
Steve

Looks very impressive but is that outhouse going to be big enough for all of us MGTG members to fit in?

On second thoughts, if you put the food and drink in the kitchen half of them will stay there :D :D

Keith
you be afe if its only te south lads, its when steve gets near the food it all goes to pot :lol:


nice looking tank project mate :thumbsup:

good to see the two simons kept busy :lol:
max69vk
13-09-05, 00:09
Wow! That looks huge :o Are you still running your original 'swimming pool' tank whilst you set this one up?
simon garratt
13-09-05, 01:06
good to see the two simons kept busy


trust me, you dont know how close you are to the mark there.........Seems like im squeezing this comming holiday in rather than it being the priority.


:rolleyes:


Regards


Si.
Will
13-09-05, 08:04
i know how you feel mate, there aint enough hours in the day at the moment :thumbsup:
sgl101
13-09-05, 11:49
Nasotang (Nick)

Who the Bl**dy Hell do you think Dug the hole and broke up the rubble

You see im better at the breaking up and demolition rather than the Building

Regards Steve
sgl101
13-09-05, 11:50
Mr G

I Know you are busy, but every second of your time is Truly Valued :)

Regards Steve
sgl101
13-09-05, 11:54
max69vk Posted on Sep 12 2005, 23:09
Wow! That looks huge Are you still running your original 'swimming pool' tank whilst you set this one up?

Yes I Still have the other tank running, although its only 6' x 2.5' x 2.5' so I wouldnt call it a swimming pool

Regards Steve
sgl101
13-09-05, 11:56
keith hellyar Posted on Sep 12 2005, 20:58
Steve

Looks very impressive but is that outhouse going to be big enough for all of us MGTG members to fit in?

Im Sure we Will fit Keith, Maybe work out a shift pattern :lol:

or I will have a spring/summer meet and spill into the garden

Regards Steve
nasotang
13-09-05, 12:15
Originally posted by sgl101@Sep 13 2005, 10:49
You see im better at the breaking up and demolition rather than the Building


:D :lol: :D
sgl101
13-09-05, 13:00
I have just found a pic of me breaking the concrete up, however I had no top on and im sure its better to keep a pic like that away from the Net :lol:

Regards Steve
SPS Hoover
13-09-05, 14:33
sorry, dont do manual.............My delicate keyboard accustomed hands would never forgive me........

B@ll@cks you know who the brains of the operation is.......................... :bow:

You will do as you are told!!!!!!!! like normal :ph34r:

My delicate keyboard accustomed hands :wave:
simon garratt
13-09-05, 14:36
Yes memsaaaab........... :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:
SPS Hoover
13-09-05, 14:37
Just goes to show folks

You need to keep these so called experts in their place :lol:
sgl101
13-09-05, 14:42
I wondered how long it would be before Mr Clarke Posted :lol:

Does this mean you will tell me what to do aswell????

Regards Steve
simon garratt
13-09-05, 14:42
I see Mr Clark's been on that pipe glue again.



:whistling: :whistling: :whistling:


Ventilation boy, ventilation.....


:P
SPS Hoover
13-09-05, 14:45
Does this mean you will tell me what to do aswell

Yep

I see Mr Clark's been on that pipe glue again

There you go again Garratt judging others by your own standards :angry:
simon garratt
13-09-05, 14:48
Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooohhhhh hh.


deffinately a hissy fit going on there then. :lol:


Calm down Si, if it makes you feel better, you can be in charge.......... :bow:






That way i can blame you when it pi***s water out everywhere............. :whistling:


Si.
SPS Hoover
13-09-05, 14:50
Calm down Si, if it makes you feel better, you can be in charge

You know it makes sense Steve is having a TANK not a sump/frag tank ;)
simon garratt
13-09-05, 14:54
what colour would you like that in Steve..........

Brown......... :lol:
SPS Hoover
13-09-05, 14:59
what colour would you like that in Steve..........

Brown.........Â*

Now people know you lie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mr Expert
simon garratt
13-09-05, 15:02
Mr Expert


nice to see you know your place :P
SPS Hoover
13-09-05, 15:04
nice to see you know your place


I'll have to start asking you for advise now then :thumbsup: :bow:
simon garratt
13-09-05, 15:07
Nah, I just foward it on to elliot........... :D
sgl101
13-09-05, 15:08
I dont like Brown !!!!!
sgl101
13-09-05, 15:10
simon garratt Posted on Sep 13 2005, 14:07
Nah, I just foward it on to elliot...........

I was going to Contact him to give some advise on Acros and how many Colonies to Add add any one Time :)

Regards Steve
keith hellyar
13-09-05, 15:48
Oh dear, this thread was really interesting and then Messrs Simon and Simon intervened.

:bored:

Keith :dance:
SPS Hoover
13-09-05, 15:50
Originally posted by keith hellyar@Sep 13 2005, 14:48
Oh dear, this thread was really interesting and then Messrs Simon and Simon intervened.

:bored:

Keith :dance:
then Messrs Simon and Simon intervened.

