Teton reef project. …A mountain living build thread - Page 5

Devaji108 · 12/17/2011, 11:15 PM

so it's official I turn on the power today for good! had a couple small leaks in in some PVC joints that I silicone up.

one problem is that the over flow is pretty loud , not the siphon but the water falling in to the over flow were the return is.
i'll take a video tomorrow and show you. have a couple ideas that might help.
but am open to more!

gmate · 12/18/2011, 09:27 AM

Keep us updated! Following your progress. Loving the LEDs, and sweet moose :P

Devaji108 · 12/18/2011, 10:21 PM

will do! hopefully the LED's will be done this week. taking it slow so it's done right.
did not get around to taking a video or fix the load overflow issue, went skying instead then work...
tomorrow....hopefully ....maybe....ok possibly

Devaji108 · 12/19/2011, 06:06 PM

so here is the video of the load overflow:

so I raised it 2 inches in this video:

Devaji108 · 12/19/2011, 06:11 PM

In the first it is loader for sure. but in the second I get the siphon noise ever min or so, it not bad but does not need to be there...

also most of the noise is coming from my anti siphon hole @ the 90 on the return line.
thinking about lowering it just a bit?
this is the loudest RR set up that have had.... but I am sure i'll be able to dial it in.

Devaji108 · 12/19/2011, 06:18 PM

so in the first video that a failed HGB b/c I did not drill the holes big enough. so I just put the stand pipe on top.

Devaji108 · 12/21/2011, 01:06 PM

ok so I think I have it dialed in, it's alot quieter now...I cut about 1/4 of my aqucaclear HOB sponge filter mediea and stuffed in between in the overflow and the anti-siphon hole.
here is a vid:

PaPa_Johnny · 12/21/2011, 04:47 PM

much improve on the noise level. Have you checked to make sure the anti-siphon still works now? I'm not sure if it will wick with the sponge, I can't tell from vid where you put it exactly.

Oh, and following

Devaji108 · 12/21/2011, 05:42 PM

yeah I turned power off and all is good!

in other news, got my replacement LED's form Rapied in today!
here is my heatsink after taking the blowing ones off:

pre tinned the LEd's:

glued on:

all wired up, now to check for shorts...the hard part for me.

and a quick iphone cheesy video of the soldering:

Devaji108 · 12/22/2011, 03:26 PM

and after check and rechecking all the joints, using DMM to test for shorts to H.S and testing each and every LED with the battery tester.
I fired it up!
let there be light:

Devaji108 · 12/22/2011, 03:29 PM

and my work area: no really honey I was going to cook dinner but I got sidetracked...

Helodrvr · 12/24/2011, 03:52 PM

Awesome build! I have been working on a similar build. I read through your thread a few times. Are you going to hook up the 40 gal inline with your 75 so it is one system? Have you thought about what Macros you are going to put in your macro DT? Just curious...Keep us posted.

Devaji108 · 12/29/2011, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Helodrvr

Awesome build! I have been working on a similar build. I read through your thread a few times. Are you going to hook up the 40 gal inline with your 75 so it is one system? Have you thought about what Macros you are going to put in your macro DT? Just curious...Keep us posted.

Hey Helodrvr,
yes I am going to run it in line with the 75DT it will be an over size fuge of sorts. going to have some nice primo deco aqua cultered LR from Florida, mangroves some red and green macros...and hopefully a pair of mandarins.

most liky going to DIY LED light for the 40BR too.

Devaji108 · 12/29/2011, 11:18 AM

been really busy time time of yea,r as always but did make some progress on the lights.
got them all wire up...here is a photo

Devaji108 · 12/29/2011, 11:20 AM

oh and the shimmer of just 5 led( the sump light) over the DT is so amazing...i'll see if I can get a video of it.

Devaji108 · 01/01/2012, 03:17 PM

update:
Got some more done on the DIY LED DT lights.
back row wire up, driver up, and potted up ....and no not that kind...
the back row is 8RB 2 CW on this driver....

middle row working:

and a quick IPHONE video for all my RB and 2 CW running and dimming!

