Propagation tank

[ryanlio]

Still no tank.. tank maker can't deliver today.... raining heavily.. sianz... better be safe than sorry....

[ryanlio]

Meanwhile, gotten this Safety RCD Adaptor for added protection against electrical mishaps...

Supposed to cut off power supply if earth current fault detected. It will shut off within 40 milliseconds -> fast enough to prevent fetal electrical shock (sounds like a free perm..)

[ryanlio]

the wait is finally OVER!!!!! 9:36pm.. tank delivered.. can't imagine only 1 single person singled-handedly moved my tank.. delivery guy must be super strong...

[ryanlio]

another shot from the side.

[ryanlio]

must say the delivery from China is very helpful.. even stay about 30 mins to help plumb the overflow pipes... eventually.. I treat him to a 1.25l 100-plus...

another shot...

[ryanlio]

I actually just screwed on the overflow pipings, waterproofing with rubber gaskets and white tape only.. hope this is suffice to prevent a leak.. will do a leak test ...

[ryanlio]

lets fill it up!!!

[ryanlio]

let the flow begin...

[ryanlio]

while filling up the tank.. had a few qn to ponder...

1. How should i test the leak from the overflow..

2. How long to let the water sit in the tank for leak test.. 1 hr?

3. Can i just clean the tank once with wet cloth (need vinegar)???

3. what should i do the the tank of water after leak test?.. only got 2 pots of plants..

maybe can reuse for toilet.. hmmm...

Still filling...

[ryanlio]

Overflow leak detector...

Basically just some napkins wrapped around the pipes.. if soaked.. that means i'll need HELP!!!!....

[ReDDeviLs]

looks good, is this ur only reef tank at home?

[ryanlio]

yup.. that's my only one.. negotiate with future CO on this.. managed to nego from 2ft to 4ft... btw. the lady's on a trip.. shhhh....

[ReDDeviLs]

oooooooooooo icic.. better get things done up fast!

[ryanlio]

Mr Murphy just paid me a visit.... LEAK!!! will tighten the overflow pipes.. notice that the other 2 return pipes are ok... so got chance....

[ryanlio]

20min liao.... the "overflow detector" are still holding fine...

[ryanlio]

also.. God on my side... notice how close the overflow wall is to the piping... any closer and I would not be able to screw in the sockets.. phew...

so fellas:.. take this into consideration for your future tank to have enough allowance....

[ReDDeviLs]

oh yah! haha.. u are lucky bro.

[ryanlio]

seems like the leak has stopped...

size of water mark seems to remain constant..

[ReDDeviLs]

what u did to stop it?

[ryanlio]

tighten the pipings..

[ReDDeviLs]

thats all? haha ok

[calvin15]

more updates and pics pls..

really a nice thread..

[ryanlio]

more updates and pics pls..

really a nice thread..

thanks bro.

yup I'll try to keep this updated..

:>

[ryanlio]

after 1 night... I think I'm gonna stop the leak test.. since my "overflow detector" and dry floors tells me that everythings ok..

But will carry on monitoring.. cos afraid that the pressure from Eheim 1262 return might cos some leak....

[tazperlin]

hey bro nice setup more updates and pics pls..

really a nice thread..