Oooooooooooooooooooohhhhhh!!!!!!!!! Si we will have to stop the

"Grumpy Old Man of Swanwick" has spoken :lol:
sgl101
13-09-05, 15:57
[QUOTE]Simon Posted on Sep 13 2005, 14:50

"Grumpy Old Man of Swanwick" has spoken

Thats the Problem with those Scummers Si :lol: :lol:

Regards Steve
Will
13-09-05, 15:57
Originally posted by simon garratt@Sep 13 2005, 15:54
what colour would you like that in Steve..........

Brown......... :lol:
pmsl

you two crack me up, all you need is naso for the in tank work and your done
sgl101
13-09-05, 15:58
Cant use Naso in the Tank he might get stuck in one of the weir holes

Regards Steve
Will
13-09-05, 16:00
Originally posted by sgl101@Sep 13 2005, 16:58
Cant use Naso in the Tank he might get stuck in one of the weir holes

Regards Steve
you could use him as a pipe brush maybee ? :lol:
big bubba
13-09-05, 18:17
really not filling me with confidence si's.
steve you sure you want the 2 ronnies round? :D
SPS Hoover
13-09-05, 18:19
Careful Bubba we can always leave a tank connector loose on yours i can just picture your misus's face :lol:
big bubba
13-09-05, 18:29
i'll shut up now.....
keith hellyar
13-09-05, 22:09
Swanwick?!?!?

I live in a much more up market area. Hedge End, the green belt that separates Southampton from that place East.

K
SPS Hoover
13-09-05, 22:36
Keith

Nothing with a SO postcode is up market :lol:
simon garratt
14-09-05, 08:25
SO = Sod off you Portsmouth pikey's

PO = Particularly offencive. (smell... that is, especially at low tide.........)


;)
:D
SPS Hoover
14-09-05, 10:18
Sounds like a hissy fit to me there Mr G :lol:
keith hellyar
14-09-05, 22:43
SiG

You are wrong. The smell gets better when the tides out :D

Keith
sgl101
20-09-05, 13:52
Tank Arrives This Weekend

Just been to see it and its Huge !!!! :lol:

Regards Steve
big bubba
20-09-05, 18:39
getting exciting now mate.
sgl101
20-09-05, 18:46
Exciting and Worrying at the same time

Its Bloody Heavy :lol:

Hows yous doing Mike?

Regards Steve
big bubba
20-09-05, 19:23
wont be long now mate next couple of weeks
(im very excited as well, like a couple of kids)
ak_uk
20-09-05, 19:30
<_< and i was happy with my (God knows where its gonna finish) 6X2.5X2 tank.. :wacko:
looking good. keep pics coming ;)

:thanx:

Ak.
Publican
20-09-05, 19:38
"we're just 2 lost souls swimming in a fish bowl year after year"
wish you were here.
pink flloyd.

<_<
big bubba
20-09-05, 19:44
i dont mind publican i dont own the rights to the lyrics
good song isnt it :thumbsup:
Publican
20-09-05, 19:45
Floyd has one L mate :rolleyes:

Chris :)
big bubba
20-09-05, 19:46
and i cant spell.
sgl101
20-09-05, 22:15
Will try and update on Saturday evening with some pics of the days progress, :dance:

So keep an eye on the thread ;)

Regards Steve.
sgl101
24-09-05, 23:25
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/cabin%20build%20022.JPG

More to Follow

Regards Steve
sgl101
26-09-05, 09:55
Well Tank Didnt Make it, as the builders couldnt make the redesigned weirs in time, but the stand is fully built and drilled ready to go, more pics coming soon

Regards steve
sgl101
26-09-05, 21:20
Update from Saturday

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/cabin%20build%20023.JPG

Cabin Arrived 7.30 am and by 10 am was looking like this
sgl101
26-09-05, 21:23
My Dad viewing the cabin, and supporting the Wall :lol:

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/cabin%20build%20026.JPG
sgl101
26-09-05, 21:24
A Few Bits of Wood :o

Hope I rember where they all go

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/cabin%20build%20027.JPG


Regards Steve
instantsquid
26-09-05, 21:26
"Impressive... most impressive..."

Now it makes a bit more sense - couldn't work out where you were building it before!

Gonna be a bit chilly going and watching the fish in the middle of winter though isn't it? :P

Ian. :thumbsup:
sgl101
26-09-05, 21:27
Floors Now Down and RSJs Going into Final Position

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/cabin%20build%20032.JPG
Yakdriver
26-09-05, 21:29
Gonna be a bit chilly going and watching the fish in the middle of winter though isn't it?

I would have thought a cabin that size with a 'radiator' consisting of hundreds of gallons of water heated to 26 deg C won't be cold... even in winter :D

Joking aside, are you going to insulate the inside of the roof etc, to avoid heat loss in winter etc.

Chris.
sgl101
26-09-05, 21:31
instantsquid Posted on Sep 26 2005, 20:26
"Impressive... most impressive..."

Now it makes a bit more sense - couldn't work out where you were building it before!

Gonna be a bit chilly going and watching the fish in the middle of winter though isn't it?

Ian.


The Cabin will be Fully Insulated and Has Under Floor Insulation Already Fitted Also I have a Split System Air Con unit and Heater to be Installed

Regards Steve.
Yakdriver
26-09-05, 21:32
Sounds good mate, keep the piccies coming.

