My Project Page
So this is where I’m going to think, plot, and plan out my future projects.
Plotting Stage
Well, I’ve decided instead of throwing out my washer I will simply convert it into a rain water collector and run my dishwasher (or something else that uses water). So I’ve built a wooden frame to elevate the washer above the intake into the dishwasher for a gravity feed system. Now I just need to design some valves or flow gates that allow water to be drawn in through the old washer or through existing lines, if there isn’t enough water in the tank.
The roomie and I have decided to convert the garage into a massive dog play area. Again, an engineering degree would be most helpful, but that's what makes this whole project idea fun. First on the board in the "dog zone" is a massive dog house, large enough to house Deshia (the pup) and her future pups. After we puppy proof and build the dog house, we have to figure out how to install a dog door from the garage to the backyard without causing damage to the house, or at least minimizing it. I'm certain that more will be added to this project, but the first stage would be to clean out the garage, and that, in itself, is a project.
Since I’ve had the fabric for a couple months now, it’s almost time to install the black crushed velvet headliner. Not sure why this project is placed in the plotting stage as it is fairly straightforward, but a project none-the-less.
And lastly, my Mona Lisa of projects. Fiberglass subwoofer box with a floating amp rack. Well this is definitely in the early stages of the plotting stage as I’ve never worked with this medium; there is definitely a learning curve that needs to be conquered before I make this installation. The plan includes removing the spare tire and dropping both 12's into that slot, and cutting a plexi grill cover. This project is aimed at recovering my precious trunk space. As I said, very very early in the design phase, but will keep you posted.
Executed Projects
Well, being stuck with a massively underpowered protein skimmer, I’ve decided to under run the pump with a 800gph (2500gph recommended) and installed an air pump to force air through the venturi (instead of air being drawn in) as well as dropping an air stone into the reaction chamber. This ultimately increased the amount of air in the chamber providing many benefits. I’ve found this has increased my available oxygen in the tank increase from 6% to 8%. This has so far shown many benefits, including easier skimming, cleaner water, and best of all fast coral growth.