Optimized Beckett
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gary faulkner
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Pressure rated pumps seem to work best and I have found Becketts at Lowes, in the pond section.
HTH
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FFrankie
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FFrankie
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I cannot remember exactly. http://www.seaquestmarine.com/ReeFlo_Pumps_s/128.htm has them. I remember paying $325 though. I would google it and shop around.
Here is s link to my skimmer build. There are some links to the parts I bought in the thread. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/diy/29882-diy-beckett-skimmer.html You might find a link to where I bought the pump in there.
Here is s link to my skimmer build. There are some links to the parts I bought in the thread. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/diy/29882-diy-beckett-skimmer.html You might find a link to where I bought the pump in there.
jjoos99
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mr2 with dual injectors
mr2 with dual injectors
I have gotten through about half of this thread and am pretty convinced I am going to do this mod. I just purchased a used mr2 skimmer that has 2 injectors. It didnt come with any pump and I was wondering if anyone had a pump recommendation. I have thought about using 2 pumps. Looking at different specs it looks as if I can run 2 internal pumps and get more gph with less wattage usage especially with this modification. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Jeff
mr2 with dual injectors
I have gotten through about half of this thread and am pretty convinced I am going to do this mod. I just purchased a used mr2 skimmer that has 2 injectors. It didnt come with any pump and I was wondering if anyone had a pump recommendation. I have thought about using 2 pumps. Looking at different specs it looks as if I can run 2 internal pumps and get more gph with less wattage usage especially with this modification. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Jeff
After messing with several becketts and comparing performance with needle wheels I have to say that the needle wheel wins hands down.
I got so tired of cleaning junk out of the beckett I finally just pulled it out and put a needle wheel to recirculate the water and have never looked back. Lots of great dry foam and very little upkeep.
I got so tired of cleaning junk out of the beckett I finally just pulled it out and put a needle wheel to recirculate the water and have never looked back. Lots of great dry foam and very little upkeep.
Cuby2k:
I think most here will agree that NW skimmers are very efficient - up to a point.
But they are more effective on smaller applications than on big ones.
The only large ones are being driven by a Reeflo pump, which is modded. And that is not as large an appplication as most Beckett driven skimmers I use. So now we are back to normal amp draw for the the given size. Additionally, I am not aware of any HUGE skimmers that use NW....why?
Lastly - I know this is a Beckett based thread - do sorry for the off-topic input.
BTW - I have both Becketts, and NW skimmers. I like them both for different reasons.
Thanks,
T
I think most here will agree that NW skimmers are very efficient - up to a point.
But they are more effective on smaller applications than on big ones.
The only large ones are being driven by a Reeflo pump, which is modded. And that is not as large an appplication as most Beckett driven skimmers I use. So now we are back to normal amp draw for the the given size. Additionally, I am not aware of any HUGE skimmers that use NW....why?
Lastly - I know this is a Beckett based thread - do sorry for the off-topic input.
BTW - I have both Becketts, and NW skimmers. I like them both for different reasons.
Thanks,
T