Cheers,

chris.
instantsquid
26-09-05, 21:32
Originally posted by sgl101@Sep 26 2005, 20:31
The Cabin will be Fully Insulated and Has Under Floor Insulation Already Fitted Also I have a Split System Air Con unit and Heater to be Installed
Wicked. :bow:
sgl101
26-09-05, 21:34
Double 18mm Ply Base Should Hold the weight with no Problems

I Hope :lol:

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/cabin%20build%20034.JPG
sgl101
26-09-05, 21:36
Sump in Place, Designed by Mr G. Himself

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/cabin%20build%20036.JPG
sgl101
26-09-05, 21:39
Finaly A Pic of me

Cutting the 6" Holes for the Tank Connectors

We Decided on a 6 " Hole to save the Knuckles for Mr Garratt and Mr Clarke During Plumbing :lol: :lol: :lol:

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/cabin%20build%20041.JPG
sgl101
26-09-05, 21:42
Tank Stand Finally Done



http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/cabin%20build%20045.JPG
sgl101
26-09-05, 21:45
This is as Far as we Can go before the Tank Arrives (This Saturday)

Then Plumbing Starts


http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/cabin%20build%20042.JPG


Regards Steve
richb
27-09-05, 13:22
Looking good Steve,

Will be interested to know which costs you the most:
the tank
the cabin
the first years electric
or
the divorce for spending all your time in the garden........

Hope Saturday goes well, now wheres that weather forcast......

Rich..
sgl101
27-09-05, 13:30
richb Posted on Sep 27 2005, 12:22
Â* Looking good Steve,

Will be interested to know which costs you the most:
the tank
the cabin
the first years electric
or
the divorce for spending all your time in the garden........


The Tank build is already more than the cabin,

The electricity bill .................................................. ..................................











































































.................. well lets not mention that ;) :lol:

Regards Steve
richb
27-09-05, 14:02
Steve,

Just seen this, might cheer you up....

http://uk.biz.yahoo.com/050927/94/ft2at.html

Read it and start saving....

Rich....
sgl101
27-09-05, 14:51
Cheers rich,

Will show the wife :lol: :lol:

Regards Steve
sgl101
28-09-05, 22:07
Anyone fancy building there muscles up on Saturday Morning ???

Tank arrives an its going to be heavy

Regards Steve
SPS Hoover
28-09-05, 22:22
i'll be there :thumbsup: i see if si want's to help too :whistling:

no i'll just tell him he is :lol:
sgl101
28-09-05, 23:29
Cheers Si

Will let you know what time it will be arriving :lol:

Got some blue backing for you to stick on as well :lol: :lol: :lol:

Regards Steve
bluem00n0
29-09-05, 19:08
Really interesting stuff. Like the use of the girders.

How do you access the sump to put your skimmers etc in them and remove them for maintenance?

How much Live rock will that beauty take?

Any idea what stock will go in it?

:thumbsup:

Scott
sgl101
30-09-05, 09:51
bluem00n0 Posted on Sep 29 2005, 18:08
How do you access the sump to put your skimmers etc in them and remove them for maintenance?

How much Live rock will that beauty take?

Any idea what stock will go in it?



Skimmers and Sump will be Accessed from the front in a climb under and hope method :lol:

Live rock ? I have made a hugh Plate of live rock for one end, and I guess make some more a few reef bones and alot of Money................................

Stock will be Maybe 50 Green Chromis

50 Anthius

and some large Tangs

Regards Steve


P.S. Welcome back Mr Si G
sgl101
30-09-05, 16:40
Its Confirmed..................



Tank Arrives at 11am Tomorrow,

Any help will be Greatly Recieved :lol:

Regards Steve
sgl101
02-10-05, 20:21
Its Here....................




Its Huge....................




and here are the pics
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Tank%20Arrival%20002.JPG


Placed on the stand by 8 people, and it wasnt as heavy as you may think,

and a BIG Thanks to Simon Clarke and Rupert (Abyss)

Regards Steve
sgl101
02-10-05, 20:22
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Tank%20Arrival%20001.JPG
sgl101
02-10-05, 20:24
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Tank%20Arrival%20003.JPG


More to come

Regards Steve
sgl101
02-10-05, 20:43
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Tank%20Arrival%20004.JPG


Rear View
ak_uk
02-10-05, 20:52
more more more... :thumbsup:
Spaniel
02-10-05, 21:09
Fantastic....

You haven't got alot of room to maintain this ocean though!!!! You planning to put your wet-suit on if there's a problem.
Excellent tank and shed though mate.
WELL DONE
Keep the pics coming please....

El Spaniel
SPS Hoover
02-10-05, 22:17
What you been up too, you not finished that shed yet :ph34r:
sgl101
03-10-05, 08:17
Its all Finished Si,

Thats why theres no Pics up :lol:

Will be updating with more pics tonight, and will start to insulate the cabin shortly.

