4300 Gallon Plywood Build (3600+ Take 2)

[Burko]

"I want to cut the seams in first with several coats before doing the rest of the tank for added strength. "

There should be a cloth tape available to help stop the rubber from being squeezed into and maybe through the seams, when under pressure. It does stay pliable after setting.

With the heating... would it be feasible to heat the room instead of the tank?

Good luck with your Monster project.

 

[nolapete]

It won't be squeezed through the seams. I'm filling every crack with construction adhesive then sanding any high spots. I don't think seam tape is recommended or necessary with this product.

I wouldn't want to heat the room as that would make it more difficult to cool my house. It will be difficult enough to keep evaporation and humidity under control with just the tank heated.

 

[nolapete]

What is the weather like in LA? Have you considered adding a solar pool heater to reduce running costs?

Here is a DIY system for $375
http://www.affordablepools.com.au/myweb/solar_kits.html

You will still need another heater for days without warm sun but this could take the pressure off your bill.

As I've said before, our coolest months are mostly overcast, so solar heating is not a viable option.

 

[kenC56]

Something else you can look into is heat pumps. http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/space_heating_cooling/index.cfm/mytopic=12610
http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/water_heating/index.cfm/mytopic=13200
They lso dehumidify. I know your trying to conserve as much as possible. I am actually looking into ways of cooling my garage this summer for my monitors and fish tanks.

 

[kallmond]

Ok, what you really need to do is dig a REALLY deep hole, until you find magma.

 

[Conner]

You should just invite over a bunch of MFK members and have them breath on the tank. There's enough hot air here to keep it heated for a long time .

 

[nolapete]

Conner I think the halitosis and CO2 output in that breathe would kill all my fish.

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1 gallon test sample of Pond Coat order placed.

 

[nolapete]

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=351-75227-UPV22480&lpage=none

Put these up on the middle 4 sections of the roof between the rafters on the tank side of the room all the way up to the peak. Have to cut the short pieces from the last two to finish up then i can start putting up the insulation.

Have to wait until Sunday to do the electrical work I need to do, so that I have daylight to see. I'm too chicken to work on any electrical without the main breaker off. I know what electricity can do. A friend was electrocuted in a work-related accident.

 

[Conner]

Have to wait until Sunday to do the electrical work I need to do, so that I have daylight to see. I'm too chicken to work on any electrical without the main breaker off. I know what electricity can do. A friend was electrocuted in a work-related accident.

Heh, I've got a 110 year old house. I can't remember how many times I've been shocked working on lines I thought we had cut the breaker to... Not very fun.

 

[nolapete]

NOLAGT stopped by to drop off some festae F1 fry and the pacu, probably 16"+, and took some pics of the fish. Wow, Nikon D90 with remote slave flash takes some great pics. Can't wait for him to post them/send them to me.