PSXerholic's 210 New Reef build - Page 2

Twin Reefs · 02/02/2014, 05:41 PM

Following.

This post reminds me of my current build. Here is the link if you are interested:

http://fragroup.org/showthread.php?1...amp-Tank-Build

I'm still trying to get ideas to finish off my tank. Look forward to seeing more of your build.

MontyRay · 02/18/2014, 04:30 PM

Following.

About to launch my own 210 build in the next few months. I am up north of you in Montgomery/Lake Conroe.

steiny805 · 02/21/2014, 05:15 PM

Great build! What program did you use to create your 3D model?

Kannon50 · 03/04/2014, 04:44 PM

Sweet Build! I too am located in Houston, and just started the planning on my 210. I cant wait to see your plumbing.

Psxerholic · 05/11/2014, 10:53 AM

Some more pictures of the next stage, the rolling Skirt.

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Psxerholic · 05/11/2014, 11:01 AM

Installing and removal of the blocks that need to get between in really tight to avoid any gaps.

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This is how to adjust the Kreg screw tool for the correct depth.

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Then glue the blocks with another support block to avoid any damages.

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Cleaning up the corners, a towel and a sharp pen does a really good job.

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Psxerholic · 05/11/2014, 11:04 AM

Results are pretty nice and clean.

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And the same on the bottom.

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Close up

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Psxerholic · 05/11/2014, 11:07 AM

As soon the Glue is dry, I will continue the sanding on the front.

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Here a close up of the sanded front.
Sooooo snoooth. Done with a sanding mouse only and 180 paper.

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Psxerholic · 05/11/2014, 11:21 AM

Now I'm working on the upper trim.

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With a few helping pieces to support, you can get shorten even the already short pieces.
Precision and the right 90 deg angle is important for the visual perfection later!!!!

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There you go....
clean nice look.
So far done.
The next step is to complete the bottom trim.
That is going to be difficult since the stand will be on the floor, when the skirt shall roll on the carpet.
The plan is to bring the skirt inside and mark the height of the precutted trim pieces onto the skirt.

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Psxerholic · 05/11/2014, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steiny805

Great build! What program did you use to create your 3D model?

I'm using Sketchup (free version).

Happy Reefing,
PSX

Psxerholic · 05/11/2014, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steiny805

Great build! What program did you use to create your 3D model?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twin Reefs

Following.

This post reminds me of my current build. Here is the link if you are interested:

http://fragroup.org/showthread.php?1...amp-Tank-Build

I'm still trying to get ideas to finish off my tank. Look forward to seeing more of your build.

Yeah, we started the same way, lol.
From now on I will deviate from the "normal" DIY stand design and will continue as planned a lil bit different.

Great built, btw.

PSX

Psxerholic · 05/11/2014, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kannon50

Sweet Build! I too am located in Houston, and just started the planning on my 210. I cant wait to see your plumbing.

THX, I'm back on track now with making postings daily.
Plan on plumbing will be iteresting for you.
Also I do have high expectations of my special refugium that I have in mind.

PSX

Psxerholic · 05/11/2014, 09:00 PM

Puuuh...
all the bottom trim pieces have been pre-cutted.
Now I need to get the skirt inside on top of the carpet, in order to mark the height, when the Skirt with the wheels is sitting on carpet.

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All right, supportet the skirt with a long piece of wood.
Now I'm going to do the same thing again inside and mark all pieces.

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Psxerholic · 05/12/2014, 04:31 PM

In the meantime I also started purchasing some parts for plumbing after I did the pressure loss calculation and the resulting pipe and pump sizing.

Here some parts I bought.
Not sure if I'm gonna use the flex hose for installation and plumbing at this point.

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Piping and Pumps:

2x MAG 9.5 - 1358GPH/5140LPH (redundant arrangement in case a pump fails)

Tank recirc rate - 6.5 x

Refugium recirc rate - 27 x

Pump to tank 2x - ea. 1"

Durso 2x- max. Durso all. 3800GPH
Overflow 2x - max. 2000GPH

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Psxerholic · 05/12/2014, 04:53 PM

Back in the garage, I started to install the bottom trim.
Started with the middle section.

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Supporting with an angled piece made of scap wood.

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Using plenty of glue

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Small Holes for screwing the supporting wood from the inside.

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Nice and tight!!

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Psxerholic · 05/12/2014, 04:58 PM

Screws from the inside

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The corners are completely glued.

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Inside some supporting pieces fitting the angle, glued in as well to keep things together later.

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Here can you see how the wheels stick out about an inch.

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Psxerholic · 05/12/2014, 05:02 PM

Another picture from underneath.

