DIY Stand/bookshelf

[Adamp_holydiver]

Kilz

That's what I'm doing but how many coats and sould I use something on top if that ?

 

[masterswimmer]

That's what I'm doing but how many coats and sould I use something on top if that ?

I would do two coats, and then set up your plumbing. Go to town, have a good time, balls to the walls, set up your reef, get this puppy started already!!!!

Russ

 

[Adamp_holydiver]

Oh man plumbing is a whole other animal I don't even want to talk about that

 

[Adamp_holydiver]

I have been trying to figure out what to use and how

 

[Tonyscoots84]

as russ said 2 coats is fine but i did 3. I always hate the plumbing part as well

 

[Adamp_holydiver]

as russ said 2 coats is fine but i did 3. I always hate the plumbing part as well

So you saying I have porcelain paint for nothing lol

 

[Adamp_holydiver]

It's an epoxy paint really ...
So in that case that do I paint the top of the stand with to have that high shine white look

 

[Tonyscoots84]

i didnt. Just use a good paint and a sealer.

 

[Adamp_holydiver]

What kind of paint you think is good if I want solid white color glossy

 

[Tonyscoots84]

i used behr on my tank....

if you are looking for glossy look get everything glossy. From paint to sealer

 

[Adamp_holydiver]

Ok so I'm speeding things up and I hoping that the longest this will take is three weeks

But I'm shooting for Thursday

Here's some more ....

 

[Adamp_holydiver]

i was thinking about keeping up with this thread for the tank build too due to the many mods i was thinking about adding i hope mods will approve

 

[Adamp_holydiver]

Got me some PVC today!!!

 

[annanymous]

How come you've "toned" down you plumbing system so much. Weren't u planing to have ur reactors fed from the return line? I was kinda hoping to c u build it as I'm trying to do the same

 

[Adamp_holydiver]

How come you've "toned" down you plumbing system so much. Weren't u planing to have ur reactors fed from the return line? I was kinda hoping to c u build it as I'm trying to do the same

Well hello I haven't seen you here for a while lol

It's not entirely being toned down but I will tell you this BRS has upset me with their gate valve prices and I have found them cheaper .....

Here's some pic of what I have cooking and what not done yet

I'm waiting on a order from brs for more plumbing and my valves just came in and they are heavy duty they are so easy to open and the gate doesn't ratel around like most of These

those old bulk heads are complete poo

 

[Adamp_holydiver]

How come you've "toned" down you plumbing system so much. Weren't u planing to have ur reactors fed from the return line? I was kinda hoping to c u build it as I'm trying to do the same

Oh and I'm still going to have a few "upgrade" slots for reactors but I have learn from many people that calcium reactores and not all that good the best way is to do dosing but running carbon is good and you never know what they might come out with next

 

[Adamp_holydiver]

"DIY frustrated hobby kit "

 

[Tonyscoots84]

looks good so far great job ... question that outlet under the tank, is that a gfci outlet? if not i would highly recommend one there

 

[Adamp_holydiver]

looks good so far great job ... question that outlet under the tank, is that a gfci outlet? if not i would highly recommend one there

What is a gfci

 

[Adamp_holydiver]

Wow I'm stupid I just googled it no it's not but that is a great idea tho I'll pick none up tonight after work