ryanlio

Splash guard with plastic mat from Ikea..

Electrical cord attached

No lah.. "Far see like flower... Near see like toad".. The finishing of the cabinet not that good.. cannot compare to those pro cabinet makers..

Was trying to look for those with multiple tee off connectors so that multiple equipment can be hooked on.. Something like what bro Supermo suggested in http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?...51&hl=hose+lock Bro Supremo.. Tumpang your pic ah.. Wonder if that will work? any advise? Ryan

pipe work

was hoping that the tank maker could deliver my tank in the weekend so that i can do some work on it.. Confirmed delivery only on Tuesday.. sianz.. guess had to search for bargain buys in Pasar Malam section over the weekends..

Hooked up the arctica chiller. Seems like its pretty noisy.. any bro know why?.. is there someone who runs artica 1/4HP? might wanna drop by to ref the noise your chiller runs...

Just got back from PVC fitting shopping:.. 1X1" X 2.9m PVC pipe = $4 1X 3/4" PVC pipe = $3 2 X 1" 45degree elbow = $3.70 2 X 3/4" PVC union = $6 6 X 1" 90degree elbow = $3.60 2 X 1" PVC end Cap = $0.64 4 X 1" PVC Union = $18 1 X 1" PVC FIP Ball Valve = $13 1 X 1" PVC socket = $0.40 2 X 3/4" X 3/8" PVC /tee = $1.20 1 X 3/4" PVC FIP Ball Valve = $10.50 3 X 1" PVC Omega clip = $0.75 3 X 3/4" PVC clip = $3.60 Total damage: $73.17 for pipings.. also the store has got some items that they nitty gritty pvc boxes, filter bars... hmm.. maybe next time I'll drop by and spend more time if i ever need those filter box, etc.. Guess there will be more work to be done tonight... cheers.

Arctica 1/4HP..

leak test on sump - passed..

top view of sump.. thinking of putting in my skimmer in the middle compartment -2(for stable water levels)... return pump in the 3rd.... some comments on what can be in 1st.. LR??..

oh yes.. some of the "steals" over the weekend... 1. Sump 2. Chiller..

FINAL VERDICT of diy-ing your own cabinet..... proceed ONLY if you are willing to DIY-ing all the way ie. structure and panels.. etc... ELSE best get some one to do.. cos the difference is only about $100.... I'm lucky that my measurements are pretty much accurate.. just imagine if your measurements are off... NIGHTMARE....

another pic of the cabinet's interior.. notice the center beam that bro Creetin n GiantBicycle suggested, this is made removable. Very lucky that it fitted perfectly.. can you imagine if the timber company measurements are a bit off..... thanks bro.. it sure helps..

finally gotten to assemble the laminated panels together... fyi.. for panels that come pre-laminated with laminate of my choosing.. quoted $280.. hence decided to do myself... workmanship not that terrific with only my secondary level D&T skills. :>

Whoa Bro VanDeam, you running a LFS?.. hahah :> that one too sophiscated liao... future CO will definitely not agree... haha :> btw.. spend most of last evening gluing the laminated to the panels. so will be assembling the panels today.. Pointers to some bro who into DIY-ing.. get those plywood that are already laminated white on one side. this will reduce the cost and need to laminate the panels that are facing the internal cabinet. Also... if you are getting laminated with linear patterns.. make sure that the laminates are glued in correct orientation...(forgot to plan this part on the trimmings... hence the laminate which comes in 8"X4" wasn't enough.... )

Also gotten a reply from acrylic tank maker.. the cost will be $450. Also gotten quote for a glass one at $100.. no choice.. due to budget, has to get a glass tank.

whilst on my way back, when to check out some store that sells plywood and laminates.. placed order for panels on the sides and doors... Plywood (single side laminated) 3/4" for the whole cabinate and doors: $65 Laminate 8' X 4': $49... total damage so far.. around $260 liao... back ache coming....

Thanks, Bro Creetin and GiantBicycle.. made my way back to the timber store. got a center beam.. Man!!! i feel "light-headed"

pic. any info for me to determine if i should laminate.. total damage so far for cabinet... ard $150... satisfaction: priceless.... hehhe :> sorry guys.. gotta leave my house now.. too much fumes from glue, lacquer, etc..

Final product of the structure of the cabinet.. seems sturdy enough for me.. (I weigh close to 90kg)... Qn: should i laminate/ leave it "open concept".. any comments?

Topped up with lacquering with waterproof lacquer. trying to make it "bullet proof".

Cabinet is assembled with "GP" glue and screwed with 3" size 12 srew. They are then "waterproofed" by sealing with silicon.

End product..

Some info for any reefeer that wanted to purchase Kapor wood for DIV cabinet.. they do not have exactly 4"X2" measurements as they will need to "plane" the surface from stock beams. so the final dimension will be +/- 5mm..