WMAS Discussion Forum : DIY skimmers

WMAS Discussion Forum : DIY skimmers http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:25:29 +0000 Thu, 30 Mar 2006 16:39:21 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10007 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[DIY skimmers : I suppose if you got the tubing...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10007&PID=105384&title=diy-skimmers#105384 Author: stephan
Subject: 10007
Posted: March 30 2006 at 4:39pm

I suppose if you got the tubing worked out you could do that. The outside diameter of the outlet on powerhead that comes with it fits perfectly inside the inside diameter of the inlet to the skimmer. Neither is a convenient tube size, so gettting a good water tight path may be problematic. Also you'll decrease the powerheads output because you'll be adding turns and lengths of tube etc. I think my cheap little Jebo skimmer does a good job. ]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2006 16:39:21 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10007&PID=105384&title=diy-skimmers#105384 <![CDATA[DIY skimmers : on that jebo skimmer it says it...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10007&PID=105356&title=diy-skimmers#105356 Author: taylorwaldron
Subject: 10007
Posted: March 30 2006 at 2:25pm

on that jebo skimmer it says it fit inside the tank and is a hang on.
Anyone know it if can be modified to hang on the bakc of the tank on the
outside?

Edited by taylorwaldron]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:25:35 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10007&PID=105356&title=diy-skimmers#105356 <![CDATA[DIY skimmers : I didn't save it, sorry....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10007&PID=102397&title=diy-skimmers#102397 Author: jfinch
Subject: 10007
Posted: March 13 2006 at 10:38pm

I didn't save it, sorry. But the *.dwg files are still there.

Everything was cut in my shop, circles and all.

I still like the beckett skimmer, but I got tired of it sitting outside my sump so when I changed my sump out last summer I also built a new skimmer (reused the collection cup and beckett from the older one). This one sits in my sump.

]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2006 22:38:13 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10007&PID=102397&title=diy-skimmers#102397 <![CDATA[DIY skimmers : Jon, the PDF file for this project...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10007&PID=102390&title=diy-skimmers#102390 Author: Angel
Subject: 10007
Posted: March 13 2006 at 9:57pm

Jon, the PDF file for this project was taken down (temporary work server space). Did you or someone else happen to save that file?

Did you cut the pieces yourself (cicrles and all)?

Do you still like this skimmer or have you moved onto something else?

]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2006 21:57:00 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10007&PID=102390&title=diy-skimmers#102390 <![CDATA[DIY skimmers : I don't know. I don't...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10007&PID=94578&title=diy-skimmers#94578 Author: jfinch
Subject: 10007
Posted: January 20 2006 at 2:06pm

I don't know. I don't know anything about that skimmer. Sorry.]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2006 14:06:28 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10007&PID=94578&title=diy-skimmers#94578 <![CDATA[DIY skimmers : Jon, One more question. Would...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10007&PID=94546&title=diy-skimmers#94546 Author: jpiotrowski
Subject: 10007
Posted: January 20 2006 at 10:10am

Jon,

One more question. Would switching out the powerhead (I have a RIO2100) increase the efficiency? -or- What would it take (if possible) to get it ready for a 120g tank (150-160g system)?

Thanks,

John

]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2006 10:10:21 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10007&PID=94546&title=diy-skimmers#94546 <![CDATA[DIY skimmers : Ok, Ihopped overto ebay and they...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10007&PID=94477&title=diy-skimmers#94477 Author: jfinch
Subject: 10007
Posted: January 19 2006 at 6:53pm

Ok, I hopped over to ebay and they don't really give much useful info (IMO) regarding that skimmer. But based on the picture (assumed size) and the fact that it's powered by a 23 watt power head, I'm pretty sure I would not be satisfied with it's performance on a 150 gallon tank... maybe 20 gallons. But I probably overskim... I would suggest you ask this question on other, larger message boards such as reefcentral. You're likely to find more people who own a JEBO.]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2006 18:53:25 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10007&PID=94477&title=diy-skimmers#94477 <![CDATA[DIY skimmers : I thought you could give your...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10007&PID=94459&title=diy-skimmers#94459 Author: jfinch
Subject: 10007
Posted: January 19 2006 at 4:42pm

I thought you could give your opinion of the JEBO skimmer I mentioned above.

I'm not sure what it looks like, I can't get on Ebay from work. I'll try to remember to have a look when I get home.

]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2006 16:42:02 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10007&PID=94459&title=diy-skimmers#94459 <![CDATA[DIY skimmers : so far it doen't seem like...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10007&PID=94452&title=diy-skimmers#94452 Author: RockStarFish
Subject: 10007
Posted: January 19 2006 at 3:22pm

so far it doen't seem like it's going to be to much money I got the most exspensive part and it was only 15 bucks ]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2006 15:22:51 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10007&PID=94452&title=diy-skimmers#94452 <![CDATA[DIY skimmers : Jon, I thought you could give...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10007&PID=94450&title=diy-skimmers#94450 Author: jpiotrowski
Subject: 10007
Posted: January 19 2006 at 2:36pm

Jon,

I thought you could give your opinion of the JEBO skimmer I mentioned above. I figured that I would add a venturi inlet in the tubing conecting the skimmer to the pump and either have both going or close off the factory inlet. I'm not sure all that I have to look at but for 30 some bucks I figured I could retrofit it to increase efficiency. I don't have all the tools needed to precision cut. (I still don't have a table saw). For me, this would be the way to go though I would love to build one from scratch (maybe next year)

John

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