Manifold Madness

Discussion in 'I made this!' started by SPINNER, Jun 24, 2012.

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  1. SPINNER

    SPINNER Fire Shrimp

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    Hello,

    After four designs/rebuilds i am finally gonna stay with this one and move on:) The manifold will feed my DT from sump with a Reeflo pump, this is the open part of my build.
    White egg crate will be removed for clear once build is finished.....finished.....HAHAHAHHHAHHAHHAHAHHAH

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    This is my close loop plumbing ready for install below:)

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    Questions and input always welcome:)
     
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  3. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    I got a question for you.... Where did you get the cool colored plumbing?

    Looks good so far. What are your plans for the closed loop?
     
  4. SPINNER

    SPINNER Fire Shrimp

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    Thanks Jwells,

    Krylon Fusion Paint:)

    Close loop will have (4) Waveline DC 10000 pumps w/controller's @ 2640gph each feeding (2) 1" inlets each.
     
  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Very nice work, love the paint job
     
  6. SPINNER

    SPINNER Fire Shrimp

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    Thanks 2in10, it gives a nice finish to the build:)
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Agreed, especially for the exposed portions.
     
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  9. SPINNER

    SPINNER Fire Shrimp

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    I have been painting my builds for many years and enjoy that part as much/well as the when viewing the DT. Once you do it (paint) your build i think you will always:)
     
  10. dowtish

    dowtish Horrid Stonefish

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    Excellent job. The paint definitely gives it a nice clean professional look. instead of seeing plain white with various black lettering scattered about. Very nice touch to your build. thanks for sharing.
     
  11. SPINNER

    SPINNER Fire Shrimp

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    Thank You

    Hey dowtish:)

    Missed you post, thank you! I think it's worth the extra work painted systems just take it up a notch. I used to build custom systems back in the 90's and i will say once you show clients a painted system:)

    Happy ReefN,
     
  12. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    Nice. I love the look of the painted pipes... thats very professional looking!!!!!