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Originally posted by ColdFlare
Maze 3 Lucite top, brass fittings 1/2 Stainless steal mounting hardware.
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As someone already stated......you might want to think about the lucite topped blocks.......I have read stories from a number of people about them developing leaks.......I dont recall seeing one story about the full copper versions leaking.
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Originally posted by ColdFlare
I'll try to build my own res with a cylindrical clear pvc pipe or something.
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Here is a couple of options for you.......
3" or 4" PVC (white, $5) or ABS (black $2) pipe coupling
Small sheet of clear .093 lexan (8x10 at Lowes building supply here for $3) to cover the ends of the coupling.....some small brass screws or machine screws if you want to thread the holes. $3
A couple of 1/2" pipe nipples (coupling) $4 and some silicone for sealing the lexan to the coupling along with the screws. And finally some JB weld for sealing the nipples you mount thru the coupling.....When done you have a see thru reservoir you can put some UV dye in the water and mount a light behind it......Looks GOOD! Building one myself using the 4" ABS.......
or you can use my temporary solution......as seen here:
The jar is a $9 lab quality polybutalene and the cap is made for drilling out for fittings......Got it from here :
McMasterCarr I drilled out the bottom (which will be my top) for the rubber stopper.
The fittings came from Lowes Hardware.......The flow indicator came from here:
Gems Sensors
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Originally posted by ColdFlare
One last question, maze3 poly fittings or brass? Which would be stronger?
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I see folks saying poly but have no preference myself......Obviously the brasss is stronger though