Raise skimmer by 2 inches

Fringe09

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Anyone know a shop that can build me a acrylic stand two raise my skimmer 2 inches?

Thanks


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Dollar store. Buy a Tupperware, take off the cap, flip it upside-down and enjoy. It's actually $1.09 after tax though.
 
On my previous skimmer, I cut 4 x 3/4” (or maybe it was 1/2”) PVC pipes to raise my skimmer. Perfect fit on the skimmers rubber feet
 
I built a small stand using egg crate and it worked fine but I switched to a marine pure block and was happy to have the added filtration and it was sturdier.

I am assuming advanced acrylics could make one for you if you prefer going that route.
 
I built a small stand using egg crate and it worked fine but I switched to a marine pure block and was happy to have the added filtration and it was sturdier.

I am assuming advanced acrylics could make one for you if you prefer going that route.



I like the guys at advanced acrylics. Bough my auto top of reservoir from them.


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Let me ask this question.

The skimmer's minimum and maximum water height level should 7.08" - 10.23".

Skimmer turned off, water level height is 10"œ. The skimmer turned on is less.

The minimum and maximum requirement, is that based on when it's running or turned off?


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If you want to drive to Palmdale I can probably make you one real quick out of 1/4 inch acrylic. I have extra stock sitting around. I also have weldon left from my sump buid. If so lemme know the dims and gimme a day or so to find the time.
 
Let me ask this question.

The skimmer's minimum and maximum water height level should 7.08" - 10.23".

Skimmer turned off, water level height is 10"œ. The skimmer turned on is less.

The minimum and maximum requirement, is that based on when it's running or turned off?


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Based on the waterline with or even without the skimmer in the sump. I think you should try to use as is because you are right in the range.
 
I built a small stand using egg crate and it worked fine but I switched to a marine pure block and was happy to have the added filtration and it was sturdier.

I am assuming advanced acrylics could make one for you if you prefer going that route.



Exactly what I did. Cut eggcrate and stacked. Zip tied them together. Super easy and cheap and works like a charm


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If you want to drive to Palmdale I can probably make you one real quick out of 1/4 inch acrylic. I have extra stock sitting around. I also have weldon left from my sump buid. If so lemme know the dims and gimme a day or so to find the time.



Thank you. Appreciate it. If the Tupperware idea and egg crate don't work out, I'll ping you.


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Thank you all for the tips and suggestions. Egg crate idea worked out perfectly.

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