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[MandM]

I'd be interested in the skimmer session, even if just to watch and do the job at home later.

 

[Brian Prestwood]

Robert

Robert

I have a couple of extra skimmer cups. Want me to bring one to the Christmas party? You still have to help at the DIY

See, IceCap isn't the only place that services out of warranty products for free.

Sheila

Got your vote. A table saw and drill press make all the difference.

 

[robertloop]

My other concern is heat. I will need to use an in-sump configuration. So the pump must be the submersible kind. Mag 7? Does the 150 cover the pump as well? My return is a little giant and it introduces some heat to the system.

 

[Brian Prestwood]

RobertLoop

An insump model will heat the tank much more than an out of sump model. Is there anyway you can get the skimmer out of the sump?

This model does hang on too. You need about 5" of clearance if you're going to put it between the wall and the tank.

The $150 covers the Mag 7 pump (~$60).

 

[boviac]

So are these MARS models passed on by tribal knowledge or is there some digital link on the DIY forum or hard copy that might shed some light on the plans. I would love to make it down for a garage build but I'm afraid I'm just a bit too far away for that. Nonetheless, I am ready to put some acrylic together for something productive in my own garage.

Please indicate if possible where I can find some plans for the reactor and skimmer(s). Thanks in advance!

By the way, I am planning on heading down to the meeting tomorrow night. So if anything could be shared there I would appreciate it.

 

[Brian Prestwood]

Boviac

>So are these MARS models passed on by tribal knowledge
Genetic memory ;-)

I put a parts list and block drawing on the thread. We used to have construction plans but I can't find them. I'm writing installation and calibration instructions as we "speak". Next is a new set of construction plans.

 

[funman1]

I'm in for the skimmer.
And if you do the CA Reactor again Count me in for that also.

~Steve~

 

[boviac]

Great!!! I am looking forward to planning and preparing to get some in-garage construction done during these rainy day (read -beer). Did I mention that I tend to plan things.... Problem is I have ideas scketched on so many scraps... Or something else comes up that requires my focus/attention and I forgot my whole thought process. I've probably already built three skimmers and two Ca Rx in my head and scratch paper with countless iterations. Finally made it to Tap to get some scraps to play with before I moved up here. So now I know just enough to be dangerous - or so I've been told.

 

[Brian Prestwood]

Chris B.

Good to put a face and street name with the RC handle. It normally only takes me two or three introductions for it to stick

 

[Avalanche Wolf]

Those were really kewl to see in person !!

 

[boviac]

Hey Brian,

I'd like to participate in the next build even if I can't (ACTUALLY) be there. So if you are coordinating the ordering of any parts for the next build, would you kindly keep me in the loop so I can jump in on the order?

 

[Brian Prestwood]

Hey Chris

Will do. Please remind me when I announce the next one.

 

[Justin74]

Hey Brian,
What do you think of a maxi-mod session in the future?

-Justin

 

[Brian Prestwood]

Hey Justin

What's a maxi-mod session?

 

[Pico1]

You can mod your maxi jet to run several thousand gallons per hour.
http://www.reefchili.com/MJmods.html

 

[Justin74]

A DIY session; the act of a DIY group project for a designated amount of time.

Maximod; A modified version of the popular Maxijet powerhead/pump. Said modification will allow well over 1200gph in a wide laminar flow projection, from a maxijet 900 model.

-Justin

 

[boviac]

I'm very interested in the maxi-mod. It seems to me that for the DIY mod the critical piece is the impeller shaft which is life dependant (corrosion) based upon cost and type and quality of metal used (Stainless or even titanium?). I suppose if we get enough in for a group buy we may be able to get a bit of a discount on the metal rod.

Doubtful though as we'll only need a couple inches each, we'd need much more than a handful builders to even need 10 feet. Nonetheless, I'd like to build two or three.

This mod can probably be done in one or two sessions once all the materials and tools are gathered. The most time consuming is the inlet filter and then the cure time for the impeller to the shaft.

I would actually like to do this one first, before the protien skimmer - but that's just my two cents.

Thanks,

Chris

 

[Justin74]

On a further note, I believe they were using carbon fiber rods with good success, and much cheaper and no corrosion. 1 rod is about $5 or less and good for at least 3 mods.

-Justin

 

[Perry T]

That guy has got some scary techniques. Did you see the photo of him making the large shroud. I don't like my finger that close to the blade. Especially since PVC likes to chip & shatter on a course blade!

 

[Brian Prestwood]

Maxi-Mod interesting.