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Forum: Do It Yourself 01/11/2008, 03:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,410
Posted By amwd
that's cheaper than buying all the electrical and...

that's cheaper than buying all the electrical and doing it yourself. all the electrical boxes, plugs and switches would exceed that amount.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/11/2008, 09:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,410
Posted By amwd
Jester, what's the cost of 1 of those power...

Jester, what's the cost of 1 of those power centers?
I'm in need of a center myself...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/18/2007, 01:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,597
Posted By amwd
There is one here on RC... Mine is based on...

There is one here on RC...
Mine is based on the schematic on page 6

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=769752&perpage=25&pagenumber=6
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/18/2007, 12:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,597
Posted By amwd
Kentanner11, the skimmer is running on a 120g +...

Kentanner11, the skimmer is running on a 120g + 30g sump
1st pic is of the input and output into the skimmer.
2nd pic is of the input and output from the sump.

Again, ignore the silicone mess. ...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/16/2007, 11:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,597
Posted By amwd
not sure what you mean by leak proof... I have...

not sure what you mean by leak proof... I have the same sump size as you, and this skimmer can't fit in there for sure. the height doesn't fit under the stand either, So I had to put it beside the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/16/2007, 02:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,597
Posted By amwd
Jedireefer- there's a powerhead located in the...

Jedireefer- there's a powerhead located in the sump behind the skimmer

annewayne-yeah, i just used whatever pvc parts found at HD glued and siliconed for good measure. I couldn't find anywhere...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/15/2007, 08:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,597
Posted By amwd
I was worried about them getting hot too, but...

I was worried about them getting hot too, but they don't.
They get warm, but not hot. I've had them pumping none stop for a few months and everything is good.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/14/2007, 12:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,597
Posted By amwd
scrmbld33- thanks for the WELCOME! jhuggins...

scrmbld33- thanks for the WELCOME!

jhuggins - when i first built it, i didn't have silencers on air hoses - It was freakin loud.... like i can't describe how loud... Luckily i got a couple of...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/13/2007, 02:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,597
Posted By amwd
5g water bottle skimmer

Check out my 5g water bottle skimmer.
It's using 2 sicce mesh moded pumps for re-circ.
(Ignore the silicone mess...lol... i didn't use enough tape on a couple of joints... It looks much cleaner...
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