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Maybe i should give more specifics, The weir is a 3 standpipe, 1" left return will stand 6" high with maybe a durso above the sump this is attached...
Yes sorry skimmer will be in left chamber The emergency return is the back up standpipe incase the main standpipe gets blocked and the ball valve...
My new sump 24" is not far off being put in its final resting place, it has 3 compartments, where as my old 15" long only had 2, this opens up a...
Thanks all, Cant get oateys over here in the uk but has anybody used this for marine plumbing apparently its really good and does not require a...
I bought this, is it any good? Pipe Glue Solvent Cement for PVC Pipes 118ml Brush On Can for Plumbing & DIY | eBay Oh and do i need a primer before...
When it comes to the plumbing, will any pvc cement do, or should i use a certain type made for this purpose, if so which do you suggest Thanks
Thanks guys Plywood is very nice, shame the cuts gonna be covered by tank and sump :( More pics to come
Quick update, I stripped the stand right down due to a serious wobble and found the the bottom frame was warped, after realigning it putting it...
Today I will visit the wood yard and pick up some 3/4" plywood then fix it to the frame using 2 1/2" screws, coupled with more support bracing as...
Upon standing my new made fish tank stand in another room the thing starts to wobble, from left bottom corner to right top corner, but if i turn it...
I have a 1/4" plywood top and sides secured with 1-1/2 wood finishing nails, The back will be left open and the front i will be adding doors or...
I have more or less finished the basic frame and skinning, but i may well add more braceing, where would be the best place?
I have had some contradicting information lately, use foam between tank and stand, nothing should be used between tank and stand, use more braceing ,...
What is luan?
[QUOT E=ingtar_shinowa;1548669]Definitely put in some cross braces throughout the frame (id use 3). For the plywood, I would use 1/2 inch marine...
Brilliant, thats put my mind at ease, what about the foam
No problem, the tank corners at the front will line up with the plywood on the front left edge when seated, so the corners will not be resting on the...
That is correct
Tank edge front and back sits directly on the 2x4 right upto edge with the plywood inbetween, will add pics of it in place shortly
Awesome, yes the ply reaches the end of the 2x4 right up to the edge, and the tank will be right up to the edge on the back and front also, the sides...
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