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Forum: Do It Yourself 01/10/2008, 08:42 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,360
Posted By landy
finally cleaned the collection cup. ...

finally cleaned the collection cup.

http://www.ndowded.com/reef/reeflowskimmer/p1020066.jpg

http://www.ndowded.com/reef/reeflowskimmer/p1020067.jpg


landy
Forum: Arizona - Fish & Reef Aquarium Group (FRAG) 01/07/2008, 10:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,592
Posted By landy
here is a big needlewheel i recently finished ...

here is a big needlewheel i recently finished

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1197532&perpage=25&pagenumber=1

landy
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/04/2008, 12:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 773
Posted By landy
hey, clear your pm box! please PM me your...

hey, clear your pm box!

please PM me your email address, im done with PMing you

landy
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/04/2008, 07:48 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,360
Posted By landy
that is the only way i have been running it. ...

that is the only way i have been running it.

the only thing i have turned down is the 2" gate valve on the darts intake. but i dont have it turned down much, maybe 3 full turns off open or so.
...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/03/2008, 11:11 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,360
Posted By landy
i think she might be broken in here real soon ...

i think she might be broken in here real soon

http://www.ndowded.com/reef/reeflowskimmer/P1020060.jpg

landy
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/30/2007, 01:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 990
Posted By landy
this is nice:D shelburn, clear your...

this is nice:D



shelburn, clear your PM box please
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/27/2007, 11:58 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,360
Posted By landy
Re: bubble diffuser

http://www.ndowded.com/reef/reeflowskimmer/tubedims.jpg
anything else?

Perhaps,,,
http://www.ndowded.com/burns.gif
I could interest you in some .dxf cut sheet.
Mr. Lee;)
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/27/2007, 02:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 531
Posted By landy
what size should it be? 1/4", 3/8"?

what size should it be? 1/4", 3/8"?
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/27/2007, 02:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 531
Posted By landy
Over time the output can become plugged with...

Over time the output can become plugged with kalk. also i have a float @ the output that stops flow if the water ever got that high ( which is unlikely). it is more of a safety funciton than...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/27/2007, 01:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 531
Posted By landy
I am using a little iwaki md-6 for stirring, so...

I am using a little iwaki md-6 for stirring, so no worries there. What effects do you think annealing the reactor would have after it is fully assembled? All my pieces are laser cut, and I have...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/27/2007, 01:40 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,360
Posted By landy
thanks chetm2! as for more pictures,...

thanks chetm2!

as for more pictures, anything in particular?

here is a .gif trying to show the circular turbulence in the bubble diffuser....
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/27/2007, 01:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 531
Posted By landy
I appreciate your input don. And I would have to...

I appreciate your input don. And I would have to agree that a float switch on the output of the kalk reactor is not a good idea. BUT I was using it as a last line of defense.

I’m thinking about...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/27/2007, 01:05 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,360
Posted By landy
i think it might be starting to get broken in.. ...

i think it might be starting to get broken in.. if i would quit messing with it, i might start to get some real skimmate.

i still think the main body is a bit to turbulant, but i want to give it...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/27/2007, 12:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 531
Posted By landy
What if your line that remains wide open gets...

What if your line that remains wide open gets plugged with kalk, or your secondary float shuts it off. im thinking that if the reactor cannot support the RO line pressure (and is hooked up to it) it...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/27/2007, 12:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 531
Posted By landy
RO line pressure kalk reactor

i cant get a reactor to hold more than 23 psi then it explodes

im using 6" OD x 1/4" wall cast acrylic tubing, with 1/2" cast sheets for top and bottom. it explode the glue joint at the top...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/25/2007, 01:04 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,360
Posted By landy
12" by 1/4" for RC 8" by 1/4" for bubble diff ...

12" by 1/4" for RC
8" by 1/4" for bubble diff

landy
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/24/2007, 10:18 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,360
Posted By landy
http://www.ndowded.com/reef/reeFlowSkimmer/IMG_060...

http://www.ndowded.com/reef/reeFlowSkimmer/IMG_0608.jpg
About an hour after installation.

I did a freshwater test for 1 hour. Then I ran with tank water outside for about 12 hours closed loop...
Forum: Arizona - Fish & Reef Aquarium Group (FRAG) 12/20/2007, 09:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 456
Posted By landy
second in line on the aquatronica please.. ...

second in line on the aquatronica please..

landy
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/17/2007, 10:38 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,360
Posted By landy
late but worth the wait ...

late but worth the wait

http://www.ndowded.com/reef/reeflowskimmer/p1010993.jpg

http://www.ndowded.com/reef/reeflowskimmer/p1010994.jpg
...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/13/2007, 11:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 222
Posted By landy
mcmaster part # 8525T21 or 8525t22 on page 3353...

mcmaster
part # 8525T21 or 8525t22 on page 3353 online

1/8 is to thick (IMO), this stuff is 1/16

you will have to cut it to size as it comes in square sheets. if your good with a pair of...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/13/2007, 08:38 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,360
Posted By landy
Again, not as much as i would like. I...

Again, not as much as i would like.

I finally got the reducer heat formed, 2 jigs and 3 pieces of acrylic latter.:rolleye1:

My lady is cutting it as we speak, when she gets home I will post a...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/07/2007, 12:14 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,360
Posted By landy
i will keep that in mind. thanks for the offer!!...

i will keep that in mind. thanks for the offer!!

landy
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/06/2007, 08:46 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,360
Posted By landy
it wont be that hard to adjust after its build. ...

it wont be that hard to adjust after its build. these parts are removable and replaceable. I'm sure i will make a few more bubble plates to try out, and i may end up venting the bubble chamber back...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 12/04/2007, 11:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 615
Posted By landy
i feel yah! ...

i feel yah!
http://www.ndowded.com/reef/shots/decRbta07.jpg
Forum: Arizona - Fish & Reef Aquarium Group (FRAG) 12/04/2007, 10:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 598
Posted By landy
here is one place. pretty good deal. ...

here is one place. pretty good deal.
http://www.customaquatic.com/customaquatic/subsubcategorypage.asp?subcatindexid=ps-com-st[/URL]
heres a link to the one im building. enjoy!...
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