Author Topic: Skimmer Modding (Read 4053 times)

jd · « **on:** August 19, 2009, 11:26:42 »

Anyone tired the fishing line mod on skimmer impellers?

I've got a cheaper skimmer now and I have heard that this works pretty well.

What kinda line did you use? How did you tie it? How are the results?

TechGuy · « **Reply #1 on:** August 19, 2009, 11:48:09 »

What skimmer do you have?

Anything that will break up the bubbles more is what you want. I took a steak knife to my old Sea Clones impeller. I didn't cut the blades, just roughed up the edges, and made a big difference. Much finer bubbles.

jd · « **Reply #2 on:** August 19, 2009, 12:04:08 »

I've got a CSS model 65

. Mine works pretty well really, but It could be better.

Full Disclosure: I didn't pay anywhere near full price for it.

jeremyt · « **Reply #3 on:** August 19, 2009, 12:35:26 »

i use fishing line to hold on the mesh mod for my asm, the zip ties drag. got it from lazy at meeting dont know what kind it is, i just tied it in a double knot. works great

lazylivin · « **Reply #4 on:** August 19, 2009, 13:27:18 »

It is fireline, glad it worked for you.

jd · « **Reply #5 on:** August 19, 2009, 13:53:18 »

JeremyT, Lazy: Do either of you have any extra? I'd like to try it but don't want to buy a whole reel of it.

jeremyt · « **Reply #6 on:** August 19, 2009, 14:06:53 »

yeah he gave me way more than i needed. i can give you some.

jd · « **Reply #7 on:** August 19, 2009, 15:08:15 »

Thanks Jeremy, I still owe you some photo... I STILL haven't set my cultures back up. *sigh* Not enough hours in the day.

jd · « **Reply #8 on:** August 22, 2009, 19:21:48 »

Okay, just did the mod and all I can say is WOW!. I have to have double the bubbles! I highly recommend this simple mod. Thanks again Jeremyt.

jeremyt · « **Reply #9 on:** August 23, 2009, 10:04:52 »

nice, did you use any mesh?

jd · « **Reply #10 on:** August 23, 2009, 12:32:13 »

Not yet. I wasn't sure it It will fit and not bind. Next time I clean my cup I'm gonna try it.

jd · « **Reply #11 on:** August 23, 2009, 12:47:21 »

Okay, Just checked my cup. In about 12 hours I skimmed more then I would have in 4 days with my unmodded pump!

lazylivin · « **Reply #12 on:** August 23, 2009, 16:51:36 »

Quote from: jd on August 23, 2009, 12:47:21

Okay, Just checked my cup. In about 12 hours I skimmed more then I would have in 4 days with my unmodded pump!

Wow that is fantastic!

jd · « **Reply #13 on:** August 23, 2009, 18:20:46 »

I know, I;ve got a pic, but no camera cable... still....

woltersb · « **Reply #14 on:** August 29, 2009, 23:06:15 »

where does the fishing line and the mesh go??

lazylivin · « **Reply #15 on:** August 30, 2009, 01:48:54 »

Quote from: woltersb on August 29, 2009, 23:06:15

where does the fishing line and the mesh go??

Here is some pictures

slandis3 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 30, 2009, 08:12:03 »

This is what it looks like if you use mesh

rayviv · « **Reply #17 on:** September 02, 2009, 13:06:25 »

Good pics; But I am still at a loss.

jd · « **Reply #18 on:** September 02, 2009, 13:21:35 »

Quote from: rayviv on September 02, 2009, 13:06:25

Good pics; But I am still at a loss.

The fishing line or mesh (or both

) help break up the air that is drawn into the pump. The smaller the bubbles, the larger their surface area (collectively) and the better the skimmer works. This mod has doubled my skimmate in the last few weeks, I'm very happy.

rayviv · « **Reply #19 on:** September 02, 2009, 13:34:08 »

Thanks; I guess I need to fix my skimmer and get it ready for use. I know very little about them at present.

reefer79 · « **Reply #20 on:** September 24, 2009, 15:57:36 »

i just modded my DNW200 with a single Sicce and couldnt be happier. I found a used Sicce for $25 plus a couple frags and the it only draws 21 watts and looks like solid white inside the chamber. Easy swap and a hell a lot better then the stock pump

PM me with email address and i will show you how i did it. I dont know how to post pics.

lazylivin · « **Reply #21 on:** September 25, 2009, 01:37:03 »

Quote from: reefer79 on September 24, 2009, 15:57:36

I dont know how to post pics.

Here is a little tutorial - http://www.ohioreef.com/index.php?topic=4551.0

woltersb · « **Reply #22 on:** September 25, 2009, 09:22:54 »

I used dental floss and it worked very well!!!!

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Author Topic: Skimmer Modding (Read 4053 times)

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