WMAS Discussion Forum : Large tank enclosure http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:43:26 +0000 Mon, 30 Oct 2006 19:41:40 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14877 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Large tank enclosure : I agree, looks greatBrian ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14877&PID=133036&title=large-tank-enclosure#133036 Author: bbeck4x4
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Posted: October 30 2006 at 7:41pm

I agree, looks great


Brian
]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2006 19:41:40 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14877&PID=133036&title=large-tank-enclosure#133036 <![CDATA[Large tank enclosure : Fantastic Job Scott. You are one...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14877&PID=133034&title=large-tank-enclosure#133034 Author: Gahlenfr
Subject: 14877
Posted: October 30 2006 at 7:38pm

Fantastic Job Scott.  You are one talented individual!  Your effort on this young man's behalf is tremendous.]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2006 19:38:55 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14877&PID=133034&title=large-tank-enclosure#133034 <![CDATA[Large tank enclosure : If the shielding is needed, we...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14877&PID=133030&title=large-tank-enclosure#133030 Author: GARFVolunteer
Subject: 14877
Posted: October 30 2006 at 6:23pm

If the shielding is needed, we will be using either plates which are high effective but also expensive or a foil which is not as effective but more reasonably priced. 
 
Most common metals do not have a high enough permeability to make a big difference with magnetic fields.  For example Stainless steel has a permeability of around 400 where special magnetic shields have a permeability of 20,000+.  We are really hoping that the tests show it is within an acceptable range on the outside of the enclosure.
 
Thanks,
 
Scott
]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2006 18:23:32 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14877&PID=133030&title=large-tank-enclosure#133030 <![CDATA[Large tank enclosure : cool, how are you going about...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14877&PID=133026&title=large-tank-enclosure#133026 Author: bbeck4x4
Subject: 14877
Posted: October 30 2006 at 5:12pm

cool, how are you going about shielding for the magnetinc fields,
 a home grown faraday cage?
if so does grounded chicken wire work, or does it have to be a smaller mesh?

Brian
]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2006 17:12:34 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14877&PID=133026&title=large-tank-enclosure#133026 <![CDATA[Large tank enclosure : That is SWEET! ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14877&PID=132973&title=large-tank-enclosure#132973 Author: Mike Savage
Subject: 14877
Posted: October 30 2006 at 12:15pm

That is SWEET!]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2006 12:15:35 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14877&PID=132973&title=large-tank-enclosure#132973 <![CDATA[Large tank enclosure : That looks really nice! ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14877&PID=132943&title=large-tank-enclosure#132943 Author: Suzy
Subject: 14877
Posted: October 30 2006 at 6:55am

That looks really nice!]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2006 06:55:10 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14877&PID=132943&title=large-tank-enclosure#132943 <![CDATA[Large tank enclosure : bbeck4x4 wrote:very nice, How...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14877&PID=132936&title=large-tank-enclosure#132936 Author: GARFVolunteer
Subject: 14877
Posted: October 30 2006 at 12:25am

Originally posted by bbeck4x4 bbeck4x4 wrote:

very nice, How are you controling the access?
 
Thanks,
 
The access really isn't controlled, it is just similar to a room with a window.  Zech needs to avoid many of the things in and around the tank like magnetic fields around pumps.  He needs to aviod being closer than 4 feet from the pumps. We designed the setup so all the pumps were behind the tank and the enclosure is there to look nice.  We may be adding shielding once everything is up, running, and tested.
 
Mold is also a very big concern so there is a venting system to pull as much of the moisture out of the area as possible.
 
Thanks,
 
Scott 
]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:25:09 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14877&PID=132936&title=large-tank-enclosure#132936 <![CDATA[Large tank enclosure : Having met Zech a few times I&#039;m...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14877&PID=132916&title=large-tank-enclosure#132916 Author: Adam Blundell
Subject: 14877
Posted: October 29 2006 at 10:56pm

Having met Zech a few times I'm sure he'll enjoy this very much.  You did a great job... and a great thing.

Adam

]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2006 22:56:35 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14877&PID=132916&title=large-tank-enclosure#132916 <![CDATA[Large tank enclosure : very nice, How are you controling...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14877&PID=132909&title=large-tank-enclosure#132909 Author: bbeck4x4
Subject: 14877
Posted: October 29 2006 at 10:26pm

very nice, How are you controling the access?]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2006 22:26:02 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14877&PID=132909&title=large-tank-enclosure#132909 <![CDATA[Large tank enclosure : Very nice. I&#039;m impressed....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14877&PID=132908&title=large-tank-enclosure#132908 Author: Dion Richins
Subject: 14877
Posted: October 29 2006 at 10:22pm

Very nice. I'm impressed.]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2006 22:22:54 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14877&PID=132908&title=large-tank-enclosure#132908