DIY KALK reactor folks

[flowerseller]

I just wanted to be the 100th reply

[Guest Ruh Roh]

I can't make it this weekend (going diving in NC) and i know I am a bit late to get in on this. But if you need someone to cut the tubing still, I have access to a vertical bandsaw. It will clamp the material and cut it on the touch of a button. (really nifty little tool )

 

Here is the kicker though, it would have to be after work hours (evenings weekdays) or Weekend (have to have someone else at work with me) and I Would need to check about letting someone else into the shop, probably alright as long as I escort.

 

Very interested if you need people to fill out the other slots though, sent my # to chip.

[flowerseller]

Our sweet sheet of black "cell cast" acrylic came to the stop this afternoon.

I forgot we need 2 sticks of 1/2" CPVC and 1 stickof 3/8" CPVC if someone is at HD or Lowes before sunday morning.

Post here if you're going or just get it, it's cheap.

Chief

[Guest Ruh Roh]

Dive trip got ccancelled due to weather, let me know if you need help cutting or something.

 

-James

[flowerseller]

Is there a way to get the tube cut with the band saw this weekend?

We ae still meeting to cut Sunday am at 10:00

Call me.

Chip cell 571.220.0776

[ReefMon]

Chip just called me to see if there is anyone available to meet with James (Ruh Roh) ASAP today to cut the tube on the bandsaw.

 

If so please call Chip at 571.220.0776

[HowardofNOVA]

HELLLLLLO Everyone,

James "Ruh Row" and I got the tubes cut just now. Will deliver shortly to Chips for you guys tomorrow. As I mentioned to Chip, I just got called into work tomorrow around 6 to about noon and will try to catch up with you guys when I get there.

See you then. BTW, Will have 17 tubes around 2' lengths with 1 @ 25" and 1 @ 22", don't ask!

Howard [tr]

[dbartco]

Ok, looked through the thread twice. Did I miss the address? Could someone post or pm me the address for Chip's teepee.

[ctreptow]

Hi All

 

I have a problem. I am in the middle of doing my upgrade from 30G to 2 75G tanks. I've the new tanks up 3 weeks now without a problem. Tonight I noticed that one of my tanks is infected with Ich. I need to run out to the store and get my Hospital tank back up and running before I lose my guys. I'm sorry guys but I will not be able to make the cutting party on Sun.

 

BTW how long do I need to keep my filter pads in the sump to build up enough bacteria so I can run my Hosp. tank?

 

Chris

[GaryL]

Ok, looked through the thread twice. Did I miss the address? Could someone post or pm me the address for Chip's teepee.

me too!! or i will hafta call in the AM. see yall tomorrow, anything i need to bring?

[flowerseller]

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[GaryL]

if nobody bought the cpvc i can pick it up lowes is on my way, i also will bring a digital camera for pics.

[flowerseller]

Things to bring:

1. A friendly, positive attitude

2. different grades of sand paper sheets, accent on finer grades

3. ctreptow (the non ich version of him)

4. we need a tribe photographer

5. the 1/2" and 3/8" CPVC sticks

6. roll of 3/4" masking tape

7. special goodies you want us all to eat

8. you think we need it, or want to show it off,  bring it

9. 1/8" drill bit - mines bent I just found out

I have several (6) pairs of safety glasses.

 

ability to mix several bags of concrete - :D

(upon completion)

[krish]

ctreptow,

 Just lower the salinity of the display tank to somewhere around 1.019 and the ick should

be under control.

My tank salinity dropped to 1.021 when i had a disaster and the auto-topoff kept adding

freshwater. Now the Hippo looks darn clean. I plan to keep it at the same level for a

couple of months. The tank has been running at 1.021 for over 3 weeks and i would

say that the SPS and softies are growing well with no perceivable difference.

 

Don't mess with the hospital tank etc. You will be stressing the fish even more. I have

lost a bunch of fish in the past going that route. Just leave em in there and start

dropping the salinity.

 

My 2 cents and of course, come to the building party.

 

-krish

[krish]

Folks,

I will bring in the following.

a) Drill bits

b) 1 pair of gloves and a safety glass.

c) The router bits( a small box)

d) Metal files for whatever it is worth.

e) I can do the photography

 

Oh, i am looking for the Oregon Tort. Will buy it from you if you have a frag.

I already have the California Tort. Just thought i might as well ask

 

See ya all soon.

-krish

[krish]

Folks,

Got a call from Kannan. His dosing pump failed and dumped Kalk into the display

tank, thus causing a pH spike to around 9.66 or so.

He has already added some 15ml vinegar to bring it down to 9.16.

Probably add some more vinegar to bring it into the high 8's. The lights will be kept

turned off for a day to help it.

 

I will swing by his place, take a look and come over to the party.

