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Old 06/17/2007, 10:55 PM
JCTewks JCTewks is offline
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Oh, the tree/palm is fake. But it adds a nice touch to the marine theme, don't you think?
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Old 06/22/2007, 07:13 PM
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I sure like FRP. Instant done. Thanks for the reminder/push/suggestion Bart. It's starting to look like a fish room. Whatcha think?

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Old 06/23/2007, 12:41 PM
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look so clean and beautiful. no need for messy paint buckets and brushes. can wipe any spills in seconds, great job Del.
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Old 06/25/2007, 06:34 PM
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sweet setup i wish i had my own house so i could have a tank like that
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Old 06/25/2007, 07:16 PM
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Man I wish I had the room I hate these threads makes me jealous lol
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Old 06/26/2007, 05:07 PM
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Looking good Del. Keep it going.




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Old 06/26/2007, 06:11 PM
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Nice job so far... I will have to follow this one....
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Old 06/27/2007, 01:43 AM
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ok Del, its been few days now and you should have some updates for us. please don't keep us in the dark.
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Old 07/01/2007, 09:35 PM
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To the dismay of my wife, I decided to move the tank, by myself. I'm too dang old to lift much more than a glass, so work smart...not hard is my motto. Here she goes....



Only had to go aobout 60 feet on the furniture dollies.



On the way.



Almost home.

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Old 07/01/2007, 09:40 PM
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Time for the lift. Took a while but went quite well. Guess how I did it.



Tanks slide easily on plastic.



And there she is being leak tested. So far so good (touch wood).



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Old 07/01/2007, 09:42 PM
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And finally, a little start to the plumbing.

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Old 07/01/2007, 10:14 PM
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Yeah Looking Great! what is next?
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Old 07/01/2007, 10:27 PM
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Time for the lift. Took a while but went quite well. Guess how I did it.



Tanks slide easily on plastic.



And there she is being leak tested. So far so good (touch wood).

Great looking tank! My guess is you used the floor jack one block at a time?
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Old 07/01/2007, 10:34 PM
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nice!!!
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Old 07/01/2007, 10:36 PM
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Shoot...I thought you would guess I used my extreme masculine physique and just lifted it up. Pictures tell 1000's of words, don't they?

ebolii (did you mean ebola?), Just plan to keep plumbing and finish the room. I have no time line.
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Old 07/01/2007, 10:42 PM
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Wow, very nice. The build has been fun to watch, but really looks great in place.
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Old 07/01/2007, 10:42 PM
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Shoot...I thought you would guess I used my extreme masculine physique and just lifted it up. Pictures tell 1000's of words, don't they?

ebolii (did you mean ebola?), Just plan to keep plumbing and finish the room. I have no time line.
Sorry I didn't mean to steal the thunder on that one! I would imagine some considerable amount of muscle power was used to originally lift it onto the dollies.
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Old 07/01/2007, 11:25 PM
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Del,
What did you use on the wood on the outside of the tank (for the top coat)? I looked back in the thread, but can't find it. Is it just more West System?
It looks beautiful.
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Old 07/01/2007, 11:43 PM
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Thanks JMA1978
I used 4 coats of McCloskey Man O'War Marine Spar Varnish. Real good UV protection. I've had it on my drift boad for 15 years. Good stuff.
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Old 07/02/2007, 12:29 AM
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It is looking great!!!! WORK FASTER!!! hahaah.,.. I want to see the finished product! ewww... just got the fresh smell of varnish in my nose!!! I hate that smell!!! Congrats thus far!

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Old 07/02/2007, 10:59 AM
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great job Del, how are you planning your canopy?
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Old 07/02/2007, 09:47 PM
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SIMPLY AMAZING! Wow.

I hope when I finally find a woman to settle down with- she is as "understanding" as your wife!

Great job man. Can't wait to see what the future holds!

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Old 07/02/2007, 11:49 PM
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Amazing Tank! looking GREAT!
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Old 07/03/2007, 09:34 PM
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Haven't decided exactly how to do the canopy. Need to think on it. But, I could use some advice.

The tank is 4" from being full. No structural leaks that i can find. It didn't even creak or groan. There is no deflection in the front with the angle iron.

BUT, does anyone have a good trick to sealing threaded joints to prevent seaping? I used threaded ball valves this time so I could easily replace and maintain them. I have a few slow leaks through the threads even with lots of teflon tape.

Ideas? Tricks?
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Old 07/03/2007, 11:08 PM
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If the leaks aren't that bad, just let em go...they'll seal themselves in about a week. the salt creep does a nice job sealing slow leaks.
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