My Fish Shed (update 12/03/2013)
#21
Posted 25 February 2013 - 11:54 AM
Its really easy to add more lines, just stab and insert barb fitting, and really cheap.
You dont get any leaks either.
And the black looks alright too IMO.
You can see mine here
I was going to have the airpump up high so didnt need a raised airline, but would recommend it so you dont need check valves.
Sheds looking good
#22
Posted 25 February 2013 - 12:01 PM
#23
Posted 25 February 2013 - 12:31 PM
Thanks matty your welcome to come and have a look anytime as well werdna I was planning on using the poly but ended up going the PVC I'm happy with it I used the threaded barbs and I have no leaks as yet.
#24
Posted 25 February 2013 - 12:35 PM
It is a nice setup.
Someone got that for a steal
It is always interesting the different ways people setup their sheds/rooms etc.
We should have a sticky thread where people post their different ways or plumbing/airlines etc with pros and cons so future builders dont have to do the hard research.
#25
Posted 25 February 2013 - 01:19 PM
#26
Posted 25 February 2013 - 02:08 PM
The benefit of having poly sections for the airlines to be attached to is its easily replaced if leaks show or you have to many holes etc. doin a great job.
#27
Posted 25 February 2013 - 02:56 PM
#28
Posted 25 February 2013 - 03:10 PM
place a valve between the T and the fitting if you want to restrict or turn off flow completely, even the 3-4mm micro taps for each line.. they are like 2c each or something stupid.
something like this -
Edited by mattt, 25 February 2013 - 03:17 PM.
#29
Posted 25 February 2013 - 03:10 PM
No worries man will have to organise a time with ya live close to me too!
Someone got that for a steal
I wonder who that lucky guy was?
#30
Posted 25 February 2013 - 05:16 PM
I have parts galore il put together a couple ideas and show you what I mean.
#31
Posted 25 February 2013 - 05:26 PM
#32
Posted 25 February 2013 - 10:36 PM
What sort of air pump you going for? Blower's work well with the skinny black poly. The diaphragm types evenly pressurise better with the wider PVC.
Drilling into the PVC to add a line will become tedious over time and difficult to plug. Versus poly short runs of poly that you tap into the PVC. Super easy to tap into to add extra air lines.
Here's what Krystal help setup in my shed which worked a treat!
#33
Posted 26 February 2013 - 11:01 AM
Edited by slink, 26 February 2013 - 11:02 AM.
#34
Posted 26 February 2013 - 11:19 AM
#35
Posted 26 February 2013 - 11:40 AM
#36
Posted 26 February 2013 - 12:47 PM
#37
Posted 26 February 2013 - 07:52 PM
There's a rubber grommet that sits in the PVC and the poly elbows/tees squeeze into them. Not sure if I have any close-ups....
Oh and of you go down this path it helps to have some lube for the grommets. Bowdy has plenty on hand (and other places too - jokes ). Aquotix may have the real deal else hit SteveGreen up for some of his sheep grease.
#38
Posted 26 February 2013 - 08:01 PM
Edited by slink, 26 February 2013 - 08:01 PM.
#39
Posted 26 February 2013 - 08:18 PM
#40
Posted 27 February 2013 - 05:01 PM
100% seal.
these fittings are usually about 1$ each, tap maybe 3$ and probably 2-4x that at bunnings/masters :x
if not in a huge rush i can grab you some glue / thread tape maybe a few fittings from work.
Edited by mattt, 27 February 2013 - 05:10 PM.
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