 

In the meanwhile, if there is something that we need, please call me.I will

PM chip my mobile #. There is

a Home Depot across Kannan's place and i will be able to pick stuff for us.

 

see ya all soon.

-krish

[flowerseller]

After thinking about it later this afternoon, I decided to cut a grove, like in one of the top rings, for the base and

then glue a piece of arylic over the hole. (at least in mine) I know it will be a stronger base joint and these things are tall. If I have time, I may do all those except anyone who PMs me in the next couple days saying not to. With a piece glued over the hole, it won't leak and it could be a cool deflector.

Trust me ............

Chief

[ctreptow]

OK Guys

 

Here it is. I t looks like Marine Depot is the best place to get the next order for the parts we need. This is a liost of things we still need and the price.

 

Item                                           Qty                Price

MiniJet 606 17 - 153 Gal per hour     17                 $13.95

1/4 Inch John G fitting                    34                $1.79

1/2 Male PVC fitting                       17                $.39

 

Total                                                              $17.92

 

Parts we would still need to get,

 

Rigid Airline tube

Epoxy

Nylon bolts

Nylon Wing Nuts

Wire Nuts and Elec tape.

Weldon

 

I think thats it.

 

Just let me know if this works for all of you and I can place the order or if Doug wants to order to get his lights thats fine.

 

Chris

[dbartco]

Chip,

 

If you get around to set up the (thing that you use to set up and cut over and over again, making each cut exactly the same) again, I will take one with the lip cut. I just feel better with the lip. No justification really, just do.

 

Doug

[krish]

Doug/Chris,

Whoever gets to place the order, would if be possible to add on

these 2 items from Marine Depot as well.

Hopefully we will make it over the free shipping limit.

 

 Marine Snow - Item Code: TL3111 $9.50

 Freeze Dried Cyclopezee - Item Code: LF1311 $12.00

 

 Will pay up when we meet again.

thanks

krish

[dbartco]

Can't wait any longer and am going to put it an order at Marine Depot. I have to return these bulbs to XM before my rma expires. Anyone that wants to piggybck on for free shipping is welcome to join in. I will be placing the order on Wed. Please post or pm me the item, price and code. Items can be picked up from my house in Chantilly, or my work in Reston.

 

Krish, you are already in.

 

Kalk folks/Chris  Anything we need for our reactor can be put in here if everyone can agree. 606's are $14.

[flowerseller]

Well I think we got a whole lot done at the cutting party. Re-learned a lot about mass production

Remember, We're making 17 at one time. I wish it was quicker on the draw to start the simo stations but getting the

initial rings cut from the sheet x 34 was more than I anticipated and we couldn't do simo till we had the sheet free. :p

Cutting the bases and jointing the edges went really well.  Trimming the rings and cutting the groove went fast but had to be done seperate since we needed the rings for each step.  Making 17 at one time is twice what I ever dreamed.

 

I looked over the work last night and we are going to have one nice performing/ looking piece. You should all be very proud of yourselves you craftsman you!

I plan to cut the groove in the bases Tuesday night and then get the "fins" cut and jointed.

When we meet again, we will final cut the fins for each tubes and glue.

We will hear soon about the holes and then glue Party.

At that point, we need to assign kalk reactors so people can glue their own and be done.

 

For convienience, I will choose 2 dates soon that work for "me" and you will then choose 1 that works for "you".

Hopefully everyone will choose the same but that's what will be out there. I hope no one was too discouraged but,  Remember, We're making 17 at one time.

 

Chief

BTW, that was the best salsa I ever ate! Good thing you guys were leaving................  :D

[ctreptow]

Hi Guys

 

Chip I had a really good time. This is why I joined WAMAS to participate in events like this. I just want to thank you for making your home and Shopsmith available.

 

Doug I would say add the Minijets and the JG fittings to your order if you can swing it.

 

Thanks Chris

[dbartco]

I will add 17 (maybe an extra for Xeon) 606 Minijets to the order. Could someone help me pick the JG fittings that we need. Do we want a 90 degree fittings for the top? Size? Just want to doublecheck my assumptions on what we are to get.

 

for the top of reactor to sump?:

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=RO5211

 

from the RO resevoir into reactor?????:

???????????

 

Anything else we need?

[flowerseller]

These MJs need to be the 106 gph flow ones don't they?

They also need to be able to replace the impeller since we will be gluing the cord in place and if someone uses a cheapo kind of kalk their going to tear up the impeller.

I need 3 "kits". Unless someone else wants to buy & hold the hardware kits, I am not in the posistion to also buy the remaining "kits" and be holding the 4-5 plastic kits now left unclaimed.

I just don't have an extra 60ish bucks per kit and am quite possitive my kids will not want them as part of thier christmas presents so that wont work.