Gots to do some chores.
Gots to clean out the sump for the 125. It has to be like 10 years since I broke the sump down? I do minor stuff like rinse out the filter that captures fine particles.
Gots to clean out the 50 system 2. Here's the thing about the system 2 it's a okay idea with the built in sump but it's hard to clean. Might as well have a regular tank. Actually a regular tank would be easier to clean since it doesn't have the built in sump that collects all manner of crap. Going to go and remove the gravel and go bare bottom. Maybe that's how it was made to run?
Gots to strip the rusty smoker for bits and toss it. I'll keep the legs and all the internal components. I figure the Brinkman and the less rusty smoker is similar? If nothing at all the racks will fit?
There are more but I should take it easy since I'm on staycation after all. Pace myself so I don't burn out [:D].
Gots to clean out the 50 system 2. Here's the thing about the system 2 it's a okay idea with the built in sump but it's hard to clean. Might as well have a regular tank. Actually a regular tank would be easier to clean since it doesn't have the built in sump that collects all manner of crap. Going to go and remove the gravel and go bare bottom. Maybe that's how it was made to run?
Gots to strip the rusty smoker for bits and toss it. I'll keep the legs and all the internal components. I figure the Brinkman and the less rusty smoker is similar? If nothing at all the racks will fit?
There are more but I should take it easy since I'm on staycation after all. Pace myself so I don't burn out [:D].
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"Lubing your balls," seems to have really motivated you Yosh. [:D][}:)] 0 -
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When AREN'T you on a "staycation"? [:D]
Do you have a job? Just wondering. If not, you can have one of mine! [:p]
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Well tore the sump down with minimal drippage. Found a crap ton of those Malaysian livebearing snails dead and alive. They're good at stirring up the substraight but they travel and then multiply. Since I replaced the impeller for my Pond Master 500 about the new year or so. The nails would get sucked up and their shells chewed up the prop (tough shells). I figure this one will last 10 years or so. But the pocket where the impeller fits also got oblonged so who knows?
I think the Brinkman smoker bits will fit the Cajun Smoker. Didn't keep the legs since the ones on the Cajun seemed in better shape. The rust seemed to have ate around the lower crimp roll. Served me well.
Didn't get to the 50 gallon. Took some time to re-plumb the 125's sump. I used vinyl hose for the down spout and used a couple of 90? PVC elbows to redirect the flow. I finally got to utilize the lid for that sump as it was intended. Since it doesn't hold pressure it was barely leaking. But the worst of the leak I had I managed to find a hose clamp so that was good.
I need to run a weighted line and a rag through the return line (kind a slimey). That's tomorrow's job [:D]. I think I'll get a 1/2 sheet of Matala mat. For biological filter and to trap those Malaysian livebearing snails. I know only juvis and adults will get trapped but their eggs will pass through and I'll have to break down the sump again. I'll price it and see how much they went up to.
All in all a good start.
84Bravo1 - Yeah lube and Ben Ghappy keeps this Japo moving.
Mercury - I'm usually on Staycation 4 weeks a year. After being at that job for 14 years I should get more but I guess not.0 -
Got a late start. Didn't wake up until 11:00 A.M. Yup crack of dawn [:D]. I'll go pick up bits for the tank and some Chinese (eats) don't wanna cook. I'm on staycation damn it. I'll tell Hop Sing (I'm sure they have Americanized name like Jimmy) making the eats.
Say Chem Tool. Is that better cleaner than say carburetor cleaner? I need to clean the intake, IAC when I R&R and the TPS R&R.
Off to Ace, O'reiley's and Chinese eats. Being after 1300 the grease should be hot by now and miss out on the lunch rush. Good timing [:D].0
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