Plumbing Video - Podcast Episode 52

***Rob*** · 05-25-2006, 12:12 AM

alright, well this video is about 2 weeks in the making...
This was specifically challenging to get the ideas on what to do, but i hope you enjoy it. This video is about the basics of PVC concepts, components, cutting, fitting, priming, glues, etc..

im not master plumber, but this should get you started if you have never worked with PVC

BE ADVISED
This video episode is almost 40 minutes long, and the file is over 200 MB.
downloads on the first few days of release will take a while.

this is why i am releasing it early, so for anyone that leaves there computers on over night it can start downloading early

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veriann · 05-25-2006, 02:37 AM

well done my friend, u know we all have a soft spot for u even though most people would only know your an american. its cause ur going out of your way time and time again to provide a source from which to draw from. i thank u ! i think ive finnished rubbing the "R-SPOT" for one day! hehe

Reefbaby · 05-25-2006, 05:19 PM

Rob - what can we say!?

YOU ARE UNDENIABLY THE BEST!!

***Rob*** · 05-25-2006, 05:20 PM

lol.. ok, im not that good..
i didnt think it was that great, but im glad you liked it..

pham411 · 05-25-2006, 08:03 PM

wow, huge file, still dling

fat walrus · 05-25-2006, 09:29 PM

Rob, when is the comic book version coming out? my old lady is already complaining about the time i spend at this site instead of with her. she'll kill me if she catches me downloading a file of this size!

***Rob*** · 05-25-2006, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fat walrus

she'll kill me if she catches me downloading a file of this size!

start the download, then go "spend time with her"
(until the download completes..

)

Scott · 05-26-2006, 09:58 AM

Great job on the plumbing video! can't wait to see that setup in action

little off topic, but somewhat related...have you ever used food coloring to see the flow in your tank? would food coloring be safe...say during a fresh water test run of everything, prior to adding saltwater and your inhabitants?

***Rob*** · 05-26-2006, 10:19 AM

i have not use food coloring, but air bubbles work good.
use a turkey baster, and shoot air into either the venturi valve, or the water intake, and you will see exactly where the pump is flowing. but this wont work with notmal hard lined returns or CL systems.

veriann · 05-26-2006, 10:31 AM

drop an airstone near the intakes of both rob, they will suck in the mixture

Reef Gizmo · 05-26-2006, 10:53 AM

wow super video look very good

1 question or maby 2 lol

wen i put my pluming together i did not use ther first produc to prep the pipe and fiting will this be a problaim in a long run ?????

2 whitch is best a nozel or a spray bar ?????

***Rob*** · 05-26-2006, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reef Gizmo

when i put my pluming together i did not use the first product to prep the pipe and fitting will this be a problem in a long run ?????

it should be fine as long as you got a good bond.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reef Gizmo

which is best a nozzle or a spray bar ?????

it depends on your needs.
spray bars are great for spreading water current over a larger area, but are not as powerful because the pressure is being dispersed over that wide area.

Taryn · 06-01-2006, 07:59 PM

I am new to TalkingReef and just wanted to say how much your plumbing video helped me. Before seeing it, I was scared to delve into such an unknown area. The only other knowledge I had about PVC pipe is that it is used is used in my lawn sprinklers. I will be setting up a reef tank very soon and am much more confident in doing the plumbing myself. Thanks so much and I look forward to the next episode.

Taryn

***Rob*** · 06-01-2006, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Taryn

I am new to TalkingReef and just wanted to say how much your plumbing video helped me. Before seeing it, I was scared to delve into such an unknown area. The only other knowledge I had about PVC pipe is that it is used is used in my lawn sprinklers. I will be setting up a reef tank very soon and am much more confident in doing the plumbing myself. Thanks so much and I look forward to the next episode.

Taryn

awesome, i love hearing feedback like that...

if you have other questions, or would like to see or hear other specific topics, please let me know

gwen_o_lyn · 06-01-2006, 09:08 PM

Welcome to TR Taryn!