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Offline ghurlag

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« Reply #25 on: January 31, 2010, 12:00:36 »
Keep us posted on this.  I am very interested in how this pans out and might be interested taking on a project like this in the summer (after I get through school and the other projects around the house).
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« Reply #26 on: January 31, 2010, 15:33:28 »
so its just running on ur tank yet or still in a buket
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« Reply #27 on: January 31, 2010, 20:57:41 »
New Valve that allows for fine adjustment. only cost $3



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« Reply #28 on: January 31, 2010, 20:59:41 »
looks like its worken great  nice job
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« Reply #29 on: January 31, 2010, 21:03:26 »
Quote from: HUNGER on January 31, 2010, 20:59:41
looks like its worken great  nice job

Thanks. Wes and I are making a larger one this week.
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« Reply #30 on: January 31, 2010, 21:05:43 »
sweet for wes tank
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« Reply #31 on: January 31, 2010, 21:06:38 »
Yes, driving it was a mag7.
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« Reply #32 on: January 31, 2010, 21:08:46 »
thats pretty good
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« Reply #33 on: January 31, 2010, 21:11:03 »
I'm getting excited to see it running on your tank.
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« Reply #34 on: February 01, 2010, 11:14:14 »
What is the size of the skimmer height and foot print, this seems like a perfect DIY project, cant wait to see more
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« Reply #35 on: February 01, 2010, 11:27:30 »
Quote from: hamiltro on February 01, 2010, 11:14:14
What is the size of the skimmer height and foot print, this seems like a perfect DIY project, cant wait to see more

Footprint is about 6" x 6" and it is 16" tall.

I'm working on getting a better pump on it, anyone wanna loan me a maxijet?  ;D
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« Reply #36 on: February 01, 2010, 11:37:24 »
I got several maxi jets and ehiem pumps too if you want to try one of them.
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« Reply #37 on: February 01, 2010, 12:43:40 »
Quote from: jd on February 01, 2010, 11:27:30
Footprint is about 6" x 6" and it is 16" tall.

I'm working on getting a better pump on it, anyone wanna loan me a maxijet?  ;D

Man, that's a baby skimmer.  Looked much bigger in the pictures.

How do yo clean the collection cup?
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« Reply #38 on: February 01, 2010, 13:38:29 »
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Man, that's a baby skimmer.  Looked much bigger in the pictures.

How do yo clean the collection cup?

They always look bigger in pictures  ;D

Right now I'm just siphoning out the skimmate, I plan on adding a drain plug. Its small enough that I can lift it all way out and rinse it in the tub. I got more acrylic today to make another one, I am going to try a removable cup
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« Reply #39 on: February 01, 2010, 13:56:28 »
WOW  :o JD

I haven't had time to check this thread out until today. Great post ! and what a project !

Kenn
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« Reply #40 on: February 01, 2010, 14:37:41 »
Thanks Kenn!
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« Reply #41 on: February 01, 2010, 15:25:57 »
Quote from: jd on February 01, 2010, 13:38:29
I got more acrylic today to make another one, I am going to try a removable cup

Who bought more acrylic today? ;)
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« Reply #42 on: February 01, 2010, 15:35:18 »
Quote from: cyberwollf on February 01, 2010, 15:25:57
Who bought more acrylic today? ;)

Yes, sorry everyone. Wes bought us more acrylic today.  ;D
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« Reply #43 on: February 01, 2010, 15:37:40 »
Quote from: jd on February 01, 2010, 15:35:18
Yes, sorry everyone. Wes bought us more acrylic today.  ;D

thank you very much Dr. Skimmer
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« Reply #44 on: February 01, 2010, 15:38:18 »
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thank you very much Dr. Skimmer

That's Mister Doctor to you!
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« Reply #45 on: February 01, 2010, 16:02:23 »
I would not mind given the older prototypes a home ;)

I also have a rio 2100 about 700gph that you can test with
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« Reply #46 on: February 01, 2010, 16:07:33 »
I may make a few if anyone in interested once we hammer out the best design.

Thanks for the pump offer Hamiltro and Joel, I think I got a maxijet with venturi from someone at work and Wes has a mag7 we can test with.
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« Reply #47 on: February 01, 2010, 16:22:14 »
Hey Mr. don't be giving my rio away!! haha...
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« Reply #48 on: February 01, 2010, 16:32:25 »
your is a 1700 blackfriday i got two 2100 and a 1400 for 37.50 shipped to the door, you got to love black friday and hellolights.com
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« Reply #49 on: February 01, 2010, 19:00:51 »
is it hooked on ur tank yet
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