SaltyJaytee IM 200 EXT Journey

[jayteerq]

The tank build is chugging along... slowly but surely!
Some updates:

• Started building the controller board/cabinet. Going to mount some flush magnets on the side panels for easy removal to access the inside which will house all the power supplies & extra cable.
• Removed all old plumbing and replaced it with new bulkheads & sch80 plumbing.

 

[jayteerq]

Thank you so much @Cpage101 for saving my a**! Quick advice for anyone new with plumbing, make sure to have your union nut on before gluing the other end.

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

Been there before myself.

 

[Cpage101]

Thank you so much @Cpage101 for saving my a**! Quick advice for anyone new with plumbing, make sure to have your union nut on before gluing the other end.


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glad to save, @jayteerq also made a $40 donation to the Venuti Scholorship. Thank you!

 

[jayteerq]

Been there before myself.

Corey saved my a** lol. I knew I should have bought spares. Silly mistake

 

[Cpage101]

Corey saved my a** lol. I knew I should have bought spares. Silly mistake

why do you think I have all this crap. 12 years of buying spares lol!

 

[afboundguy]

I like using red and blue to differentiate the return and drain lines! In my dream tank planning I am torn between getting the blue Bashsea sump and doing blue plumbing or getting the black and white one and doing gray or black plumbing...

 

[jayteerq]

I like using red and blue to differentiate the return and drain lines! In my dream tank planning I am torn between getting the blue Bashsea sump and doing blue plumbing or getting the black and white one and doing gray or black plumbing...

Oof. Tough. I like both! Whatever you end up doing, make sure you show us some pics!

 

[jayteerq]

Leak test has been going successful for 24hrs now. Been running it complete cycle. Also individually tested each drain for leaks. Only leak sprung came from the 3/4" return bulk head. Gave it another half turn with pliers and have been good since. Will leave this running for another day just to be safe.

 

[afboundguy]

Oof. Tough. I like both! Whatever you end up doing, make sure you show us some pics!

Oh don't you worry I will have a nice new build thread!!! I sort of like the black and white sump with black piping. White piping would be nice too (and cheap) but it has all the writing on it and I think it would draw your eye to the plumbing and I would want attention to be on tank!

 

[TPhan]

Oh don't you worry I will have a nice new build thread!!! I sort of like the black and white sump with black piping. White piping would be nice too (and cheap) but it has all the writing on it and I think it would draw your eye to the plumbing and I would want attention to be on tank!

The prints will come off with aceton or u can use furniture grade pvc, they have a gloss finish without any prints on them.

 

[jayteerq]

Im doing backflips right now. This cabinet came out SICK!!

 

[jayteerq]

Marked up a rough layout last night. My girl said I was obsessing lol I call it boredom

 

[Spaceman]

Looks sweet I would be worried about a splash or drip tripping the powerbars. But looks sweet exposed. Build is coming out great!

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

Marked up a rough layout last night. My girl said I was obsessing lol I call it boredom
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You need a hobby for your hobby, lol.

 

[jayteerq]

Looks sweet I would be worried about a splash or drip tripping the powerbars. But looks sweet exposed. Build is coming out great!

What do you mean? The power bars are on the outside of the tank.
Thanks though!

 

[jayteerq]

It’s been a bit. Have all the remaining equipment coming in this week. @Mike Lemming is helping me with borrowing his 100g trough and @Royal is helping me transferring everything starting Friday night. Here’s a little bit of an update on the controller cabinet.

 

[FREAKINRICAN69]

That sign is dope chief. Great job on the stand.

 

[jayteerq]

That sign is dope chief. Great job on the stand.

Thank you !

 

[Jbissell1289]

Nice and clean!