Then Plumbing will start :o

Where are the Simons :ph34r:

Regards Steve.
sgl101
03-10-05, 08:20
If anyone is looking for an acrylic tank,

This is a very good quality tank at a reasonable price,

PM me for Details,

Regards Steve.
Phil
03-10-05, 08:23
It's looking great - but, with the greatest respect, how on earth are you expecting Si and Si to help you set up the tank - there's no way there's enough room to get there ego's / halo's in that cabin :lol:

Phil
sgl101
03-10-05, 09:03
Phil Posted on Oct 3 2005, 07:23
It's looking great - but, with the greatest respect, how on earth are you expecting Si and Si to help you set up the tank - there's no way there's enough room to get there ego's / halo's in that cabin



:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
simon garratt
03-10-05, 09:45
It's looking great - but, with the greatest respect, how on earth are you expecting Si and Si to help you set up the tank - there's no way there's enough room to get there ego's / halo's in that cabinÂ*



The ego's nothing, its the size of my D*** you gotta worry about.......... ;)




Looking good Steve. sorry i couldnt make it on Sat morning, had a prior engagement with my bank account and the lady of the house........ :(


see ya soon. :D
sgl101
03-10-05, 09:49
The ego's nothing, its the size of my D*** you gotta worry about..........



:lol:

You Sure Si ?

Regards Steve
simon garratt
03-10-05, 10:24
Dunno...........ask ya misses.......... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:




















Hook line and sinker...........everytime :D
richb
03-10-05, 10:28
Steve,

Have you put a glass roof on the shed....

Looks like the only place to view the tank from is your back bedroom.......

Rich....
sgl101
03-10-05, 11:09
simon garratt Posted on Oct 3 2005, 09:24
Hook line and sinker...........everytime

Should have kept my mouth shut :lol:

See you soon Si

Regards Steve
sgl101
03-10-05, 11:11
richb Posted on Oct 3 2005, 09:28
Steve,

Have you put a glass roof on the shed....

Looks like the only place to view the tank from is your back bedroom.......




No Glass Roof

But not sure how i will take the full tank shot yet :lol:

Regards Steve.
sharktale
03-10-05, 19:44
:thumbsup: looking good mate :whistling: wheres those piccs :wave:
sgl101
03-10-05, 23:34
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Tank%20Arrival%20006.JPG
sgl101
03-10-05, 23:36
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Tank%20Arrival%20008.JPG
sgl101
03-10-05, 23:37
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Tank%20Arrival%20012.JPG
sgl101
03-10-05, 23:43
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Tank%20Arrival%20021.JPG

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Tank%20Arrival%20009.JPG

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Tank%20Arrival%20010.JPG
sgl101
03-10-05, 23:46
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Tank%20Arrival%20016.JPG
sgl101
03-10-05, 23:47
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Tank%20Arrival%20019.JPG
sgl101
03-10-05, 23:48
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Tank%20Arrival%20017.JPG
sgl101
03-10-05, 23:50
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Tank%20Arrival%20018.JPG
SCOOB
04-10-05, 07:29
this is going to be stunning :o

what else is going in the cabin??? easy chair, lava lamp, drinks cabinet etc etc etc????

what a great place to get away from it all, and sleep when she innevitably boots you out.
sgl101
04-10-05, 08:07
Hi Scoob,

There will be 1 Chair a small Fridge (Lager),
a foot stool and a small table to save holding the can :lol:

and if i spend to much time out there maybe a pull out bed :lol:

Regards Steve
SCOOB
04-10-05, 08:14
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
nasotang
04-10-05, 08:19
so if you want to go SCOOB you will have to sit on steves lap!!
:thumbsup: Nick
sgl101
04-10-05, 08:32
There will be standing room nick,

Regards Steve
SCOOB
04-10-05, 08:41
Originally posted by nasotang@Oct 4 2005, 08:19
so if you want to go SCOOB you will have to sit on steves lap!!
:thumbsup: Nick
you telling me that if you visited this tank in all its glory you'd be after a seat????? don't need a seat when your nose is in the sump, behind the tank over the tank in the tank etc etc. seats are only good for people that live there, in which case, one seat is more than enough if you know what i mean :lol:
sgl101
04-10-05, 09:24
I may have a visiters seat installed for frequent users, but not tell the wife as i dont want to be disturbed,

Regards Steve.
SCOOB
04-10-05, 09:53
quite right too :lol:
bristlebasher
04-10-05, 10:02
Steve , is the shed a pre-cut kit ? and just assembly is needed.

Or did you build it from scratch?
sgl101
04-10-05, 10:42
bristlebasher Posted on Oct 4 2005, 09:02
Â* Steve , is the shed a pre-cut kit ? and just assembly is needed.

Or did you build it from scratch?Â*



Pre Cut Kit and just like a huge Jigsaw, I was very impressed with the quality, but you must have a good level base :)

Regards Steve
sgl101
04-10-05, 11:48
Electrics Start on Wednesday with 34 Double sockets being installed (68 Plug sockets) Should be enough to start with :)

Then the Air Con will go in on saturday.

