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Skimmer Overflow

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by jeremy, Dec 26, 2015.

  1. Dec 26, 2015 #1
    jeremy Davenport, IA

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    OK I got it done yesterday. @Armydog@Armydog posted a link to Reef bum video showing how to install float switch on your skimmer cup for protection of overflow.
    The biggest pain was drilling the nylon bolt. It took some time but I got it.
     
  2. Dec 26, 2015 #2
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  3. Dec 26, 2015 #3
    jeremy Davenport, IA

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    I will download a couple more pics later my phone is extremely slow this morning.
    I used a 5/16 nylon bolt, 3 nylon nuts. Could probably use 2 but I wanted some height adjustment. I drilled the bolt slowly and cooled it in water several times during cleaning so the bolt didn't warp.
    Then used float switch and hooked to apex break out box. I will screen shot skimmer program later.
     
  4. Dec 26, 2015 #4
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  5. Dec 26, 2015 #5
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  6. Dec 26, 2015 #6
    jeremy Davenport, IA

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    Here's Reefbum's video if you missed it.
     
  7. Dec 26, 2015 #7
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    I should really do that too. I hate when my skimmer overflows.
     
  8. Dec 26, 2015 #8
    jeremy Davenport, IA

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    Its Pretty easy. The only PITA is drilling the bolt.
    My skimmer rarely overflows. But when it does I am usually out of town lol.
     
  9. Dec 26, 2015 #9
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    Good job man. It's always nice to add more redundancy.
     
  11. Dec 26, 2015 #11
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    I think i'll make my own adapter. I've got access to a manual lathe at work that should make quick work of something like that.
     
  12. Dec 26, 2015 #12
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    Well that was fun...

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    But....
    I'm going to have to modify an existing holes in my skimmer cup, or make a new one, or find a smaller float switch. That one catches on the skimmer cup. Adapter success :) Functional FAIL!! :confused:
     
  13. Dec 26, 2015 #13
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    I would just drill a new hole for the float.

    Bill
     
  14. Dec 26, 2015 #14
    jeremy Davenport, IA

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    Can you heat it and bend it a little or is it still too close?
     
  15. Dec 26, 2015 #15
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    its just too close, it would need to remain straight to clear everything. There is plenty of room if I just move it inward a little bit.
     
  16. Dec 26, 2015 #16
    jeremy Davenport, IA

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    Maybe you can use a Dremel and make the hole a slot so you have adjustment room.
     

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