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Here are the side pieces of the trim.
Those will be glued and screwed on from the back.

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Glued and clamped

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Another view from underneath

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Psxerholic · 05/12/2014, 05:05 PM

Hey guys, I like the funny stars next to the thread!!!!

Can you guys rate my thread???

Regards
PSX

Psxerholic · 05/12/2014, 05:08 PM

Now, the other side of the skirt

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Corners and side pieces glued and clamped

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A picture from "under the skirt"

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Another close up

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Psxerholic · 05/12/2014, 05:16 PM

Done and dry.

The next step is the canopy and sanding the entire thing.

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The upper trim should look later like the one on the bottom.
But for that the Aquarium must be in it's place.

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In order to proceed with the Trim on the Canopy I need to wait for more trim material which I ordered from HD.

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Psxerholic · 05/12/2014, 05:30 PM

Also I played around a lil bit with the Canopy design and how I'm gonna intend to build the Evaporation cooler and how to integrate the Light fixture.

I'm going Classic with HQI and T5 combi by using Phoenix bulbs.

The Vent Fans will be controlled by a Reefkeeper lite system.
Evaporated water will be refilled via Limewater or Kalkwasser.
The estimated amount of water will be around 2-3 GpD.

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dave.m · 05/12/2014, 06:12 PM

I think you said earlier that the tank is going into a carpeted room and that you expect to have trouble with those wheels under the cabinet facing. As an alternative, perhaps you might want to consider cleats. They would allow you to hang the whole facing piece precisely and you could lift it on and off as required.

Dave.M

Psxerholic · 05/12/2014, 07:00 PM

That would bei an alternative.
But the skirt rolls real nice over the carpet when I had the skirt inside.

Also, I can roll it off by myself without any help and basically roll it away from the tank.

I think I stay with that.
however the cleats would work as plan b.
Thanks.

PSX

Psxerholic · 05/13/2014, 10:03 PM

Now the Canopy can be started.
First a simple frame.

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everything in place before drilling

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Drilling with the Kreg screw tool

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Even blood in the work,lol.

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Clamped and glued

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Screws are in.

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Psxerholic · 05/13/2014, 10:08 PM

Results afterwards

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On the back I have supporting blocks that will avoid movement of the Canopy when pulling on the front.

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Figuring out the angle of the trim.
Took some cuts.

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This is how the parts will come together later.

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Cut to length

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02/18/2014, 04:30 PM	#27
MontyRay Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 18	Following. About to launch my own 210 build in the next few months. I am up north of you in Montgomery/Lake Conroe. __________________ Treat everyone like you want to be treated!

05/11/2014, 10:53 AM	#30
Psxerholic Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 198	Some more pictures of the next stage, the rolling Skirt. [/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

05/11/2014, 09:00 PM	#38
Psxerholic Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 198	Puuuh... all the bottom trim pieces have been pre-cutted. Now I need to get the skirt inside on top of the carpet, in order to mark the height, when the Skirt with the wheels is sitting on carpet. ][/IMG] [/IMG] All right, supportet the skirt with a long piece of wood. Now I'm going to do the same thing again inside and mark all pieces. [/IMG]

05/12/2014, 04:58 PM	#41
Psxerholic Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 198	Screws from the inside [/IMG] The corners are completely glued. [/IMG] Inside some supporting pieces fitting the angle, glued in as well to keep things together later. [/IMG] [/IMG] [/IMG] Here can you see how the wheels stick out about an inch. [/IMG]

05/12/2014, 05:30 PM	#46
Psxerholic Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 198	Also I played around a lil bit with the Canopy design and how I'm gonna intend to build the Evaporation cooler and how to integrate the Light fixture. I'm going Classic with HQI and T5 combi by using Phoenix bulbs. The Vent Fans will be controlled by a Reefkeeper lite system. Evaporated water will be refilled via Limewater or Kalkwasser. The estimated amount of water will be around 2-3 GpD. [/IMG] [/IMG] [/IMG] [/IMG]

02/02/2014, 05:41 PM	#26
Twin Reefs Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 83	Following. This post reminds me of my current build. Here is the link if you are interested: http://fragroup.org/showthread.php?1...amp-Tank-Build I'm still trying to get ideas to finish off my tank. Look forward to seeing more of your build.

02/21/2014, 05:15 PM	#28
steiny805 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 70	Great build! What program did you use to create your 3D model?

03/04/2014, 04:44 PM	#29
Kannon50 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 85	Sweet Build! I too am located in Houston, and just started the planning on my 210. I cant wait to see your plumbing.

