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Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 10:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,831
Posted By blcard
I used a water color style contact paper, put two...

I used a water color style contact paper, put two sided tape around the edge.

I used the weather stripping style tape very strong.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/11/2008, 10:11 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 37,836
Posted By blcard
Depends on how much glue, if you did a lot then...

Depends on how much glue, if you did a lot then it could weaken the joint. It doesn't take much and you want it to dry well before putting in the water.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/11/2008, 06:02 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 37,836
Posted By blcard
Prime both parts, glue one, then 1/4 twist. ...

Prime both parts, glue one, then 1/4 twist.

Never had that part leak. ;)
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/11/2008, 06:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,091
Posted By blcard
Be careful with the more abrasive items, can be a...

Be careful with the more abrasive items, can be a lot of work to get the heavy scratches out.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 05:58 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 18,745
Posted By blcard
I have 2-4's, they been great, espicially for the...

I have 2-4's, they been great, espicially for the price.

I wouldn't use them for wavemakers though, The propellers sometimes stick when being turned back on. May just need cleaned but I don't know...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/11/2008, 05:52 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 37,836
Posted By blcard
The primer cleans the pipe of the protective...

The primer cleans the pipe of the protective material they add at the factory. Its better to use it, but if its clean enough its not required. The more pressure the more important.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 09:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,079
Posted By blcard
Both seem very useful. Has anyone tried...

Both seem very useful.

Has anyone tried them? Which and how did it work?
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/08/2008, 10:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,098
Posted By blcard
Acrylic to Acrylic: I used epocky from Wally...

Acrylic to Acrylic: I used epocky from Wally world, it was the one where the straw mixed it for you. All you had to do was push the syringe.

I also sealed around it with GE Silcone I
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/08/2008, 10:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,079
Posted By blcard
Quite Overflow Box

Is there such a thing???

Any suggestions, at the moment quite a bit of girgling. Its move about 400 gph about 4 feet down. U tube goes into divided rear section then flows over and down the drain.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/08/2008, 10:36 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 37,836
Posted By blcard
Bet you didn't know you were becoming a plumber!

Bet you didn't know you were becoming a plumber!
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/05/2008, 10:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 727
Posted By blcard
Great idea on the red ball. I'm always up...

Great idea on the red ball.

I'm always up close trying to see the little water line.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/05/2008, 10:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 677
Posted By blcard
Depending on what your attaching you might try...

Depending on what your attaching you might try the epoxy stuff from wally world.

If used the kind the the straw mixes it for your a couple times for baffles and it did really well.

Don't know...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/05/2008, 10:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 613
Posted By blcard
I'm sure there is some type of relay that would...

I'm sure there is some type of relay that would do it, but I don't know for sure.

I would also like something like this and will be watching for replies.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/05/2008, 10:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 566
Posted By blcard
Bottom or Back? Back above the water line I...

Bottom or Back?

Back above the water line I would try, but it would be tough keeping debri out of the water.

Bottom, wouldn't even try.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/05/2008, 10:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 316
Posted By blcard
For silicone you can also look for GE Silicone 1,...

For silicone you can also look for GE Silicone 1, its for doors and windows and doesn't have the mildew inhibitor.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/31/2007, 10:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 254
Posted By blcard
New Noise in Pump???????

I have a Pan World 50PX pump running from my sump back to the display.

It has been up and running for several months now.

This morning its making a vibration type noise. I took it apart and it...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/31/2007, 07:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 975
Posted By blcard
Thumbs up I'll give it a shot then, as soon as I can talk...

I'll give it a shot then, as soon as I can talk the wife into more stuff;)
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/30/2007, 11:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 975
Posted By blcard
It's capped. I'm using a 1" and 1/2"...

It's capped.

I'm using a 1" and 1/2" currently going to the sump.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/30/2007, 10:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 975
Posted By blcard
OK now I'm confused. The bottom of my...

OK now I'm confused.

The bottom of my overflow has an extra 1" bulkhead. If I connect it to a pump with a return over the top, then the only real concern I see is that the water can't pass through...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/30/2007, 09:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 975
Posted By blcard
Agreed, really wouldn't want 170 gallons in my...

Agreed, really wouldn't want 170 gallons in my living room.

Would draining the tank maybe half way and putting the hole there be ok.

Where should the drain and returns be located on a CL?

Is...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/30/2007, 09:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 975
Posted By blcard
Ok if using the bottom of the overflow won't...

Ok if using the bottom of the overflow won't work, what's the best way to add a CL to an existing setup.

At 170 gallons its not real easy to drain and move!
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/30/2007, 07:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 975
Posted By blcard
Ok had to look up the word, but hey I learned...

Ok had to look up the word, but hey I learned something.


If the overflow has dorso pipes which keep about 30" of water wouldn't this prevent the cavitation??
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/30/2007, 07:02 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 37,836
Posted By blcard
I thought about it too late for mine but here is...

I thought about it too late for mine but here is a water check idea,

Run your return line directly into your overflow. Fill the sump and overflow and give it a shot.

This will allow you to...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/30/2007, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 572
Posted By blcard
With the open back design you will just need to...

With the open back design you will just need to move some air. One fan on each end pointing in should do fine.

If you decide to close it completly then I would put two on each end, one set going...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/30/2007, 10:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 975
Posted By blcard
Closed Loop

I've seen many with the inlet coming from the back of the tank and returns going somewhere else.

My question is whether I can you an extra hole in the bottom of my overflow as the feed and the...
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