DIY Beckett Skimmer - Page 5

Craig Manoukian · 04-12-2008, 11:45 PM

Does size really matter?

In skimmer land, absolutely!

JWarren · 04-13-2008, 12:38 AM

Frankie said 8 inches is enough.

I can work with 8 inches!

naperenterprise · 04-13-2008, 02:19 AM

haha.. I was just way off topic there for a bit...lol

Frankie · 04-13-2008, 10:53 AM

From what i am reading smaller Beckett skimmers don't do so well on small systems. You still need a large pump to drive the Beckett. I am looking into the Dart needle wheel pumps and designing a new skimmer for the 120.

Frankie · 05-28-2008, 11:34 AM

I never finished this thread. I just hooked it up last night and this is what i found this morning.

Varga · 05-28-2008, 11:56 AM

Sweeeet set up

Craig Manoukian · 05-28-2008, 01:05 PM

Awesome skimmate!

AQTCJAK · 05-28-2008, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankie

From what i am reading smaller Beckett skimmers don't do so well on small systems. You still need a large pump to drive the Beckett. I am looking into the Dart needle wheel pumps and designing a new skimmer for the 120.

Very good choice in pump

framerguy · 05-28-2008, 02:10 PM

Frankie, I've got a Little Giant that pumps 1300gph for the skimmer. Do you think that would run two beckett injectors? I had thought it would only run one so that's how I am building mine but I bought two injectors just in case. Should I add the second one?

framerguy · 05-28-2008, 05:01 PM

After looking at yours in your chronicle it looks like you have one pump. I can't see the separation point though, is it just a "T" that goes to both hoses? I have a 2500 gph Sequence Snapper pump I could use that would surely run both becketts. would I need to throttle back on that pump?

Frankie · 05-28-2008, 10:45 PM

I am using a Reeflo Marlin on the whole system. I built a manifold. One pump to run everything. This works great on the 120 with this skimmer. When i upgrade to the 300 though i will need a bigger pump. I am sending about 1050 gph now to the skimmer. I am told the Marlin is perfect for just the skimmer. I hate LJ pumps. Noisy and you need to oil them every few months. I just returned one I bought for the chiller before i built the manifold. If i were to recommend anything i would say go with a large Reeflo pump and build a manifold.

framerguy · 05-29-2008, 12:51 AM

Thanks Frankie. I had already decided to put both injectors on the skimmer and your answer made me feel better about that. Thanks for answering. I spent tonight building new housings for the Becketts. I wasn't happy with my first ones.

Frankie · 05-29-2008, 10:05 AM

NP Greg. If you look in my tank thread, the last picture shows how i connected the two lines. It go's in this order,
manifold-ball valve-union-1"T-2x1" 90's-Spa Flex-Beckett's. Hope that helps.

JWarren · 05-29-2008, 10:11 AM

Spa FLEX PIPE , Available in 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1.5", and 2". 50' roll. This product is for roll purchase only. this is a rated schedule 40 pipe and uses the same fittings as rigid schedule 40 pipe. Do not use purple primer when plumbing.. use clear cleaner and a glue rated for flex pipe such as Pool Tite or Rain and shine.

Frankie,

did use pool tite or rain and shine glue or did you just use regular clear PVC cement.

Frankie · 05-29-2008, 01:03 PM

Regular with clear cleaner. You can buy it by the foot at Lowes btw.

04-12-2008, 11:45 PM	#61 (permalink)
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JWarren Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,426 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DIY Beckett Skimmer Frankie said 8 inches is enough. I can work with 8 inches! __________________ John Typhoon RO/DI filter unit. My Saltwater web site. Help build ReefPedia!

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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 Awesome skimmate! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DIY Beckett Skimmer Frankie, I've got a Little Giant that pumps 1300gph for the skimmer. Do you think that would run two beckett injectors? I had thought it would only run one so that's how I am building mine but I bought two injectors just in case. Should I add the second one? __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

05-28-2008, 05:01 PM	#70 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DIY Beckett Skimmer After looking at yours in your chronicle it looks like you have one pump. I can't see the separation point though, is it just a "T" that goes to both hoses? I have a 2500 gph Sequence Snapper pump I could use that would surely run both becketts. would I need to throttle back on that pump? __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

05-29-2008, 12:51 AM	#72 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DIY Beckett Skimmer Thanks Frankie. I had already decided to put both injectors on the skimmer and your answer made me feel better about that. Thanks for answering. I spent tonight building new housings for the Becketts. I wasn't happy with my first ones. __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

05-29-2008, 10:11 AM	#74 (permalink)
JWarren Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,426 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DIY Beckett Skimmer Spa FLEX PIPE , Available in 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1.5", and 2". 50' roll. This product is for roll purchase only. this is a rated schedule 40 pipe and uses the same fittings as rigid schedule 40 pipe. Do not use purple primer when plumbing.. use clear cleaner and a glue rated for flex pipe such as Pool Tite or Rain and shine. Frankie, did use pool tite or rain and shine glue or did you just use regular clear PVC cement. __________________ John Typhoon RO/DI filter unit. My Saltwater web site. Help build ReefPedia!

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