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[prism127]

Started the recroom renos and built the opening for the tank.
should have all the drywall done tomorrow then mudding and taping
then floor and drop ceiling
then bringing the tanks down
I will keep posting updated pics

 

[heath]

very nice...

 

[TORX]

Always seems to go too slow. Before you get too far, seeing that it is not a supporting wall, knock that inside joist by the light switch over a few inches for a longer tank

You may want to remove that electrical box that runs under it. That could be a hazard down the road. Especially while the wall is exposed, that way you can update the wiring to new stuff as well.

I also suggest not making the bottom more then 36" from the floor. Unless you are @BIGSHOW, any higher and you will need a stool to get into the tank. Example, my stand is 36" and tank is 24". I also have the foam and a sheet of plywood, making it a total of 61" from the floor. I have to stand on my tip toes to get high enough that I can reach the bottom of the tank. Very uncomfortable to work down there.

 

[prism127]

Always seems to go too slow. Before you get too far, seeing that it is not a supporting wall, knock that inside joist by the light switch over a few inches for a longer tank

You may want to remove that electrical box that runs under it. That could be a hazard down the road. Especially while the wall is exposed, that way you can update the wiring to new stuff as well.

I also suggest not making the bottom more then 36" from the floor. Unless you are @BIGSHOW, any higher and you will need a stool to get into the tank. Example, my stand is 36" and tank is 24". I also have the foam and a sheet of plywood, making it a total of 61" from the floor. I have to stand on my tip toes to get high enough that I can reach the bottom of the tank. Very uncomfortable to work down there.

I cant really go any lower due to electrical wires. If I were to lower the stand I would have to rewire part of my basement and I am not good at that stuff.

Why dont you come over today Torx and you can help me with the stand and stuff lol

 

[TORX]

Wife working and a sick kid. I could next Saturday probably. Nothing on the schedule currently and wife isn't working.

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[prism127]

Wife working and a sick kid. I could next Saturday probably. Nothing on the schedule currently and wife isn't working.

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That would be great if you can

 

[SpongeAl]

Looks like fun.

 

[shamous113]

if your rewiring you should add two new 15a circuits for the sump/tank, you could mount the outlets in the ceiling.

 

[prism127]

if your rewiring you should add two new 15a circuits for the sump/tank, you could mount the outlets in the ceiling.

Im going to add 4 new outlets on a seperate breaker just for the tank

 

[SpongeAl]

I agree, I would put in at least 2 GFCI outlets with a Quad load receptacle attached to each one. (Would give you 2 separate banks of 6 GFCI protected outlets.)
Even 3 banks would be better, but it gets pricey and I don't know what your equipment needs are, but I do know for a fixed install like yours, you can't have too many quality outlets, much better then using power bars.

Now is the time to do it, we can even help online if you are willing to do a sketch of the existing wiring and take pictures as requested.

EDIT: I see you are adding outlets, you replied while I was typing so slow, consider putting at least 2 GFCI in there somewhere.

 

[prism127]

I agree, I would put in at least 2 GFCI outlets with a Quad load receptacle attached to each one. (Would give you 2 separate banks of 6 GFCI protected outlets.)
Even 3 banks would be better, but it gets pricey and I don't know what your equipment needs are, but I do know for a fixed install like yours, you can't have too many quality outlets, much better then using power bars.

Now is the time to do it, we can even help online if you are willing to do a sketch of the existing wiring and take pictures as requested.

EDIT: I see you are adding outlets, you replied while I was typing so slow, consider putting at least 2 GFCI in there somewhere.

I bought 4 boxes so I could put in upto 4 pairs of outlets and GFCI are a must

 

[SpongeAl]

4 GFCI would be sweet for reliability. Nice.

 

[Deptron]

I would be more than willing to help, if you need any. I'm just on the other side of Blenheim, so only about 20min away. Let me know if you need anything.

 

[TORX]

I would be more than willing to help, if you need any. I'm just on the other side of Blenheim, so only about 20min away. Let me know if you need anything.

And honestly, he would be a hell of a lot better then me.

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[prism127]

I would be more than willing to help, if you need any. I'm just on the other side of Blenheim, so only about 20min away. Let me know if you need anything.

Pm sent

 

[prism127]

a couple more photos of the progress, Wiring done and sump in place. hoping to be ready for tank in Jan

 

[SpongeAl]

FYI, those white power wires should have a clamp within 6" of the electrical boxes, then leave some slack in the shape of an "S" before it goes into the box.

Also check that you have your daisey-chained GFCIs wired properly. The down-stream GFCI must not be connected to the load screws of upstream GFCI, each box needs to be fed unprotected power.

Exciting though.

 

[prism127]

FYI, those white power wires should have a clamp within 6" of the electrical boxes, then leave some slack in the shape of an "S" before it goes into the box.

Also check that you have your daisey-chained GFCIs wired properly. The down-stream GFCI must not be connected to the load screws of upstream GFCI, each box needs to be fed unprotected power.

Exciting though.

thanks I will do this stuff

 

[prism127]

pic of the stand just a few more braces and it ready for the tank I have water cycling in the sump so wont be as big of a shock