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Awesome job Rob

Ha yeah! It was a head scratcher when the Ei started switching on randomly, but then realised it was when the light was coming on. So reset and on three separate channels. As long as your checking them when your setting up new sockets they're spot on. I have OCD with the remote. I lock it and...

I've just purchased (3weeks ago) some byron home easy sockets and remote on your advice Ian. They're awesome. Really easy to use and see whats going on. Thanks mate :thumbup:

Lol. Choke

And if sourcing the glass sheets is a problem.... I couldn't even begin to imagine how Id find enough mates to lift it in.

I used a spanking drill bit too :D Yeah seemed to do the trick. I was hoping any burr created, would melt back into the plastic.

Are you certain you had it centred then? Off centre even a millimetre would cause jets at funny angles.

Its the angle of the drill when you drilled it. Make sure the drill is vertical and the holes are on top that your drilling. I also heated the drill bit before each hole, which means it melts the plastic and doesnt slip on the outside of the spraybar, aswell as preventing a burr on the inside.

Im 95kg :o And only 5'11. So thats half a 'good' sized adult :lol:

Thats good progress I suppose. I hope you added 10x Zebra plecos :lol:

I saw mine did the same. I tried my best to clean the internal sleeve of the heater and it seemed to do a job like. Back working again. Strange lol

Did yours 'stick on' or just stop working Al?

Yes.

Wow. Nice. I guess somebody worked it out :p

Theres a truth in your eyes, saying you'll never leave me.. Unless you catch me sneaking nearly £200 worth of equipment into the tank.

It's all good fun.

Sorry for late response Maxlaf. I leave a little oversize and trim with a scalpel and a sharp block plane.

My 90p is 10mm... I'd go at least 12. Apparently the old old ADA tanks used to bow like hell on the front. Sack waiting for that to blow.

Well, as far back until it feels smooth. The paint will fill the holes. Repeat process till your happy with the results

Sanding sealer should help somewhat or some end grain sealer

If you look close, you can make out two squid in the woodgrain ;)

Hello Maxlaf, Thank you very much. Massive compliment! I cut the veneer the size of the whole face ( panel and two doors) then cut them down from there keeping margins small when I stuck them to the plywood. Welcome to the forum by the way :) Cheers, N

Hey Al, I'm very interested, as are many others on here, by your experiences with Choco Gouramis, so therefore I'm considering a low tech affair on this with potentially a Boneo Biotope setting. So prepare yourself for questions please :) Mr. Choco-King.

Thanks everyone :D didn't expect that response. It's not perfect up close but it will do me nicely.

Thank you, kind sir.

Thanks lee. They exist only to utilise the space between the two sides. As there is a plywood 'U' acting as a support (belt and braces!). should be handy for the bric-a-brac though.

Thanks P. There's a touch more hiding under the hood:

Nearly there!

Pitch pine is beautiful. That has a lovely aroma of it's very own.

Sorry Lindy, I did mean laquer. Now that's the shiz! Did a little bit in my kitchen and we both couldn't hardly breathe upstairs for an hoe or two. Had to open every window in the house :lol:

Okay, last one before it's complete! ;)

Cascamite. It's excellent and doesn't foam up, where as gorrilla glue is a PU glue, which means it'll expand somewhat. Good for stopping squeaks in stair strings especially as it fills the gap around the wedge on the treads.

Look into using a powdered resin glue such as 'Resintite'. The bond strength in comparison to PVA is immense. Have you got sash cramps? If not, what you intend on pulling it up tight with? Ideal would be both screw and dowel/biscuits.

Lol. Done a lot since then! Moved house and been doing a lot at work :) I'm counting down the days to set this up. I hope to have the veneer all on by Friday. Then hit it with about 10 coats of lacquer. So that'll take the most time now.

Wide doors. Should make maintenance a touch easier. Been so busy past few weeks. Just to veneer now. Should be complete and varnished by next week/end

Anyone tried the Belkin Wemo? Expensive but programmable from iphone over wifi, anywhere in the world.

