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Forum: Large Reef Tanks 05/13/2007, 11:27 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,111
Posted By hsvtoolfool
You mean mine I guess. I told the mech-eng that I...

You mean mine I guess. I told the mech-eng that I wanted a very
rigid platform. I got it. ;)

Obviously, this is an oddball tank which presented some special
challenges. The dual 2-inch overflows...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 05/13/2007, 09:10 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,111
Posted By hsvtoolfool
Well, that photo was pretty close up. The stand...

Well, that photo was pretty close up. The stand was on its side
because I had just screwed the bolt in place.

I regret that I don't have a photo of the plate under each bolt.
I'll post a photo...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 04/27/2007, 08:17 PM
Replies: 863
Views: 175,174
Posted By hsvtoolfool
I believe it's pond netting...

I believe it's pond netting (http://www.gardeners.com/Pond-Netting/default/StandardCatalog.PondMaintenance_PondCleaners.34-640.cpd) used to keep leaves and debris out
of the water in the Fall and...
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/14/2007, 07:57 PM
Replies: 675
Views: 74,764
Posted By hsvtoolfool
I saw the hollow rods and they are cheaper, but...

I saw the hollow rods and they are cheaper, but you might as
well use PVC pipe from HD/Lowes instead. With any hollow
rod/pipe, a flat PVC piece must be glued on to create a closed
vessel . I'd...
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/14/2007, 02:46 PM
Replies: 675
Views: 74,764
Posted By hsvtoolfool
Forget sheet stock for lathe-work. USP has 1-foot...

Forget sheet stock for lathe-work. USP has 1-foot PVC Rods (http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=USPlastic&category%5Fname=115&product%5Fid=11044) in
4", 5", and 6" diameters...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 04/12/2007, 09:02 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,111
Posted By hsvtoolfool
If you must cut and re-weld the stand, I...

If you must cut and re-weld the stand, I recommend making it
less than 35" tall so that it will fit through a standard-width door.

If you want a taller stand (as I did), the best solution is to...
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/11/2007, 09:15 PM
Replies: 675
Views: 74,764
Posted By hsvtoolfool
A little surfing revealed that the axles in the...

A little surfing revealed that the axles in the Laguna pumps are
ceramic while RD makes a custom tungsten carbine axle which
is then highly polished to minimize friction.

I also learned that R-E...
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/10/2007, 08:25 PM
Replies: 675
Views: 74,764
Posted By hsvtoolfool
Re: DIY Red Dragon Pumps, gathering ideas.

Hmmm. I thought they made custom motors which was why
the RD are so expensive. Something about a one-of-a-kind
ultra-low-friction shaft or something.

Some creative wood-lathe work may be...
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/10/2007, 12:33 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,468
Posted By hsvtoolfool
#1) Dissimilar materials is also an issue. An...

#1) Dissimilar materials is also an issue. An extruded tube glued
to a cast base-plate, for example, would exacerbate the stress.
Similar materials of similar thickness expand the same, minimizing...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 04/09/2007, 08:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 222
Posted By hsvtoolfool
Randy, have a margarita on the beach for me. :) ...

Randy, have a margarita on the beach for me. :)

I must believe the testimony of so many experienced reefers.
They've all positively indentified this product as unsafe in their
tanks, but not the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/08/2007, 07:25 PM
Replies: 933
Views: 60,720
Posted By hsvtoolfool
Sounds good to go. I just like pointing this...

Sounds good to go. I just like pointing this design issue out for
others who are reading along and are new to the DIY game.
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/08/2007, 02:06 PM
Replies: 933
Views: 60,720
Posted By hsvtoolfool
Hop, your room look great! I wish I had such a...

Hop, your room look great! I wish I had such a luxury of space.

I hope you don't mind a quick suggestion. If you haven't already
done so, you should add a vertical 2x4 to the back corner of your...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 04/08/2007, 12:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 222
Posted By hsvtoolfool
Reef Ceramics analysis

Hello Randy,

As described in this thread (http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=9675218#post9675218), there seems to be a serious problem
with the decorative Reef...
Forum: Alabama Reefers 07/04/2006, 10:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 256
Posted By hsvtoolfool
I'm coo-coo for cocapods. Sorry, couldn't...

I'm coo-coo for cocapods.

Sorry, couldn't resist. Won't happen again. Today.
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/26/2006, 07:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 703
Posted By hsvtoolfool
What is the difference between "cell-cast" and...

What is the difference between "cell-cast" and "cast" acrylic?
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 06/14/2006, 07:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,009
Posted By hsvtoolfool
Not made anymore. I found one used that...

Not made anymore.

I found one used that needs some major TLC. But I hope I can
refurbish it and use it on my system. If the heating elements
are still good, I'll bypass the thermostat and use an...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 06/12/2006, 12:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 787
Posted By hsvtoolfool
Oh, and what you've done is make a lot of people...

Oh, and what you've done is make a lot of people around here jealous. ;)
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 06/11/2006, 11:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 787
Posted By hsvtoolfool
Re: What Have I Done?!?!

BMammoth, installing the tank is trivial compared to other stuff
you should be thinking about right now. You can always find
volunteers and/or pros to move a tank when the time arrives.

You have...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 06/10/2006, 06:17 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 62,396
Posted By hsvtoolfool
What are the dimensions? My guess is 30-feet...

What are the dimensions? My guess is 30-feet long, 6-feet front
to back, and 36" tall. How close am I?

I gotta see this in person. Where is this restaurant located?

Oh, one more question: What...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/09/2006, 11:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 267
Posted By hsvtoolfool
I like this design which Bill Wann uses on his...

I like this design which Bill Wann uses on his DIY Ca-Reactor...

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/62919bubble_counter_01.gif
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/08/2006, 08:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,970
Posted By hsvtoolfool
Sure. You may want to Right-Click-Save-As within...

Sure. You may want to Right-Click-Save-As within the next month.
I tend to clean house in my gallery often, but I'll leave these up
at least that long.

If you're interested, I use MS Paint which...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/08/2006, 07:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,970
Posted By hsvtoolfool
Gas rises in a denser matter like water. ...

Gas rises in a denser matter like water.

That inner "sleeve" separating the effluent output is glued to
the top of the reactor. C02 bubbles can't escape at the top
near the effluent output....
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/07/2006, 11:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,970
Posted By hsvtoolfool
I'm sure it was all the BUY-It-Yourself people...

I'm sure it was all the BUY-It-Yourself people wanting to
contact you and discuss payment plans. They definitely are
missing the whole point to the DIY forum.



Thank you, Sir! Here's a...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/07/2006, 08:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,970
Posted By hsvtoolfool
Ca Reactor Question for Bill Wann or Spazz

I don't think was ever described in other threads, so I'm still
extremely curious how this "thingy" at the top of Bill's DIY
Ca-Reactor works...
...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/07/2006, 06:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 282
Posted By hsvtoolfool
Ebay...

Ebay (http://business.listings.ebay.com/Titanium_Bar_W0QQfromZR4QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ2QQsacatZ41963QQsocmdZListingItemList) is a personal fave.
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