Than fun with the plumbing

Regards Steve.
sgl101
04-10-05, 19:51
The Finished Cabin

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Tank%20Arrival%20026.JPG



Regards Steve
sgl101
04-10-05, 19:54
A bank of 15 Double Sockets to go each side of the sump and 4 sockets to go behind the sump, then to double sockets to go in the cabin itself


http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Tank%20Arrival%20027.JPG
sgl101
04-10-05, 19:56
6 Sequence 10000 Pumps to Plumb into 6 Closed loops and an Ocean Runner 6500 for Sump return

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Tank%20Arrival%20028.JPG

Regards Steve.
Kev s
04-10-05, 20:02
Steve,

Any insulation on the shed? What sort of wattage are you looking at?

Kev
sgl101
04-10-05, 20:07
Steve,

Any insulation on the shed? What sort of wattage are you looking at?

Kev


the Cabin will have the Back and one side insulate on the outside of the cabin and the others sides of the tank insulated on the inside, the tank is 1" thick Acrylic and has better thermal properties than glass and there will also be insluation above the tank in the roof and also an Aircon/heater Unit installed in the cabin, As regards to wattage of which items were you refering to ?


Regards Steve
Kev s
04-10-05, 20:15
I was wondering about the temp of the shed in the winter and how you were going to manage it.

Have you thought about some light tubes (or sun tubes, skylights e.t.c.) to let sun in?

I was asking about the total consumption of the system, and wether it would be worth looking at solar cells on the roof to power some of the equipment.

Kev
sgl101
04-10-05, 20:21
Total Consupmtion will be massive 3 x 400W Halides and 4 x 250W Halide + Actinics, 6 x Sequence 10000, Deltec 703 Skimmer with OR Feed Pump and 3 Eheims, Sand Bed Lighting, 2.5KW Aircon/Heater 2 KW Tank Heater, and so the list goes on and on and on.................................



Im Stopping Now as im Scaring Myself, :(


Would love to look into solar panels but not sure where to start ?????????/



And I havent even seen the bill from Clark and Garratt yet :P


Regards Steve
PYTHON2674
04-10-05, 20:22
Awesome just awsome,

Im speechless and in total awe.....

Now all I need to do is convince the wife this is a good idea....

Somehow I think this maybe more difficult than I first imagined....

hmmmm
sgl101
04-10-05, 20:23
PYTHON2674 Posted on Oct 4 2005, 19:22
Â* Awesome just awsome,

Im speechless and in total awe.....

Now all I need to do is convince the wife this is a good idea....

Somehow I think this maybe more difficult than I first imagined....

hmmmmÂ*


Thanks for the kind words


Just dont tell her

My Wife Didnt know how big the tank was until it arrived on Saturday :lol:

Regards Steve
Kev s
04-10-05, 20:26
I'd be more temted to start with the sun tubes, to get some natural light in to start with.

Here's a good start with the solar power....

clear skies (http://www.clear-skies.org/)

Kev
sgl101
04-10-05, 20:28
Cheers Kev,

Do you have a link for sun tubes ?

Regards Steve
Kev s
04-10-05, 20:37
Google it, there are loads of firms out there selling them and from what I can gather they are quite easy to fit!

Kev
sgl101
04-10-05, 22:09
Thanks Kev seems a great idea

Regards Streve
keith hellyar
04-10-05, 22:30
Originally posted by sgl101@Oct 4 2005, 18:54
A bank of 15 Double Sockets to go each side of the sump and 4 sockets to go behind the sump, then to double sockets to go in the cabin itself


http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Tank%20Arrival%20027.JPG
Steve

A small tip. If you intend using any plug in timers on your set up or plug in transformers, it would be a good idea to space the sockets out a little. I learned to my cost that transformers and timers can prevent the use of adjacent sockets because they overlap.

Keith
sgl101
04-10-05, 22:52
Good Thinking Batman

Was Almost caught out there will leave a note for electrician tomorow,

Thanks again Keith,

Regards Steve
LTD
04-10-05, 23:07
Also worth offsetting the sockets by 50% (like you would lay bricks) to allow power cables to exit plugs between the plug tops of others .........

Learned the hard way ........
SCOOB
05-10-05, 08:01
Originally posted by long-time-dead@Oct 4 2005, 23:07
Also worth offsetting the sockets by 50% (like you would lay bricks) to allow power cables to exit plugs between the plug tops of others .........

Learned the hard way ........
:D What a top tip. cheers LTD, i'll pinch that :lol:
simon garratt
05-10-05, 08:25
And I havent even seen the bill from Clark and Garratt yet




Tip.............We want to own our own small country........... ;)



looking good m8. agree with the tips about spacing the sockets out and staggering them etc. it really does help :thumbsup:
sgl101
05-10-05, 08:36
simon garratt Posted on Oct 5 2005, 07:25
QUOTE
And I havent even seen the bill from Clark and Garratt yet






Tip.............We want to own our own small country...........



You would need one each !

You two couldnt live together :lol: :lol:

Regards Steve
nasotang
05-10-05, 08:59
yea there heads are to big to fit in one small country
SCOOB
05-10-05, 09:02
Originally posted by simon garratt@Oct 5 2005, 08:25
Tip.............We want to own our own small country........... ;)



didn't realise you were into gardening aswell ;)
SPS Hoover
05-10-05, 09:11
yea there heads are to big to fit in one small country

Careful Nick you are playing with fire........................... :ph34r:

Didn't your mum tell not to play with matches you will get burned :lol:

Steve i think you know what my bill will be and it involves spraying :lol:
sgl101
05-10-05, 09:14
nasotang Posted on Oct 5 2005, 07:59
Â* yea there heads are to big to fit in one small countryÂ*


Where will you go for frags now nick :lol:

Simon Posted on Oct 5 2005, 08:11
Steve i think you know what my bill will be and it involves sprayingÂ*

Sure we can sort that out

Regards Steve
simon garratt
05-10-05, 09:44
Nic............



