Journey of setting up the air pump.

[Aguinaga]

I will post my journey of my setting up my air pump set up. I got the air pump from aquarium co-op. I ordered the bleeder and control valve. I’ll be getting the pipe from Lowe’s. Here is the start of my journey 

[Guppysnail]

Thank you. I would love to see this done step by step with all the pieces parts. I’ve considered one several times but am very intimidated by them. 

[Odd Duck]

On 11/2/2023 at 3:14 PM, Aguinaga said:

I will post my journey of my setting up my air pump set up. I got the air pump from aquarium co-op. I ordered the bleeder and control valve. I’ll be getting the pipe from Lowe’s. Here is the start of my journey 

Where did you get the bleeder and valve?  Can you please message me if posting a link would violate forum rules?

[Aguinaga]

@Guppysnail I have a really good relationship with the Lowe’s closet to me. The Pro desk manager is interested in my projects and really helpful. I’ll probably end up there afterwork today, and lay it out on the floor in the store today with his help. Don’t get me wrong I’m intimidated also, but watched videos and a super supportive wife, she makes me feel like I can do anything. 

[Guppysnail]

On 11/3/2023 at 12:44 PM, Aguinaga said:

super supportive wife, she makes me feel like I can do anything.

This is so important. My hubby is the same way. I wish everyone had someone in their life like that. The world would be a happier place 🤗

[Aguinaga]

Using this guy to keep the pressure in check. 

[Aguinaga]

Okay did a Lowe’s run today and I hope this goes well and doesn’t seem more confusing. starting left to right. 
 

1/2 inch Bleed off valve 

1/2 inch muffler/diffuser 

2in 1/2 inch extension 

1/2 to 1 inch slip 

3/4 to 3/4 barb thread

3/4 to 1inch slip

3/4 to 3/4 barb connector 

T 1in connector 

45 degree 1in connector 

1in connector 

hose clamps 

nylon tape  

and of course, picked up another 5 gallon bucket  

 

 

[Aguinaga]

Test fit time. I will have the air inlet and bleed off facing out. I used 45 on the corners to try and ease the corners 

[Aguinaga]

Thank you @Guppysnail

[Guppysnail]

Thank you. This is my step by step guide and shopping list when I’m finally ready to commit. 🤗

[Aguinaga]

On 11/14/2023 at 12:14 PM, Guppysnail said:

Thank you. This is my step by step guide and shopping list when I’m finally ready to commit. 🤗

Thank you. I really appreciate the confidence boost. 

[Shawnmrose1983911]

Where did you get the blender valve 

[Aguinaga]

On 11/15/2023 at 9:06 AM, Shawnmrose1983911 said:

Where did you get the blender valve 

I’ll message you so I don’t break form rules. 

[Aguinaga]

If I had better skills at making short videos I totally would 😂 

[Shawnmrose1983911]

On 11/15/2023 at 2:13 PM, Aguinaga said:

I’ll message you so I don’t break form rules. 

Thank you

[Aguinaga]

Used a string and couple of clamps to keep a semi steady line. Then followed the trick Aquarium Co-Op recommends to screw the valves in. Pretty happy about it. Then got it hung and the wife was actually not upset about our living room changing into a fish room 😂

[Guppysnail]

That’s my kind of living room. 😍

[Aguinaga]

On 11/17/2023 at 1:09 PM, Guppysnail said:

That’s my kind of living room. 😍

Not too pictured is my 240 gallon. I need to figure out what I’m doing with that tank. Of course in the living room too 😂

[Aguinaga]

Well not my weekend but putting in time when I can. Not 100% sure how well of a seal 🦭 I got on the pressure gauge because of lack of tape from screwing it in. Thinking if it isn’t whistling at me a small amount I’m not going to worry about since I will be bleeding out air anyways. First runs never seem to be perfect at least for me. 

[Aguinaga]

So finished up the project. Like all projects that deal with drilling holes in the ceiling, do it when the wife isn’t home. The needle isn’t really steady but it works. Definitely one of those you adjust one and have to go through the system to see what else changed. Trying to keep it at 1.5. Any advise or words of wisdom throw them my way. First time doing a closed loop system.