GEO Club...

[chetm2]

RGibson - I bought it new in February.

smoknreefrs - I did tighten in a star pattern, but maybe when I took the top off I put it on upside down? Would it make a difference?

 

[RGibson]

chech the lid make sure that it is flat.

 

[cward]

That would be the case if George used 1/4" acrylic and flame polished the edges instead of buffing them. Or if he had GEO routed into the lid, then tried to flame polish that

 

[MdM31]

Guys i got a quick question.

How many times should I set the mixing pump on reactor to turn on each day?

I need to know so I can program my aquacontroller III.

Thanks,

-Mike

 

[Ereefic]

MdM, I am mixing mine for 5 minutes, every 6 hours. And I was dosing 3.5gpd. Worked fine.

 

[MdM31]

ok thanks! I will try that out.

-Mike

 

[cward]

Here's some pics of an experimental Geo 12" external recirculating skimmer powered by a prototype Sequence Dart needle wheel pump. Wow, say that ten times really fast:lol:

I think they plan on using the black volute for the production pumps, but the clear sure looks cool.

 

[cward]

Here are some more pics when we first tested it months ago.

This is more than likely going to be what the production Dart needle wheel pump will look like, but I hope they use the older Baldor motor with the cooling fins.

 

[Andrew]

Well, I may be joining the Geo club at the end of this year. Saw some today and you can't get a skimmer made better then Geo. Just have to get some money saved up.

 

[1SickReefer]

:bounce2: Well I'm officially part of the GEO club, I received my 6x18 Reactor, and my new kalk reactor. They are built very well. thick and sturdy. Kalk is all set up and running on peri pump and float switch controlled by an ACIII. Calcium reactor will be commissioned in a few weeks.

Quality product at a great price. I bought mine from www.thereefstop.com ---------> :thumbsup:

 

[raddogz]

Whoah, that is one sick protien skimmer!

 

[Hop]

No kidding I was looking into the 8" one that phishy posted, but this thing screams "get me dirty"! I'm glad I'm not in a rush to upgrade skimmers yet. I think that after the next MACNA, there is going to be some interesting items hitting the market.

 

[chetm2]

Nice skimmer. Any idea on when those will be ready for the public?
Well I figured out why my 624 calcium reactor is leaking, the top channel where the o-ring sits has one small area where the router bit went a little deeper than the rest of the channel. It looks like it's where it started then went around in a circle. I tried lubing up the o-ring in that one area and it helped a little but it still leaks. Any suggestions? I'm going to email George but thought I'd check here too.

 

[RGibson]

George should give some though about having a pump motor with the shaft facing down.motors run this way do not have a long life.

 

[cward]

Really, how do you figure? We were just trying to make a small foot print, but it doesn't seem like the pump would be affected in any way, unless it has something to do with the bearings and lubrication in the pump. The intake and output of the pump is dampened by using Uni-seals, so there's not a vibration problem. I'll call Chris at Sequence and ask him.
I don't think George is planning on making this skimmer, it was more of an experiment.

 

[RGibson]

cward it has to do with the bearings.You need to talk to the people at Baldor motors.

 

[AcroSteve]

I was thinking the same thing. But, I do not think it is a much of an issue with submersable pumps that are traditionally used.

 

[muir]

man... this is one tough club to get into. I waited over 2 and a half months for my skimmer, it came last week. It had 2 cracks in the main body from shipping. The replacement will hopefully be here this week and I can really get this tank underway.

 

[RGibson]

pumps

pumps

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7842912#post7842912 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by AcroSteve
I was thinking the same thing. But, I do not think it is a much of an issue with submersable pumps that are traditionally used.

Steve you right about submersable pumps the magnetic drive helps with this.

 

[RGibson]

cward if that Baldor pump could be run but with the shaft up it will work ok. Cooling tower fans run like this for 10 years or more. And that is with a Baldor motor.