WMAS Discussion Forum : Help with rock lifts

WMAS Discussion Forum : Help with rock lifts http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:10:58 +0000 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:49:24 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=19309 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Help with rock lifts : There is no need for larger than...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19309&PID=177713&title=help-with-rock-lifts#177713 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 19309
Posted: September 06 2007 at 11:49am

There is no need for larger than 1/2". I used only these nipples, which are Schedule 80, no PVC pipe (which is only class 200 or schedule 40), because they are very, very strong when put together with fittings which are always a standard schedule 80. I used white fittings. It would be good to find gray fittings but otherwise just paint them with black ABS glue.

The trick is to make a good structure with legs that go down into the sand. Six legs supported almost 200 lbs. of rock. Each pair of legs ended at Tees connected together with other nipples (capped at the ends) sticking out horizontally to support the whole structure.

Edited by Mark Peterson - September 06 2007 at 11:52am]]> Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:49:24 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19309&PID=177713&title=help-with-rock-lifts#177713 <![CDATA[Help with rock lifts : You can get bigger Sch 80 nipplepipes...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19309&PID=177647&title=help-with-rock-lifts#177647 Author: Corey Price
Subject: 19309
Posted: September 05 2007 at 11:08pm

You can get bigger Sch 80 nipple pipes (3/4" & up) at plumbing supply stores, such as Derks (Dorks, as the locals call it) in Layton.]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2007 23:08:46 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19309&PID=177647&title=help-with-rock-lifts#177647 <![CDATA[Help with rock lifts : Yes you can. The gray schedule...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19309&PID=177597&title=help-with-rock-lifts#177597 Author: Mike Savage
Subject: 19309
Posted: September 05 2007 at 3:23pm

Yes you can. The gray schedule 80 sprinkler risers are readily available in 1/2" size up to 24"

Mike

]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:23:53 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19309&PID=177597&title=help-with-rock-lifts#177597 <![CDATA[Help with rock lifts : Can't you pick up all of...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19309&PID=177593&title=help-with-rock-lifts#177593 Author: bbauman
Subject: 19309
Posted: September 05 2007 at 3:01pm

Can't you pick up all of these materials at Home Depot? That would make sense - Mark had one REALLY close to his house.]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:01:48 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19309&PID=177593&title=help-with-rock-lifts#177593 <![CDATA[Help with rock lifts : Gray PVC is readily available...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19309&PID=177582&title=help-with-rock-lifts#177582 Author: Mike Savage
Subject: 19309
Posted: September 05 2007 at 1:50pm

Gray PVC is readily available too at Home Depot in the electrical area.

Mike

]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2007 13:50:23 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19309&PID=177582&title=help-with-rock-lifts#177582 <![CDATA[Help with rock lifts : Very cool, Mark. I get the concept....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19309&PID=177576&title=help-with-rock-lifts#177576 Author: Corey Price
Subject: 19309
Posted: September 05 2007 at 1:15pm

Very cool, Mark. I get the concept. So the nipples that are sch. 80 are the supporting structure? Great idea- gray PVC would be much less visible than the standard white stuff available around here.

]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2007 13:15:35 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19309&PID=177576&title=help-with-rock-lifts#177576 <![CDATA[Help with rock lifts : Nope, sorry. It's kind of...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19309&PID=177445&title=help-with-rock-lifts#177445 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 19309
Posted: September 04 2007 at 5:37pm

Nope, sorry. It's kind of a secret design.

]]> Tue, 04 Sep 2007 17:37:54 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19309&PID=177445&title=help-with-rock-lifts#177445 <![CDATA[Help with rock lifts : mark, I like the sand idea. Do...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19309&PID=176949&title=help-with-rock-lifts#176949 Author: sivert55
Subject: 19309
Posted: August 31 2007 at 11:10pm

mark, I like the sand idea. Do you have pictures of the setup before you covered it with rock?]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2007 23:10:35 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19309&PID=176949&title=help-with-rock-lifts#176949 <![CDATA[Help with rock lifts : I know. I wondered about what...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19309&PID=175239&title=help-with-rock-lifts#175239 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 19309
Posted: August 21 2007 at 6:46pm

I know. I wondered about what it might do. When dry, it was easy to pour it in the pipes. But seems like all my Utah sand is dirty until I'm ready to use it..Then I have to hurry to wash it and try to throw it in a tank before the fish get in there.

Edited by Mark Peterson - August 21 2007 at 6:53pm]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:46:33 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19309&PID=175239&title=help-with-rock-lifts#175239 <![CDATA[Help with rock lifts : "O" man, you could have...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19309&PID=175209&title=help-with-rock-lifts#175209 Author: Dion Richins
Subject: 19309
Posted: August 21 2007 at 2:39pm

"O" man, you could have at least used clean Oolitic sand

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