dgasmd June 7, 2003 Share June 7, 2003 I am loosely considering making a jumbo/huge Ca reactor. Where do you guys get the acrylic tubes? I want to make it 8" diameter for the first chamber with 4" diamter for the second and at least 24" high (would prefer 36" actually). Dual chamber of course!! So, where do I get this tubes? Local places? Mail order? Alberto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tgallo June 8, 2003 Share June 8, 2003 try www.tapplastics.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cbo June 9, 2003 Share June 9, 2003 I dont know about that size. But my local source is acme plastics in alexandria. Their info is as follows: Acme Plastics (703)642-3030 5655 General Washington # D Alexandria, VA 22312 Dont look for alot of hand holding in the store, but if you know what you are looking for they are helpfull. While you are there you can make offers on their scrap pile. They usually charge a few $ per pound for anything in their scrap pile. I got about 30 pounds one day and offered a lump sum at about 75% off that price and they said sure. cbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelg June 9, 2003 Share June 9, 2003 Alberto- for something that size you should really consider making a box for the first chamber. You will pay out the nose for both PVC and acrylic at that size, and you don't need to. For a calcium reator, the tube does nothing to enhance performance. There were some great "box designs" of reactors over on RC. Other bonus is it fits easier, and doesn't need a special base to keep it from tipping. Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aiptasia June 29, 2003 Share June 29, 2003 www.usplastic.com 4 1/2" Acrylic tubing fits 4" PVC. 6ft minumum but the price is right. Build a Nilsen Reactor with any leftover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snapper June 29, 2003 Share June 29, 2003 Boxes are harder to seal. But tubes are tougher to plumb. Ah, the choices... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgasmd June 29, 2003 Author Share June 29, 2003 Well, after considering prices and headaches, I decided to have GEO in RC make me a custom unit. It is 36" tall and 8" diameter with a little giant 2MD pump for recirculation. It holds close to 50 LB of media and should be coming this week. Thanks for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nosartur July 18, 2003 Share July 18, 2003 I am in the design stage of a new tank. I have been trying to decide between building or buying an AGA. If I build a tank it will be either all acrylic or plywood+acrylic. I am looking for a a supplier for the acrylic. So far the cheapest I have found has been GE Polynershapes up in Jessup.I can get a 1/2 inch full sheet for $180 picked up. Does anyone know of a supplier that might be cheaper. I have called Laird (next cheapest at $208 or $262 delivered), Peidmont ($264 picked-up), and and Acme ($315 picked up). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgasmd July 18, 2003 Author Share July 18, 2003 There is a guy in the CMAS board named NAGA that used to do acrylic work for a company somewhere around the area. He knows the better prices and places to get any acrylic piece. Send him an e-mail via the www.cmas-md.org board or go to www.reefcentral.com and do a search under his name. Then, send him an email. Alberto ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nosartur July 19, 2003 Share July 19, 2003 Thanks for the info. I will look him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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