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Offline Todd W.

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« on: August 28, 2011, 08:21:09 »
Well as acquiring donations is a bit more difficult than I anticipated, I am donating my 46g bowfront that I installed the Caflo overflow on.  This overflow will ensure that the classroom doesn't flood in the even of a pump failure or return blockage.  As Cody pointed out, the overflow box can be used to house the heater an possibly other equipment so the sump/fuge has more room.

Here are some pics.  I finished the plumbing last night.  All I need now is some of the clear tubing to go from the PVC to the fuge.  The plumbing is at an angle as the overflow is on the same level as the tank.  It will need some tweaking at setup. 

Again, if anyone has a sump/fuge or tank that is max 17wide x 24 long to donate, please let me know ASAP.  I will come get it today as I need to get the tank set as soon as possible.  Most likely I am going to at least drop off the tank on Monday and try to get sand/live rock/water in it on Tuesday or Weds, so if anyone has some circulation pumps and a decent heater let me know.  I can come get them today.

If things don't accelerate, I'll just drain and take over my 37g tall....

Here are some pics of the tank.
















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Re: Tank_Build
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2011, 09:09:16 »
the only thing that i worry about is what if some of the kids break anything. Then what, who pays for that?

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« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2011, 10:04:24 »
the only thing that i worry about is what if some of the kids break anything. Then what, who pays for that?

Not sure, I am open to ideas, anyone that wants to come up with a solution is more than welcome ;)  Most likely since it is donated equipment to a school.... so far we as a group would have to problem solve to repair or replace. 

Probably it would be just like a kid breaking any other piece of school property, it would be up to the administration to handle it as this is donated material and will be considered school property.  What would the school do if a kid broke a piece of science equipment, say a $200 microscope?  I image the first step is the teacher performing an evaluation to determine if it was intentional or unintentional and then handling it from there.  Mrs. Mosley has my contact information and I would like to set up a call list in case I am unreachable.

Any volunteers :D

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Re: Tank_Build
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2011, 10:38:20 »
Hey Todd I have this Wet/Dry If you want it

http://www.ohioreef.com/index.php?topic=10682.msg91940#msg91940

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Re: Tank_Build
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2011, 10:49:08 »
Not sure, I am open to ideas, anyone that wants to come up with a solution is more than welcome ;)  Most likely since it is donated equipment to a school.... so far we as a group would have to problem solve to repair or replace. 

Probably it would be just like a kid breaking any other piece of school property, it would be up to the administration to handle it as this is donated material and will be considered school property.  What would the school do if a kid broke a piece of science equipment, say a $200 microscope?  I image the first step is the teacher performing an evaluation to determine if it was intentional or unintentional and then handling it from there.  Mrs. Mosley has my contact information and I would like to set up a call list in case I am unreachable.

Any volunteers :D

I could probably most likely see them just canning the idea if something breaks with how school budgets are now days. But thats a worse case scenario.

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« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2011, 10:58:44 »
Well they aren't paying for any of this.  The original idea started by the club was:

http://www.ohioreef.com/index.php?topic=11721.0

http://www.ohioreef.com/index.php?topic=11733.msg102283#msg102283

I was hoping that this person would come forward.... So far pickings have been slim.  Initial interest was good but needs to be energized again...

Just a FYI: we have a member that has graciously donated a 37g tank, sump, canopy and stand for this project if the system plan can use. Not sure if they wish to remain anonymous

@Brian, do you know if this person still wishes to donate?

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Re: Tank_Build
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2011, 11:47:48 »
Well they aren't paying for any of this.  The original idea started by the club was:

http://www.ohioreef.com/index.php?topic=11721.0

http://www.ohioreef.com/index.php?topic=11733.msg102283#msg102283

I was hoping that this person would come forward.... So far pickings have been slim.  Initial interest was good but needs to be energized again...

@Brian, do you know if this person still wishes to donate?

I believe it was Kenn, Todd. As he stated he was ok with making it known it was him... though I know he is going through some issues with his personal life/family, so you may just wanna shoot him a pm?


Also as stated I am down to help in any way I can, But as far as gear is concerned, I sold it all to someone  ::) so I don't have anything left atm rofl.

What kind of flow are you looking at here?