Euphillia paradivisa
Euphillia divisa
Blastomussa wellsii
Caulastrea furcata
Turbinaria peltata
Favites abdita


Bet thats confused you............ ;)
simon garratt
05-10-05, 09:46
PS. who's that bird in that Photo...........looks like shes saying.

'Come here little boy' ;) ;) ;)


:D
sgl101
05-10-05, 09:56
Oh Nick,

What a Mistake you have made :lol: :lol: :lol:

Regards Steve
SPS Hoover
05-10-05, 09:58
PS. who's that bird in that Photo...........looks like shes saying.

'Come here little boy'Â*

More likely "Go away little boy" :lol: :lol:

Si looks like Sat night could be fun.............

Now Nicks put himself well in the firing line :ph34r:
nasotang
05-10-05, 11:28
that was easy.......................... :lol:

Si G i would pay you to go up to her and call her a bird..........

seach Arch Enemy and hava a listing to the demos

the latin post has proved the your head is indeed bigger then Si C

speeking of Si C BRING IT ON!!
SPS Hoover
05-10-05, 12:27
Nick

We all know on the board you are all mouth.

When face to face you are all trousers and no mouth.

See you in the pub Sat thats if they let minors in :lol:
nasotang
05-10-05, 13:45
:lol: :D :lol: c u there Si! im looking forward to it! never been to stm



what was this topic about :huh: oh yea steves tank! sorry mate i forgot about it ;)




:thumbsup: Nick
big bubba
05-10-05, 18:07
im not sticking up for you nick sometimes you should learn to be quiet,
thats the 2 si's and scoob, tut tut tut you are going to get it......
SCOOB
05-10-05, 18:18
Originally posted by big bubba@Oct 5 2005, 18:07
im not sticking up for you nick sometimes you should learn to be quiet,
thats the 2 si's and scoob, tut tut tut you are going to get it......
I haven't forgotten the tatoo comments bubba don't you worry. i plan on dunking poor nicks head in a frag tank at some stage :evil:
big bubba
05-10-05, 20:49
ohh this will be so funny he will s**t himself
keith hellyar
05-10-05, 22:39
It really gives you a warm feeling inside to witness MGTG South members getting on so well.

Nick - Dont worry about the Pub. You stay in the car. I'll bring you out a Coke and a packet of crisps. :cheers:

Keith
big bubba
05-10-05, 22:41
no coke too many e numbers we dont want him hypo all the way home do we keith.
SPS Hoover
06-10-05, 07:29
Keith

Your a brave man

On the way there every 5 minutes you are going to get "Are we there yet" :dance:

On the way back after he's been mine sweeping drinks you are likely to get " I feel sick" :wacko:

:lol:
nasotang
06-10-05, 07:55
Originally posted by Simon@Oct 6 2005, 06:29
On the way there every 5 minutes you are going to get "Are we there yet" :dance:


Mike will just have to control him self! i know he cant wait!
big bubba
06-10-05, 18:17
the 2 si's,scoob and now me........ oh your gonna get it big time
anyone fancy playing dunk the nipper?
luker
06-10-05, 18:21
the 2 si's,scoob and now me........ oh your gonna get it big time
anyone fancy playing dunk the nipper?

:thumbsup:
SPS Hoover
06-10-05, 18:22
Bubba don't worry its all arranged
big bubba
06-10-05, 18:45
:thumbsup:
SCOOB
06-10-05, 18:46
simon, cheers for the pm, i'll pop by B&Q's tomorrow :)
SPS Hoover
06-10-05, 18:55
No worries Scoob

I am sure we have some old down pillows somewhere ;)

Si's got every thing else
big bubba
06-10-05, 20:56
does it have to be red paint si?
Will
06-10-05, 21:09
wish i could be there to hold my foot on his head to :lol:
SPS Hoover
06-10-05, 22:09
Bubba

Reds good......... would better if we could some dayglow colours pink would nice
sgl101
06-10-05, 22:26
Evening Si

Pick a Colour Mate ! My Painters can match anything :thumbsup:

Regards Steve
keith hellyar
06-10-05, 22:31
Metallic would be nice

K
simon garratt
06-10-05, 23:54
Nic, my sincere appologies to that lovely lady for calling her a bird.........



