My 180 Gallon (681 Liters) Build From Start To Finish

[msebar]

Problems solved. Rewired them all in series with the following results.

Voltage 3.3
Current .750
This gives me a wattage of 2.475 watts per LED, and yes they do get hot.

Just a thought, if I ran 10 LEDs on each driver I would have the following

.750ma
3.3 volts X 10 = 33volts
24.75 watts

This all falls into the correct range for the driver without pushing it
42volts
.750ma constant current not .700ma
.750 X 42 = 31.5watts or 29.4 at .700ma

Now that this is done I will attach the heat sinks and do a test run for 10 hours before I buy the rest of the drivers needed.

We are on our way.

 

[Supraman]

looking good man keep up the great work

 

[msebar]

Project continues. The LEDs were mounted to the heat sink, the heatsink reached 150 degrees. I ran a large fan over them and the heatsink came down to 95 degrees. All measurements were in sink so I ordered the rest of the drivers.
I started the build on the the stand pictures to follow shortly. Everything should be on schedule for a March completion.

 

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Here is a picture of the stand, I still have more work to do on it. I will show more pictures before I skin it.

Do you think it will be strong enough? I stilll have 4 braces to add from front to back on the bottom and one on the top. Your thoughts please

 

[msebar]

One more floor board ans I am ready to skin it

 

[BigFish01]

Lookin good!

 

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Here is an update on my progress so far. The stand is almost complete except for the moldings on the top bottom and corners, also lets not forget the doors. I took a bit of a break from the stand and started working on the sump. I drilled the holes inside of the tank which was unbelievably easy. I purchased a reflow snapper and external pump at a great price on eBay. With a 10% off eBay coupon I only paid 265.00 with free shipping. I also what is the plan today 180 gallon drilled with corner overflows Marineland. The tank cost me 650.00 delivered, what a great price. Here are some pictures and off to work on the sump I go. I will update again after the sump is done and the tank is on the stand.

 

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Well the tank made it in. Just finished up on the chambers on the sump. Looking good and excited.

 

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Update

The sump is almost comlete. One more hole for the overflow and I will take some pictures.

Started on the automatic drip system along with a drain.

The drip system will have a carbon and sedement filter.

NO MORE WATER CHANGES NEEDED YEAAAAAA

For a 180 I think .5 gallons an hour should be good. This will give a total of 84 gallons a week (45%)

Pictures will be up by weekend.

After this I will start the tank plum and get the sump in place.

My March end looks likeit will be missed as I still have a lot to do (

Can anyone recomend a good c02 setup? I was looking at the Milwalkee.

 

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Just finished the drip over flow and the auto drip feed lines. I did a leak check under presure by combinding the 2 lines with 1/4 inch tube. Next will be to close the wall ans drill my overflow in the sump. Here are some more pics. I added a check valve with a flap not spring loaded. This will protect the sump in the event thr drain overflows. I also added a u trap to hold water to prevent gases coming up frow the drain.

 

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Well another update.


The sump is complete and the wall is back in one piece. The only thing I need to is add the ceramic rings under the section where the socks are.

Would appreciate comments.

Now on to the rest of the plumbing

 

[msebar]

Well the wife had me out from 10 this morning until 4, so I had a late start. Put in about 2 hours and got most of the plumbing complete just need one or two more nites. Then I will be finishing up the stand and then on to the hood. Once the under is compete I will post more pics.

 

[PlumbersMerchant]

Brilliant journal mate, thank you for sharing. Unfortunately I no nothing about wiring or the sumps as my tanks are all shop bought.
Have you had any more thought about your stocking list yet ?

 

[ian_m]

Started on the automatic drip system along with a drain.

The drip system will have a carbon and sedement filter.

NO MORE WATER CHANGES NEEDED YEAAAAAA

How are you adding dechlorinator to incoming supply ?

 

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The drip system will have a carbon and sedement filter.