Big Al's Greenhouse Build

[davidstcldfl]

Hey BigAl, I did the same thing awhile back.....cleaned out some picts from photobucket 'AND' deleted them
out of my computer.....THEN I realized that they weren't in my posts anymore... ...

[Big Al]

hi davidstcldfl, nice to know im not the only one thanks Big Al

[Big Al]

Hello everyone, I'm posting pictures of how my air blower system is installed.
This is my regenerative blower air pump.
I modified the air inlet tube to accept a larger air filter to reduce the motor and blower housing tempatures.

The air is pumped through 2" pvc pipe that is slip fit together rather than having a bomb in the greenhouse
that way they will pop apart rather than blow apart if there glued if something were to happen. There is 2 brass
barbed fittings tapped into the pipe for each tank with airhose that runs to the airstones on each one.

There is lots of bubbles in the tanks.

I also have air in the sump tank for the crayfish and water splashing in from the water return troughs into the sump tank.

[stucco]

WOW! Very impressive, Big Al.

[Oldandfound1]

Sent me researching when you first got the blower. What's a Regenerative Blower, I wondered. Lawrence Welk definitely did not use a regenerative blower in the Champagne Bubble Machine..
Dennis
Oldandfound1

[Big Al]

Hello Stucco and Oldandfound1, Thanks for your comments, Yes that pump moves alot of air. Its big enough for at least 4-6 more tanks with out much more pipe work. I'm actually bleeding off more air than i am using in the tanks currently so i'm looking forward to expanding with some more tanks real soon. A nice winter project. Thanks alot Big Al

[David J]

Very impressive layout Big Al! Did you purchase the metal hoops or bend them yourself? If purchased, which supplier? Thnx

[Big Al]

Hello David J, Thanks for your comments. we purchased the hoops from cvs supply in dundee, ohio. and built the greenhouse ourselfs. thanks Big Al

[pniedzwiecki]

Big Al,

Your setup looks very cool . I wish I had a greenhouse myself. I hope everything works out well for you. It looks like you are well on your way.

Clearly lots of thoughtful effort put into your setup.

Thanks,

[davidstcldfl]

Lookin' nice, Big Al......