The word BINT would have been much more appropriet. ;)

Now, if you wanna talk about a well-ard 'lady' with a lot of class and a goddamn sexy voice to boot, you want this one. :D


http://www.kcwallace.com/Dusku_14.jpg

but then again, she's not exactly a teeny, so i guess shes a bit too grown up for you...... ;)


Jesus, this is a great thread Steve......Big tanks, and gorgeous women all in one........What more could you ask for........... (shut it Nic, were not having pics of blokes in speedo's on here ;) )


regards

Si.
evilmop44
07-10-05, 08:42
are arch enemy the band who sing we will rise?????
if so you should really try listening to some iron monkey or throwdown or even curlupanddie they do it alot better
stevew@reefdreams
08-10-05, 01:24
Originally posted by keith hellyar@Oct 5 2005, 21:39
It really gives you a warm feeling inside to witness MGTG South members getting on so well.

Nick - Dont worry about the Pub. You stay in the car. I'll bring you out a Coke and a packet of crisps. :cheers:

Keith
Thank god for that, I thought Nick might end up as a passenger in my car!

I just told Tracey we would be taking some other members up to stm, when I explained who was going she said - "I'm not having any kids in our car for 1 and 1/2 hours!"

Looks like it is up to you Keith, to take him up there and bring the body back!

Steve
keith hellyar
08-10-05, 10:08
Steve

I'll do a deal. I'll take him, you bring him back. It will be late coming home so he will sleep and shouldn't be any trouble :D

Keith
sgl101
16-10-05, 19:50
Electrics almost done, will be finished this wednesday, and a plumbing day is booked with Mr C.
sgl101
16-10-05, 19:55
The ELectrics had to be run through the house

First the kitchen


http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC01130.JPG

Regards Steve
sgl101
16-10-05, 20:33
Then under the stairs


http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC01131.JPG


Regards Steve
sgl101
16-10-05, 20:36
and Finaly through the downstairs bathroom before we could get to the meter cupboard,

to say this job was a Bi**h, was an under statement,


http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC01132.JPG


Regards Steve
sgl101
16-10-05, 20:38
On top of the hastle it cost me £50 :angry: to keep the wife out the house (Shopping), while I run the cable through :lol: :lol:

Regards Steve
sgl101
16-10-05, 20:43
Plug board ready to go :)

There is one of these to go either side of the Sump and 4 sockets to go behing the sump

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC01135.JPG


I took everybodys advise and designed the plug board accordingly


Regards Steve
sgl101
16-10-05, 21:01
getting there now,

Wires run under the cabin from the fuse box(Not installed yet) and to the sump area


http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC01134.JPG


Regards Steve
sgl101
16-10-05, 21:23
First board up and wired in

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC01133.JPG

Regards Steve



More to come
mridley
16-10-05, 22:05
Wow thats really some tank :thumbsup:

Just one question is it not more efficient to heat the water directly rather than the surrounding space, I looked into this when i setup my tank and ended up going for a heat exchanger. It's gonna get mighty cold in there during the winter, i'm surprised how often my heating kicks in even on the mildest of nights. Acrylic may be a better insulator than glass but with 10ft 44" of open space surely thats where the heat is going to escape.
sgl101
17-10-05, 09:38
the water will be heated with a series of convensional heaters,

How does you heat exchanger work ?

Regards Steve.
mridley
17-10-05, 12:28
Wow thats gonna work out expensive :o

Mines connected to the house boiler, the aquarium water passes round a Titanium heat exchanger controlled via the IKS.
sgl101
17-10-05, 15:48
where did you get the heat exchanger and how much was it

regards steve
TheThingIs
17-10-05, 16:03
Steve,

Have a chat with Mark at Acropora House about heat exchangers, that was (and still is) his main business before starting AH so if anyone knows he does.

Lee
sgl101
17-10-05, 16:47
Originally posted by TheThingIs@Oct 17 2005, 15:03
Steve,

Have a chat with Mark at Acropora House about heat exchangers, that was (and still is) his main business before starting AH so if anyone knows he does.

Lee
PM Sent

Thanks for the info

Regards Steve
sgl101
17-10-05, 18:03
am few pics of the current tank, just so you can see what im upgrading from

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/cabin%20build%20006.JPG

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/cabin%20build%20003.JPG

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/cabin%20build%20002.JPG


Regards Steve
sgl101
17-10-05, 18:04
This tank will shortly be for Sale if any one is interested please PM me with offers


Regards Steve
Mikey
17-10-05, 19:29
Just went from start to finish - I'm loving this thread, and the project!

:thumbsup:
SPS Hoover
17-10-05, 22:37
Whats the wooden spoon for :P in second pic

Mental note to myself not to eat anything around your house when doing your pipe work :lol:
keith hellyar
17-10-05, 22:47
You'd think he would wash up those whisky glasses instead of trying to hide them from his misses.

Steve - the first step to recovery is to admit that you have a drink problem. Repeat after me "My name is Steve, I am an alcoholic"


Keith
SPS Hoover
17-10-05, 22:49
Originally posted by keith hellyar@Oct 17 2005, 21:47
You'd think he would wash up those whisky glasses instead of trying to hide them from his misses.

Steve - the first step to recovery is to admit that you have a drink problem. Repeat after me "My name is Steve, I am an alcoholic"


Keith
He was probably pissed when he bought that MAST thing in there too :lol:
Lavajava
17-10-05, 22:54
:bow: Been following this thread from the start and I am in awe of its size and cost. You are going to have to let us know the running costs of this baby.

