My DIY Skimmer
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yerboy
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Originally Posted by yerboy
To change the airstones i have to remove the skimmer from the system and break the seal around the airtube and just turn the skimmer upside down and push the tube back in to the skimmer and pull the airstone out the top. I did this already to make sure it was possible. Its not fun but it can be done.
it does pump hot air but so far my tank temp hasn't changed. Still run at 81-82 with halides on.
my earlier post
To change the airstones i have to remove the skimmer from the system and break the seal around the airtube and just turn the skimmer upside down and push the tube back in to the skimmer and pull the airstone out the top. I did this already to make sure it was possible. Its not fun but it can be done.
it does pump hot air but so far my tank temp hasn't changed. Still run at 81-82 with halides on.
my earlier post
yerboy
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if we did we couldn't post them here.
i use the Coralife Super Luft Pump - SL-65 it has 4 outputs of 3.9 PSI2.3 cubic feet/min (65 liters/min) im sure if you google it you can find it for around $59.99 " dont buy it for more then that " not sure if this pump would work for you but its great for my twin tower system. also you can turn off outher outlets on it if you plan to run less then 4 airstones.
i use the Coralife Super Luft Pump - SL-65 it has 4 outputs of 3.9 PSI2.3 cubic feet/min (65 liters/min) im sure if you google it you can find it for around $59.99 " dont buy it for more then that " not sure if this pump would work for you but its great for my twin tower system. also you can turn off outher outlets on it if you plan to run less then 4 airstones.
camanuch
Member
Originally Posted by camanuch
hey guys I'm not getting totally " dry" foam. When it goes into my drain off its all green and blackish water. Is that ok or is my water level too high?
i reneg my statement i am getting dry foam and it is totally gross. the water at first was like a green now it is a black.. this really shows how dirty the water is even though you cant see it. thanks alot guys for all the help and this is really paying off.
hey guys I'm not getting totally " dry" foam. When it goes into my drain off its all green and blackish water. Is that ok or is my water level too high?
i reneg my statement i am getting dry foam and it is totally gross. the water at first was like a green now it is a black.. this really shows how dirty the water is even though you cant see it. thanks alot guys for all the help and this is really paying off.
aloysiusii
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Originally Posted by yerboy
no i drilled holes in the bottom of the towers and then sealed around it.
SORRY TO SAY BUT THAT PIECE OF SHAT IS A EYE SORE AND YOU CAN SEE IN THIS PICTURE IT LEAKS WATER GOOD TRY THOUGH I WOULD SPEND THE MONEY AND BUY A REAL SKIMMER NOT A SKIMPER PLEASE TAKE IT DOWN MY EYES HURT!!!!LOL LOL
no i drilled holes in the bottom of the towers and then sealed around it.
SORRY TO SAY BUT THAT PIECE OF SHAT IS A EYE SORE AND YOU CAN SEE IN THIS PICTURE IT LEAKS WATER GOOD TRY THOUGH I WOULD SPEND THE MONEY AND BUY A REAL SKIMMER NOT A SKIMPER PLEASE TAKE IT DOWN MY EYES HURT!!!!LOL LOL
aloysiusii
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Serious Though You Should Go To The Store Like Diy Or Home Depot Lowes What Ever And Buy Yourself Some Jb Weld, Hose Fitting And A Hose Clamp For The Leaking Pvc Air Hose Mess Before It Turns Into A Large Problem Then You Will Be Doing It Right. Hate To Be So Harsh But Someone Has To. Later Pimp
yerboy
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well thanks for you comment.. that pic was taken when the skimmer was first tried out and it did leak a little but like i said earlier it leaked around the toilet flange and not the air hoses. so i can tell you haven't read the whole post. my skimmer doesn't leak at all right now and has been running for around a month nonstop.
but thanks for the advice. if my air hoses start leaking ill think about what you said.
and about your skimper comment i would like to see you buy a skimmer for how much i have spent on building this one that preforms as well. move along troll move along
but thanks for the advice. if my air hoses start leaking ill think about what you said.
and about your skimper comment i would like to see you buy a skimmer for how much i have spent on building this one that preforms as well. move along troll move along
ifirefight
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Originally Posted by aloysiusii
Serious Though You Should Go To The Store Like Diy Or Home Depot Lowes What Ever And Buy Yourself Some Jb Weld, Hose Fitting And A Hose Clamp For The Leaking Pvc Air Hose Mess Before It Turns Into A Large Problem Then You Will Be Doing It Right. Hate To Be So Harsh But Someone Has To. Later Pimp
Not sure if I would use COOPER/BRASS fittings on a SW tank. My 1.12 cents....( Its not really 2 cents anymore....with the way the dollar is against the yen)
Serious Though You Should Go To The Store Like Diy Or Home Depot Lowes What Ever And Buy Yourself Some Jb Weld, Hose Fitting And A Hose Clamp For The Leaking Pvc Air Hose Mess Before It Turns Into A Large Problem Then You Will Be Doing It Right. Hate To Be So Harsh But Someone Has To. Later Pimp
Not sure if I would use COOPER/BRASS fittings on a SW tank. My 1.12 cents....( Its not really 2 cents anymore....with the way the dollar is against the yen)
