Euroreef Recirc Mod

[Solitaryensis]

I cant seem to find any threads regarding the euroreef recirc mod. In particular, i wanted some info. on how people are attaching the union valves to the body of the skimmer. Does anyone have a link to a thread or some ideas?
Thanks

 

[dswong01]

try this


http://www.tkreefs.homestead.com/DIY.html

 

[Solitaryensis]

dswong
Thanks. The guy actually used uniseals, and since i want this outside the tank, i was hoping to get information on union valves. I appreciate the link though. Anyone else?

 

[dswong01]

Try this

http://commerce2.i2net.com/able5stores/stores/33/category.aspx?SID=33&Category_ID=335&

 

[Solitaryensis]

I hate to keep bumping this up, but that was a link to the Euroreef site, which does not provide help with regard to the recirc mod. Thanks anyways.

 

[Mr. Ugly]

Are you talking about Tru Union ball valves like in this link?

http://www.globalspec.com/FeaturedP...dustrial/True_Union_Plastic_Ball_Valves/861/0

You can put a piece of PVC in one end of the valve and insert that through a uniseal on the skimmer body.

 

[raddogz]

Mr. Ugly is correct - this is how many if not all manufactors of rc skimmers work is through the uni-seal.

 

[dswong01]

Did you contact them at tech support?

 

[GreshamH]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8137970#post8137970 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by raddogz
Mr. Ugly is correct - this is how many if not all manufactors of rc skimmers work is through the uni-seal.

ER doesn't, they weld. H&R doesn't, Deltec doesn't, Royal Exclusive doesn't, to name a few Who is all?

 

[Solitaryensis]

Thanks Gresham. I didnt want to keep bumping the thread, but that was what i was thinking. If that were the case, i dont think anyone would own a RC skimmer, as that opens it up for a ton of potential disasters.

So my question really was, what is the most effective method welding that folks have tried?

 

[magma01]

this guy used Weld-on 16 to attached the pvc union to the plastic collection cup.
http://randystacye.com/diy_needle_wheel_skimmer.htm

 

[sid700]

PM spazz. He has done this many times. He modifies the union so it sits nicely on the tube. He's a busy guy, so a response might not be immediate.

Here's a picture he took of his skimmer with unions (I hope he does not mind).

<img src="http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b308/spazz129/acrylic%20stuff/IMG_6217Medium.jpg" border=0>

 

[Solitaryensis]

Thanks Sid. That is EXACTLY what i am looking for. I will PM him.

 

[GreshamH]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8144052#post8144052 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Solitaryensis
Thanks Gresham. I didnt want to keep bumping the thread, but that was what i was thinking. If that were the case, i dont think anyone would own a RC skimmer, as that opens it up for a ton of potential disasters.

So my question really was, what is the most effective method welding that folks have tried?

If you've all ready own a semi decent air compressor, and an air filter (water/particluate remover), Harbor Freight (in Newark) has a real cheap plastic welder. It's not the best, and does have a pretty steep learning curve, if you've never welded before. I've done some, it's quite fun actually, but definitly required a lot of trial and error.

An easier way, is to do like Bill and simply cut a hole just slightly larger then the OD of your pipe, and use fittings to sandwich it in. You can use either PVC glue, or acrylic (weld-on 16) glue, both work equally as from in my experience. You seem to get less crazing/cracking if you use PVC glue for that joint. At our facility, we've got a bunch of penetrations like that, and they've held for many years now, no leaks