Devaji108 · 01/01/2012, 03:24 PM

and a nice pic of the Tetons b/c we have not had one in a while:

Happy new everyone!

autodave · 01/01/2012, 05:06 PM

Nice pic! What river is that?

Devaji108 · 01/01/2012, 09:28 PM

snake river

Thekingy · 01/01/2012, 09:40 PM

I have to say Jackson Hole is probably one of the best places I have been, I worked out at Yellowstone National Park in the summer of 2001. It was one of the best experiences in my life, people come from all over the world to work there and or visit for the summer. We spent a lot of time in Jackson Hole particularly at the Million Dollar Saloon, what a great place. And the 4th of July firework show was great, sorry for being a bit off topic but that picture of the Tetons brought back great memories.

Thekingy · 01/02/2012, 10:39 PM

Bump for more great Teton Pics!!

Devaji108 · 01/03/2012, 10:20 PM

well today was the day that I planed to drive down to Salt lake city and get my LR, but at last with all the work i did over the holidays was a bit under the weather + my light are not fished yet...so all I can give you is this wonderful photo:

Robb in Austin · 01/04/2012, 08:21 AM

Did you take the pics?

6Speed · 01/04/2012, 08:50 AM

Have you gotten the new rock from brs yet?

Love the pics. I climbed the grand a few years ago. Love it out there!

Devaji108 · 01/04/2012, 11:34 AM

Hey Robb,
no I did not take the pics move to cali a years or so ago and could not find work and had to sale my photog. equipment.

but once I stop spending $$ on the tank i am gonna get another nice setup.

^6speed,
yeah I got my refugium rubble from BRS only 5# was some great stuff. there are a few pics a page or so back.

12/18/2011, 09:27 AM	#102
gmate MASC Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 2,267	Keep us updated! Following your progress. Loving the LEDs, and sweet moose :P __________________ https://www.marinecolorado.org/ 180, 90 and 50 gallon reef ready systems. Fragging & trading since 2010. Current Tank Info: 180g, 90g & 50g frag tank

12/21/2011, 04:47 PM	#108
PaPa_Johnny Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ranburne, AL Posts: 683	much improve on the noise level. Have you checked to make sure the anti-siphon still works now? I'm not sure if it will wick with the sponge, I can't tell from vid where you put it exactly. Oh, and following __________________ Johnny Current Tank Info: 90 gallon AGA, 240 gallon in the works, gathering equipment now.

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12/17/2011, 11:15 PM	#101
Devaji108 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jackson Hole Wy Posts: 3,430	so it's official I turn on the power today for good! had a couple small leaks in in some PVC joints that I silicone up. one problem is that the over flow is pretty loud , not the siphon but the water falling in to the over flow were the return is. i'll take a video tomorrow and show you. have a couple ideas that might help. but am open to more!

12/18/2011, 10:21 PM	#103
Devaji108 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jackson Hole Wy Posts: 3,430	will do! hopefully the LED's will be done this week. taking it slow so it's done right. did not get around to taking a video or fix the load overflow issue, went skying instead then work... tomorrow....hopefully ....maybe....ok possibly

12/19/2011, 06:06 PM	#104
Devaji108 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jackson Hole Wy Posts: 3,430	so here is the video of the load overflow: so I raised it 2 inches in this video:

12/19/2011, 06:11 PM	#105
Devaji108 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jackson Hole Wy Posts: 3,430	In the first it is loader for sure. but in the second I get the siphon noise ever min or so, it not bad but does not need to be there... also most of the noise is coming from my anti siphon hole @ the 90 on the return line. thinking about lowering it just a bit? this is the loudest RR set up that have had.... but I am sure i'll be able to dial it in.

12/19/2011, 06:18 PM	#106
Devaji108 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jackson Hole Wy Posts: 3,430	so in the first video that a failed HGB b/c I did not drill the holes big enough. so I just put the stand pipe on top.

