clevername
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nice job, what are the dementions?
Skimmer Terminology
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RandyStacyE
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That's wicked!
That's ok, we'll see how it works out. I'll probably glue the union before I cut the hole to provide some reinforcement. 
jlfnjlf
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lakee911
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Started the build! Built the collection cup. 
The girlfriend says, 'Oh! You're skimmer will work ... wait ... that's just the top? ... it's gonna be big!'
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The girlfriend says, 'Oh! You're skimmer will work ... wait ... that's just the top? ... it's gonna be big!' <a href="http://www.ipixelspot.com/files/view/8/DSCN0761.JPG" title="DSCN0761.JPG"> <img src="http://www.ipixelspot.com/files/8/DSCN0761_thumb.jpg" alt="DSCN0761.JPG" /> </a> <a href="http://www.ipixelspot.com/files/view/8/DSCN0763.JPG" title="DSCN0763.JPG"> <img src="http://www.ipixelspot.com/files/8/DSCN0763_thumb.jpg" alt="DSCN0763.JPG" /> </a>
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RandyStacyE
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Most local plumbing supply stores should carry the 6" rubber end caps. Savko does carry the flat end caps and theirs appear to be low profile, all but the 6" caps; they are very tall.
Many lumber companies carry 6" PVC caps, but theirs are a little rounded on the bottom. Most hardware stores carry 4" flat caps. They can be cut down to size using a miter saw. If you don't cut them down they can be hard to remove in the future.
That's why I like the rubber caps.
Many lumber companies carry 6" PVC caps, but theirs are a little rounded on the bottom. Most hardware stores carry 4" flat caps. They can be cut down to size using a miter saw. If you don't cut them down they can be hard to remove in the future.
That's why I like the rubber caps.
Won't be set in stone if something goes wrong....
lakee911
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Did some more assembling tonight. I decided to port and polish my cone/dome/top so I can make sure I don't have any bubble popping going on. After I get the riser in the top cut and assembled, I will polish the end to make it a nice smooth transition through the union. I used a dremel to remove material.
I also cut my 6" PVC with the tablesaw. I should have built a jig first. After my attempt at cutting, I was 2.5" shorter than I would like. Height of body, not including the cone is 37.5." It's really tough to cut that straight on the saw! All said and done, I'm like 1/32" off. Did some touch up w/ the dremmel. I'll place this crooked side on the bottom and it'll be ok.
Picked up my 6" "rubber" from Savko tonight too. Made it in at 4:55PM. Heh.
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How tall do I want the riser tube in the collection cup to be? I'm 3.6" through the neck alone, so maybe another inch or three?
Thx!
Jason
I also cut my 6" PVC with the tablesaw. I should have built a jig first. After my attempt at cutting, I was 2.5" shorter than I would like. Height of body, not including the cone is 37.5." It's really tough to cut that straight on the saw! All said and done, I'm like 1/32" off. Did some touch up w/ the dremmel. I'll place this crooked side on the bottom and it'll be ok.
Picked up my 6" "rubber" from Savko tonight too. Made it in at 4:55PM. Heh.
<a href="http://www.ipixelspot.com/files/view/8/DSCN0764.JPG" title="DSCN0764.JPG"> <img src="http://www.ipixelspot.com/files/8/DSCN0764_thumb.jpg" alt="DSCN0764.JPG" /> </a> <a href="http://www.ipixelspot.com/files/view/8/DSCN0765.JPG" title="DSCN0765.JPG"> <img src="http://www.ipixelspot.com/files/8/DSCN0765_thumb.jpg" alt="DSCN0765.JPG" /> </a>
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How tall do I want the riser tube in the collection cup to be? I'm 3.6" through the neck alone, so maybe another inch or three?
Thx!
Jason
