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BRS Algae Scrubbers

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by gordonh, Jan 8, 2016.

  1. Jan 8, 2016 #1
    gordonh Iowa

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  2. Jan 8, 2016 #2
    Roman Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Are we going to see turbo algae scrubbers at brs?
     
  3. Jan 8, 2016 #3
    gordonh Iowa

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    Hopefully lol
     
  4. Jan 9, 2016 #4
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    The scrubber shown in that video is a Rev 3 L2. I'd love to have BRS carry them...we'll see
     
  5. Jan 9, 2016 #5
    Fence13 Des Moines

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    @Turbo's Aquatics@Turbo's Aquatics you'd probably have to enlist some help so that you can produce them fast enough ;)
     
  6. Jan 9, 2016 #6
    F.D. Reefer Fort dodge

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    In the video they say the patent is up on algae scrubbers?
    Who had this patent & y havent they manufactured scrubbers?
    Was just curious
     
  7. Jan 9, 2016 #7
    GoodGreef Clive, IA

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    Patent US4333263 - Algal turf scrubber
    Algae scrubber - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Apparently a scientist from the Smithsonian held it, and then withdrew the licensing and didn't let anyone else make any. The wiki needs edited to make it less of a sales site or maybe add some pics of the Turbo scrubbers so people can actually see some good ones.

    Edit: Nevermind about my conspiracy theory regarding wikipedia. I realized it doesn't actually show any particular product. It just seems to initially emphasize the upflow scrubbers, which I haven't been a fan of.
     
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  8. Jan 9, 2016 #8
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    Walter Adey. 30 yrs ago. Patent expired several years ago ("recent" I suppose)

    Walter licensed dump-bucket horizontal scrubbers like Inland Aquatics sells and sued everyone he went into direct business with. I guess someone told him he had a million dollar idea and he's still waiting.

    He focused on large wastewater treatment. :: The Algal Turf Scrubber :: is his
     
  9. Jan 9, 2016 #9
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    SM write that wiki page. Also the WWM page. He does that kind of stuff...
     
  10. Jan 9, 2016 #10
    GoodGreef Clive, IA

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    Ok so I wasn't crazy. I hadn't actually ever seen the Wiki before until today.
     
  11. Jan 9, 2016 #11
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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