Keep up the standard of workmanship - outstanding

P.S.
:o Thats one hell of an upgrade from your old system..........
Sarah
18-10-05, 07:01
looking good steve...cant wait to see it stocked :)

Sarah xsxxx
sgl101
18-10-05, 09:26
Simon Posted on Oct 17 2005, 21:37
Whats the wooden spoon for in second pic




Wooden spoon is for clearing conntecting pipe between two sumps

wouldnt feed you any way Si :lol: :lol:

Regards Steve.
sgl101
18-10-05, 09:29
keith hellyar Posted on Oct 17 2005, 21:47
You'd think he would wash up those whisky glasses instead of trying to hide them from his misses.

Steve - the first step to recovery is to admit that you have a drink problem. Repeat after me "My name is Steve, I am an alcoholic"




My name is Steve, I am an Alcoholic
sgl101
18-10-05, 09:31
Simon Posted on Oct 17 2005, 21:49


He was probably pissed when he bought that MAST thing in there too

I bought it before I was Guided by you, Oh wise one !!! :lol:

Regards Steve.
simon garratt
18-10-05, 09:32
He was probably pissed when he bought that MAST thing in there too


:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:




Stop it please...........your killing me......... :lol:
sgl101
18-10-05, 09:33
saz Posted on Oct 18 2005, 06:01
looking good steve...cant wait to see it stocked

Sarah xsxxx


Thanks Sarah,

Your welcome to see it stocked :lol:

Regards Steve
sgl101
18-10-05, 09:34
Originally posted by Lavajava@Oct 17 2005, 21:54
:bow: Been following this thread from the start and I am in awe of its size and cost. You are going to have to let us know the running costs of this baby.

Keep up the standard of workmanship - outstanding

P.S.
:o Thats one hell of an upgrade from your old system..........
if you gona do it


Do it Big................

Regards Steve
sgl101
18-10-05, 09:35
Originally posted by simon garratt@Oct 18 2005, 08:32
He was probably pissed when he bought that MAST thing in there too


:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:




Stop it please...........your killing me......... :lol:
Cheers Si

Nice to see your comments :lol:

Regards Steve.

Edit. I can see you watching Si
sgl101
19-10-05, 19:19
Electrics Update

Nearly there, I wanted it finished today, but as im being fitted in around other jobs for free i cant moan to much :lol:

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC01151.JPG

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC01152.JPG

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC01153.JPG

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC01154.JPG

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC01156.JPG

Regards Steve
sgl101
19-10-05, 19:48
Double twin sockets for lighting over sand bed behind the sump

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC01155.JPG

Small Floresent Tubes for Illumination under tank for working with

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC01157.JPG

Regards Steve
Sarah
19-10-05, 20:22
looking good :)

Sarah xxxxx
simon garratt
19-10-05, 22:47
Looking good there Steve. your bombing through it all at the speed of light.. :bow:


Only one critism..........taking a photo at a slight angle, will not disguise the fact that youve put those sockets up pissed to the rail above........

:D


keep up the good work m8. :D
sgl101
19-10-05, 22:52
simon garratt Posted on Oct 19 2005, 21:47
Â* Looking good there Steve. your bombing through it all at the speed of light..Â*


Only one critism..........taking a photo at a slight angle, will not disguise the fact that youve put those sockets up pissed to the rail above........



Will word will the electrician



It would be you that noticed Mr G


Regards Steve
sgl101
19-10-05, 22:54
Mr G

Will 3 400W and 2 250W halides be enough or would 3 400w and 4 250W halides be better
simon garratt
19-10-05, 23:17
It would be you that noticed Mr G




I cant really talk, its been 3 yrs and i still havent panelled that bloody cannopy :blush:


Re the lights. save yourself some leccy m8, go for 3 & 2, you can allways add later if your after better colour etc.


Regards

Si.
sgl101
19-10-05, 23:23
If my tank looked like the indian ocean i wouldnt bother with the canopy either :lol:

regards Steve
simon garratt
19-10-05, 23:28
Ouch........... :lol: :lol: :lol:
sgl101
23-10-05, 14:48
all Electrics Now Finished,

Just the 12V system to go in now

Plumbing starts Tuesday (With Mr Clark :) )

More Pictures coming soon

Regards Steve
sgl101
25-10-05, 20:25
Well plumbing started today............................................. .........



about 80-100 fittings/bends short :lol:



Well Mr Clark turned up :thumbsup: and all hell let loose,




Plug boards are off the walls, sump is out of the cabinet and so it goes on................................................ ..................and on and on

poly is ripped off,

skimmer wont fit

need i go on :lol: :lol: :lol:

after a day of chatting several cups of tea and a Dunlop SP2000 i think we know where were heading

Regards Steve
sgl101
25-10-05, 21:07
Electrics finished

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC01168.JPG

Wall Light last thing to be fitted

Regards Steve.
sgl101
25-10-05, 21:10
A Few of the Fittings for plumbing the tank,

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC01164.JPG

After Si Clarke left i ordered another 35m of Pipe and 80 fittings

Cheers Si :lol:

Regards Steve
sgl101
25-10-05, 21:12
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSC01162.JPG

Guess who got to under the tank :lol:

however there is plenty of room

Regards Steve