DIY Beckett Skimmer - Page 7

JWarren · 06-10-2008, 04:08 PM

Thanks for the link Greg!

That's what I'm lookin for!

fote03 · 06-27-2008, 02:42 PM

That Skimmer is Amazing

Frankie · 07-02-2008, 12:55 PM

Thanks fote03. Her are a few in action shots i never posted.

framerguy · 07-02-2008, 11:58 PM

OOOOOOOOHHH, nasty!! That's beautiful

Craig Manoukian · 07-05-2008, 07:12 AM

Yummy skimmate!

ConcreteReefer · 09-20-2008, 04:14 PM

Interesting.. Do you know what the air intake (LPH) is?

Sibrea · 11-27-2008, 12:28 PM

Can this be built smaller? Like say for a 55g tank? If so where would I get plans or how would I desighn it? I can build it just need some plans. Thank You

Frankie · 11-27-2008, 02:57 PM

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.

coolsatman · 01-27-2009, 05:46 PM

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.

Frankie · 01-30-2009, 12:09 AM

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".

Frankie · 06-22-2009, 12:25 PM

Update:
I am modifying my Beckett's for better production today. I will update this thread with pictures tonight after I am done.

Frankie · 06-22-2009, 02:51 PM

I finished sooner then I thought

What I did was modify the Beckett injectors by reducing the hole size. This has been an ongoing idea on other forums but I have yet to try it until now. Here are the results.

Smaller bubbles!

Smaller bubbles means more bubbles per square inch. More bubbles means more surface area for nutrients to attach to thus going me a better export of nutrients.
Here you can see in the main chamber the bubbles are so small it looks like milk:

This is what I got 5 minutes after turning on the skimmer.

I will post more pictures as the day progresses and the skimmer breaks in. I am curious how it will look like by the evening.

TylerHaworth · 10-02-2009, 12:26 AM

Awesome build Frankie.

Frankie · 10-02-2009, 08:56 AM

Thanks

I am thinking of building a bubble king over the winter~

TylerHaworth · 10-02-2009, 10:39 AM

Haha, a bubble king replica would look good in my sump : )

06-10-2008, 04:08 PM	#91 (permalink)
JWarren Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,426 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DIY Beckett Skimmer Thanks for the link Greg! That's what I'm lookin for! __________________ John Typhoon RO/DI filter unit. My Saltwater web site. Help build ReefPedia!

06-27-2008, 02:42 PM	#92 (permalink)
fote03 Tunicate Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DIY Beckett Skimmer That Skimmer is Amazing

07-02-2008, 11:58 PM	#94 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DIY Beckett Skimmer OOOOOOOOHHH, nasty!! That's beautiful __________________ ___________________________________ 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

07-05-2008, 07:12 AM	#95 (permalink)
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 Yummy skimmate! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

09-20-2008, 04:14 PM	#96 (permalink)
ConcreteReefer Bryozoan Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: FL Posts: 55 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DIY Beckett Skimmer Interesting.. Do you know what the air intake (LPH) is? __________________ 120g Tech ATB Profilux Schuran Tunze ATI Powermodule Global Warming is a Hoax..

11-27-2008, 12:28 PM	#97 (permalink)
Sibrea Tunicate Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 12 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DIY Beckett Skimmer Can this be built smaller? Like say for a 55g tank? If so where would I get plans or how would I desighn it? I can build it just need some plans. Thank You

01-27-2009, 05:46 PM	#99 (permalink)
coolsatman Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 23 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DIY Beckett Skimmer 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.

10-02-2009, 12:26 AM	#103 (permalink)
TylerHaworth Torch coral Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Huntington, WV Posts: 523 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DIY Beckett Skimmer Awesome build Frankie. __________________ 75 Gallon Cornerflow ASM G-1X, 2x Phosban Reactor 20 Long Sump + Fuge with a Koralia Nano Quiet One 4000, Vortech MP40 Aquactinics TX5 ViaAqua Titanium 300w 105 lbs rock, 60 lbs sand

10-02-2009, 10:39 AM	#105 (permalink)
TylerHaworth Torch coral Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Huntington, WV Posts: 523 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DIY Beckett Skimmer Haha, a bubble king replica would look good in my sump : )

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