Surely a massive lad like you should be able to sling a 25litre tub full under each arm

Just about completed the centre column for my build. The end is in sight! Cheers, N

Ha! I was joking.. :)

I've just bought one :o

One coat none drip is insanely thick and will need days to properly go off. Thin oil based paint down to a thick milkshake thickness in another tub. Defo use a roller too, better coverage and nice and fine. Edit: If it's near something really hot (radiator or log burner) than the oil sweats...

I had a 250 litre In an upstairs bedroom. I often anticipated finding it in a wet living room. Being so large I'd advise against it.

Massively sorry for the 'x'.. Must have been on a texting spree at the time :facepalm: Nice one dean! All this cabinet talk is making me want to show mine. But I mustn't till I'm done :o

Yeah Rob, stands looking exceptional x

:shh:

Don't ask why, because I don't know will be the reply. I heard people recommend this as the best silicon sealant: Gold Label 290ml Clear Pond and Aquarium Silicone Sealant - Gold Label from Discount Leisure Products UK

Nope, that's the narcotic psychedelic substances that make you think they're soft. But in reality, there as rough as sandpaper.

Do what I do.. Hold your breath.

Can't you get a resin filler to fill scratches in glass like those autoglass use? Glass Repair Resins

Common complaint

Ha. Yacht varnish is supposed to be for external timber components. Probably a touch excessive. A few coats of even water based paint will give you a level if water resistance. Then just use a couple of topcoats of quick drying 20 min varnish if you please. Doing coats of heavy varnish at...

Are you putting the cabinet in the tank or are you intending to fill your kitchen with water. If floods hit, dibs on a seat on your cabinet

Palm! Not belt !! :nailbiting:

Sterling job sir! Well done.

What a joke. Can't stand people like that.

I suppose you'll always come across them somewhere.

Strange. Because the board saws they use are particularly accurate when used and maintained properly. They are also Very expensive!

I hope dean doesn't mind me posting my reply to his pm here too: Spray won't change colour mate. I think your referring to normal oil based paint. The oil eventually changes the colour of the paint. Spray paints normally consist of alcohol know as cellulose, which does not have an effect on...

The paint should suffice mate, but you could use a plasticote spray gloss topcoat, that'll be nice aesthetically, but not necessary for waterproofness. Ps. Get your hands dirty, and if something doesn't turn out exactly how you want it to, then use that to better yourself next time :) Have...

If you do intend to hang doors with blums, then could I advise using these : 170° Overlay Application Will make filter maintenance a bit easier with doors open 170 degree. Got some for my cabinet.

Ha! Nope! I'm pretty good. :roll: Edit: thought the glitter In paint would reflect light around inside the cabinet a bit more. Not at all because i love all things sparkly... Honest!

Just to highlight how expensive 'cans of paint' are. We have a van that comes round out end and trades in everything paint related. For a morells 500ml can of 90% gloss varnish, he said about £14. He advised me to go with the 5 LITRE tin that you spray yourself, for a measly £20. Exactly the...

In such small area? Such as 25x35cm? The one Darrel linked to is said to be able to lift temperature to between 5.5 -11 degrees C above ambient, which should put it between 22-29?

Hey FF, Got this off the guy I bougHt the last one from : "Hi, the heat mat does not actually produce any real heat as such, they are designed to stop the substrate from getting too cold, a bit like insulation really. Thanks for your question" And : "We are often asked why the addition of a...

Thanks for your time Darrel :)

Hey Darrel, Thanks for the reply. does the one you use get warm to the touch? ( seems very silly question, but I was told the exo terra one isn't meant to!! Ha someone's Been having my eyes out!) Need it to warm to increase humidity in a covered tank :) Cheers, N

Hey guys, After a failed attempt of buying a 'heat mat' which actually produces heat (exo terra - Forrest mat. Meant to 'keep substrate warm in vivs but didn't even steam a closed off tank up :/ ) , I'm wondering if anyone else can advise me on a Mat that will do the job? Need one about...