05/11/2014, 11:01 AM	#31
Psxerholic Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 198	Installing and removal of the blocks that need to get between in really tight to avoid any gaps. [/IMG] This is how to adjust the Kreg screw tool for the correct depth. [/IMG] Then glue the blocks with another support block to avoid any damages. [/IMG] [/IMG] Cleaning up the corners, a towel and a sharp pen does a really good job. [/IMG]

05/11/2014, 11:04 AM	#32
Psxerholic Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 198	Results are pretty nice and clean. [/IMG] And the same on the bottom. [/IMG] Close up [/IMG]

05/11/2014, 11:07 AM	#33
Psxerholic Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 198	As soon the Glue is dry, I will continue the sanding on the front. [/IMG] Here a close up of the sanded front. Sooooo snoooth. Done with a sanding mouse only and 180 paper. [/IMG]

05/11/2014, 11:21 AM	#34
Psxerholic Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 198	Now I'm working on the upper trim. [/IMG] With a few helping pieces to support, you can get shorten even the already short pieces. Precision and the right 90 deg angle is important for the visual perfection later!!!! [/IMG] There you go.... clean nice look. So far done. The next step is to complete the bottom trim. That is going to be difficult since the stand will be on the floor, when the skirt shall roll on the carpet. The plan is to bring the skirt inside and mark the height of the precutted trim pieces onto the skirt. [/IMG]

05/12/2014, 04:31 PM	#39
Psxerholic Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 198	In the meantime I also started purchasing some parts for plumbing after I did the pressure loss calculation and the resulting pipe and pump sizing. Here some parts I bought. Not sure if I'm gonna use the flex hose for installation and plumbing at this point. [/IMG] Piping and Pumps: 2x MAG 9.5 - 1358GPH/5140LPH (redundant arrangement in case a pump fails) Tank recirc rate - 6.5 x Refugium recirc rate - 27 x Pump to tank 2x - ea. 1" Durso 2x- max. Durso all. 3800GPH Overflow 2x - max. 2000GPH [/IMG]

05/12/2014, 04:53 PM	#40
Psxerholic Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 198	Back in the garage, I started to install the bottom trim. Started with the middle section. [/IMG] Supporting with an angled piece made of scap wood. [/IMG] Using plenty of glue [/IMG] Small Holes for screwing the supporting wood from the inside. [/IMG] Nice and tight!! [/IMG]

05/12/2014, 05:02 PM	#42
Psxerholic Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 198	Another picture from underneath. [/IMG] Here are the side pieces of the trim. Those will be glued and screwed on from the back. [/IMG] Glued and clamped [/IMG] Another view from underneath [/IMG]

05/12/2014, 05:05 PM	#43
Psxerholic Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 198	Hey guys, I like the funny stars next to the thread!!!! Can you guys rate my thread??? Regards PSX

05/12/2014, 05:08 PM	#44
Psxerholic Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 198	Now, the other side of the skirt [/IMG] Corners and side pieces glued and clamped [/IMG] A picture from "under the skirt" [/IMG] Another close up [/IMG]

05/12/2014, 05:16 PM	#45
Psxerholic Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 198	Done and dry. The next step is the canopy and sanding the entire thing. [/IMG] The upper trim should look later like the one on the bottom. But for that the Aquarium must be in it's place. [/IMG] In order to proceed with the Trim on the Canopy I need to wait for more trim material which I ordered from HD. [/IMG]

05/12/2014, 06:12 PM	#47
dave.m Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canadia Posts: 4,276	I think you said earlier that the tank is going into a carpeted room and that you expect to have trouble with those wheels under the cabinet facing. As an alternative, perhaps you might want to consider cleats. They would allow you to hang the whole facing piece precisely and you could lift it on and off as required. Dave.M __________________ My Gawd! It's full of corals! Current Tank Info: None. Nil. Zip. Nada.

05/12/2014, 07:00 PM	#48
Psxerholic Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 198	That would bei an alternative. But the skirt rolls real nice over the carpet when I had the skirt inside. Also, I can roll it off by myself without any help and basically roll it away from the tank. I think I stay with that. however the cleats would work as plan b. Thanks. PSX

05/13/2014, 10:03 PM	#49
Psxerholic Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 198	Now the Canopy can be started. First a simple frame. [/IMG] everything in place before drilling [/IMG] Drilling with the Kreg screw tool [/IMG] Even blood in the work,lol. [/IMG] Clamped and glued [/IMG] [/IMG] Screws are in. [/IMG]

05/13/2014, 10:08 PM	#50
Psxerholic Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 198	Results afterwards [/IMG] On the back I have supporting blocks that will avoid movement of the Canopy when pulling on the front. [/IMG] Figuring out the angle of the trim. Took some cuts. [/IMG] This is how the parts will come together later. [/IMG] Cut to length [/IMG]