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Re: new quarantine build
Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:58 pm
by Jon W
Hi Lee
Any thoughts on what timber to use for the frame as it will be encased within the polycarb so subject to a lot of damp and run-off back into the pond? I was thinking of using larch - it's naturally rot resistant and doesn't contain anything toxic to fish. Only problem is I don't know of a local supplier, plus it will be fairly costly.
Cheers
Jon
Re: new quarantine build
Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:58 pm
by leechapman
hi jon
was just going to use pine cannot see it getting that damp behind the polycarb.
lee
Re: new quarantine build
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 7:38 pm
by Jon W
Hi Lee
I thought the polycarb would be outside of the frame and therefore the frame would be fully exposed to the humidity within the cover - I think I need to rethink my design so that the frame is external - pine would be a heck of a lot cheaper than larch or other hardwood.
I got a bit of a result today - got 25 sheets of double wall poly for £5.50 per sheet instead of £25 from a builders merchant that was closing down. Me and a mate bought 55 sheets between us. So that should take care of glazing the window and making the cover. For once in my life making something for the pond is going to cost me an arm and a leg!
Cheers
Jon
Re: new quarantine build
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 5:09 pm
by leechapman
hi
got some twinn wall opal 16mm polycarbonate from nick gray odd size sheet's enough to do both sides of the frame for £60.00 inclueding delivery.
a few more pics
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Re: new quarantine build
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 6:15 pm
by Gazza
Hi Lee,
So i take it this is going to be totally enclosed to help with heat retention are you doing a roof as well
Re: new quarantine build
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:20 am
by leechapman
hi gazza
yes the roof is going to have a layer of kingspan then some batten then upvc cladding also the back wall will be kingspan and cladding above the pond trying to make a room so i do not have to heat all of the garage!!
lee
Re: new quarantine build
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:42 pm
by Bob Hart
Where will the shower fit Lee? Just wondering
Re: new quarantine build
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 3:24 pm
by leechapman
hi bob
on the right hand wall as you look from the from were the viewing window is straght above the bead filter.
lee
Re: new quarantine build
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 7:03 pm
by Jon W
Hi Lee
Seeing yours has helped me work out what to do for my cover - yours looks like a really good job.
Are you going to add any additional lighting?
Cheers
Jon
Re: new quarantine build
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 7:23 pm
by Jules
Make sure you keep the condesation away from those sockets! naughty naughty
Looking good Lee
Jules
Re: new quarantine build
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 8:52 pm
by leechapman
hi jon
no i am hopeing that the 6 feet 6" x 2 feet 6" window at the front of the garage will allow enought light in also the white upvc cladding should reflect the light back into the water if not i have a light just outside of the tank which i could put a daylight tube in i would not like to put a light in the tank because of the condensation.
lee
Re: new quarantine build
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 12:36 pm
by leechapman
been busy making the new doors for the front of the quarantine.
Re: new quarantine build
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 1:49 pm
by Gazza
Hi Lee,
Come on mate lets get some water in there as new Tosai will be available soon
Re: new quarantine build
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 2:56 pm
by leechapman
a big thanks for bob for making me (a northerner) a shower for my quarantine
lee
Re: new quarantine build
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 3:04 pm
by Gazza
Hi Lee,
Showers can cool the water and make it all cloudy mate
the fish will love it and they grow
what media are you going to use