Prattreef tank build

[scarf_ace1981]

MR is the best. so much support.

 

[prattreef]

What he said

 

[masterswimmer]

What, no water? :lol2:

Congrats on phase II coming together as planned.
That tank is sweet. I'm looking forward to seeing more of this project.

MR rocks. You guys are the best.

swimmer

 

[prattreef]

Here are some photos of the finished stand. I decided to just go several thick coats of rustoleum as I will be using wood facades. I'm very, very happy with the way this turned out.

RD

 

[House of Laughter]

Now that's HOT!

Coming along now - can't wait for the cut over

House

 

[masterswimmer]

Randy, awesome looking stand. Now lets see a pic with that glass cage sitting on it :biggrin:

Russ

 

[FRY]

that is one nice stand randy

 

[Tonyscoots84]

looks shaweeettttttttttttt..... dido on What russ said... ....

 

[jhale]

nice Randy, very nice!

 

[Pseudo]

Randy,

I couldn't get the box from work so I instead decided to donate one to you anyway . This will be my gift to your project. I will also help you to modify it so that there are no dangling wires and it will look as nice as possible. We will also be venting the box for heat build up. This will be a cool and fun mod..

I will need to know how many ballasts and any other power supply you plan on placing inside so I can get any additional parts.

PM me for details.

Kasei

 

[masterswimmer]

Kasei, what kind of 'box' are you referring to? Just curious for future DIY projects :biggrin:

swimmer

 

[bad coffee]

Randy, that stand looks awesome!

Kasei, also, what kind of disconnects are you going to use for the lights? I can get "powercon" connectors from work for pretty cheap. I'm getting 3 for my tank. Here's what they look like.

Grey is the 'wall' end

B

 

[Pseudo]

Master,

This is the box I am talking about.
http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/detail.ex?sku=0703759

It is great because it is blast proof and water proof. It wont rust and you can modify it anyway you want to with any type connectors.

BC,

It all depends on what he is using. I think Randy is going to be using 4 of the Icecap DE pendants. They use IEC320 connections (PC Monitor cables ) so all we would have to do is buy the cables and drill holes for bushing connectors and those would be the quick disconnects.

If he wants to place the 660 ballast in thier also them these would be great as a disconnect.

http://www.route66supply.com/store/product7.html

Depending on how many bulbs he is going to use, he would only need up to 2 of them. These are waterproof and rust proof. They are mountable also.

It can be a cool DIY box but it just takes a few parts and some time to make. This is how I have mine. I will take a picture of mine later and post. I am also upgrading mine to incorporate a few ideas that i have for Randy's box.

All of this is up to him though. I am just throwing ideas out there.

Kasei

 

[bad coffee]

That's exactly what I need for my tank. I need the 12 pin though.

B

 

[Pseudo]

http://www.route66supply.com/store/product8.html

12 pin front mount. They also have the rear mount 12 pin.

Kasei

 

[masterswimmer]

I love commercial grade components :biggrin:

Nice recommendations Kasei.

swimmer

 

[scarf_ace1981]

Randy, awesome looking stand. Now lets see a pic with that glass cage sitting on it :biggrin:

Russ

ditto

 

[prattreef]

Working on it guys. There are a lot of things that need to be pulled together not all of which are in my control. I'd rather do it right than do it rushed.


Randy

 

[FRY]

randy ,Kasei heres the outlet for the MH to be mounted on bottom of box,what do you think

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[bad coffee]

Today Randy came over and we drilled his sump!

One: mark circle and drill pilot hole:

Two: Start cutting. Use lots of water, and don't get the power tools wet. I use a piece of airline tubing and put the bucket above where I'm working.

Three: Check to see you're still in the lines.

Four: A hole, dear Liza.

Five: Put the bulkhead in. (some small hole adjustment necessary sometimes)

Six:
Repeat 2 more times, clean it up and ta-da!

B