Euro-Reef DIY clone.

[grreefer]

1234 - I like to remove the collection cup very often to make sure it is not only drained, but also cleaned. Skimmers work better IMO when the neck and collection cup are clean.



I agree, I think the gunk build-up pops more bubbles than when the surface is clean/smooth.

 

[grreefer]

You could always order your cast acrylic tube from McMaster. You can buy 1, 3 or 5 foot sections at a very reasonable price.
McMaster Cast Acrylic Tube

The 10 1/2" dia. 2 ft long pc. for $115 doesn't seem too bad. Do you think the sedra 9000 will be enough for that one?

 

[Rendos]

I bought my 8" diameter tube from:

http://www.delviesplastics.com/rod tube.htm

Look for Cast Acrylic tube 1/8" wall. It is $110.00 for 4 feet...$27.50/ft.

P.S. They have 10" diameter 4 foot length for $151.00
That comes out to $37.75/ft.

 

[Rendos]

I think the Sedra 9000 would be great for that diameter tube as long as you don't go too tall. If you go too tall, you may have to get 2 5000's or 2 9000's.

 

[SHOmuchFUN]

3' of extruded 6" for $38. That's not bad... That's exactly how much I need.

 

[grreefer]

I think the Sedra 9000 would be great for that diameter tube as long as you don't go too tall. If you go too tall, you may have to get 2 5000's or 2 9000's.

I was thinking 20" high for the reac. cham..

 

[grreefer]

I bought my 8" diameter tube from:

http://www.delviesplastics.com/rod tube.htm

Look for Cast Acrylic tube 1/8" wall. It is $110.00 for 4 feet...$27.50/ft.

P.S. They have 10" diameter 4 foot length for $151.00
That comes out to $37.75/ft.

How much was shipping?

 

[JDM130]

You can also get them in 6' lengths to save more money. I get my tubes from Delvies as well. 8" diameter X 72" length is 142.98 comes out to 23.80 per foot. And 6" is 112.32 for 6' and thats 18.72 per foot. I also just ordered 12" diameter cast tubing from them as well but thats pretty pricey at about $330. for a 6' length, $55. per foot! You need to call to order it in 6' lengths as it is not offered on their web site.

HTH,
Jeff

I bought my 8" diameter tube from:

http://www.delviesplastics.com/rod tube.htm

Look for Cast Acrylic tube 1/8" wall. It is $110.00 for 4 feet...$27.50/ft.

P.S. They have 10" diameter 4 foot length for $151.00
That comes out to $37.75/ft.

 

[JDM130]

Shipping to NJ for one 6' tube of 6" and one 6' tube of 8" was only $34. witch was pretty reasonable considering the length and size of the box. I believe they ship from their supplier in Chicago for longer lengths.

Jeff

How much was shipping?

 

[JDM130]

BTW, prices for acrylic like all petrolium based products will be going up again within the next month or so.

 

[Rendos]

JDM130 - thanks for the tip...I will call and ask about the 6' sections. I ordered online and ordered 4'.

 

[ejamsrhere]

Hey... pikey... I think you would know this - How different are the Sedra 5000 and 9000 impellars and needlewheels?

 

[grreefer]

Jeff

Shipping to NJ for one 6' tube of 6" and one 6' tube of 8" was only $34



OUCH! :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2:

 

[ohioreef]

One quick question:

Is there a smaller tube inside the bigger tube? IE: my Seaclone has a smaller tube inside the larger one, does this skimmer?

If I use a 6" tube for the outside, I was thinking I could cut down the main tube of my Seaclone for the neck. It is 3.5" OD, would that work?

 

[Rendos]

The main body of this skimmer does not have an inner tube.

 

[ohioreef]

Thanks. I didn't think it did, but I thought I'd better make sure before I built mine. Do you think the main body of a seaclone would be about the right size for my neck and inner part of the collection cup?

 

[Rendos]

If I remember Seaclones correctly, it seems like a good fit. I recall they are about 3" diameter...

 

[ejamsrhere]

hey pikey - might have missed this - How different are the Sedra 5000 and 9000 impellars and needlewheels?

 

[ohioreef]

Cool, thanks Pikey. That will save me a little $$.

I guess that's one way to make a SeaClone into a decent skimmer!!!!

 

[Rendos]

ejamsrhere - I will have to take each apart to compare. I don't know right off hand.