DIY Beckett Skimmer - Page 4

Frankie · 04-02-2008, 09:58 AM

What will happen if the air intake valves come off? I would assume it would just drop the foam and flow out to the sump only. Or are you talking about water shooting out of the injector holes?
Yeah, I guess any external pump coming off would be an issue!

I would think threaded plumbing for any external plumping would be the way to go. Both my return and chiller are threaded.

sasquatch · 04-02-2008, 11:17 AM

unrestricted becketts are a run away train, auto shut offs are excellant

tbittner · 04-11-2008, 12:42 AM

I'm in AWE! What a MONSTER! Bring it over here in a few weeks Frankie and we'll hook it up to my system and give it a good work out. My water needs a good, thorough cleaning.

I'm almost following what you and Sas are talking about too. Geez, there might be hope for me yet!

Kensn · 04-11-2008, 01:09 AM

Awesome job, very well done with more or less everyday tools. The drill press routing was well done....

sasquatch · 04-11-2008, 01:52 AM

naperenterprise · 04-11-2008, 02:05 AM

Great Job!!!

KimPossible · 04-11-2008, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Frankie

300 to 1000 gallons i am told. Should do well on my 120

Hahahaha!

You are a mad man! Way to go, how long did it take you from beginning to end?
That's impressive, you should think about building those on the side and selling them. You'll get faster after a few. Wow! Good job Frankie.

Craig Manoukian · 04-11-2008, 02:51 AM

Fabulous job as always Frankie, can't wait to see the beast in operation!

Frankie · 04-11-2008, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KimPossible

Hahahaha!

You are a mad man! Way to go, how long did it take you from beginning to end?
That's impressive, you should think about building those on the side and selling them. You'll get faster after a few. Wow! Good job Frankie.

If i started in the morning i could build one in a day. Thanks everyone. Not to sure if everone has a 15" drill press in there garage but yep not much tools needed. the jointer was a major plus.
Soon Sas, Its a $300 pump i will run for a short time until i get the new tank. trying to watch the budget.

sasquatch · 04-11-2008, 10:34 AM

Budgies? We dont need no stinking Budgies! that was always my dislike of pressure pumps $$$$$ acrylic is expensive enough then add the pump and YIKES!

KimPossible · 04-11-2008, 11:20 AM

A single day! Wowzers... a man and his tools

Your not kidding about the drill press, your diffuser plate would have been next to impossible and definitely not as pretty with out one.

JWarren · 04-12-2008, 05:24 AM

Well, I don't have a 15" but I do have an 8".

naperenterprise · 04-12-2008, 11:22 AM

No comment...

Just having an old school Beavis and Butthead moment...lol

Frankie · 04-12-2008, 11:54 AM

That will work Warren.

Attach a 3/4" plywood board to it. It will give you a work area.

JWarren · 04-12-2008, 12:10 PM

Yep! Already got one Frankie. I also have one of those drill press vices to clamp things down. I'm in the middle of moving but I do have some really cool corner vices. I cut out four X's on the plywood with my jigsaw and they can be moved in toward the center. When I get moved I'll post a pic of it.

Jason, What you laughing at?

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sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,982 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DIY Beckett Skimmer unrestricted becketts are a run away train, auto shut offs are excellant

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tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,563 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DIY Beckett Skimmer I'm in AWE! What a MONSTER! Bring it over here in a few weeks Frankie and we'll hook it up to my system and give it a good work out. My water needs a good, thorough cleaning. I'm almost following what you and Sas are talking about too. Geez, there might be hope for me yet! __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

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Kensn Reef Lobster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Auburn Wa. Posts: 1,252 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DIY Beckett Skimmer Awesome job, very well done with more or less everyday tools. The drill press routing was well done.... __________________ Ken When the ebbing tide retreats Along the rocky shoreline It leaves a trail of tidal pools In a short-lived galaxy Rush

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04-11-2008, 02:05 AM	#51 (permalink)
naperenterprise Elegance coral Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,183 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DIY Beckett Skimmer Great Job!!! __________________ ~~~Jason~~~ The Hitchhiker's Guide to our Reef Galaxy

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Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DIY Beckett Skimmer Fabulous job as always Frankie, can't wait to see the beast in operation! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

04-11-2008, 10:34 AM	#55 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,982 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DIY Beckett Skimmer Budgies? We dont need no stinking Budgies! that was always my dislike of pressure pumps $$$$$ acrylic is expensive enough then add the pump and YIKES!

04-11-2008, 11:20 AM	#56 (permalink)
KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DIY Beckett Skimmer A single day! Wowzers... a man and his tools Your not kidding about the drill press, your diffuser plate would have been next to impossible and definitely not as pretty with out one. __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

04-12-2008, 05:24 AM	#57 (permalink)
JWarren Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,426 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DIY Beckett Skimmer Well, I don't have a 15" but I do have an 8". __________________ John Typhoon RO/DI filter unit. My Saltwater web site. Help build ReefPedia!

04-12-2008, 11:22 AM	#58 (permalink)
naperenterprise Elegance coral Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,183 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DIY Beckett Skimmer No comment... Just having an old school Beavis and Butthead moment...lol __________________ ~~~Jason~~~ The Hitchhiker's Guide to our Reef Galaxy

04-12-2008, 12:10 PM	#60 (permalink)
JWarren Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,426 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DIY Beckett Skimmer Yep! Already got one Frankie. I also have one of those drill press vices to clamp things down. I'm in the middle of moving but I do have some really cool corner vices. I cut out four X's on the plywood with my jigsaw and they can be moved in toward the center. When I get moved I'll post a pic of it. Jason, What you laughing at? __________________ John Typhoon RO/DI filter unit. My Saltwater web site. Help build ReefPedia!

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