WMAS Discussion Forum : My DIY skimmer...PIC INTENSIVE... http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:26:12 +0000 Mon, 21 Aug 2006 13:47:01 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5968 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[My DIY skimmer...PIC INTENSIVE... : Savko.com is the other place that...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5968&PID=124291&title=my-diy-skimmer-pic-intensive#124291 Author: Redrock
Subject: 5968
Posted: August 21 2006 at 1:47pm

Savko.com is the other place that I got my uniseals. They also have killer deals on locline.
 
It just takes my brain a little longer to boot up.
 
 
]]> Mon, 21 Aug 2006 13:47:01 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5968&PID=124291&title=my-diy-skimmer-pic-intensive#124291 <![CDATA[My DIY skimmer...PIC INTENSIVE... : Thanks all, I am on my way I...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5968&PID=124209&title=my-diy-skimmer-pic-intensive#124209 Author: cdbsandy
Subject: 5968
Posted: August 20 2006 at 3:06pm

Thanks all, I am on my way I will let you know how this turns out.

Edited by cdbsandy - August 20 2006 at 3:07pm]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2006 15:06:23 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5968&PID=124209&title=my-diy-skimmer-pic-intensive#124209 <![CDATA[My DIY skimmer...PIC INTENSIVE... : All the online supply houses have...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5968&PID=124195&title=my-diy-skimmer-pic-intensive#124195 Author: Redrock
Subject: 5968
Posted: August 20 2006 at 10:18am

All the online supply houses have them, here is just one.
http://www.aquaticeco.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.detail/iid/8600/cid/2009
 
I can't remember where I got mine but they were fast and the least expensive I found. Dang my mind is slipping!
]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2006 10:18:49 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5968&PID=124195&title=my-diy-skimmer-pic-intensive#124195 <![CDATA[My DIY skimmer...PIC INTENSIVE... : Where can I purchase Uni-Seals?...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5968&PID=124193&title=my-diy-skimmer-pic-intensive#124193 Author: cdbsandy
Subject: 5968
Posted: August 20 2006 at 9:08am

Where can I purchase Uni-Seals?  Niether the big box hardware or specialty plumbing shop I visited yesterday have them?

Thank you! I am excited to build this skimmer.
]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2006 09:08:20 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5968&PID=124193&title=my-diy-skimmer-pic-intensive#124193 <![CDATA[My DIY skimmer...PIC INTENSIVE... : I am using &#034;Uni-Seals&#034;....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5968&PID=123985&title=my-diy-skimmer-pic-intensive#123985 Author: bobn4burton
Subject: 5968
Posted: August 17 2006 at 10:31pm

I am using "Uni-Seals".  They are just a rubber grommet type fitting.  You could also just glue the pvc right to the acrylic.]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2006 22:31:49 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5968&PID=123985&title=my-diy-skimmer-pic-intensive#123985 <![CDATA[My DIY skimmer...PIC INTENSIVE... : This might be obvious to others,...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5968&PID=123970&title=my-diy-skimmer-pic-intensive#123970 Author: cdbsandy
Subject: 5968
Posted: August 17 2006 at 8:22pm

This might be obvious to others, but as a person new to the DIY portionof this hobby I would like to ask what is being used to pass throughthe wall of the reaction chamber. From the pictures it apears that youare using bulk head fitings. How do you get them to seal?

Thanks
]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2006 20:22:56 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5968&PID=123970&title=my-diy-skimmer-pic-intensive#123970 <![CDATA[My DIY skimmer...PIC INTENSIVE... : I just cut the holes with a normal...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5968&PID=116869&title=my-diy-skimmer-pic-intensive#116869 Author: bobn4burton
Subject: 5968
Posted: June 09 2006 at 10:14pm

I just cut the holes with a normal hole saw.  Just took it slow and I didn't have any problems with cracking.  Although if I had to do it again...I wouldn't use Uni-Seals.  I'd just glue the pipe to the acrylic.  The Uni-Seals were supposed to make it easy..but they leaked a little and where too hard with the thinner walled acrylic 6" tube I used for the body.
]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2006 22:14:23 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5968&PID=116869&title=my-diy-skimmer-pic-intensive#116869 <![CDATA[My DIY skimmer...PIC INTENSIVE... : Nice work bobn, I saw a similar...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5968&PID=116834&title=my-diy-skimmer-pic-intensive#116834 Author: Redrock
Subject: 5968
Posted: June 09 2006 at 3:38pm

Nice work bobn, I saw a similar thread (I think on RC) about forming the cone for the collection cup.
 
I am very interested in how you cut the holes on the round tubes. I need to do that step and am afraid of cracking it to pieces.
]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2006 15:38:51 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5968&PID=116834&title=my-diy-skimmer-pic-intensive#116834 <![CDATA[My DIY skimmer...PIC INTENSIVE... : I&#039;m on a new free host. Hopefully...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5968&PID=116753&title=my-diy-skimmer-pic-intensive#116753 Author: bobn4burton
Subject: 5968
Posted: June 08 2006 at 11:04pm

I'm on a new free host.  Hopefully this one treats me a little better:)

Pics should hopefully stay up now...we'll see of course!
]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2006 23:04:03 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5968&PID=116753&title=my-diy-skimmer-pic-intensive#116753 <![CDATA[My DIY skimmer...PIC INTENSIVE... : I see them just fine...Looks...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5968&PID=116745&title=my-diy-skimmer-pic-intensive#116745 Author: pickensw
Subject: 5968
Posted: June 08 2006 at 10:23pm

 
I see them just fine...Looks very nice!!
 
If you were able to see them once and can't now try and refresh the page. The pics might be cached using the old address when you try and view them again.
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