« Last Edit: August 28, 2011, 11:53:43 by Boonjob »
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Re: Tank_Build
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2011, 12:00:09 »
the only thing that i worry about is what if some of the kids break anything. Then what, who pays for that?

I think this is just a risk we are all going to have to take... It's not really avoidable, and I'm sure it will happen. My best advice would be; Don't loan out anything you wish to see back again, as it may not come back....

 As for donating, Todd is correct it would be up to the school/teacher to repair and or replace the object. And you are also correct Darin I do see it becoming a problem as the school may find the source of funds being more beneficial to something else, and scrapping the whole tank idea at that point.  Though when I was in school I saw plenty things get broken and the principal/teachers always conference with the parents and strongly encouraged them to replace the broken item, they usually got replaced.
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Re: Tank_Build
« Reply #8 on: August 28, 2011, 15:29:51 »
@Brian, do you know if this person still wishes to donate?

Here ya go Todd http://www.ohioreef.com/index.php?topic=11721.15

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« Reply #9 on: August 28, 2011, 15:58:15 »
Thanks.  I sent a PM.

Todd

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Re: Tank_Build
« Reply #10 on: October 18, 2011, 08:05:12 »
OK we are planning a visit to the school for anyone that wants to see the build.  It will be this Thursday at 5:30PM October 20th.  We will be installing the sump and going over how the tank is configured.

Let me know if you are interested so I know who may show up.

7490 State Route 201,
Tipp City, OH 45371
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http://www.bethel.k12.oh.us/

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Re: Tank_Build
« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2011, 00:32:33 »
I will be there. This is just a couple minutes north of Huber, just past Carriage Hill Farm for folks in Huber Heights.

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Re: Tank_Build
« Reply #12 on: October 19, 2011, 08:14:25 »
Man I would really like to come to these, but everything is scheduled at 5 or shortly after, there is no way I can make em as I dont even get out of here till 5.  I will see if I can make it, dunno though
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Re: Tank_Build
« Reply #13 on: October 20, 2011, 02:13:22 »
hey todd i would love to participate just so it is that much more knowledge for me and anything to help get the hobby out to the young kids. so as of now plan on seeing me there.

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« Reply #14 on: October 20, 2011, 07:59:49 »
@hatcher2014, sounds good.

A reminder to everyone else, we will be meeting at 5:30 PM at the school.

My number is 937.620.2705 if you get there and we are already in the building.  If you have any donations, please bring them.

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« Reply #15 on: November 13, 2011, 13:14:33 »
OK we are planning another visit to the school for anyone that wants to see the build.  It will be this Tuesday at 5:30PM November 15th.  We will be installing the RO/DI, Ground Probe, and multiple corals.

Let me know if you are interested so I know who may show up.

7490 State Route 201,
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http://www.bethel.k12.oh.us/

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Re: Tank_Build
« Reply #16 on: November 15, 2011, 08:25:28 »
I will be late, but I will be there.
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Re: Tank_Build
« Reply #17 on: November 15, 2011, 09:15:38 »
Would like to come, but I have an exam today.

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« Reply #18 on: November 15, 2011, 15:17:17 »
gonna be late huh cody were just go ahead and have the principle give u a tardy slip and u can stay late after class

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Re: Tank_Build
« Reply #19 on: November 15, 2011, 15:19:30 »
We can't be having that, I have a meeting with you at the flag pole after school that I can't be late too.
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Re: Tank_Build
« Reply #20 on: November 15, 2011, 16:42:23 »
We can't be having that, I have a meeting with you at the flag pole after school that I can't be late too.

Sweet just just wait till its freezing out so the looser has to lick the flag pole. lol

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« Reply #21 on: November 15, 2011, 17:46:18 »
Sweet just just wait till its freezing out so the looser has to lick the flag pole. lol
that sounds like fun
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« Reply #22 on: November 15, 2011, 20:45:26 »
It was a draw... However both of them got run up the flagpole and most likely are still there  ;)

Micki stopped by and kicked butt when they got out of hand.

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Re: Tank_Build
« Reply #23 on: November 15, 2011, 20:48:04 »
Yep, I took care of things!   :laugh:

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« Reply #24 on: November 15, 2011, 21:26:25 »
I would love to see who ran me up a flag pole, much less the flagpole that's gonna hold my a**  ;) haha... Sweet tank todd, looks very good
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