DIY Beckett Skimmer
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framerguy
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I thought I was building mine much taller than yours. I have the 8" tube cut 48" and the 4.5" inner tube 33". Is that excessive or will it work? I will have around 700 gallons total in my system so I think a big skimmer would be better. But how big is too big to work properly?
Mine is two inches taller then the Barr i copied. It is rated for 1000+ gallons.
Are you doing the 12" tall mixing box and cup like mine? My skimmers total hight is 50". It's not how tall the skimmer is that makes it perform good. It's the contact time. Another misconception is that people seem to think if they make the bubbles twirl up it will have more contact time. This is not true.
The Barr Ultra Beckett skimmer is the most productive skimmer out there atm.
Are you doing the 12" tall mixing box and cup like mine? My skimmers total hight is 50". It's not how tall the skimmer is that makes it perform good. It's the contact time. Another misconception is that people seem to think if they make the bubbles twirl up it will have more contact time. This is not true.
The Barr Ultra Beckett skimmer is the most productive skimmer out there atm.
framerguy
Well-Known Member
I never did find any numbers to use to build mine, I just looked at yours and others and guessed at the height. Your skimmer looks much bigger than it actually is! I haven't glued mine together yet so I can easily cut the tubes shorter. My box is 12H x 12W x 14.5L. My collection cup is 8"H, the neck is 10" total with 4"inside the cup and 6" between cup and mix tube. It seemed that the taller the mixing tube (is that the right term?)then the longer the contact time... am I thinking wrong on that? Would it hurt to have it as tall as I do...it certainly would be impressive to visitors who look at it! I don't mind cutting it though if it would work better since that is the whole point. Thanks for answering all these silly questions!
Craig Manoukian
Well-Known Member
Yummy skimmate!
ConcreteReefer
Member
Interesting.. Do you know what the air intake (LPH) is?
If you can copy it just copy this one:
Barr Aquatic Systems - Custom Sumps - Beckett Protein Skimmers - Kalk (Nilson) Reactors - Calcium Reactors - Waste Collectors - Reef Systems - Salt Water Systems
Framerguy has a more complete build thread then I. Search his name for it.
Barr Aquatic Systems - Custom Sumps - Beckett Protein Skimmers - Kalk (Nilson) Reactors - Calcium Reactors - Waste Collectors - Reef Systems - Salt Water Systems
Framerguy has a more complete build thread then I. Search his name for it.
coolsatman
New Member
Hi Frankie
I'm new to this site as a member but have been following you skimmer build and actually built one myself very simalar to the you build but i'm haveing a few issues
first I had ti install a drain in the lower sump. after testing there is no way to get the water out without disasembling it. second i'm not getting enough foam and i think it is my pipe size as well as my pump size pump is a turbo sea 1740 and pipe into the becketts is 3/4. what are your thoughts???? and finally when i turn on my pump it supplies more water then the skimmer can get ride of I think i solved this problem i added a second two inch drain beside the 1 1/4 with valves for control
this was an awsome project to build and i recommend it to all
I will post pics soon.
I'm new to this site as a member but have been following you skimmer build and actually built one myself very simalar to the you build but i'm haveing a few issues
first I had ti install a drain in the lower sump. after testing there is no way to get the water out without disasembling it. second i'm not getting enough foam and i think it is my pipe size as well as my pump size pump is a turbo sea 1740 and pipe into the becketts is 3/4. what are your thoughts???? and finally when i turn on my pump it supplies more water then the skimmer can get ride of I think i solved this problem i added a second two inch drain beside the 1 1/4 with valves for control
this was an awsome project to build and i recommend it to all
I will post pics soon.
How did you end up coolsatman? PM me if you still need help. I was away for a few days and missed this..
I also put a drain in the bottom box for cleaning. That pump is not strong enough to run my skimmer. Post the pictures and stuff so I can get a better look at it. Also 3/4 feed is not enough. I have 1" spa flex feeding mine and the down drafts are 2".
I also put a drain in the bottom box for cleaning. That pump is not strong enough to run my skimmer. Post the pictures and stuff so I can get a better look at it. Also 3/4 feed is not enough. I have 1" spa flex feeding mine and the down drafts are 2".