Balz3352's 'Convinced Her' Basement Sump/Fish Room

[Balz3352]

Nice work. You managed to get all of those holes in place without tapping into the HVAC. I bet that took a lot of measuring and re-measuring.

Luckily the pipes just share the space with the hvac there isnt a vent there or else I may have had to do that. It did take some angling hence why I used 45s instead of 90s so I could angle the pieces also. If that made sense.

 

[Balz3352]

Trying to plumb part of the return. Giving me a headache.

 

[Balz3352]

Water testing in progress.... How long should I test the reseal for?

 

[Balz3352]

One thing at a time. Support beam up
Don't really think I need it but peace of mind for $120. Ill take it.

 

[halmus]

I'm no structural engineer but I think I'd be reinforcing the floor joists as well if I was putting a big tank upstairs.

With the beams exposed like that, you could always snap a chalk line currently with the tank empty upstairs. Then, you'd have a straight reference line to monitor for any potential sag over time. But that's probably not necessary. It's just a random thought that ran through my head.

 

[Balz3352]

I'm no structural engineer but I think I'd be reinforcing the floor joists as well if I was putting a big tank upstairs.

With the beams exposed like that, you could always snap a chalk line currently with the tank empty upstairs. Then, you'd have a straight reference line to monitor for any potential sag over time. But that's probably not necessary. It's just a random thought that ran through my head.

That's what Im thinking with beams exposed why not reinforce. So that pic is a pair of 2x8s that I married together they run along the front of the tank. Back of the tank is about foot to 2 away from steel i beam for structure of the house. Don't think I need to reinforce that side

 

[Legonch]

Looks good man! Good job on the silicone in the tank too. What silicone did you use? I just started ripping all the silicone out of my 180. What a mess

 

[Balz3352]

Looks good man! Good job on the silicone in the tank too. What silicone did you use? I just started ripping all the silicone out of my 180. What a mess

Its a pita isn't it!! Used rtv108. My idea and reasoning is that rtv is not technically a silicone which just seals but really is an adhesive to help keep the tank together.

 

[Legonch]

RTV 108 is some good stuff! Super sticky....doesnt flow like silicone. Stinks bad. But works great for aquariums I think. Getting all the old silicone off is horrible. Whered you get the RTV? I picked mine up at grainger in foco

 

[Balz3352]

Zoro. Com

 

[Balz3352]

 

[Tango]

Dame she was heavy but got it moved

 

[Legonch]

Did u build that stand?

 

[Balz3352]

Did u build that stand?

High Plains reefer welded it for for me. Excellent quality goood price.

 

[Legonch]

powdercoated? whats it sitting on? Reason im asking is Im welding up a stand for a 180 in a month or so......getting it powder coated and will have it on hardwood like your setup

 

[Balz3352]

Powder coated. Sitting on pvc liner. Got that idea from Walter White. But Idk if it's necessary.

 

[Andrew_bram]

Powder coated. Sitting on pvc liner. Got that idea from Walter White. But Idk if it's necessary.

He knows his stuff that is for sure

 

[Andrew_bram]

I know it is frustrating I can honestly tell you this I don't know if your funds allow but buying a brand-new tank was well worth it's weight in gold to me


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[Balz3352]

I know it is frustrating I can honestly tell you this I don't know if your funds allow but buying a brand-new tank was well worth it's weight in gold to me


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Yeah. Im gonna contact vendors here and price it.

 

[Balz3352]

Updated canopy build post 2 I think