First plwood tank build started..... with pics
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:lipssealeoops, sorry guys. i feel like a jack@$$ now. should have figured with that much math not to ?. but at least i learned what a mil is(and no CJH you never said mm, i just ASSumed
). just to get this right a millimeter is mm used generally for distance. a mil(is that the whole term or is it short for another word) is a 1/1000 of an inch and used to measure thickness. close?
anyways i apoogize for the mixup and you are both now granted 20 kicks to me bum.
G-D- measurement system
on another note, are you going to try bulkheads with this. i was wondering since it is rubber if it will creat seals with pressure. i got to many ideas for this stuff. i might try and find some of this stuff just to play with
). just to get this right a millimeter is mm used generally for distance. a mil(is that the whole term or is it short for another word) is a 1/1000 of an inch and used to measure thickness. close? anyways i apoogize for the mixup and you are both now granted 20 kicks to me bum.
G-D- measurement system
on another note, are you going to try bulkheads with this. i was wondering since it is rubber if it will creat seals with pressure. i got to many ideas for this stuff. i might try and find some of this stuff just to play with
I got the millimeters and mils mixed up too, but i actually emailed liquid rubber stating something simular to what you said. they corrected me.. so your not the only one.
I do want to drill the tank, but im having a hard time finding bulkheads to do the trick. Since this is 3/4 inch thick, im not sure if regular ones will work. I think i have to do DIY bulk heads for this. any ideas?
I do want to drill the tank, but im having a hard time finding bulkheads to do the trick. Since this is 3/4 inch thick, im not sure if regular ones will work. I think i have to do DIY bulk heads for this. any ideas?
A millimetre is 1/1000th of a metre...a mil is short for millilitre, 1/1000th of a litre.
1/1000th of an inch is a "thou". 40 thou is equal to 1mm...
1/1000th of an inch is a "thou". 40 thou is equal to 1mm...
I've had success with the black pvc bulkheads that could prob do up to 1 1/2" if pressed. I have one installed om a plywood tank and used silicone as an extra seal besides the gasket. It's actually a hole I drilled on the weekend and sealed around the edge with liquid rubber. It's an overflow type hole so it's not under pressure but working fine with a good hand tighten. Could get them at a T.S.C store or seen them at home hardware
mil used with regard to fluid measure is millliter. When used as a measure of lenth it's short for milliinch (1/1000 of an inch), which is a bizarre combination of base ten SI nomenclature with imperial units. In my office we use "Thou" to avoid confusion but when talking paint or coatings the industry standard is stil "mils".
Anyways, we're getting seriously sidetracked. I like the tank, and I like the way the zavlar is shaping up. I used fiberglass and gelcoat on my latest tank build, and it looks like this stuff is a whole lot easier to use.
Anyways, we're getting seriously sidetracked. I like the tank, and I like the way the zavlar is shaping up. I used fiberglass and gelcoat on my latest tank build, and it looks like this stuff is a whole lot easier to use.
both of you should get your tanks finished so we can see them both filled not to put any pressure on just saying.....
both of you are doing things cheeper than what is normal so to see them finished and working will be great.
both of you are doing things cheeper than what is normal so to see them finished and working will be great.
Small update:
I only have one or two more coats to go!! by this weekend, it will be done water proofing.
I picked up the bulkhead for the filtration today. I only picked up one to insure the correct size for my intended plumbing. since it is, i'll get the other tomorrow.
My plan is to put a 75 gallon wet/dry on it. But since i dont have the 75gal tank yet, i will use an FX5 for now. I want the plumbing to be interchangeable as well so i can make the switch when i need to without any additional drilling or tank modification.
i will be drilling threw the bottom of the tank for both bulkheads.
For the FX5 intake i will be using the actual strainer that comes with the FX5. the strainer wouldnt slide over the connector at first, so i have to cut the connector down and sand it to fit. I can now slide the stainer on and off when i want to.
For the output, i will be doing the same as the input, but i will be using a 1" ID pipe that can slide on and off of the output when needed. This way i can switch out the output of the fx5 for a durso stlye standpipe when im ready to make the change over to the 75gal wetdry.
so by using this setup in intake/output, i can just slide off the FX5 plumbing and slide on the Wet/dry plumbing when ready.
PICS 1 and 2 = 1" Bulkhead
PIC 3 = Connector, befor and after mod. I will be painting these black to match the rest of the plumbing.
PIC 4 = Intake loosly fitted together.
PIC 5= Output loosly fitted together
I only have one or two more coats to go!! by this weekend, it will be done water proofing.
I picked up the bulkhead for the filtration today. I only picked up one to insure the correct size for my intended plumbing. since it is, i'll get the other tomorrow.
My plan is to put a 75 gallon wet/dry on it. But since i dont have the 75gal tank yet, i will use an FX5 for now. I want the plumbing to be interchangeable as well so i can make the switch when i need to without any additional drilling or tank modification.
i will be drilling threw the bottom of the tank for both bulkheads.
For the FX5 intake i will be using the actual strainer that comes with the FX5. the strainer wouldnt slide over the connector at first, so i have to cut the connector down and sand it to fit. I can now slide the stainer on and off when i want to.
For the output, i will be doing the same as the input, but i will be using a 1" ID pipe that can slide on and off of the output when needed. This way i can switch out the output of the fx5 for a durso stlye standpipe when im ready to make the change over to the 75gal wetdry.
so by using this setup in intake/output, i can just slide off the FX5 plumbing and slide on the Wet/dry plumbing when ready.
PICS 1 and 2 = 1" Bulkhead
PIC 3 = Connector, befor and after mod. I will be painting these black to match the rest of the plumbing.
PIC 4 = Intake loosly fitted together.
PIC 5= Output loosly fitted together
