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Looks awesome man good job

Couple questions about pic number three
What’s the 1/4 line manifold next to the rodi filter?

Also do you trust the power supply you are using? I had one and removed it as the internet is filled with horror stories of it catching on fire

Also in the last picture is that a turbo on your hot water heater?

Truly jealous
 
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Looks awesome man good job

Couple questions about pic number three
What’s the 1/4 line manifold next to the rodi filter?

Also do you trust the power supply you are using? I had one and removed it as the internet is filled with horror stories of it catching on fire

Also in the last picture is that a turbo on your hot water heater?

Truly jealous

The 1/4" manifold goes to float valves in ATO containers and the mixing station so I cant accidentally flood my house again :). It also has a valve to fill buckets with. Worked out great.

APC power backups are great and use them on servers quite often. I use the EcoTech battery backups for my "true" power protection and have a generator ready to go.

Its no a Turbo but is needed as my hot water tank is to far from the edge of my house. This pumps the air out over long distances.

What the what?! How have I missed this thread?! I’m up to speed and simply awestruck.

Thank you!
 
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I was going threw old pics this is a picture from the same location a little over a year ago.
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20151005_181546 by Elder1945, on Flickr
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20171201_181916 by Elder1945, on Flickr

I am happy with my choice the last tank was fun to build but not piratical.
 
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This is a power backup?
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Great stuff!! I love this build!
 
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Can you turn your lights up more. I am interested in these lights but that looks a little dark to me. Love the tank and build, exceptional

Still working with the lights.... I might be switching to Mitras LX7 :p we will see..
 
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I’ve just read through this start to finish - absolutely next level build bro!

Why are you considering changing the lights? Are they full power here?

Thank you! I will have a update soon.. Just got back from a extended vacation in Las Vegas :p

As for the lights I like the software.. The Orphek are amazing but the software is lacking... It works but could be done better. IMO
 

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Thank you! I will have a update soon.. Just got back from a extended vacation in Las Vegas :p

As for the lights I like the software.. The Orphek are amazing but the software is lacking... It works but could be done better. IMO

Very nice @Elder1945! I am jealous of your vacation. I wanted to ask what lights are you considering going to ? Is it going to be a single type of light or can we expect a Hybrid set up from you ? Like MH/T5 or LED / T5 ?
 

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Can't wait for an update!
 
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