This joint look OK?

[stevenp]

Nate,
That's been floating around in the back of my mind... From top to bottom: Laminate, some sort of poly foam about 1/16" thick, 3/4" flake board, "studs" (if you want to call them that), what appears to be tar paper, and finally the cement. I think depending on the degree of the spill, I could be in for a mess.

Steve,
The question I was asking was about the joining the horizontal support for the tank to the vertical beam, not whether or not I should punch holes in the subfloor. I immediately got barraged on the fact that I cut holes in the subfloor, after I determined it was in my best interest, so I got a little testy. No worries though...

Steve

 

[NateHanson]

I believe you call studs like that "sleepers" but maybe someone like Darren can correct me.

I think you'll be fine if you caulk the joint between the floor and the stud going through the floor with a silicone caulk. You can get a matching color.

 

[stevenp]

I think you'll be fine if you caulk the joint between the floor and the stud going through the floor with a silicone caulk. You can get a matching color.

Already did that, I had the same thoughts

Steve

 

[stevenp]

Progress over the weekend...

I also finished running the 2 new 20 amp circuits for the tank. One circuit shares an outlet both upstairs at the show tank and an outlet at the sump, and the other circuit is a dedicated circuit for an outlet in the basement for the chiller and pump.

Steve

 

[NateHanson]

Looks good!

 

[stevenp]

I got the RO/DI mounted above the sink as well and ran the line up through the ceiling and over the 32 gallon brute under the sump. I put plexi glass behind it in case of drips.

It's beginning to look like a fish room!

Steve

 

[fsc46]

I hope you have 2x4's going the other way under that tank! I wouldn't trust the plywood alone to hold that weight over the long run, especially if it gets wet.

 

[stevenp]

Yep! I have three additional cross-members.

Steve

 

[smcnally]

Heh...Heh, Heh...You said "Member"

 

[stevenp]

Heh.... heh..... cool...... heh.....

Steve

 

[gurumasta]

Steve, Nice choice on the thread title too - as if we don't get in enough trouble with the name of our group! Now I'll bet if you google Joint and Reefer we'll be somewhere on the first page!

true that. the title of this thread is decieving. i must have opened up this thread 25 times in hope of something else, and i keep seeing holes in the floor. but that setup looks sweet. how do you like that geo reactor?

 

[stevenp]

Derek, not sure I haven't used it yet. I bought the reactor used from another reefer in RI.

Steve

 

[aweeks95]

do those 2x4's go up to the floor joists...through the dropped ceiling?

it's looking good steve. i like the basement! the sink and counter top there with the RO/DI mounted over it...great little set up there for a "fish room".
what's the wife think about the take over now that it's manifesting itself?

ANDY

 

[stevenp]

Andy,
Yep, they go up through the ceiling and are secured to the joists. I was aiming for a sturdy stand that I would be able to build off of in the future.

My wife and I have agreed that the 'fish room' is mine to do with as I please BTW, I have a beer fridge down there too. I'll be able to kick back, have a couple beers and watch the fuge!

Steve

 

[nichols]

How long before that beer fridge has a tap handle?

 

[stevenp]

I could always modify the sink like my roomates and I did years ago

Steve