Biff's 90 Gallon Downgrade

[Bifferwine]

Wheelie would like to show you the currently empty wall where the new tank will go. He was lured into the picture by promises of Wendy's Root Beer Frosty Float.

 

[bobby]

You don't have this set up yet? Gesh! Nice big wall for a tank. Did you do the tile to?

 

[Bifferwine]

Nope, tile was there already. But I did the painting :) All the white splashes on the tiles were from the previous paint job.

 

[Bifferwine]

That pic reminds me, I have to replace that outlet now, before it gets dark (I have to turn off the power because I'm replacing the outlets themselves, not just the plate covers). A couple weeks ago, I started one room too late, and it got dark out, and I had to do it all using a headlamp. IT SUCKED!!

 

[AdeptMrSniffles]

Nice, it's goin on tile. A lot better, I would assume, for those ever present spills/leaks. Do your cats like cheese sticks? Mine go crazy if they hear one getting opened.

 

[Bifferwine]

Oh yes! My cats go nuts whenever they hear a plastic wrapper!

But on the tank front, minor setback. It appears the outlet behind it doesn't work :evil: I'll have to have NDB check it out tomorrow.

 

[AdeptMrSniffles]

Is it just one of those outlets that's controlled by a light switch? I have one that the switch has to be "up/on" for power to be getting to it.

 

[Bifferwine]

Nope, no switch :( I'll have to take a closer look at it when it's light out.

Another minor setback. This one not so minor. The tank didn't come with bulkheads. And I kinda need it set up by the end of the weekend. I asked the guy, he said the LFS is all out and won't be getting any in until next week. I already posted a want ad. There isn't anything I can get at Home Depot or Lowe's that will fit, is there?

 

[Bifferwine]

 

[bobby]

I thought you ordered a tank with the overflow in the center of the tank?

 

[cthegame]

finally!!! have fun with the new setup

 

[Bifferwine]

I thought you ordered a tank with the overflow in the center of the tank?

I thought I did too. But this is okay.

 

[Bifferwine]

Painting is done.

 

[daugherty]

looks great. that is what they call a center overflow my 75 said center overflow on the sticker and it is just like that

 

[AdeptMrSniffles]

Looks even BETTER with the black paint!

I'm going to paint my next setup.

 

[Bifferwine]

Well I just got home from Lowe's. I think I can do without the bulkheads, using ABS PVC instead. I got the stuff that I need for the 2 1/2" drain, but the stuff I bought was too big for the 1 3/4" return... So ironically, I'll have to return the return plumbing tomorrow and get a size smaller. I'm just going to have to make do and utilize a whole ton of silicone.

This sucks. I hate this tank already :(

 

[daugherty]

well if you can do with out the bulkheads you will be able to open that tank up for some good flow without a bunch of power heads

 

[Bifferwine]

The big hole is for the drain and the small hole is for the return, right?

 

[yote]

The big hole is for the drain and the small hole is for the return, right?

Yep.And a true tank plumber,want that much silicone:mrgreen:

 

[Bifferwine]

Well, Lowe's opens in 10 minutes, and I'm rearing to go!

I think I'm actually going to switch gears (of course) and use vinyl tubing instead.

How do you stick the vinyl tubing to the bulkheads/unions? PVC glue? Silicone?