Many DIY Plans & Suppliers
 

ReefCentral's DIY Page - *Link Broken*

DBW's OzReef DIY page

If you have any plans that you would like to link to our DIY page or a good DIY parts supplier let me know.

Here is the link to search for things on RC - *Link Broken*

Oh where to begin...
 

US Plastic A complete plastic supply house.

E Comm Plastics. Mostly acrylic sheet, and such, but has a greater selection of acrylic working tools and solvents than US Plastics. Better prices in most cases too.

Awesome plumbing supply!

Decent general purpose stuff

Decent general purpose stuff

Acrylic solvents

PC lighting retrofit

Rich Durso's site. Overflow stuff

And to finish - Some brown noseing :)

Thanks for MSC, skimmer and PolySci links. I will get them added ASAP. :)

Here is a supplier for internal overflow boxes. www.wetdryfilter.com - *Link Broken*

Cheapest place I've found for diamond core drill bits
www.ameriglas.com

ricpan...Thanks for the links.

here is a good place to get decent priced general tools

http://www.harborfreight.com

and In case you dont like radioshack

http://www.hosfelt.com

:)

trutu...Thanks for the links.

Here are a few that might not have been listed yet.


Chemical source:

http://www.voigtglobal.com

http://www.postapplescientific.com



Plastic Info:

http://www.plasticsmachining.com/

http://www.plasticsmag.com/



Plastic Source/Custom fabrication:

http://www.modernplastics.com/default.htm

http://www.customacrylic.com/



Tools for plastics:

http://www.generalsaw.com

http://www.abbeon.com




Used Lab Equipment (pH meters/stirrers/pumps):

http://labx.com/





General Electronic Stuff:

http://www.electronickits.com

http://www.goldmine-elec.com/

http://www.sciplus.com

http://www.futurlec.com

http://www.meci.com

http://www.allelectronics.com



Magnets:

http://www.wondermagnet.com

http://www.indigo.com




Looking For Something? Try Here:

http://www.thomasregister.com

Thanks KW for the links and the tip.

Whoa..... This should keep me busy for a near life time. Thanks Chris.

One to add!
 

Minwax has an awesome color chart for all their products. Makes finding the right stain color easier.

www.minwax.com

How about adding the Beckett webpage?

www.888beckett.com

-Lee

snailman
what about adding a reef central page with list of suppliers for very specific items that get requests often on the DIY and general reef discussion page.

like bulkheads
large diameter acrylic tubing by the foot
needle valves

These items tend to get many "where can i get this" posts. I think we'd do ourselves a favor to set up such a suppliers list for commonly requested items.

With each vendor listing I try to give a note about them. So many places sell things like bulkheads that it would be a huge database not a list and would be a real job to setup. When someone wants a bulkhead I just send them to [DIY] and there are several places there that sell them. the more specialized things are what need to stand out in the list like diamond drill bits becasue not everyone sells them.

For acrylic sheet (odd ends), tools and supplies I've always done well at Tap Plastics:

http://www.tapplastics.com/

For Bay Area folks there is one right off Mowry in Frement that has an odd-n-ends bin where you can get 1/8,3/8, 1/4 and 1/2 clear, blue and black acrylic pieces. 8^) You would be surprised what I've patched and built using said pieces and thick acrylic glue. :D

PPS Don't forget Toyo 4", 30db, 75 CFS fans from Fry's Electronics for $16 a piece. What a steal.

Scott

thanks for the help

attn all diy's
 

looking for diamond bits???
Try looking at ceramic tile tools and you might find some better prices! happy hunting

For plastic propellers for DIY reeftec clones:

Octura Models, Inc
7351 N Hamlin
Skokie, Illinios 60076
847-674-7351

Model 1250 R ( 50mm Right Handed 2 blade prop) $1.15 each

4.00 $ shipping for orders under 80.00

no minimum order

Won't take visa, so you have to mail them a check or arrange COD

R/O D/I
 

Is there a thread that i could find that could give me some ideas on building a DIY R/O D/I unit? I believe that i can build one cheaper than the cost of a new one. I have an idea on how they work just need some help. Any info would be great.
Thanks!!!

MH ballasts cheap.

http://www.1000bulbs.com/

For low cost, quiet fans:

www.alliedelec.com

I believe the most popular model is the 50cfm Orion OA109AP-113TB or the OA109AP-113WB. At $13.50 each, you can't beat them.

Glass Grinding Brass tubes
 

Cheaper alternative to Diamond Bits if you have a lot of holes to drill.

Information here:
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...threadid=87270

But found out that Aquatic Ecosystems has them too.

For 1 3/4" search for GB6, see the related items for the powder and clay.

PlumbingSupply.com
 

most common items are just a few cents more than savko. but they have some uncommon fittings that i didn't find at savko.

for example, they carry a 1.5" FipxMip street elbow. just what i needed to fit in 1.5" bulkheads w/o adapters.

www.plumbingsupply.com

they're also fast shippers too :D

nomex for thermal protection
 

To protect your canopy or spacers from scorching due to the heat generated by your bulbs, try using a strip of nomex between your reflector and canopy/spacer. You can find nomex at McMaster Carr: www.mcmaster.com

To ALL:

Here's another DIY website:
http://www.kingvinnie.com/aquaria/diy/