Trying to make the neck for my 10" diameter skimmer.

[loc01]

What do you think?

Thanks,
Loc

 

[billyzbear]

I'm planning to make a 10" skimmer too. How did you make the neck? In the oven? Is that a 10" to a 4" pipe to collection cup? How tall are you going to make it and what pump or pumps are you going to use?

 

[loc01]

I heated up with a bodyshop torch, that pipe will be 4 1/2" diameter, I plan to make total height around 22-26". For pump I don't know yet maybe Eheims or sedras. It will be dual recirculation pump with the plate inside like the Bubble King.

Loc

 

[Mchava]

wow loc that came out good. Iam going to see if I can do the same thing. Iam thinking of using pvc for the skimmers body instead of acrylic. I need to see if I can find some available. I did get your pm was the 39.50/ft let me know. I will see if I can find some other source for the acrylic but if I can I might just go with pvc.

 

[818]

U A RE FREAKIN INSANE!!!!!!

Are u trying to do the BK skimmer now, if so Im tagging along!!!

Sam

 

[turtlespd]

Is there any reason why you chose to use a body shop torch? I dont see the benifits of it considering you can do the same with a propane torch. The only benifits i can see of using a welding torch would be to heat it faster, which isnt benificial when working with acylic. Looks cool btw.

 

[loc01]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7434165#post7434165 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by My F1sh R D34D!
U A RE FREAKIN INSANE!!!!!!

Are u trying to do the BK skimmer now, if so Im tagging along!!!

Sam

Hey, no kidding. I don't think BK is hard to make at least this one I don't worry about leaking compare to calcium reactor.

Mario,
Can you use weldon3 to clear pvc? if yes, I might need about 6"long of 8" diameter if you get one, it's for my inner tube .

Loc

 

[loc01]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7434181#post7434181 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by turtlespd
Is there any reason why you chose to use a body shop torch? I dont see the benifits of it considering you can do the same with a propane torch. The only benifits i can see of using a welding torch would be to heat it faster, which isnt benificial when working with acylic. Looks cool btw.

There's no reason, it's just Paragon plastic is very close to where I work, I picked up a few pieces today and couldn't wait until I get home, I dragged to shop torch and did it at lunch time.

Loc

 

[billyzbear]

I have heard some good things about ocean runners for a pump.

 

[loc01]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7434214#post7434214 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by billyzbear
I have heard some good things about ocean runners for a pump.

I didn't know Ocean Runners also make needle wheel for their pumps, I will investigate that.

Thanks,
loc

 

[Mchava]

hey loc you need to use 4052 which I have some so dont worry about getting it from paragon, they are always out. I need to find a source for the pvc. Did find a site that sales acrylic scrap pieces on the net. I just send them an email. Let me see what they say. Hey loc I would look into the oc3500 as well for your skimmer and its cheaper then sedra and eheim.

 

[loc01]

Mario,
Is that Oc3500 coming with a needle wheel? or can you order 1 from them?


Loc

 

[orlenz]

its the 3700 that has the needle wheel, I use one on my skimmer I'm real happy with it.

 

[Crusty Old Shellback]

Loc,
I've got a home made skimmer that came with the tank I bougt. The neck goes from about a 10" body to a 4" neck/collection cup riser. The guy who built it is on RC. I can get you his name if your interested. He lives out in San Dimas. The part looks to be store bought as it's a nice even "cone".

 

[turtlespd]

Loc,

where do you work at? are you autobody metal man?

 

[loc01]

blown63chevy
Thanks, I don't want the neck too long, I want it looks like the BK skimmer.

turtlespd
Yes I work for Dealer Service in Santa Ana. How about you, are you a bodyman too?

Loc

 

[loc01]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7434567#post7434567 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by orlenz
its the 3700 that has the needle wheel, I use one on my skimmer I'm real happy with it.

How does this pump compare to Sedra 5000? I mean have you tried both of the pumps?

Thanks,
Loc

 

[billyzbear]

Are you going to use acrylic or pvc? What can I use to glue acrylic to pvc? From what I have read the OC3700 is better than the Sedra. Look in the diy section there are some posts in there. I work in the auto field too.

 

[loc01]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7440684#post7440684 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by billyzbear
Are you going to use acrylic or pvc? What can I use to glue acrylic to pvc? From what I have read the OC3700 is better than the Sedra. Look in the diy section there are some posts in there. I work in the auto field too.

I will try to use all acrylics, You can use Weld on 4052 to glue acrylic to pvc. I was told that OR is very big heavy and clumpsy for skimmer's pump.

Loc

 

[turtlespd]

Loc,

I use to custom cars. Im retired now and going back to school to do something else using my brain! You need a tig welder or body tools let me know Ill sell them to you for a good price.

Paul