madehtsobi
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lol
nice stuff!
nice stuff!
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Sergio Nuncio 271 custom 3 side starphire, coast 2 coast (1 Viewer)
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toefu
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wow. this build thread is plain beautiful. nice stuff going in to this tank.
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sergio nuncio
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Thanks TOEFU - I'm thinking about making some changes.. The area I have the tank, Is a bit tight. I'm thinking of setting the tank into the wall about 6" to 8" or so. I'm not sure if its possible. This should open the area up a little and give me more space.. Still thinking. I'll post a few pictures of the location shortly..
Thanks for your positive comment !!
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Here are a few pictures of the area my new tank will sit... The space isn't very large so, I'm thinking of setting the tank in the wall about 6" to 8"... I'm not sure if this is possible but were working on it. The wall may be a "load" wall, not sure.... any ideas would be awesome.....
fishcraze_1
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Glad to see your build is back on track Sergio.
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Looking good man! I like that sump. Kinda wish I would have done my filter socks like that but oh well. If I change my design every time I see something different I like mine will never get finished! LOL
EXACTLY!
It's all mental notes for the next build.
Because there will always be a next build.
Looking good, also love the custom sumps. I have a stupid question about the filter socks, my sump has the add on filter sock holder which is 3/4 of a circle. So I simply lift my flex pvc drains out then turn the filter sock a little and slide out. For those with full circles and the solid pipe running into it with the sump- how are you changing these? Looks like it would be awkward.
Sergio- also see what you mean about the few inches into the wall helping, the equivalent of the bookshelves on the side would be nice. Looks like it may be unlikely with the walkway directly above though as far as load bearing walls. Possibly something as simple as moving the chair in some and putting the large plate on other side of that table (or sliding table) will help at least. Don't ever regret getting that extra depth though, one thing I wish I had on mine.
Sergio- also see what you mean about the few inches into the wall helping, the equivalent of the bookshelves on the side would be nice. Looks like it may be unlikely with the walkway directly above though as far as load bearing walls. Possibly something as simple as moving the chair in some and putting the large plate on other side of that table (or sliding table) will help at least. Don't ever regret getting that extra depth though, one thing I wish I had on mine.
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sergio nuncio
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inigmontoya - I'll take a better picture so you can see how it works.... But there is a lid that comes off, then you just reach in and pull it out, No plumbing in the way.... If the wall is load bearing then I may just put a bulk head in that will take the place of the studs...
your thoughts?
your thoughts?
You could do that, but I'd have a pro come look at it and do it. I'm sure it can be done... But, yeah... Upon initial glance, it looks load bearing.
I really love the layout of your digs, bro.
Looks very similar to my Texas Den.
I really love the layout of your digs, bro.
Looks very similar to my Texas Den.
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Thanks flipside - i'm gonna have a guy give me his 2-cents in a day or 2..... Time to tile the closet first !!You could do that, but I'd have a pro come look at it and do it. I'm sure it can be done... But, yeah... Upon initial glance, it looks load bearing.
I really love the layout of your digs, bro.
Looking at the pictures again, yours makes good sense to me. More so than the typical PM design which is the ones that look so awkward to move the filter socks and pipes. It looks like the drain from the DT goes into the holes on the side of the sump next to the filter socks and then the socks are part of a "mini overflow" type setup with the teeth having overflow from the rest of the sump. If I see this right, it looks like you keep that sump as full as a DT? Nice way to get full utilization out of it if you have your main tank overflows set up so that you don't get too much water drain when the pumps are off.
I am not terribly knowledgeable on the walls, just a DIY'er but yeah sounds like the primary drawback to rearranging the load is $$$.
I am not terribly knowledgeable on the walls, just a DIY'er but yeah sounds like the primary drawback to rearranging the load is $$$.
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sergio nuncio
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Yes - your correct on all ends...... asss load of $$ is it, nice thing is, i've learned "IT AINT GONNA HAPPEN OVERNIGHT".....
jhill9
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I am 99% sure that is a load bearing wall. But just because it is doesn't mean you can't open it up just as easily. I renovate houses and open up load bearing walls all the time. As long as the beam you install is strong enough there is nothing to worry about. If you want I can send you the span table the Houston permit office uses so you can get an idea what it would take.
From looking at the pictures more space would be nice but you are only going to get 4" depending on 2x4 walls unless you want to move it into the closet some. Only one day project to open up the wall.
From looking at the pictures more space would be nice but you are only going to get 4" depending on 2x4 walls unless you want to move it into the closet some. Only one day project to open up the wall.
Jasonc
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I can hear Ben grinding his teeth!
Looks great Sergio. Killer build - can't wait to see it in person!
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sergio nuncio
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jhill9 - That span table would be great, doesn't mean i'll completely understand it but, do send it..... I'm looking to go in the wall about 8-10" and finish out the wall so it flows better with my hallway and living room...
Thanks for your heads up...
Best - Sergio
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Oh-****************, I hope Ben "grinding his teeth" isn't a bad thing... Jason - sorry you couldn't make it this morning, catch you next time!!
jhill9
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Here you go. Looks like you should be around 7-8 foot span with 2 2x12s. If you need more than that you can get an engineered beam.
http://napasolanoicc.org/Links/IBCSpanTables_NapaSolanChapterFinal.pdf
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Ok, So the floors are done..... I went with a wood looking tile from Lowes Hardware - I used about 150 Sq ft...
I have to say I'm really happy with the results.. This is my master bedroom closet and My 271G backs up to the coset perfectly..
I used a fellow by the name of "Tino" awesome work, His company name is European-tileworks.com
I have to say I'm really happy with the results.. This is my master bedroom closet and My 271G backs up to the coset perfectly..
I used a fellow by the name of "Tino" awesome work, His company name is European-tileworks.com