Thanks mate. I would love a stainless box section stand! Much better than crappy timber :)

A few pics of my build. I too was concerned about strength, but now I think I'll be able to park the TT on top. Next job Is to fit drawer faces, fit everything together and Veener the whole cabinet. Just thought it would help someone. Back sheet of ply is in a routered groove...

I've had the tingling feeling off the hydors I've had in the past too.

Wow. Very surprised. Make sure to have a picture of it installed vertically ;)

I've had both models, the 1000ND seemed fine. But the 1500 was the one that drove me mad. I could hear mine whilst watching tv. :rage:

The noise is normal. Absolutely insanely subconsciously annoying. If ever your feeling irritated, it's because that noise is driving you round the bend. :lol: I was tempted to send mine back for a refund.

IME they are very robust pieces of kit. And incredibly handy, just think of an in tank heater....! Erghhh

Well snap one up, then you've no need to worry. I can't see them discontinuing them without a replacement in mind, as it's a niche market, they've no competition. If it is to be discontinued completely, it'll probably have something to do with them pricks in Brussels.

Who says :D

Mines getting there: Slowly! :D

I quite like it ;)

There's a slit for you :lol:

Yeah, I'd recommend not using 1.5mm stainless though. It was tougher than I expected, and wasn't the right width, so ripping down with a hacksaw was an arduous process.

Hey mate, I used a Router with a bearing guide to cut mine in the side of my cabinet, as the finish is excellent, I then lined with Stainless steel strips, which may be an option for you. Please note: This is not the finished look and this is a view from the inside of the cabinet. The edges of...

Excellent, thanks Darrel. Will have a read. Cheers,

Hello Darrel, What about Magnolia stellata leaves? I've hundreds In the garden going to waste. They look a bit like the catappa leaf when brown, which made me think.

Some People, such as Bigtom use Heather, which looks great. It's a good idea.

Fantastic job sir. Looks very good.

Nice mate. Looks great. You did it inside too? Must have cost a fortune in zebrano veneer? Where did you purchase it from? Is that a Do aqua Wabi Kusa setup? :)

I think he was referring to this specific cabinet design...

Mines going to be 900mm, but there's definitely bigger.

I particularly like how 3 dimensional your wallpaper is. It almost comes to life on the right of the tank..

Structural integrity comes from the rectangular front piece above the doors. The wider this is, the stronger the structure. I've routed out a groove in the back of my unit to house the 18mm ply back. This will make mine very strong. I know it sounds obvious, but make sure the top goes on the...

Hello mate, It's screwed but not glued. I will be opting to veneer the top first and trim off. Then completely veneer the sides (not using the edging strip on the top board), this should give a tidy look. I think the inside, I am going to either spray paint or Formica with a metal finish such...

Halfway through mine as we speak: It's ply because I'm going to be using a Veneer or Formica finish. And when covered like this, Far Eastern (WBP) Ply is best.

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Yeah ADA do, check on TGM ADA Cube Garden Hooks 10mm - Buy Aqua Design Amano Nature Aquarium Goods | The Green Machine Edit: didn't see 'clear and transparent is a must' Ask ED from Freshwatershrimp or piece-of-fish on here. As NA do clear acrylic clips that your looking for.

Do as I did. Buy an ADA 90p for £509 and you get them completely and utterly free :)

Look at the second to last word on the caution section. Looks chlorine based, so I won't bother risking it I don't think. Although apparently the main ingredient is harmless.

Okay this rain-x stuff does wonders on the car windscreen. Any one know why I can't spray the underside of my glass lid and then wipe off to obtain less condensation buildup? It's for use potentially on a CRS tank lid, so is there anything here that would be a problem to inverts? Taken from...

Lol. Guess why they're so many in number? Probably because they're very simple in terms of construction, and maybe a little bit to do with cost. Home brew cabinets cost about £60-70 in your case. And in ADA it's ~£900... Yes Nine HUNDRED. If you've got a little bit of cash, TGM do their 'own...