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[nicky30092002]

thks morgan, was hoping u to say something,

was tipped off another senior reefer oso did so leh .. hopefully got pics to see ...

[Morgan]

Did the rack so that can use lesser LR and also save some money..........don't know who else use pvc for support

[Achilles Tang]

First to clear some misconceptions:

1. My father-in-law does not own a shipyard, he ran a few as a GM/consultant. He is a problem solver when no one can come up with a solution. Notorious for his fierce temper and ######-kicking but he has everyone's respect. I spent years tip-toeing around him... He think's I am crazy anyway with regards to this hobby.

2. My PVC pipes are welded to the PVC sheets by actual PVC welding... not PVC glueing. It's expensive like hell. But permanent and strong.

[sunny03]

and this is my frame for my 4ft tank all using garbage stuff make up of mainly PVC pipe with lot of holes

[sunny03]

a close up of the joints part ,the joints i using caber tie cos those T and L joints cost a lot and they dont have the angle i wan

[Morgan]

Cable ties are not good as they get brittle over time and break

Can you image having a rock slide in the tank

[nicky30092002]

Cable ties are not good as they get brittle over time and break

Can you image having a rock slide in the tank

opps sunny03 .. time for rework b4 disaster ..

btw T & L cost 60cents apiece in yishun chongpang for those 20mm size, 6m pvc pipe cost 4-5sgd ... anyone has better pricing anywhere?

really hoping to see more pipeworks ..

What pipe size did U guys bought for this purpose?

Mogan, did i see end caps on the legs of ur stand? alamak forgot to buy again .. they sell dun they?

[sunny03]

i that case i will place some rocks below the joint to support it lessen the load on the cable tie

[nicky30092002]

i that case i will place some rocks below the joint to support it lessen the load on the cable tie

sunny03, can show ur tank? really need some guidance in rock stacking ..

[sunny03]

i am using 13mm pipes the joint for this size cost 40cent for the L and 50 for T, if usind 16mm the L cost 50 and T 60 that the cheapest i can find if other have know any cheap places to get let me know cos need lot of the joint if i wan to make a stable and lasting rack

[nicky30092002]

i am using 13mm pipes the joint for this size cost 40cent for the L and 50 for T, if usind 16mm the L cost 50 and T 60 that the cheapest i can find if other have know any cheap places to get let me know cos need lot of the joint if i wan to make a stable and lasting rack

alamak .. think i oversize liao .. too worry abt not able to withstand the weight & turbulence I bought 20mm leh ...

[sunny03]

sunny03, can show ur tank? really need some guidance in rock stacking ..

sorry it still a bare tank cos still in the process of make another rack and have not source out the rock yet

[AlfaRomeo]

Anyone know where can i buy the eggcrates ? roughly how much will it cost? they seel per meter or what? Thanks!

[darren]

at, morgan or whoever else who uses pvc pipes, do you guys seal off all the openings? if so, won't the structure float up to the surface cos of all the air inside?(i mean before you weigh it down with rocks?)

if the openings are not sealed and water allowed to occupy the pipes, will there be any "dead water" situation?

just wondering.

[nicky30092002]

at, morgan or whoever else who uses pvc pipes, do you guys seal off all the openings? if so, won't the structure float up to the surface cos of all the air inside?(i mean before you weigh it down with rocks?)

if the openings are not sealed and water allowed to occupy the pipes, will there be any "dead water" situation?

just wondering.

good question ... senior pls advise

[nicky30092002]

Anyone know where can i buy the eggcrates ? roughly how much will it cost? they seel per meter or what? Thanks!

i think the sell in 4x2ft at 16-20sgd, depending where U buy ..

[sunny03]

at, morgan or whoever else who uses pvc pipes, do you guys seal off all the openings? if so, won't the structure float up to the surface cos of all the air inside?(i mean before you weigh it down with rocks?)

if the openings are not sealed and water allowed to occupy the pipes, will there be any "dead water" situation?

just wondering.

i remember saw some where that holes muct be drill on the pipes i think it for water flow or to prevent something to grow inside it can remember where i saw the article liao maybe AT could explains to use as he also using pipes and eh is an expert reefer

[Morgan]

The ends are not sealed in my case and also I have holes drilled into the pipes

Don't think there are "dead water" in the pipe

[Achilles Tang]

I am certainly not an expert reefer, just a very crazy one...

I have holes drilled into my pipes... my reef racks will float if I didn't drill them!

[nicky30092002]

starting work tonight, anyone else care to show ur PVC pipeworks for reference?? pls ...

[Golden Tooth]

Tml not working ar?

[nicky30092002]

[nicky30092002]

Tml not working ar?

cannot start liao, forgot to buy saw ..

[Golden Tooth]

Want me to throw 1 from here? But small one.

[nicky30092002]

Want me to throw 1 from here? But small one.

nebermind, thks bro. got a heavy flu here .. maybe tomorrow go chong pang buy one ...