indymatt Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 So I was not too happy on the pricing of sumps or their design. I went ahead and designed my own. I was limited on width as all my plumbing is in a closet under the stairs. So I made a 48"L x 12"W x 18"H sump. It was made with black and clear acrylic bought from Auburn Plastics here in Indy, much cheaper than Meyer Plastics. Here are a few pictures: The second picture shows where the filter socks are placed. I drilled and tapped the plate to make it removable for cleaning. The plate on top with the protective film still on it will have two bulkheads with each draining into a 4" filter sock. I did add an acrylic plate for the float switches to attach to for top off that isn't pictured. I am also going to be placing inputs for calcium reactor and topoff lines into the top brace. Not completely finished but very close. I got to make the bracket for the probes as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBugmaster Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Wow, awesome job! Looks like a store bought one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefNewby82 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 yeah i agree....really nicely done mister matt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin1300 Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Looks good, Auburn is who I've used and had do cuts. Use acupuncture needle meeting to put together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indymatt Posted September 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 I didn't I let the acrylic cement wick between the pieces. I haven't done any water testing yet and have Weld On 16 at the ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin1300 Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 When I built my sump it was my first acrylic build and has capacity of about 125 gallons. I knew I had little to no bubbles but still used weld-on 16 for all the exterior joints for extra insurance. Can't tell from the pictures but if the edges are rough from the router/saw hit them with a torch real quickly. Also, if you've not done so round the edges before hitting with torch. You'll be happy you did later as the acrylic will slice you up a lot over time if you don't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 nice looking build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefaddicted Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Great job. Looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indymatt Posted September 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Yeah had very little bubbles as well. I may do the same with the 16 as well. I rounded the top edge over with a router then flame polished all the edges. I sanded all the pieces with 220 grit to smooth out the cut marks. Thanks Guys! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saveafishreef Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 Amazing job. Maybe in a few month i can beg you to help me on one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmits41 Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 That looks great. What size thread tap do you use for those screws? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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