The Dr. Has gone insane Re-build

[jda123]

I just did one too. 125G, 50G on the side as a grow-up, isolation tank. Neat, clean, easy to get to - I have mine at waist/chest level so that I don't have to bend over anymore and I can store stuff underneath it (also less head upstairs).

All that I have to do to change water is move a few ball valves and wait for a minute or two.

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

Is that for your 120 or the 250?

 

[jda123]

For the 120 in my office. ...have been working on it for a few weeks - it is mostly done.

 

[Craigar]

I need to see your stuff anyhow! You free Sunday anytime?

Ill have to see what the wife has going on for me I'm sure I have a honey do list

 

[Munch]

Here's my in-progress basement sump setup:

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

Scott, that looks super nice! What return pump are you using?

 

[Munch]

I've got a Reeflo BH2700 - set on medium pumping to display on 1st floor.

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

for anyone running controllers with basement sumps how do you deal with some of it needing to be upstairs and the rest down? I'd want the control to be with the tank as well as 1 pc4.The other pc4 and sl1 would need to be in the basement. Do they sell those cables that connect them in longer lengths?

 

[Andrew_bram]

Bajamike would be the one to ask about that.

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

actually found them on the digital aquatics site. they come in lengths from 1 foot all the way up to 50 feet. 20 feet costs about 18 bucks. not too bad.

I'd love any input on easy to avoid mistakes people have made. Learn from others...

 

[Munch]

I have an extra 50' if needed.

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

I have an extra 50' if needed.

wanna sell it?

 

[Munch]

Oh crud, I mighta mis-taken your system. Do you use USB or is it an analog cable?

I have a 50' USB...

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

nope, analogue

 

[Munch]

Ahh bummer

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

Has anyone used their heat ducts to run spa flex to a remote fish room. I have a family room that is on a concrete slab. It has three air ducts running to the furnace in the basement (duct is in the floor) It is almost a straight shot and a large diameter tube. Any thoughts on using 14' of this to plumb to the sump in the basement? I easily pushed a tape measure thru it today. I also don't think it would block too much air flow. Thoughts! Stupid? Genius????!!! lol

 

[fishguy69]

I think you can do it but what about when the heater comes on? Or AC comes on?

 

[jda123]

If you can get spa flex through there, then go for it. This is a very common approach.

 

[fishguy69]

I'd say delete/block off one of the vents for this use. Then you don't have to be concerned about heat or cold.

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

I can not block off the vent all together... I wish I could. The 300 gallons of total water volume isn't going to be affected by the limited contact time in the vent. The only real worry for me is condensation... also, that spa flex id pricey! Cost almost 200 for the project.