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[spazz]

 

[spazz]

it kind of reminds me of cake batter. nice and thick and lumpy. just like mom use to make.

 

[46bfinGA]

ummmmm tasty!

 

[conefree]

agh Scott, I had just taken a sip of coffee as I looked at those lol. Made me put the cup down. Thanks for the updates, keep 'em coming.

 

[grochmal]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8455367#post8455367 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by spazz

Just out of curiousity, why the diffuser plate at the bottom of the skimmer?

 

[Stile2]

So the new skimmer is counter current. The big one was putting tank water in near the pump, correct?

Any reason for the change that you know of?

 

[smjtkj]

I was about to ask the same thing. Is he experimenting with the countercurrent and diffuser combo?

Mike

 

[jnarowe]

Well, I can understand that. What I am wondering is why Bill is using Uni-Seals and nylon screws. I have had trouble with both. I only will use a Uni-Seal in-sump where clearance is an issue and I tossed all my nylon screws and went to SS. I would imagine Bill would use PVC screws before nylon, but maybe he can get a high grade nylon.

 

[smjtkj]

I have used uniseals many many times with no issue at all. They are great! All out of sump applications and I have dry floors!

 

[jeffgp]

so if the new system is not yet going . what is he running that huge skimmer on right now .. love to see those pix .

keep up the good work

 

[spazz]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8457029#post8457029 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jeffgp
so if the new system is not yet going . what is he running that huge skimmer on right now .. love to see those pix .

keep up the good work

he is running that on his current 2500 gallon system.

 

[46bfinGA]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8456912#post8456912 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jnarowe
Well, I can understand that. What I am wondering is why Bill is using Uni-Seals and nylon screws. I have had trouble with both. I only will use a Uni-Seal in-sump where clearance is an issue and I tossed all my nylon screws and went to SS. I would imagine Bill would use PVC screws before nylon, but maybe he can get a high grade nylon.

wouldnt nylon screw be better then SS.that way the screw would give before the acrylic does just in case you accidentally crossthreaded it or whatever.i would rather replace nylon screws then acrylic anyday.just a thought.

also it looks like he changed the air intake a bit.any reason for that?wold it make much of a difference?

 

[jnarowe]

I hear ya on the SS but I have had several nylon screws break and that is a total pain. I use 18-8 SS screws (which really isn't the best blend of alloys) and run them in and out with a cordless drill. SO far it is working really well and I can yank 20 screws in under a minute. Like I wrote, Bill may be able to source higher density nylon being in the business he is in.

 

[46bfinGA]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8459536#post8459536 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jnarowe
I hear ya on the SS but I have had several nylon screws break and that is a total pain. I use 18-8 SS screws (which really isn't the best blend of alloys) and run them in and out with a cordless drill. SO far it is working really well and I can yank 20 screws in under a minute. Like I wrote, Bill may be able to source higher density nylon being in the business he is in.

It is a pain i agree,the only nylon screws i have found are pretty easy to break the heads off if your not carefull.Have you had any issues with the ss screws rusting?I bought some ss screws to replace a couple on my lifereef overflow and they began to rust after about a year.Im not sure if they were of inferior quality or what.

 

[46bfinGA]

double post sorry

 

[jnarowe]

generally the SS screws available at common hardware stores or through the retail marine trade is 18-8 which IS inferior. Really for a marine environment you want 300 series SS or better. 316 is the most widely available and will usually sufice. You can check out the 1/4 x 20 316 cap screw at Fastenal.com. That seems to be about the best place to get them. 400 series would be even better but I have not found a good source other than at fastenal and if I remember correctly, they were $4 per screw.

 

[salty joe]

I don't like nylon screws because they take on water and swell. I have twisted the heads off trying to unscrew them after being submerged for months.

 

[jnarowe]

exactly my experience. That is why I wonder about BillW using them.

 

[Mr James]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8455626#post8455626 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by spazz

it kind of reminds me of cake batter. nice and thick and lumpy. just like mom use to make.

I have never produced or even seen skimmate like that!! Man, that stuff looks like something a sewage plant would produce. I have GOT to upgrade my skimmer!!

 

[jnarowe]

makes me want to bake a cake. a chocolate cake.