Out Of The Tidal Pool

[john.o]

That looks really neat m8t

 

[BigC]

Cheers John...

 

[TigerIssey]

Very neat, very simple and a lot cheaper than buying something made for aquariums as you say. Nice Job

I might need to send the other half to a diy shop after work Thurs or Frid, Thanks Big C.

 

[john.o]

Ha-ha I was just thinking the same thing...
i am going to my mum’s to pick up some stuff and was thinking of calling into diy centre to have a look for some of this stuff, it looks a lot neater than my weir comb

 

[SkiFletch]

Curiosity killed the researcher: How come you are building the tank, THEN drilling it? Were it my tank I'd drill first, just in case I screwed something up, I wouldn't have wasted all that time sealing/etc.

Then again, you ahve more glasswork experience than I

 

[BigC]

What!

Curiosity killed the researcher: How come you are building the tank, THEN drilling it? Were it my tank I'd drill first, just in case I screwed something up, I wouldn't have wasted all that time sealing/etc.
Then again, you ahve more glasswork experience than I

The researcher has obviously got his wires crossed somewhere along the line, as the aquarium is already drilled and always has been, even before a bead of silicone ever touched it.

I might need to send the other half to a diy shop after work Thurs or Frid, Thanks Big C.
i am going to my mum’s to pick up some stuff and was thinking of calling into diy centre to have a look for some of this stuff, it looks a lot neater than my weir comb

To Tina and John
If you guys are having trouble finding such ventilation grille then let me know. it comes in a long length, Let me know your size of weir box and I can probably send you some or if I haven't got enough then I suppose you could split the price of purchasing a length, you dont really need a lot for that little job but as I say you have to purchase a full length, I just forget the price, but I can find out.
Let me know if your interested and having trouble locating the item
Regards

 

[TigerIssey]

That is a very kind offer Big C. I have two hospital appointments today with a gap in the middle, there is a DIY store not too far away so am going to get mom to take me. I will have a look what I can get and let you know.

I asked yesterday in the LFS if they had a weir comb or anything I could use for one. She said that TMC did not make one, she had been asked for them on more than one occasion before. So DIY of some kind is definately the way I will be going. I know we have some gutter guard, but I believe it is more reminiscent of egg crate then the one that you used.

 

[BigC]

Deltec and Aqua-Medic make weir combs but they're quite expensive for what the are if you know what I mean.
Lots of reefers are using this alternative over here (cheapskates)
Like I said if your having difficulty obtaining some (I dont really know what the actual name is) then let me know
Regards

 

[ben1987]

yeah i got a deltec one, was like 13 quid for 2' or so.

 

[BigC]

yeah i got a deltec one, was like 13 quid for 2' or so.

Best looking around a DIY centre now and again to see what can be turned into something useful with a view to saving yourself a few pounds. Especially seeing as the marine side of the hobby can eat a great hole in your purse or wallet.
Here is the actual product you are looking for
Black Soffit Vent Strip
http/www.fascias.net/index.html?target=p...&lang=en-gb
Regards

 

[TigerIssey]

The local orange and white DIY store did not have anything reminiscent at all.

My weir measures 5" x 4", if you are prepared to sell me a small amount to sort that I would be very grateful. I can cover with egg crate for the initial set up.

I even checked our guttering (living room upstairs with balcony out, so I can reach) to see if it was the same stuff but ours is more like egg crate.

 

[BigC]

The actual name (if you want to look up your local soffit fitting company) is Black Soffit Vent Strip
I should be able to get you some after the next Reef Club Meeting.
I have cut the piece I had all along the length so the comb part may not be tall enough for your needs. (if it is you can certainly have it). I'll measure it in a moment.. A fellow reefer has pieces spare and I mentioned to him last night that some folks on the forum were interested and can I have a length or two off him. He duly obliged, so when I see him again I'll send you some.
ATB

 

[TigerIssey]

Truly grateful, mine actually does not need to be very tall at all, 1" would completely block the gap and may need cutting down. It is very difficult in the sticks to get anything you want, next nearest place is an hour drive. Sometimes I really do wonder why we moved out here.

I will use a little silicon and egg crate for the time being.

 

[BigC]

Truly grateful, mine actually does not need to be very tall at all, 1" would completely block the gap and may need cutting down. It is very difficult in the sticks to get anything you want, next nearest place is an hour drive. Sometimes I really do wonder why we moved out here.

Well I think you may be in luck, My off cut comb is exactly 1" and you are more than welcome to it. I'll mitre it for you (providing your weir box is a 90' affair) so all you'll have to do is cut the straight end to length.
PM me your Name and Address and I'll get that off to you forthwith.
ATB

 

[john.o]

To Tina and John
If you guys are having trouble finding such ventilation grille then let me know. it comes in a long length, Let me know your size of weir box and I can probably send you some or if I haven't got enough then I suppose you could split the price of purchasing a length, you dont really need a lot for that little job but as I say you have to purchase a full length, I just forget the price, but I can find out.
Let me know if your interested and having trouble locating the item
Regards

Thanks bigC that’s a really kind offer , there’s not many people out there that would go out of their way to help others so i really appreciate it. THANK YOU!! the only problem is i am away from home tonight with work {sitting in my hotel room filling in job sheets time on tools materials used ect} so i won’t be able to get the weir sizes till tomorrow afternoon when i get home. So if it’s ok with you i will PM you the sizes some time tomorrow afternoon and if you have enough left over to help me out then we will sort out payment thanks again john