12/21/2011, 01:06 PM	#107
Devaji108 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jackson Hole Wy Posts: 3,430	ok so I think I have it dialed in, it's alot quieter now...I cut about 1/4 of my aqucaclear HOB sponge filter mediea and stuffed in between in the overflow and the anti-siphon hole. here is a vid:

12/21/2011, 05:42 PM	#109
Devaji108 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jackson Hole Wy Posts: 3,430	yeah I turned power off and all is good! in other news, got my replacement LED's form Rapied in today! here is my heatsink after taking the blowing ones off: pre tinned the LEd's: glued on: all wired up, now to check for shorts...the hard part for me. and a quick iphone cheesy video of the soldering:

12/22/2011, 03:26 PM	#110
Devaji108 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jackson Hole Wy Posts: 3,430	and after check and rechecking all the joints, using DMM to test for shorts to H.S and testing each and every LED with the battery tester. I fired it up! let there be light:

12/22/2011, 03:29 PM	#111
Devaji108 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jackson Hole Wy Posts: 3,430	and my work area: no really honey I was going to cook dinner but I got sidetracked...

12/24/2011, 03:52 PM	#112
Helodrvr Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 9	Awesome build! I have been working on a similar build. I read through your thread a few times. Are you going to hook up the 40 gal inline with your 75 so it is one system? Have you thought about what Macros you are going to put in your macro DT? Just curious...Keep us posted.

12/29/2011, 11:18 AM	#114
Devaji108 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jackson Hole Wy Posts: 3,430	been really busy time time of yea,r as always but did make some progress on the lights. got them all wire up...here is a photo

12/29/2011, 11:20 AM	#115
Devaji108 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jackson Hole Wy Posts: 3,430	oh and the shimmer of just 5 led( the sump light) over the DT is so amazing...i'll see if I can get a video of it.

01/01/2012, 03:17 PM	#116
Devaji108 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jackson Hole Wy Posts: 3,430	update: Got some more done on the DIY LED DT lights. back row wire up, driver up, and potted up ....and no not that kind... the back row is 8RB 2 CW on this driver.... middle row working: and a quick IPHONE video for all my RB and 2 CW running and dimming!

01/01/2012, 03:24 PM	#117
Devaji108 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jackson Hole Wy Posts: 3,430	and a nice pic of the Tetons b/c we have not had one in a while: Happy new everyone!

01/01/2012, 05:06 PM	#118
autodave Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Menifee,Ca. Posts: 484	Nice pic! What river is that?

01/01/2012, 09:28 PM	#119
Devaji108 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jackson Hole Wy Posts: 3,430	snake river

01/01/2012, 09:40 PM	#120
Thekingy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 812	I have to say Jackson Hole is probably one of the best places I have been, I worked out at Yellowstone National Park in the summer of 2001. It was one of the best experiences in my life, people come from all over the world to work there and or visit for the summer. We spent a lot of time in Jackson Hole particularly at the Million Dollar Saloon, what a great place. And the 4th of July firework show was great, sorry for being a bit off topic but that picture of the Tetons brought back great memories.

01/02/2012, 10:39 PM	#121
Thekingy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 812	Bump for more great Teton Pics!!

01/03/2012, 10:20 PM	#122
Devaji108 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jackson Hole Wy Posts: 3,430	well today was the day that I planed to drive down to Salt lake city and get my LR, but at last with all the work i did over the holidays was a bit under the weather + my light are not fished yet...so all I can give you is this wonderful photo:

01/04/2012, 08:21 AM	#123
Robb in Austin Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgetown, Tx Posts: 1,016	Did you take the pics?

01/04/2012, 08:50 AM	#124
6Speed Zardoz Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Posts: 1,036	Have you gotten the new rock from brs yet? Love the pics. I climbed the grand a few years ago. Love it out there!

01/04/2012, 11:34 AM	#125
Devaji108 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jackson Hole Wy Posts: 3,430	Hey Robb, no I did not take the pics move to cali a years or so ago and could not find work and had to sale my photog. equipment. but once I stop spending $$ on the tank i am gonna get another nice setup. ^6speed, yeah I got my refugium rubble from BRS only 5# was some great stuff. there are a few pics a page or so back.