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Richs DIY Skimmer

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by B-Rad, Nov 23, 2009.

  1. Nov 23, 2009 #1
    B-Rad

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    Its time for another DIY post By yours Truly.
    This time its Saltwaternewbees skimmer build. It is modeled after a MRC 4 But I am making it a Recirculating Beckett.
    Just a few before assembly pics.
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    More to come in the next few days!!
     
  2. Nov 23, 2009 #2
    vikubz Cedar Falls

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    Look forward to seeing the finished product. I made a 6" pvc skimmer and it's surprising how much it skims for such a jalopy. I encourage anyone with an inclination to try a diy skimmer. Where did you pick up the acrylic?
     
  3. Nov 23, 2009 #3
    FishBrain New London

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    Looks good! Can't wait to see how it comes out.
     
  4. Nov 23, 2009 #4
    waterfowler

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    Nice after I get some T5 on the tank I'm going to look in to DIY skimmer!
     
  5. Nov 23, 2009 #5
    saltwaternewbee

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    Just in time...cuz the coralife is down and out for the time being!!!! With any luck Nick will come thru again for me with the needed parts til this ones done.

    Thanks Rick!
     
  6. Nov 25, 2009 #6
    cowdust9

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    thats pretty cool, but where can you get acrylic cylinders from?
     
  7. Nov 25, 2009 #7
    AJ

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    Pretty much any place that carries acrylic. I think B-Rad orders his from McMaster-Carr http://www.mcmaster.com/#acrylic

    --AJ
     
  8. Nov 25, 2009 #8
    cowdust9

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    nice thanks will look into it
     
  9. Nov 28, 2009 #9
    B-Rad

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    Some more pics,
    Box is ready for buffing
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    Chamber assembly
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    Cup assembly
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    Chamber and box with fittings
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    Skimmer ready for the becketts and gate valve
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    Thats about it for this build! Until next DIY thanks for looking!!
     
  10. Feb 21, 2010 #10
    B-Rad

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    I wanted to resurrect this.
     
  11. Feb 21, 2010 #11
    saltwaternewbee

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    looks the same as the day i picked it up =(
     
  12. Feb 21, 2010 #12
    Gered

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    You saying it hasn't got wet yet? Come on Rich!
     
  13. Feb 21, 2010 #13
    saltwaternewbee

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    This is true...i've been fighting with USPS for the damage done by them on the pump.
     

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